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-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-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-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-DCDF59
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval buckle plate dating to c AD 1200-1450. The buckle plate comprises an almost square plate of copper alloy which has two holes pierced in at the corners of one edge and at the opposite end there are two hooks which would have held the pin attachment bar. The back of the plate is undecorated. The front of the plate is decorated with champlevee. The decoration comprises what appears to be a bird entwined with leaves. There is evidence of the green glass granules of the enamelling which filled the fields. The bird has a large eye which was originally filled wi…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Everleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-6CD076
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy double loop annular buckle dating to c AD 1350-1650. The buckle is undecorated and comprises a circular band 9.03mm wide and 3.30 thick. The sides are bevelled so that the profile is D shaped. There is an integral bar across the centre of the circular band which also has bevelled sides. Cf Whitehead, 2003, Buckles 1250-1800, Greenlight Publishing, Witham p 44 no 251.
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-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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-4F246D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy plate from a medieval buckle dating to c AD 1200-1300. The buckle plate is incomplete and is missing the pin attachment bar. It is also missing one of the two rivets and is broken at the site of the rivet hole. The plate comprises a single piece of copper alloy which has been folded in half. On the back of the plate there are diagonal cuts at the end so that the back plate is not pierced by the rivets. The back plate is slightly narrower than the front plate. At the fold of the two halves, a central hole has been cut where the pin would have been located and at either s…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-531F77
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy tongue from an early medieval Anglo-Saxon buckle dating to AD 575-625. The tongue is a 'shield-on-tongue' type which is in the shape of a violin or guitar. The tongue is incomplete and is missing its attachment on the back. The object has a curved end and the sides are then indented before flaring out and curving round to form a flat section at the top of the 'shield'. The pin then extends out and is D-shaped in profile. Half way along it narrows and the end section narrows and curves to form the end of the pin that would have hooked over the frame of the buckle. The ba…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 25th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-62266C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval single loop spur buckle with an integral plate ending in a hook dating to c AD 1250-1400. The buckle is incomplete and is missing its pin. The buckle comprises an oval loop with a frame which follows the contour of the loop but expands towards the middle. The frame of the loop attaches to an integral plate where there are two small knops, one on either side, and then narrows gradually before expanding to form a rectangular plate. At the end of the rectangular plate is a narrow section of copper alloy which continues on and loops forwards towards the rectang…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-62AA09
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval single loop oval buckles with ornate outer edges and offset strap bars dating to c AD 1250-1400. The buckle is incomplete as the pin is missing, although there is a small section of the iron pin caught in the strap bar. The buckle comprises an oval frame with an integral raised section at the top with knops at either end and a central depression to hold the point of the pin. The frame narrows and has a circular profile bar connecting the sides of the frame. The bar originally held the pin in the centre. Attached to the bar is folded copper alloy plate which nar…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton St Quintin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-62E881
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval single loop D-shaped buckle with lipped frame dating to c AD 1350-1450. The buckle frame is D-shaped with a pointed lip with central depression to hold the point of the pin. The frame narrows and is connected by a circular profile bar to which the pin is attached. The pin comprises a sheet of copper alloy which narrows to a point and is folded under the bar. Cf Whitehead, R, 2003, Buckles 1250-1800, Greenlight Publishing, Witham p20 no 72.
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F72346
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval buckle plate dating to the period c AD1250-1500. The buckle plate is complete and comprises a sheet of copper alloy which has been folded in half and has had a hole and sections at either side cut to fit the offset strap bar. There are three copper alloy rivets through the plate and on the top surface, these have decorative square studs. The top surface of the plate has an incised line around the edge and in the centre has foliate curvilinear decoration. Cf Whitehead, R, 2003, Buckles 1250-1800, Greenlight Publishing, witham, p 18, no 49.
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-D82988
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval buckle plate dating to c AD 1250-1400. The buckle plate is from a single loop oval buckle with ornate outer edges, narrowed and offset strap bar. The buckle plate is incomplete and comprises a section of the top of the buckle plate and the remains of the two loops that would have folded over the strap bar. The fragment comprises a two short sections that would have folded over the strap bar and then widens to the outer edge. The outer edge gradually narrows towards the end of the plate. There are two rivet holes and the remains of a third (there were proba…
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ebbesborne Wake', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F0654D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval single loop, D-shaped buckle with plate dating to the period AD c1250-c1400. The buckle is missing its pin. The buckle comprises a D shaped loop with a narrower attachment bar for the pin. The loop has a slight depression where the pin rested. The plate comprises a single sheet of copper alloy which has been shaped to fit over the pin attachment bar by cutting sections from the sides and a hole in the centre. The plate is assymetrical with the back continuing over from the fold and then narrowing so that it is hidden behind the front plate. There is a hold in t…
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-801E0A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy single loop buckle dating to the period AD c1250-1400. The buckle comprises an oval frame with two lobed knops on the outer edges. There is a copper alloy pin. Behind the oval frame is a transverse ridge. There is then the remnants of a rivet suggesting that there was an integral plate which is now missing. The patina is light green and the buckle is corroded so that the pin is fixed to the frame and at the strap bar. The buckle is 28.36mm long, 24.19mm wide across the oval frame and 6.94mm thick at the rivet. It weighs 7.57g. Cf Whitehead, R, 2003, Buckles 12…
Created on: Monday 22nd December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-BC9401
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single loop sub-rectangular buckle with expanded outer edges dating to the period AD c1350-c1400. The buckle comprises a single loop with expanded outer edges with a bar across the top which fixes into the edges. At the bottom of the buckle, the copper alloy plate is folded over the bar which holds the pin. The plate appears to have one rivet through it. The rivet is present but the top of the plate is damaged surrounding the rivet. The pin is heavily corroded a reddish brown colour. Between the two parts of the plate there is the remnants of what appears to …
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-512731
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle possibly dating to the late medieval/post medieval period (AD c1350-1720). The buckle appears to be incomplete as the loop or plate to attach the buckle seems to be missing. The buckle frame comprises a quatrefoil shape. At the top of the frame there is a knop in the shape of the acorn with a raised rim around the bottom. The pin is present and comprises a single piece of copper alloy which is looped around the attachment bar and narrows towards the tip. The bottom loop of the quatrefoil shape has a gap and the pin attachment bar extends across just below th…
Created on: Tuesday 13th 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-9159F1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval to post-medieval buckle. The buckle is incomplete as there are breaks at the ends of the sections. At the top is is a circular loop. Beneath the loop and at right angles to it, a section extends horizontally - it appears that there was a similar extension to the other side but this is missing. The horizontal section then turns downwards at right angles and forms a slightly wider and flatter section, which is broken at the end. Directly beneath the loop, a circular section spike continues downwards, this is broken at the end.
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.

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-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.

Record ID: WILT-60230D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy double loop oval spectacle buckle dating to the period c 1350-1650. The pin is missing. The front of the buckle is undecorated with obliquely angled edges along the outside of the frame and on the inside edges of the loops. The strap bar is narrowed and broadly trapezoidal in section. The reverse is flat. The surfaces of the buckle are slightly worn with green patina. Cf Whitehead No 294
Created on: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 17th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broad Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-00EF8E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a Roman buckle pin probably dating to the period AD43-410. The top of the pin is curled over to create a loop. The shaft of the pin narrows to a point at the end (it appears to have been bent towards one side). There is saltire design on the loop (two joined saltires) with linear decoration following the curl of the loop and at the top of the shaft (three joined saltires) with two lines following the shape of the sides of the shaft.
Created on: Sunday 29th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 10th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-5F7633
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval buckle plate dating to the period AD c1350-1450. The buckle plate comprises a single piece of copper alloy folded over the bar of the buckle (which remains together with a fragment of the side of the single loop D shaped buckle) and with a hole in the centre for the pin (which is missing). The plate has two rivet holes at the opposite end to the buckle. The plate is decorated with an engraved border framing a punched and engraved design which is probably a mythological beast. The plate measures 18.22mm wide and 55.29mm in length. Cf Whitehead, R, 2003, Buckl…
Created on: Thursday 21st August 2014
Last updated: Saturday 1st September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratford Toney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-114DEC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval D-shaped buckle dating to c AD 1250-1500 (the radiating line decoration may make this buckle early medieval). The buckle is complete. Unusually the buckle is not made with a continuous frame as the pin attachment bar comprises two pieces of metal placed on top of one another. The buckle frame comprises a flat D-shaped piece of copper alloy. The frame is rectangular in cross section and narrows sharply towards the pin attachment bar to create a pin which is semi-circular in cross section. The inner corners of the D have small notches cut out which allows the two…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cherhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-14236E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible Roman buckle plate dating to c AD 43-410 (although the form may suggest a medieval date). The buckle plate comprises a single sheet of copper ally folded in two with a slot cut out of the fold to hold the pin and the folder slightly wider to hold the pin attachment bar. At the open end of the plate there are two attachment loops pierced through both plates. The back of the buckle plate is undecorated except for two small notches at the end of the plate. The top of the plate is decorated in the centre with two concentric circles with hatching between them and in…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cherhill', 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-EFE44C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy buckle plate dating to c AD 1200-1400. The buckle plate is incomplete and is bent and damaged. The remnant of the buckle plate comprises a rectangular sheet of copper alloy. The attachment end is truncated in line with two rivet holes, with a third, central rivet hole below the buckle end. Beyond the central rivet hole are the truncated remnants of one of the recessed hooks that looped over the offset bar of the buckle frame and then looped back down to the central rivet. There is evidence of gilding on the front of the buckle plate. The plate weighs 2.02g a…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Monday 29th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-04582A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy single loop buckle with forked spacer dating to c AD 1350-1450. The buckle has an integral forked spacer onto which originally front and back plates had been soldered. The loop of the buckle is ovoid with a small point at the opposite side to the pin and with a small indentation to hold the pin. The loop of the buckl is attached to the remains of the spacer plates, the long ends have broken off. the pin comprises a flat pointed strip of copper alloy which has been wrapped around the bar between the spacer plates. The spacer plates are slightly thinner than the …
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7E9A40
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval single loop D-shaped buckle dating to c AD 1250-1400. The buckle is complete. It comprises a D shaped frame which broadens as it reaches the centre where there is small triangular depression to fit the pin. The D shape changes direction just before the bar which is integral to the frame. The pin is a single piece of copper alloy which is curled round the bar and then narrows towards the top edge of the frame. The patina is a brownish green with small patches of lighter green. The buckle weighs 6.75g and measures 29.63mm in length, 29.31mm in width and 3.48mm in…
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-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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-C26725
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy double loop oval spectacle buckle dating to the period c 1350-1650. The pin is missing. The front of the buckle is undecorated with obliquely angled edges along the outside of the fram and on the inside edges of the loops. The strap bar is narrowed and broadly trapezoidal in section. The reverse is flat. The surfaces of the buckle are slightly worn with green patina with evidence of corrosion. Cf Whitehead No 294.
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grittleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-C2D314
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy single loop folding strap clasp of medieval date. The frame is sub-rectangular with slightly curved sides. The frame narrows to form the strap bar which has raised terminals. There is no evidence of decoration. The patina is light green with evidence of corrosion. Cf Whitehead No 229.
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grittleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-C2F155
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy circular buckle with complete pin dating to the period c 1250-1350. The frame is circular in plan and cross section and is of irregular thickness. The pin is looped over the frame. Cf Whitehead No 31.
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grittleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1B98C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy buckle dating to c AD 1250-1400. The buckle originally had two loops and an integral plate between them. One of the loops is missing as is the pin hole and pin. The buckle comprises a single loop which narrows to a straight strip with a rivet hole and rivet, the flat strip is broken just past the rivet hole. The back of the buckle is undecorated. The buckle has a shallow convex curve along its length. There is evidence of gilding. The buckle weighs 1.03g and measures 21.85mm in length, 10.75mm in width, 1.3mm in thickness, 3.94mm in height across rivet a…
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Mary Bourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-AF4E8F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy buckle with integral plate dating to c AD 1200-1230. The buckle is missing its pin but is otherwise complete. The buckle comprises an oval frame with a notched lip to hold the pin and the frame curves up slightly next to the hole for the missing pin. The plate is bilobed and apart from the hole for the pin there is also a rivet hole in the lower lobe. The patina is orangey brown with green patches which appear to have been a dressing over the buckle. The buckle weighs 3.1g and measures 29.88mm in length, 16.72mm in width and 3.28mm in thickness. Cf Egan, G and …
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wroughton', grid reference and parish protected.

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-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-7D066E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval or post medieval copper alloy spectacle buckle dating to c AD 1400-1650. The buckle is a double loop oval shape. The frame of the buckle has bevelled outer edges and a narrowed strap bar which is slightly recessed from the frame. There is evidence of sprue along one of the sides of the loops. There is evidence of tinning. The back of the buckle is undecorated. Cf Whitehead, R, 2003, Buckles 1250-1800, Greenlight Publishing, Witham p 53, no 294 and p 54, no 305.
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Black Bourton', grid reference and parish protected.