Record ID: WILT-1C1AAB
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an early-medieval copper-alloy harness link, dating to the period AD 1000-1100. It measures 34.95mm in length and 22.97mm in width, with a reddish brown patina. It also weighs 8.89g. The harness link consists of an oval loop, measuring 8.35mm in length and 10.78mm in width, with three knopped protrusions, one at each cardinal point. Each knop is 3.66mm in length and 4.96mm in width. The loop is connected to a central boss which survives, although there is a break after the central boss. This central boss is 6.70mm thick. The reverse of the harness fitting is flat. A s…
Created on: Monday 15th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Deverills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-214F5B
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy silvered early medieval (AD 850- 1150) hooked tag of Read's (2008) Class D, Type 1 with a circular plate and ridged collar at the junction between plate and hook (Read 2008, p. 27; cf. no. 108). The hooked tag consists of a broadly circular plate with two circular perforations tapering towards a hooked attachment end. The plate is decorated with a six armed cross and a shining tin effect on the remainder of the plate. The hook is D-shaped in cross-section and is decorated with two horizontal grooves at the point where it projects from the plate. The hooked tag is 33.…
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Spatial data recorded.