Record ID: LVPL-121F91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy four way strap or chain distributor of Medieval dating (c.1200 to c. 1500 AD). The distributor is cross like in shape, with an openwork oblique short-armed cross located at the centre. The four arms of the cross are raised up from the central circle, with triangular ends pointing into the centre of the distributor. The far end of each arm is circular in shape. A separate copper alloy strap attachment is folded around the recessed section between two of the arms of the cross. The strap attachment has one sub circular terminal, which has an intergral circ…
Created on: Friday 4th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
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Record ID: LVPL-7FF6C6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap loop / fitting, of Medieval dating (c.1350 - c.1450 AD). The strap loop is rectangular in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a trapezoidal frame with moulded decoration on the top surface. The decoration on the top exhibits pronounced knops at each end and one in the middle. The central one has been further decorated by a series of horizontal lines. The sides and base of the frame are plain and undecorated. Two copper alloy rivets have been inserted through the base of the frame, probably as the original method of attachmen…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2018
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Record ID: LVPL-50A203
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval Dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. The mount consists of a central circle, with a lozenge / diamond to either side. Both ends and the centre have been decorated with a vague floral motif, consisting of a central raised pellet, with associated raised radiating rays (petals). The back of the mount is plain, with two integrally cast attachment spikes. One is complete and the ohter exhibits an old break approximately half way along the shank. B…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-FF0583
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy anthromorphic mount or stud of Medieval dating (1200 to 1450 AD). The mount is sub triangular in plan, and D shaped in cross section / profile. The front fact of the mount is domed (convex) and the rear is recessed (concave). The front of the mount has been decorated with a series of incised linear lines, which form a crude, stylised crowned head. The crown has a wide spaced central lis, and similarly shaped side fleurs. The ornamental / depiction of the crown has been formed from several diagonal v-shaped incised lines. The eyes are shown by two hori…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-BD9E77
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The belt mount is lozengeform (diamond) in plan and flat in profile. It consists of an openwork lozenge style mount, with two integrally cast attachment spikes on the rear of the mount. Both the front and the back of the mount are plain and undecorated. The front demonstrates a slight bevelling to the edges. The central hole is lozengeform in plan and positioned centrally. The rear exhibits two cast attachment spikes, both now incomplete. One is located at the top and th…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-4F4FA7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The belt mount is lozengeform (diamond) in plan and flat in profile. It consists of an openwork lozenge style mount, with two integrally cast attachment spikes on the rear of the mount. Both the front and the back of the mount are plain and undecorated. The front demonstrates a slight bevelling to the edges. The central hole is lozengeform in plan and positioned centrally. The rear exhibits two cast attachment spikes, both now incomplete. One is located at the top and th…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-BAE8C4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD). The belt mount is irregular in plan, and flat in profile. The front consists of a sub rectangular plate, with two sets of paired cresents / semi circles removed from either side. Small V-shaped notches have been removed from the flat edges of either side (one notch either side on the top and bottom and two either side in the centre). Horizontal incised lines are present at the top and bottom of the front plate.The reverse of the fitting demonstrates two integrally cast attachment spike…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-5EC1A7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy bar mount with pendent loop of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1700 AD). The mount consists of two parts: the bar mount and the pendent loop / ring. The bar mount is U shaped in cross section, as it folds back on itself. The front of the mount is sub square in shape with the projecting loop at the base. The reverse consists of the loop folded back to a triangular point, fixed to the front of the mount, with two integral rivets, projecting from the back of the square front. A copper alloy ring or pendant loop is still …
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-773811
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy bar mount of probable Late Medieveal to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1650 AD). The mount is irregular in plan and D shaped in cross section. In plan the mount is broadly rectangular with the two long sides tapering and flaring along the length. It is incomplete, with one of the terminals missing. The terminal consists of two lobes or knops. At the centre of the bar are two similar knops arranged vertically. The edges of the mount are slightly beveled with the upper face being convex. The rear of the mount is flat and undecorated. There are…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F6A315
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (14th to 17th Centuries AD). The belt mount consists of a quatrefoil (four lobed) shape, with an openwork cross centre. The external edges are bevelled. The top of the mount exhibits a rectangular projection. The remains of two integrally cast attachment spikes are present on the rear, one at the top and one at the bottom. The back is plain and undecorated. The mount measures 22.02mm in length, 17.18mm wide and 2.44mm thick. It weighs 1.4 grams. The mount is a dark brown / green co…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-6B1DE8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 237 Post Medieval: An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting of 16th to 17th Century dating. The mount has two integrally cast hooks on the back; one is incomplete, missing the tip. The mount is phallic in shape, with incised decoration to emphasis anatomical details. Length: 25.42 mm Width: 17.21 mm Thickness: 6.42 mm Weight: 3.4 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0A8B74
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy fragment from a hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The hooked terminal is lost and the break is worn and eroded suggested a relatively old break. The body of the fitting is relatively flat with a sub-rectangular cross-section. The hooked terminal was probably formed by bending the lower part of the fitting back upon itself to form a U shaped hook. The remains of the upper p…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DC7035
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting / loop of Medieval dating (c.1450 to c. 1550 AD). It is rectangular in shape, and is plain and undecorate. It has an integral rivet present on the base. Length: 12.67mm Width: 15.00mm Thickness: 5.07mm Weight: 1.6 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-E136E1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1600 AD). The strap fitting consists of a rectangular D sectioned attachment, with a square sectioned hook at the base. The hook has a blunt point, and is U shaped in profile. The attachment end has been decorated by a couple of raised collars, one at the top and one at the bottom, on either side of the holes for rivets. An iron rivet is still present in the lower hole, whereas the upper hole is empty. The internal diameter of the upper hole is 2.96mm. The strap fitting is a …
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-BD1695
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap loop / fitting, of probable Medieval dating (c.1350 - c.1450 AD). The strap loop is D shaped or semi-circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. It consists of a semi circular frame with bevelled exterior edges. The strap bar is recessed, with a circular cross section. Possible remnants of an iron are present wrapped around the exterior edge. The strap loop is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 21.61mm long, 21.68mm wide and the frame is 4.75mm thick. The frame is 1.78mm thick. The strap loop weighs 2.7 g…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-007B86
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The strap fitting is rectangular in plan, and sub rectangular in profile. It consists of rectangular front, with incised geometrical design and two integrally cast attachment spikes. Each spike has been bent in an L shape, and each exhibit an small internal projection. Each attachment spike is rectangular in cross section. It is possible that the attachment spikes were originally joined together, and broke in antiquity, giving the impression of two separate attachment spikes. The…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
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