Record ID: WMID-97F16D
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy stirrup strap mount, of Early Medieval dating (eleventh century dating). The mount is probably of Williams Class A mounts, Type 16. It is sub-rectangular in shape and has an rounded perforated apex for attachment. It is slightly convexed. The flange at the bottom is a common right angled flange, and the two rivet holes are located above the flange on the front plate. The design on the front is hard to determine but it could depict an animal with large ears and a pointed nose. It is similar to numbers 361-363 illustrated in Williams (1997, page 78; figure 50). …
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-4A43B7
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy terminal for a stirrup, of Late Early Medieval dating (c. 1050 - c. 1100 AD) The terminal is sub triangular. The terminal has an incomplete and hollow U-shaped back face that terminates in old breaks. From the base of the terminal projects the stylised beast, which has a long neck that curves round to face back up the stirrup, creating a circular aperture. Two flattened and rounded crests run from the top of the beast's head towards the foot of the terminal and on both faces of the terminal above the central aperture are moulded oval shaped indentations r…
Created on: Tuesday 25th November 2014
Last updated: Sunday 12th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bidford-on-Avon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8EF778
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Stirrup Strap Mount, of Late Saxon dating (11th Century AD). The stirrup strap mount is sub triangular in shape and irregular in cross section. The apex is incomplete, with the break across the top attachment hole. The front exhibits three (3) attachment holes: one (now incomplete) positioned centrally at the apex of the mount and two at the base, one containing the remains of an iron rivet. Minimal decoration is present on the front of the mount, consisting of a recessed thin border. Two bifid feet are present, one on either side, located at the base of …
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-9CF486
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Stirrup Strap Mount, of Late Saxon dating (11th Century AD). The stirrup strap mount is sub rectangular in plan and irregular in cross section. The front exhibits five (5) attachment holes: two positioned centrally at the base, and three along the top (one at each corner and one in the middle). The front of the strap mount exhibits two or more possible beast heads, or a four legging creature, facing with tail extending upwards. The back is plain and undecorated. The strap mount measures 46.68 mm in height, 32.64 mm wide and 8.33 mm thick. The interna…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2015
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