Record ID: WMID-85A3D9
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap distributor or harness link, of Late Early Medieval dating (AD1000 to AD 1100). The object consists of a triple knobbed loop located at both ends with an oval shaped knop positioned centrally. Rectangular projections extend above and below the central oval knop, indicating it may have been a four way harness link or strap distributor. The edges are bevelled. The back is flat, with a recess behind the oval knop. It measures 81.7 mm in length, 24.5 mm wide and 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 30.1 g. The harness fitting is a mid to dark green colou…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-7ABD97
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy stirrup terminal, of Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandiniavian) in dating (11th Century AD). This object is sub-rectangular and 'C'-shaped in cross-section. The convex front is moulded in zoomorphic form representing a beast's head. The eyes and nose are very prominent and the mouth is absent. One eye exhibits a thin sheet of silver, as decoration. The base and back of the stirrup terminal has been enclosed by a strip of iron / iron corrosion. It measures 40.0 mm in length, 22.1 mm wide and 18.2 mm thick. It weighs 43.6 g. The stirrup terminal is a dark brow…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2016
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