Record ID: WILT-EBCC38
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy rectangular buckle dating to c AD1720-1790.  The buckle is complete.  The buckle comprises a rectangular frame which has been drilled through in the centre of the shorter side and a double spiked spindle inserted.  The buckle may have been tinned.  This type of buckle may have been used to fasten garters on boots.  The buckle has no chape.  Dimensions: 19.5mm length; 16.5mm width; 2.8mm thickness; 2.23g weight. cf. Whitehead (2003: 114) no 733. 
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-EAB15A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating to c AD1550-1650.  The buckle frame is complete but missing its pin.  The buckle comprises a trilobed, trefoil with two blind holes on the outer edge of each loop and a lobed knop at either end of the central strap bar.  Dimensions: 43.1mm length; 22mm width; 2.4mm thickness; 2.22g weight. cf: Whitehead (2003: 64) no 393. 
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-0FAFA1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy double looped buckle, probably dating to c. AD 1500-1650. The buckle comprises of one of originally two oval loops from a symmetrical buckle frame, wit a narrowed bar flanked by knops. The copper alloy wire in survives in situ, wrapped around the bar. The front of the frame is decorated with cast foliate or 'vinescroll' decoration. The buckle is 27.10mm in length, 21.49mm in width, 2.79mm in height (7.23mm across the loop of the pin) and 1.79mm in thickness. It weighs 3.32g. A number of extremely similar buckles with more complete plates can be se…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
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Record ID: WILT-36BA14
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy double loop buckle dating to c AD 1550-1650. The buckle is incomplete as it was originally a spectacle buckle but is now missing one loop. The remaining fragment could still have worked as a buckle. The buckle comprises an oval loop with moulded possibly floral decoration at the centre top which acts as the rest for the pin. The decoration comprises a scroll on either side and central 'stalk' with curving sides which is topped with some small raised lines and which ends in a blunt point. The blunt point joins to the sides which narrow gradually to the bar …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th April 2018
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Record ID: WILT-00806D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle or sword belt hanger dating to c AD 1500-1630. This is a specialised type of spectacle buckle which was used to suspend a sword belt via a separate hooked fastener on the end of the strap. The sword belt hanger has a circular lateral suspension loop perpendicular to the frame. The frame comprises a double loop with a central bar. The loops have angled outer edges which creates a point half way along sides of the frame and at the top and bottom shoulders of the frame so that the top and bottom edges are both straight (apart from the …
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chippenham Without', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-8991EC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle with all over moulded surface decoration dating to c AD 1550-1650. The buckle comprises double loops which are D-shaped in plan, with a straight bar between them. The loops are decorated with a central barrel moulding with beaded borders either side which are framed on either side by moulded tendril and leaf decoration with a raised knop on the outer edge (one of the four knops is damaged). There is then a beaded collar before the fram curves inwards to the central strap bar which has a moulded trefoil at either end. The patina …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-A83784
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval double loop buckle dating to c AD 1660-1720. The buckle is incomplete and has been damaged and squashed together with its plate. The remaining fragment comprises a semi-circular frame with a separate spindle which has been inserted through. It appears that the buckle was originally sub-annular but the second semi-circular part of the fram is incomplete. The frame is D-shaped in cross section and the sides of the frame are angled outwards towards the lower edge. There are the remnants of the plate or chape which comprises a single sheet of copper alloy fold…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton St Quintin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-A12AAB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy buckle dating to c AD 1550-1650. The buckle is incomplete and is missing one of its oval loops. The buckle was originally a double loop oval buckle with moulded decoration on the loops. The remaining fragment of the buckle comprises the central bar, circular in cross section, which holds the remains of the pin. At either end of the bar the loop curves away. The loop is thinner than the bar. As the loop circles round it broadens sinuously to create a slight indentation on the inner edge and a soft point on the outer edge. In the centre of the loop, there is…
Created on: Tuesday 9th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-52C222
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object which is possible the chape from a post medieval buckle dating to c AD 1660-1720. The object comprises a bar of copper alloy which is oval in cross section and which narrows gradually towards the outer edges. At the ends of the bar, there are two small knops which may have fitted into the buckle plate. In the centre of the bar is a raised rib which leads into a roughly triangular shaped pin. The back of the chape is undecorated. The patina of the chape is dark green and the surface is rough.
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston Deverill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-417D0C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval or post medieval double loop oval buckle dating to the period AD c1350-1650. The buckle frame comprises two ovals which are bevelled on the inside and outside edges. The strap bar is narrowed and slightly recessed. There are notches extending across the frame on both sides for the pin. The wire pin is wrapped round the strap bar and tapers to a point. Cf Whitehead, R, 2003, Buckles 1250-1800, Greenlight Publishing, Witham p 54 no 310 and p 54 no 293.
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Record ID: WILT-7E9AC1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy buckle dating to the period c AD 1500-1650. The buckle is complete. It comprises a double loop oval shape with a raised rib at either end of the strap bar. The loops narrow towards the spindle and are bevelled so that they slope downwards towards the outer edge of the frame. The spindle is slightly recessed from the front edge of the frame. Cf Whitehead, R, 2003, Buckles 1250-1800, Greenlight Publishing Witham, p 54 No 305.
Created on: Friday 10th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garsdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7E6C8B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy buckle dating to the period c AD 1660-1720. The buckle frame is complete and has its spindle and part of the chape. It is a trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The frame is engraved with pairs of transverse lines on the edges of the frame next to the spindle fitting. The loops of the frame are engraved with a geometric, curvilinear, floral or foliate decoration. The chape is missing the end section. The section next to the spindle is decorated with an engraved triangular shaped band of pellets with lines radia…
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-7E0428
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy buckle dating to the period c AD 1660-1720. The buckle frame is complete but missing its spindle. It is a sub-annular shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The buckle is decorated with multiple transverse grooves on each end of the frame. In the centre of the frame, on either side, there is a central spherical knop over the spindle and on either side, a scooped concave section. The buckle is slightly convex at the front from the spindle fitting. The back of the spindle is undecorated with raised square sections just about the spi…
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-7DCDD7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy buckle dating to the period c AD 1550-1650. The buckle is worn and there is evidence of corrosion along the pin bar. It comprises a double loop oval shape with moulded floral decoration on the loops and lobed knops at either end of the integral strap bar. The flower decoration comprises a central raised pellet with five pellets around, these may originally have been raised too but have been largely worn away. At the other end of the brooch, the flower decoration has been worn or rubbed away. The lobed knops appear to have been worn or cut away. There are n…
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-341203
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post medieval copper alloy buckle probably a double loop 'spectacles' type with moulded decoration c AD 1550-1650. The fragment comprises a curved section which has broken at one end. At the other end of the curved section, there is a small lobed knop and then a larger knopl. Both the knops are convex. The fragment terminates just after the second knop. On the back, the buckle is undecorated but there is a slight concavity on the back of the inner edge of the larger knop. The patina is mid green with reddish brown marks. Cf Whitehead, R, 2003, Buckles 1250-1800, Greenl…
Created on: Tuesday 17th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cricklade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-D25F0F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval shoe or knee buckle dating to the period AD c1660-1720. The buckle comprises a cast copper alloy trapezoidal shaped frame which measures 21.04mm and has been drilled to fit a separate spindle. The pin is corroded in place as is the plate, which is incomplete and missing the stud chape. The frame has concave moulded bifid sides which are flattened at either side and expand towards the spindle attachment and the end bars. The end bars have a central dip to accommodate the pin. The plate is fixed by curling round the spindle and then narrows before expan…
Created on: Monday 19th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Devizes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-805D93
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating to the period AD c1550-1650. The buckle comprises an oval, double loop with moulded acorn knops withe engraved cross hatched decoration on each loop and at either end of the strap bar which is narrowed. The acorns on each loop have a raised rib on either side. The pin is present and closes onto one of the acorn knops. The back of the buckle is undecorated and the acorn knops on either side of the strap bar and at the loop distant from the one the pin closes onto all have a depression in the centre of the cross hatched sec…
Created on: Monday 22nd December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 31st December 2014
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Record ID: WILT-C1F6C8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast silver shoe or knee buckle. The frame of the buckle is rectangular and has rounded corners. On the front face, along the short sides the frame is bi facial and this continues around each corner into the long sides. The long sides are wider at the centre with a hole drilled into the inner side to accommodate a separate spindle. The long sides are decorated with flowers or foliage finishing just before each corner. Attached to the spindle is a chape and pin. The chape has straight sides and extends beyond one of the short sides of the buckle frame to a rounded end where a stud is…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-426846
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double over sword belt hanger dating to the period c1500-1630. The buckle is a circular, lateral suspension loop. It measures 38.82mm wide, 54.06 long and 2.46mm thick. The suspension loop measures 11.29mm in diameter. It weighs 9.56g. Similar to Whitehead no. 452.
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2013
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luckington', grid reference and parish protected.