Record ID: DUR-C6CF65
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular brooch or buckle dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1250 to 1400. The brooch has a circular frame which is not decorated/ The pin is still attached and is made of a copper alloy wire which has a circular diameter and tapers to a point. The wire curves round to form a loop which attaches it to the frame. No constriction for the pin is present which as Egan and Pritchard (p.64-65) state "is generally an indication of a brooch rather than a buckle" therefore suggesting this example is a buckle.
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Record ID: DUR-FBAD32
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle dating to the period c. AD 1525 to 1600. The buckle is double looped with one loop D-shaped off the central bar and the other loop trapezoidal. The frame is D-shaped in section with faceted edges. There is cast decoration on the trapezoidal loop in the form of grooves. There is one small knop projecting from the D-shaped loop and some damage suggests there would have been a second knop. There is some iron corrosion on the central bar and this could suggest that the pin was originally made of iron. This buckle is a Marshall (1986: 13 - 14) Tudor type IIB.
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-FA14A1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy shoe buckle dating to the period AD 1660 to 1720. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with slightly concave long sides. There is some decoration on the sides of the buckle however the surface is quite worn so it is difficult to see. The single tongue, pin and stud chape are all still present although no longer attached to the buckle. This buckle is a Marshall (1986: 17-18) type V buckle and due to the large size and curve was probably used as a shoe buckle.
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-6701A4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete buckle frame dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1500 to 1650. The buckle is pentagonal in plan witha narrow pin bar. The part of the buckle which would act as a pin rest has a simple projection which gives the buckle its pentagonal shape. The buckle has splayed feet by the pin bar. The back is undecorated. This buckle is similar to no. 145 in R. Whitehead (1996) Buckles: 1250 to 1800.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-770861
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy shoe buckle of post medieval date, c. 1720 to 1760. The buckle is rectangular in plan with rounded corners and a thickening along the long sides. This thickening is where the spindle and tongue of the buckle would have been attached however they are no longer present. The buckle is undecorated and would have been the lower end of the market. The buckle is curved to fit the shoe more closely.
Created on: Tuesday 30th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 30th July 2013
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Record ID: DUR-FDBC72
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval shoe buckle dating to the period AD 1720 to 1790. The object is rectangular in plan with rounded corners. There are incised lateral lines running the entire way around the frame. The frame is significantly curved which is a trend which developed as buckles became larger so that they could till fit on the foot. The spindle and pin are both missing.
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: DUR-B60B34
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval buckle in three parts and dating to the period AD 1730 to 1760. The buckle is rectangular in plan with rounded corners. The front of the buckle is decorated with cast incised lines over the corners and parts of the long sides. There are simple flower designs on the long sides next to the corners. In the middle of each of the long sides there is evidence for iron corrosion and it seems likely that this is where the spindle would have been attached to the frame. Marshall dates buckles of this type to the period 1730 to 1760 as after this point the buc…
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Record ID: DUR-15F776
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a copper alloy medieval buckle frame dating to the period 1250 to 1350. The frame is sub-rectangular in plan with bulging shorter sides. One of the long sides is very thin and this is where the tongue would have been attached although this is now missing. The opposing side is much wider and is rectangular with the shorter sides attached at the corners along one long side. There is some evidence for an indented tongue rest. This is a Marshall type IB who argues that they are relatively common during the medieval period.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2013
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Record ID: DUR-15E262
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle dating to the early 16th century, c. AD 1600 to 1650. The frame of the buckle is a figure of eight shape which extends out of and wider than the central bar. The short sides of the buckle are pointed at opposing ends where the pin would rest. The buckle frame has a triangular section throughout with the top point of the triangle pointing outwards when worn. Buckles of this type have been dated to 1600 to 1650 by Marshall, a type IIIC.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Durham', grid reference and parish protected.