Record ID: WILT-EB7E43
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy mount from a sword belt, dating to c. AD 1500-1600. Possibly one of a set of three mounts, it was originally suspended from a plate as part of a sword belt hanger. The mount is foliate in outline with three lobes at each end. The central terminal of the top end is incomplete, due to an old break. It has lost its forward-facing globular ended hook which would have attached it to the main plate. The mount has cast foliate decoration on the surface and has a rivet hole near the top and the bottom of the terminals. Length: 42.0mm; width: …
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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Record ID: WILT-B6C7C8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy swivel strap fitting dating to c AD 1100-1500. The object comprises a single sub-circular loop with a flattened section at the base. This flattened section expands in the plane perpendicular to the hoop into an open circular loop, with this flanked by zoomorphic mouldings which grasp the loop between their jaws. The apex of the hoop is worn thin through wear. The strap fitting weighs 6.58g and measures 27.1mm in length (across the shoulders), 23.93mm in width (from the bezel to the thin section), 3.11mm in thickness and 9.68mm in height across t…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
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Record ID: WILT-F1C0D3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy fragment, probably an Early Medieval or Medieval strap fitting, dating to c. AD 1000-1100. The fragment consists of a narrow strip of copper alloy, plano-convex in cross-section, and truncated by an old break at one end and a flaring, fan-shaped terminal at the other. The fragment is curved in profile. Vestigial sub-rectangular sectioned projections expand from the reverse of the fan-shaped terminal, one from either side. Although highly abraded, the juncture between the strip and terminal is expanded inot a zoomorphic animal head, with incised sub-triangu…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: WILT-EEF78B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy bar mount with pendent loop dating to c AD 1350-1400. The mount is complete. The hanger at the top of the mount comprises a lozengiform strip of copper alloy with the corners at each of the long sides of the front cut to angle the front. At the bottom of the strip of copper alloy, the lozengiform shape is flat with a narrower strip of copper alloy extending from it that forms the pendant retaining loop. The terminal of the loop is leaf shaped and is fastened by a rivet to the back of the lozengiform strip and there is another rivet just above. There is white ma…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
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Record ID: WILT-C20098
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper alloy strap fitting dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1700. It forms the 'eye' section of a two piece fastener. The surviving section of the strap fitting comprises of a rectangular plate with large central rectangular aperture, flanked by a pair of raised, corded collars. A perforated lug projects from one side of this rectangular plate, perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis. A further perforated lug, slightly alrger than the first, projects from the same side of an irregularly shaped, incomplete plate which projects from below the rectangular pl…
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th February 2019
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Record ID: WILT-7E5147
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval strap fitting dating to c AD 1600-1700. The strap fitting is assymetrical and has two lugs. The fitting comprises a lis at the top with the two side petals having a small depression in the centre of each. Below this the fitting gradually widens to form a 'tear drop' shape with a small knop at either side of he base and single knop in the centre of bottom. The tear drop has been cut out to create openwork which is divided just below the centre by a chevron of copper alloy which has been retained and which creates two inverted heart shapes. The back is …
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brokenborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-D14038
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy strap fitting dating to c AD 1600-1700. The strap fitting is complete and comprises a plate of copper alloy with a lis shape at the top and below that swells into a pear-shaped section with a small knop at the base. The strap fitting is decorated with a a raised flower comprising six pellet petals and a central pellet surrounded by a curvilinear wreathed or foliate border. The strap fitting has been gilded. The back of the strap fitting is undecorated and has two integral lugs. The strap fittingweighs 2.48g and measures 27.56mm in length, 12.7mm in width, …
Created on: Friday 22nd December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
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Record ID: WILT-AE343F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy acorn shaped strap fitting dating to c AD 1600-1700. The strap fitting is in the shape of an acorn. The lower half of the strap fitting is semi-circular in plan and is cross hatched to create the acorn 'cup'. Above the 'cup' the top is oval in plan and slightly narrower than the 'cup'. At the top, there is a small knop. The strap fitting curves convexly. The back of the strap fitting is hollowed to match the front and there is evidence of two incomplete lugs which appear to have a square raised section beneath. The square raised section round the l…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop Cannings', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-32259D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy strap fitting or decorative mount dating to the period c AD 1600-1700. The mount is in the shape of a 'Tudor' rose, with moulded decoration comprising a central pellet surrounded by a ring of five raised petals. On the reverse, are two integrally cast attachment prongs which were inserted through a leather strap and folded over to hold the fitting in place. The reverse of the mount has a number of recesses which match to the raised petals on the front.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford on Avon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F6CDF8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy strap fitting probably for a sword belt dating to c AD 1500-1620. The strap fitting was originally in two parts but all that remains is the hook and the other half which formed the eye is missing. The hook comprises a thin sheet of copper alloy which has been cut into curvilinear shapes and has a short transverse section across one end which acts as the retaining hook. The fitting comprises has a curved end followed by a short section (on which is placed transversely a short straight section with rounded ends to act as the hook). The fitting then flares to…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1419D3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hooked suspension loop from a strap fitting, most likely part of a sword belt dating to c AD 1500-1600. The object comprises one of the three hooked suspension loops that would have been attached to a single mount. The suspension hook has foliate decoration and comprises a single hook which terminates in a knop. The attachment plate of the hook is leaf shaped with small foliate knops at either side just above the hook and at the other end there are two semi circular cut outs which lead into two larger knops giving a trefoil appearance to the top of the plate. There are …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-34BEC8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy strap fitting dating to c AD 1400-1450. The strap fitting comprises a single piece of copper alloy with two attachment rivets which are still present.The fitting onsists of a central strip with a trefoil terminal at the tip and a incomplete openwork triangular section at the other. At the tip is a trefoliate projection with a circular perforation to hold a rivet. There is then a slightly narrower neck before two more raised diagonal sections form a second chevron pointing in the opposite direction. The fitting then continues with a long section of c 15.5mm with…
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Semington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-8C39D2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy strap fitting with two integral pointed lugs dating to the period AD 1600-1700. The mount is complete. The strap fitting is sexfoil and is decorated with a fleuret in the shape of a tudor rose. In the centre of the fleuret, there is a large central raised pellet surrounded by a depressed area with double lines radiating from the centre towards each of the outer petals. These are surrounded by a ring of six petals. The back is undecorated apart from two lugs comprising flat strips of copper alloy shaped into a triangular point and which are bent over toward…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clanfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-CE202C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy strap fitting from a sword belt dating to c AD 1600-1700. The strap fitting comprises a convex plate with two rivets and a suspension loop at one end. Attached to the suspension loop is a decorated attachment link with openwork and an iron rivet and possible further suspension hole. At the top of the top convex plate, is a knop with a rivet hole. Beneath the knop is a raised rib forming a collar with vertical incised lines and beneath that is a convex ovoid plate with floral and foliate decoration. In the lower part of the plate is a rivet hole with the …
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-6D1788
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval strap fitting dating to c AD 1600-1700. The strap fitting comprises an assymetric flat shape with two integral lugs (which are incomplete). The strap fitting comprises a flat shape in three sections with bevelled edges. At either end of a central wide pear shaped section are knops. The knop at the top of the pear shape is a simple oval shape. The knop at the other end is more circular and has a smaller knop on top. The front is undecorated. The back is undecorated but has two integral lugs which are incomplete and are on the knops at either end. Cf Read, …
Created on: Monday 14th September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wroughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-702DC7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy strap fitting from a sword belt dating to c AD 1600-1700. The strap fitting comprises a convex plate with two rivets and a suspension loop at one end. Attached to the suspension loop is an attachment link with an open-work trefoil (on of the loops is incomplete). At the top of the plate, it a knop with a rivet hole. Beneath the knop is a raised rib and beneath that is a convex plate with two longitudinal bands. The plate narrows before flaring to a raised band with two vertical incisions. Beneath the plate is a hook which loops towards the back of th…
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-6F84D0
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting from a sword belt dating to c AD 1500-1600. The fitting is missing one of the three suspension loops. The object comprises a band with foliate decoration. There are three rivet holes, one at either end and one in the centre. Hanging from the band are two suspension loops. The central suspension contains the remnants of an incomplete hooked mount which has a circular-section hook with a globular terminal. The hooked mount is broken at a rivet hole. The back of the strap fitting is incomplete. There is evidence of tinning on both sides of the strap fitting. …
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7D065D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy strap fitting with integral pointed lugs dating to the period AD 1600-1700. The mount is complete except that one of the three lugs is partially missing. The strap fitting is sexfoil and is decorated with a fleuret. In the centre of the fleuret, there is a large central raised pellet surrounded by six similar domed pellets. These are surrounded by two offset rings of six petals and between each of the outer petals is a small triangular point. The back is undecorated apart from three lugs, the centre one is partially missing. The two remaining lugs comprise…
Created on: Friday 10th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garsdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-0831A7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy strap fitting probably for a sword belt dating to c AD 1500-1620. The strap fitting is in two parts which are from the same find spot. Although the short hook stud end is smaller in scale, it fits snuggly into the eye end of the strap fitting and both pieces are bent in a similar way. They are therefore being recorded together but will be described separately. The larger eye section comprises a long and narrow piece of copper alloy which has the eye at one end and the attachment plate at the other. The piece comprises a rectangular eye with a convex bar…
Created on: Friday 27th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2015
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Record ID: WILT-912251
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval strap fitting with two integral lugs dating to the period AD c1600-c1700. The strap fitting is incomplete as one of the lugs is missing. The fitting is asymmetric and flat. At the top, the mount has a trilobed knop. This attaches to a shield shaped section which terminates at the bottom with a rounded knop. On the back, the mount is undecorated with two integral lugs. The top lug is missing and the bottom lug is bent towards the terminal of the mount. The front of the mount is decorated with what appears to be a floreate design and there is a vertical line…
Created on: Friday 16th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Lavington', grid reference and parish protected.