Record ID: NMS-1F8161
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Middle to Late Saxon silver strap-end. Broadly rectangular in form, the split end has a scalloped edge with two rivet holes housing silver rivets with roved-over ends. The central panel is divided into two by a longitudinal beaded ridge. On either side is an asymmetrical recessed field and a teardrop-shaped field, possibly intended to depict a wing, which tapers to meet a roundel around each rivet hole. Each wing has a central recessed field with reserved zoomorphic decoration comprising a serpentine animal with rounded, double-nicked body and interlaced tail. The st…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 22nd April 2021
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Record ID: NMS-9AF759
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Late Saxon - medieval probable strap end dating to the period c. AD 900 - 1100. Only a small fragment survives, with heavily worn transverse breaks on both sides. The asymmetrical relief decoration, present on the front face only, shows foliage inhabited by (part of) a stylised animal within a frame of short transverse grooves on the sides and of oblique grooves in a cable pattern across the edge. Over all is a series of randomly applied punched annulets. Probably of Thomas Class E, Type uncertain. Similar in form to NMS-E11836 & NMS-570BDA.
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-09BC5C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy composite strap end dating to the period c. AD 1300 - 1400. It comprises two rectangular sheet metal plates, both terminating in old breaks at the front end.Both plates taper slightly just before the break. The frot plate is engraved with a double zig-zag line. Between the plates is a full-width spacer which narrows towards the front end into a pair of opposed rounded cut-outs in the sides before an elaborate trefoil knop with a central rivet hole. See: Margeson 1993, no. 232 & NMS-10C7F2.
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 29th May 2020
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Record ID: NMS-EAF3A5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Late Saxon to medieval copper alloy tongue-shaped strap end of Thomas Class E, Type 1, dating to the period c. AD 850 - 1100. The attachment end exhibits three rivet holes, one cut across by an old break at one corner. The front of the plate is decorated in high relief with Winchester-style foliate decoration surrounding a central motif, possibly an animal head or mask.
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2021
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Record ID: NMS-55FBD7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A cast gilded silver strap-end dating to the early medieval period. The strap-end is tongue-shaped with a rounded terminal and a rectangular, flat attachment end perforated with four rivet holes, the left-most of which (as pictured) is open at the edge, perhaps made to close to the edge in error. The upper surface is slightly convex in form and decorated with foliate design cast in relief. The design comprises a central diagonal cross with slightly flared terminals, and a leaf with five to seven foils in each angle. The centre of each leaf is recessed and the tips of the …
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
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Record ID: NMS-CD37C8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy buckle with integral plate dating to the period c. AD 1200 - 1300. Oval frame with a pointed outer edge. The integrally cast plate tapers along its length, terminating in an old break. Behind the frame is a circular aperture to allow the missing pin to swivel. On the reverse is the stub of an integrally cast rivet. White metal coated. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 78, no. 321.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2018
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Record ID: NMS-22D7C9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Late Saxon copper alloy strap end of Thomas' Class A5 dating to the period c. AD 750 - 1000. The split end is incomplete due to old breaks. The plate is rectangular with a slightly tapering profile; the front exhibits a raised, incomplete panel of black niello with traces of a series of spiral grooves, possibly orginally inlaid with silver wire, although no visible trace of this survives. The strap end terminates in a moulded trapezoidal zoomorphic head which exhibits long ears, each with a circular recess at the top and a lenticular recess below, two circular recesses for …
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
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Record ID: NMS-CB19CF
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a medieval copper alloy forked spacer from a composite strap end dating to the peiod c. AD 1150 - 1450. It comprises an annular plate with a collared knop projecting from the front edge and the stubs of two tapering prongs projecting from the back. The front and back plates are missing. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 141, nos. 650 - 652.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
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Record ID: NMS-4B0BC5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a medieval copper alloy composite strap end dating to the period c. AD 1200 - 1450. A single rectangular sheet metal strp, tapering into a narrowed collar and a tapering knop. It exhibits two rivet holes, one through the knop and one at the attachment end. The rivet hole through the terminal retains the corroded remains of an iron rivet. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 130, no. 605.
Created on: Friday 21st September 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st September 2018
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Record ID: NMS-4AB206
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy two-piece strap end dating to the period c. AD 1200 - 1400. It comprises two symmetrical copper sheet copper alloy plates held together by a single copper alloy rivet at the terminal end. The front edge exhibits two notches, dividing it into three rounded knops. Both plates terminate in an old break at the split attachment end. Traces of white metal coating survive on the front plate. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 132.
Created on: Friday 21st September 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st September 2018
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Record ID: NMS-F6FE07
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon to medieval copper alloy openwork strap end dating to the period c. AD 1000 - 1150. The split end has two rivet holes. The plate tapers slightly a long its length, terminating inn an old break. It exhibits two rows of three sub-rectangular openwork apertures, the second row of which are truncated by the break. Between the two rows are two circular apertures, one of which breaks the edge of the plate.
Created on: Monday 17th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: NMS-9304A8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Late Saxon copper alloy tongue-shaped openwork strap end dating to the period c. AD 900 - 1100. The fragment comprises the tip of the strap end with five apertures truncated by the transverse break. Ten apertures remain intact. Counter-relief decoration is confined to the front face. Thomas 2004 Class E, Type 1.
Created on: Friday 31st August 2018
Last updated: Friday 29th May 2020
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Record ID: NMS-51F88A
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Late Saxon copper alloy strap end of Thomas (2004) Class E Type 1 dating to the period c. AD 1000 - 1100. It comprises an openwork tongue-shaped plate with a split attachment end at the top, terminating in an old break. The edges of two rivet holes are visible along the edge of the break, one at each corner. The plate comprises Winchester style openwork decoration in the form of a series of symmetrical fronds, emanating from a central stem which twist along the edges of the plate and end in inward curving lobed terminals, terminating in a series of heavily worn breaks. …
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
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Record ID: NMS-51E930
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon copper alloy strap end of Thomas (2004) Class E Type 1 dating to the period c. AD 1000 - 1100. It comprises an openwork tongue-shaped plate with attachment plate at the top separated from the plate by a transverse ridge punched with a series of dots. The attachment plate exhibits two rivet holes. The plate comprises Winchester style openwork decoration in the form of a series of symmetrical fronds, emanating from a central stem which twist along the edges of the plate and end in inward curving lobed terminals. The central stem is divided into two by a longitudinal groove. …
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: NMS-FE4B6D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete late Roman nail cleaner strap end dating to the period c. AD 350 - 409. It exhibits a trapezoidal split attachment terminal with a central rivet hole piercing both plates. The front plate exhibit traces of paired chevron notches cut into the sides. The handle is D-shaped in cross-section and tapers along its length from 9.5mm at the attachment end to 5.5mm, the front face decorated with four evenly spaced ridges. The body then expands into an oval plate with a maximum a width of 11.5mm and tapers to an old break. The front face is decorated with an engraved concave-sided lo…
Created on: Friday 24th August 2018
Last updated: Sunday 30th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-6A579D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of medieval copper alloy composite strap end dating to the period c. AD 1200 - 1500. It exhibits a collared acorn-shaped knop and an ovoid plate with a central circular aperture. The plate terminates in an old break. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 141, no. 652. Finder's ref: Oct 17. 22.
Created on: Friday 17th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-AFFAA8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval copper alloy two-piece strap end dating to the period c. AD 1250 - 1400. Tongue-shaped with a projecting lozengiform knop at the tip. The front plate exhibits to crossing lines of engraved rocker arm decoration forming a saltire. There is some minor damage to the attachment end. The two plates are held together by two rivets, one at the tip and one at the attachment end. Both rivets sit flush with the surfaces of both plates. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 132 - 133, no. 611. Finder's ref: GP OCT17. 13.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-AFE497
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval copper alloy two-piece strap end dating to the period c. AD 1250 - 1400. Tongue-shaped with a projecting lozengiform knop at the tip. The front plate exhibits a zig-zag line of engraved rocker arm decoration. There is some damage to the attachment end. The sheet lower plate exhibits an old break approximately halfway along the extant length of the upper plate. One rivet survives in situ, the ends lying flush with the surfaces of both plates. The upper plate exhibits a second empty rivet hole at the attachment end. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 132 - 133, no. 6…
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-AC736E
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy fragment from a composite strap end of medieval date (c. AD 1200 - 1500). The fragment comprises three irregularly shaped pieces of sheet copper alloy, all of which are incomplete due to old breaks on all edges. The plates are held together by teo rivets, both with roved over ends. There are traces of fabric from the strap, now black in colour, between the plates. See: Egain & Pritchard, 2002, p. 146 - 147.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: NMS-A886C5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy composite strap end dating to the period c. AD 1200 - 1400. Composed of two symmetrical tongue-shaped sheet metal plates tapering to a projecting knop. Both plates commence in a transverse break at the attachment end. The plates are held together by a single rivet. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 142 - 143, nos. 659 - 663. Finder's ref: 6.
Created on: Friday 8th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.