Record ID: WILT-883194
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval strap end or buckle plate, dating to the period AD 1250-1450. It measures 18.95mm in length, is 13.09mm in width (tapering down to the break, which is pointed) and weighs 0.94g. There are two rivets, in the rivet holes, which are at the top end of the mount. Either side of these rivets are two linear incisions, which run the length of the mount. There is no further decoration on the back.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-CE4D82
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval strap end, dating to the period AD 1100-1500. It is rectangular in shape, measuring 35.15mm in length, 14.76mm wide (except where it tapers slightly inwards at the neck to 9.75mm). In cross-section it is triangular, measuring 3.42mm in thickness at the top and tapering out to 10.95mm. There are two breaks at the top, with what possibly remains of the base of a loop forming the now top of the object. Two raised ridges frame where the object tapers inwards, one either side. After the ridge, the body extends downwards and is broadly rectangular in sh…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-44F0C7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval strap-end, dating to the period AD 1100-1500. It is incomplete insofar as the back plate is missing, and the bottom of the strap-end has a chipped at the end. Part of the rivets remain in situ, but the majority has since broken off. The strap-end measures 45.89mm in length, 21.92mm at maximum width and 5.13mm at maximum thickness. The main body of the strap-end is rectangular, measuring 17.87mm in width and 25.99mm in length, before tapering inwards. At the top of the strap-end is a slight triangular indentation along an otherwise flat top. There are two rivets,…
Created on: Friday 4th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-32CEFB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper-alloy strap end, dating AD 1350-1450. It is a composite strap end composed of two plates joined by a spacer. The strap end is a broadly rectangular shape, measuring 42.09mm in length and 14mm in width, with a triangular knop projecting from one side. There is a ridge, then extends out into a lozenge shape. This projection measures 13.91mm in length and 5.88mm in width, though it does taper to 4.21mm before the lozenge. The two plates that comprise this strap end are held together by one rivet, which is at the opposite end of the rectangle to the triangular k…
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-2F41FC
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval copper-alloy cast zoomorphic strap end, dating to the period AD 800-900. This is a variant of the Thomas Class K (Thomas 2000). It measures 30.65mm in length, 15.06mm at maximum width, tapering down to 6.14mm wide. The thickness of this strap end is from 9.10mm, tapering down to 3.05mm. The strap end is zoomorphic in design and is roughly triangular, made from a single piece of copper alloy split to take the strap. On the front there is relief and engraved ornament consisting of engraved curves for eyes, a relief brow and nose, and relief ears which taper to circu…
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marlborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-C5D7E1
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy strap end, dating AD 1350-1450. It is a composite strap end composed of two plates joined by a spacer. The rivets are well concealed. The strap end is broadly rectangular shape with a small knop projecting from one end, and three knops projecting from the other. It is plain with no decoration, but has a dark green patina. The strap end measures 26.65mm in length and 13.87mm wide.The weight is 3.10g. A similar strap end is in Egan, G., Pritchard, F. (1991), p. 143, no. 660.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Deverills', grid reference and parish protected.