Record ID: SOM-F41CCB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy single looped buckle with integral forked spacer and pin. The buckle frame is sub-oval projecting out to a pointed pin rest in the centre of the outer side. It is triangular in section with a flat back and inner edge and an angled outer side. The forked spacer joins the frame at the strap bar. There is a central gap between the forks with just a narrow strap bar around which the pin has been bent, the pin being a very thin piece of wire,13.6mms long, now somewhat bent. This central gap widens away from the pin as the forks taper in width to the ends. T…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Saturday 22nd October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ivinghoe', grid reference and parish protected.