Record ID: WILT-09BFA3
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early medieval stirrup terminal, dating to the period AD 1000-1100 The entire terminal slants at angle, following the typical shape of a stirrup and the top end is more bulbous than the rest of the object. To section off this end, there is a very slightly dents inwards and follows downwards with parallel edges. The terminals end follows suit with the top as it bulbs outwards, and slightly dents inwards. The edges gradually narrows inwards and join together at a rounded point. The terminal is decorated in the form of a zoomorphic beast. The nose, snout and ey…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ogbourne St. George', grid reference and parish protected.