Record ID: WMID-BF8C28
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end, dating to the Late Medieval period, circa AD 1400-1450. The strap end is triangular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. The strap-end comprises of two plates, one which extends into a basal terminal; and a plain shorter back plate. The upper edges of the two plates are flat. Located on the body, visible on both sides are the circular rivets which hold the two plates together. The body of the object gradually narrows to a stylised animal head at the base. The head includes a rounded snout and impressions for the eyes and ears at th…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-05B546
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-900). The object is flat in profile and sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded tip. Both sides of the split are present, with two small circular attachment holes present. These have an internal diameter of 1.9 mm. The upper surface of the plate has an incised decoration composed of a moulded and incised zoomorphic style terminal with a rounded snout with two punched pellets to indicate nostrils, above which are two punched pellets to indicate eyes.  Above the zoomorphic terminal is a pair of incised com…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4DADCB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of possible Late Roman dating (AD 300 to AD AD 450). Over 75% of the strap end is present, with both terminals incomplete. The top has an incomplete circular rivet hole (internal diameter: 2.2 mm) before extending downwards to a rectangular collar containing a second rivet hole. This one contains soil or iron corrosion products. It has an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. The main body of the strap end is an oval shape with an engraved decoration on the front. This has a central lozenge, with cross-hatching inside. On each corner are two stamped annulet…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FBC21A
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap end of Late Early Medieval dating (AD 750 to AD 900). The probable strap end is sub rectangular in shape, with one rounded terminal and one squared terminal. Long edge are bevelled. Both sides have been decorated with a similar design, with an engraved elongated V in parallel with the edges of the strap end. The squared terminal is incomplete. It measures 28.4 mm in length, 7.3 mm wide and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. The probable strap end is dark brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FB50F9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-900). The object is flat in profile and sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded tip. The opposing terminal is incomplete, no rivet holes are present but the upper and lower plates are visible. The upper surface of the plate has an incised decoration composed of a moulded and incised zoomorphic style terminal with a rounded snout. At the top of the strap end, is a rectangular panel with probable interlace decoration, and potential niello inlay.  It measures 45.4 mm in length, 11.1 mm&…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E0437E
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1450). The strap end consists of two pieces of sub rectangular sheet metal secured together. The lower corners have been angled to create a point in the centre.  It measures 26.9 mm in length, 11.3 mm wide and 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g. The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A similar strap end has been published as no 587 in Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p127, and has been dated to London ceramic phase 12, c. 1400 to 1450. Reference: Egan,…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-66F2CD
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap end of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The probable strap end consists of a rectangular piece of sheet copper alloy metal. A circular perforation is present at the top. This has an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. The front of the plate has been decorated with a irregular curved wavy line made from rocker arm decoration. The rocker arm decoration encircles the perforation and then criss-crosses on the way down the probable strap end, with each end coming off at each corner. All edges have been damaged, there is a potential break at the base …
Created on: Tuesday 19th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-55B240
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The strap end is sub rectangular in shape. It has a split end at the top, which contains some soil and some mineralised textile. The split end has a V shaped top. Two circular sectioned copper alloy rivets are present in the spilt end. These have a diameter of 2.7 mm. The lower end is V shaped, with a central point. The front has been decorated with an engraved border beneath the rivets and transverse lines along the edge. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 52.8 mm in length, 18.1 mm wide and 8.3…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3A5ABF
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Late Early Medieval dating (1000 AD to 1100 AD). Around 50% of the strap end is present, consisting of the top half with the attachment rivets. The strap end was originally tongue shaped. The upper (attachment) end is recessed on the front for a missing separate plate. Two circular attachment rivets are present at the top of the strap end. They have a diameter of 2.5 mm.  The main body is probably decorated with a central anthropomorphic figure cast in high relief, with openwork details. Only the top part of the figure is present…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-381166
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end spacer of Medieval dating (circa AD 1350-1450). Around 50% of the spacer is present, with both arms incomplete. The spacer has a decorative knop in the form of an acorn. Below the acorn is a narrowed collar from which it joins to the integral arms of the spacer which are incomplete. The now damaged arms form the portion of the spacer which would have been positioned within the two plates of the strap end. The acorn cup is decorated with a series of criss crossing linear indentations. It measures 48.1 mm in length, 18.5 mm wide and 6…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-23E5B9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-900). The object is flat in profile and sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded tip. The opposing terminal is partially retained with the upper plate of this split end partially present, with the lower plate missing. The upper surface of the plate has an incised decoration composed of a moulded and incised zoomorphic style terminal with a rounded snout with two punched pellets to indicate nostrils, above which are two punched pellets to indicate eyes. Above the zoomorphic terminal is a pair of incised comma shape…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-88BBC9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy tongue-shaped strap end, of Late Early Medieval dating (c. AD 850 to c. AD 1100). The strap end is tongue-shaped, with a rectangular attachment end. The attachment end still contains two circular sectioned copper alloy rivets. These have a diameter of 2.8 mm. The front of the plat has been decorated in high relief, with probably a Winchester-style foliate decoration surrounding a central motif, possibly a figure. The reverse is concave. It measures 30.7 mm in length, 15.9 mm wide and 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 6.1 g. The strap end is a mid green colour, with an …
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-39D4B2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). Around 50% of the strap end is present, consisting of an incomplete front plate and a partial back plate. The front plate is rectangular with a semi circular end and is broken into two fragments. The reverse plate is sub rectangular in shape. The upper plate is flat with bevelled edges which extend under the reverse plate. Two small circular copper alloy rivets attach the front plate to the reverse plate. These rivets have a diameter of 2.6 mm. No decoration is visible on the front plate. The larg…
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-926325
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of the front, back and spacer of a composite strap end. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has a centrally located decorative projection. From this projection, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. Three holes are present at the top of the strap end, two small ones for a rivet, and one larger central one, probably for decoration. The two smaller rivet holes still contain the circular sectioned copper alloy…
Created on: Monday 10th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-582C4E
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver zoomorphic strap end, of early Medieval dating (AD 750-950 AD). Less than 50% of the strap end is present. The decorative detail on the strap end is consistent with that of a Thomas Class A, Type 1 style strap end. The strap end is flat and is sub triangular. It has a moulded zoomorphic terminal, which represents an animal head with large round ears. An incomplete decorative panel is positioned above the animal head. Length: 17.1mm Width: 8.7mm (at the break) Thickness: 1.7mm (at the nose) Weight: 1.14g Discussion: Several similar Early Medieval strap ends ha…
Created on: Monday 20th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-83526A
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end of Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1450). The strap end consists of a sub rectangular piece of copper alloy sheet metal, folded in half, with a circular copper alloy rivet top and bottom to secure. The lower corners have been angled to create a point in the centre. The remains of the strap is present between the two pieces of metal. It measures 14.2mm in length, 8.4 mm wide and 2.1 mm thick. It weighs 0.7 g. The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A similar strap end has been published as no 587 in Egan & P…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-F070C3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable two part strap end, of Late Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1450). The strap end is broadly sub-rectangular in both plan and cross section. The longitudinal edges are bevelled and taper from the widest - strap end to a blunted terminal. The strap end is formed from two parts: an incomplete inlaid front plate and a back plate. The inlaid front plate is secured by a single copper alloy rivet which pierces the lower face. It is possible that the inlaid plate may be mineralised bone. Below the inlaid plate is a decorated terminal with several horizontal …
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-70F369
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap end of Late Anglo-Saxon dating (9th Century AD). Around 75% of the strap end is present, with the split attachment end missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The strap end is sub oval (rectangle with flattened ends and bowed sides) in shape. The front of the strap end is decorated. Three panels of decoration survive. The upper and larger panel consists of a central pellet with four pointed oval petals extending from it. Interlace probable animals are present in each petal, with some surviving niello inlay. Between this large panel and th…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: WMID-44BCB5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete undecorated silver strap-end dating to the early medieval period. The strap-end is flat and sub-oval in form, with a rounded terminal and rounded corners at the attachment end. The attachment end is split to take the strap, with two circular rivet holes visible on front and reverse. No decoration is present, on either the front or the back.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-AC6153
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end of Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1450). The strap end consists of a rectangular piece of copper alloy sheet metal, folded in half, with a circular copper alloy rivet at the open end to secure. The lower corners may have been bevelled. It measures 23.4 mm in length, 9.6 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A similar strap end has been published as no 587 in Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p127, and has been dated to London ceramic phase 12, c. 1400 to 1450. Referenc…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2017
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Record ID: WMID-1B225D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1400). The strap-end comprises two joined elements: there is a cast upper plate, which extends into a basal terminal; and a plain back plate. The upper plate is sub-rectangular in plan, its long sides converging towards the bottom, the edges angling downwards at 90 degrees. At its base the upper plate tapers into a neck, which in turn extends into the moulded and grooved terminal, the exact nature of which is uncertain, but probably zoomorphic (animal like). The back plate is contained between the bases of the sid…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0D67A5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable strap end, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). The probable strap end has been made from a piece of copper alloy sheet metal. It is sub rectangular in shape, with one rounded corner. Two small circular rivet holes are present at the top of the probable strap end. They have an internal diameter of 1.2 mm. Between the rivet holes is an openwork trefoil design. The probable strap end measures 28.3 mm in length, 16.3 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The probable strap end is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. …
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-CE37F6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1450). The strap end consists of two pieces of shaped copper alloy sheet metal secured together. The strap end is broadly rectangular with a projecting debased lys terminal. At the top of the strap end, the two sheets are separate, containing the remains of a fabric strap between them. No decoration appears to be present on either side of the strap end. It measures 47.5 mm in length, 13.6 mm wide and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.2 g. The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Se…
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0799A2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded copper alloy strap end or box chape of late Medieval dating (Late 14th to 15th Century AD). The strap end consists of an integral trapezoidal box chape with two iron rivets at the open attachment end. The chape was originally decorated but due to abrasion, the original design is hard to determine. It has a narrowed neck with a scroll to either side, extending from the base of the box, leading to an expanded trefoil terminal. A single sub-circular hole is present, positioned centrally on the neck. The reverse is undecorated. Traces of gilding are present on the fro…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-C2A53C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of two pieces of sheet copper alloy metal, welded together. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has been cut into a decorative end, consisting of a triangular knop. From the base of the triangular knop, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. A space is present at the top between the front and back plates, for the strap to be secured. A small circular sectioned copper alloy rivet is present at the top and bottom, wh…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5F9DA6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap end or possible harness pendant, of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The possible strap end is irregular in shape and flat in profile. It consists of a central circular plate, with three radiating arms to either side. Each arm has a trifoliate terminal. The top edge is incomplete, with an old, post depositional break present. The lower edge has a trifoliate knop present.The central plate bears decorative detail. It has been divided into quarters with a ring and dot in each quarter. A pellet is present in the middle of the dividing cros…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-A7F701
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of probable Late Roman date, of Hawkes and Dunning's type V A (1961, fig. 23). Around 50% of the strap end is present, with the lower end missing and the top edge incomplete. The top of the strap end is split for attachment, with two incomplete rivet holes, which would have secured the strap end onto the strap. A circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivet is present in one of the rivet holes. Below the split top, the strap end widens into a plate. The front has been decorated. A curved border is present, consisting of a groove with a row of punched d…
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-C4E5D8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end, of Middle to Late Early Medieval dating (AD 750 to AD 1050). Around 90% of the strap end is present, with both ends being incomplete. The strap end has a wedge-shaped split end, with two rivet holes in both the front and back plates. The top edge is incomplete, resulting in three incomplete rivet holes and one complete one. These plates then narrow into the solid shaft, rectangular in section, which is decorated with four horizontal grooves across the lower third of the strap end. Below this, are two transverse grooves, above the animal-head te…
Created on: Monday 1st June 2015
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8764AA
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy composite strap end, of Late Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1450). Both the front and forked spacer are present, the back plate is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The front plate is sub rectangular, with tapering sides, that continue to a blunted terminal, with a rounded knop. The upper edge is endented (scalloped). Two circular rivet holes are present, one located at the top and one at the bottom. The copper alloy rivets have a diameter of 2.1 mm. The lower rivet extends through the front plate and through the forked spacer. The upper rivet would h…
Created on: Friday 29th May 2015
Last updated: Friday 29th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B9E524
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, probable openwork strap end, of Late Early Medieval dating (AD 900 to AD 1100). The probable strap end is sub rectangular in shape, with a flat cross section. Chip carved decoration, creating raised triangles is present on the from of the strap end, with neillo inlay present. Four circular holes (with an internal diameter of around 1.4 mm) are present in the centre, two on either side of the strap end. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 17.6 mm in length, 13.8 mm wide and 1.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 g. The probable strap end is a mid green col…
Created on: Monday 13th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B8BEBD
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap end of Late Anglo-Saxon dating (9th Century AD). The strap end is sub oval (rectangle with flattened ends and bowed sides) in plan. The majority of the strap end is cast as a solid piece, with the exception of the widest part of the terminal which divides, in profile, forming a 'V' shape. The leather strap would have been attached to the strap end by two circular sectioned rivets. Both parts of the V shaped union are present. The front of the strap end is decorated. The decoration is divided into five panels, with a lozenge at the centre. In…
Created on: Monday 13th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-174C61
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy two part strap end, of Late Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1450). Around 50% of the strap end is present, consisting of the sheet back plate from a composite two part strap end. The strap end is broadly sub-rectangular in both plan and cross section. The longitudinal edges are bevelled and taper from the widest - strap end to a blunted terminal. Two circular rivet holes are present, one located at the top and one at the bottom. No decoration appears to be present on either the front or back of the strap end fragment. The strap end measures 34.4 mm in l…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2FEB01
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap end of probable Early Medieval dating (c. AD 600 to AD 1200). The probable strap end has been made from a piece of sheet copper alloy metal. It is sub rectangular in shape. The lower end has the outer corners folded into the centre. Possible zoomorphic decoration is present on the front of the strap end. The strap end measures 34.1 mm in length, 12.0 mm wide and 1.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The possible strap end is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement, whilst within the plough soil, has r…
Created on: Friday 12th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A73171
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end with trefoil plate and box chape, of Medieval dating (AD 1390 to AD 1420). The strap end is now in two pieces, with part of the reverse of the box chape missing. The trefoil terminal is no longer attached to the box chape. The terminal has two incomplete ciruclar holes between the three leaves. Diagonal grooves on the front of the terminal emphasis foliate detail. The front of the box chape has been decorated with a five pointed star or stylised person. Rocker arm decoration is present between the limbs. The reverse is plain. Traces of mineralis…
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-498871
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy ball ended or globular strap end, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1400). The strap end consists of a solid sub spherical ball end, with two integrally sub rectangular tabs, with a space between to accommodate the strap. The tabs widen at the top. A circular perforation (hole) is present at the top of both tabs, and has an internal diameter of 2.3 mm. It measures 30.8 mm in length, the ball end has a diameter of 15.5 mm. The tabs measure 16.4 mm in length, max width of 9.1 mm and a minimum width of 7.0mm. They are 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 10.8 g…
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C23FB4
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of probable Late Anglo-Saxon dating (AD 800 - AD 900). Around 50% of the strap end is present, consisting of the lower half. The upper part of the strap end (attachment end) is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The strap end is sub oval (rectangle with flattened ends and curved sides) in shape. At the bottom of the strap-end is an animal-head terminal. The head consists of a pair of large oval or relief ears with central engraved curved lines, then a smaller relief brow with a central engraved vertical line, and a nose with, to either…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D4D9F2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy strap-end with silver rivets, of 9th-century date, now slightly bent. Description: The strap-end is made from a piece of copper alloy with a split attachment end. This is shaped around two well-preserved silver rivets whose heads are of different sizes. Below the rivets is a semi-circular or fan-shaped field, engraved with a trilobate motif. When the strap-end is held with the rivets uppermost, the trilobate motif appears to be a plant with drop-shaped centre (apex upwards) with a leaf to either side. Below the fan-shaped field, the body of the strap-end …
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-2ABBA5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap end, of probable Medieval dating (12th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end is sub triangular in shape, and gradually tapers to a point. The top end is spilt, with the remnants of a circular sectioned rivet present, running from front to back. In plan, the strap end curves slightly towards the point. The strap end has a D-shaped cross-section (flat reverse with a curved front). The strap end measures 44.61 mm in length, 5.90 MM wide and 2.79 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 grams. The strap end is a mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasi…
Created on: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-191C01
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy composite strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of the front, back and spacer of a composite strap end. The front and back plates are incomplete. The strap end is sub rectangular, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has a centrally located decorative projection, probably an acorn knop. From this projection, the strap end has straight shoulders and continues up into a rectangular shape. The front and back plates are incomplete, leaving the arms of the spacer continuing up past the end of the plates. N…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-E13EA5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of the front, back and spacer of a composite strap end. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has a centrally located decorative projection. From this projection, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. Three holes are present at the top of the strap end, two small ones for a rivet, and one larger central one, probably for decoration. The two smaller rivet holes still contain the circular sectioned copper alloy rive…
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-4AD546
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy 'amphora-shaped' strap end of Late Roman dating (AD 300 to AD 450). Approximately 75% of the strap end is present. Half of the back plate is missing, along with the tip at the base of the strap end. The strap end is broadly sub-triangular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The edges of the strap end have slightly beveled / faceted edges. The attachment part of the strap end has a slightly scalloped top edge and one circular rivet hole. This continues down into the upper part of the strap end, with two sub-oval (kidney / crescent) shaped lugs …
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-FE40D7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete composite strap end, of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1450). The strap end comprises two sub rectangular sheets of copper alloy metal, joined with together with a sub rectangular spacer between them, forming a box like space. A decorative terminal, which separates into two diagonal incomplete knops is present at the base of the strap end. The top of the strap end extends to a semi circular knop on both sides. Three rivets / attachment holes are present at the top of the strap end, all still containing their rivets. A sub circular patch of iron staining is present in t…
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9254E3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap end, of Early Medieval dating (8th to 11th Centuries AD). The strap end is rectangular in plan, and section. Both long edges are complete, whereas both short ends are incomplete, exhibiting old, predepositional breaks. The top edge exhibits the remains of four circular perforations (holes). The main part of the strap end comprises a rectangular panel with interlace decoration. The areas between the interlace strands is recessed. The reverse is plain and undecorated. A row of four partially drilled holes, located centrally on the reverse, …
Created on: Friday 19th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-B21B07
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap end, of Medieval dating (11th to 12th Centuries AD) The artefact was originally constructed of two pieces: a solid upper plate, with projecting basal terminal; and an attached back plate, which is now missing. The upper plate has a horizontal top side; its long sides are also straight and converge towards the bottom. A narrower neck projects vertically downwards from the base of the plate, its height increasing as it extends into a terminal in the form of a forward-facing zoomorphic head. This head is heavily stylised, its ears, eyes and …
Created on: Friday 14th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-A58487
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap end of Late Anglo-Saxon dating (9th Century AD). The strap end is sub oval (rectangle with flattened ends and bowed sides) in plan. The majority of the strap end is cast as a solid piece, with the exception of the widest part of the terminal which divides, in profile, forming a 'V' shape. The leather strap would have been attached to the strap end by two circular sectioned rivets. Both parts of the V shaped union are present. The front of the strap end is decorated. However due to corrosion products, the original decoration is hard to i…
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-904973
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap end of Late Anglo-Saxon dating (9th Century AD). The strap end is sub oval (rectangle with flattened ends and bowed sides) in plan. The majority of the strap end is cast as a solid piece, with the exception of the widest part of the terminal which divides, in profile, forming a 'V' shape. The leather strap would have been attached to the strap end by rivets (now missing). Both parts of the V shaped union are present, but the top is incomplete. The upper face of the strap end is decorated. The decoration is split into three parts: A c…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2932A1
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of Late Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1500). The strap end has been made in three (3) parts: front and back sheet plates, riveted to a 'U' shaped spacer. The base of the spacer projects as a multiple ridged knop. The top of the front plate has been decorated with a row of four (4) triangles. The edges of the front plate are incomplete. The back plate is plain and undecorated. The strap end measures 24.92 mm in length, 8.58 mm wide and 3.77 mm thick. It weighs 1.4 g. The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 25th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-D7B162
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy two part strap end, of Late Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1450). The strap end is broadly sub-rectangular in both plan and cross section. The longitudinal edges are bevelled and taper from the widest - strap end to a blunted terminal. The strap end is formed from two parts a cast front plate and a sheet metal back plate. The back-plate forms a < shape; this would attach to a leather strap. This is secured by a single copper alloy rivet which pierces the lower face. There is no evidence of either cast or incised decoration. The strap end measures 27.19…
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-E49DC3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end, of Early Medieval dating (c. AD 900 to c. AD 1100). Approximately 25% of the strap end is present, consisting of the base of the tongue shaped strap end. It has a series of holes and bands running down its length, giving an openwork pattern probably representing a plant design, now quite debased. The strap end measures 25.47 mm in length, 25.06 mm wide and 3.14 mm thick. It weighs 7.4 grams. The strap end is a light to mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resul…
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-A4D7E1
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy strap end, of Early Medieval dating (c. AD 900 to c. AD 1100). The strap end is of a long, narrow tongue shape. It has a series of holes and bands running down its length, giving an openwork pattern probably representing a plant design, now quite debased. There is a thicker, sturdy band forming a frame around the outer edge of the strap end, which has raised bumps on both faces at intervals along its length. At the attachment end is a single rectangular plate projecting from the strap end. It is the spacer from between a front and back plate, both of wh…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
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Record ID: LVPL-53E365
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of a probable back plate of a composite strap end. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The strap end has been constructed from two sets of paired plates, one set at the base and one set at the top. The lower set consist of a decorative end, in a vague zoomorphic style. It is sub rectangular, with a rounded base. The upper surface has two semi circular notches taken out of it. Three diagonal lines are present on the tip. Ab…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-53B248
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of a probable front plate of a two part welded strap end. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has been cut into a decorative end. The end consists of a circular end, with two semi circles removed from either side. Above this decorative end, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. No decoration appears to be present. The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface pati…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-53A073
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of the back plate of a two part welded strap end. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has a centrally located decorative projection. From this projection, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape.Three holes are present at the top of the strap end, two small ones for a rivet, and one larger central one, probably for decoration. The internal diameter of the small holes is 1.65mm wide and th…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-534E41
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of two pieces of sheet copper alloy metal, welded together. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has been cut into a decorative end, consisting of a three petaled 'fleur de lis' or 'fleur de lys' or cross, with rectangular slots or notches cut between each petal. From the top of the fleur de lys, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. A space is present at the top between the front and bac…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-3A3A30
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of probable Late Anglo-Saxon dating (750 - 1100 AD). The strap end is sub oval (rectangle with flattened ends and bowed sides) in plan. The majority of the strap end is cast as a solid piece, with the exception of the widest part of the terminal which divides, in profile, forming a 'V' shape. The leather strap would have been attached to the strap end by rivets. The back part of the V shaped union is present, the front plate is missing. Both of the attachment holes on the back plate are partial. Both the front and rear of the strap end have…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Last updated: Sunday 23rd March 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-A4FDB2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap end, of medieval date, probably 14th century. The terminal, upper plate and sides are made from one piece of metal, and the strap-end is sub-rectangular in both plan and cross-section. The attachment end tapers in side view and there is a small separate backplate. Only about 50% of the back plate is present, consisting of a small piece of sheet copper alloy metal, rectangular in plan, with a small copper alloy rivet, placed centrally and not visible on the front, securing it in place. It does not extend to the end of the strap-end. The attachment end does…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-7FC292
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of two pieces of sheet copper alloy metal, welded together. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has been cut into a decorative end, consisting of a three petaled 'fleur de lis' or 'fleur de lys', with rectangular slots or notches cut between each petal. From the top of the fleur de lys, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. A space is present at the top between the front and back plate…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
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