Record ID: SOM-2E258D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy strap-slide dating to c. 1230-c. 1400 AD. The frame is sub-rectangular in shape. The top is wider than the remaing three parts of the frame, measuring 6.2mm in width, and is D-shaped in cross section. It is decorated with a transverse groove at each end and a pair of transverse grooves at the cente. The other sides of the frame are rectangular in cross section and measure c.2.9mm in width. The part of the frame opposite to the top is broken at its centre and the two pieces of copper alloy aro now slightly bent inwards. The strap-slide h…
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A927C5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper alloy bar mount with a pendent loop, dating to c.AD 1300 to 1400. The bar mount is sub-rectangular in plan, D-shaped in cross section and measures 15.4 mm in length. It widens from the top to the centre and then narrow to end. A single copper alloy rivet holds the bar and its folded end forming a suspension loop to hang the pendent. The pendent loop is an openwork quatrefoil with a D-shaped cross section. It measures 20.5 mm in width and 3.9 mm in thickness at the top. Three lobes have decorative circular knops projecting from their centre. The remain l…
Created on: Monday 20th August 2018
Last updated: Sunday 2nd September 2018
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Record ID: SOM-59A338
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy sword belt fitting dating to AD 1500 to 1700. The fitting consists of a plate with a hook-end at one attachment end. The integral hook projects upwards from the centre of the top and curves forwards. It has a convex outer side and a flatter inner side ad measures 3.3 mm in thickness. The hook thins and widens towards the plate. The plate is M shaped in plan with straight upper edge rounded upper corners, vertical sides which are convex at the top then concave in the lower part and pointed outwards lower corners. Also the centre of the lowe…
Created on: Thursday 16th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
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Record ID: SOM-C4694D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy two-part toggle clasp, dating to AD 1500 to 1700. The plate of the clasp is oval in shape and convex in section. It has a transverse ridge collar at the top dividing the main body from a small convex circular section with a smaller terminal knop. One corroded iron rivet remains through the circular section, a second iron rivet is near the base of the oval plate. At the base of the main body, at the juncture of the plate and disc-toggle are two transverse ridges. The disc-toggle is flat and measures 11.4 mm in diameter. The toggle clasp is …
Created on: Thursday 9th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th October 2018
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Record ID: SOM-2262AD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy strap-fitting dating to AD 1350 to 1400. The bar mount originally consisted of two parallel arms that were linked at the base by a semi-circular suspension loop. This loop has worn through so the two arms are now separate each with part of the loop attached. the inner side of the loop has sides that fold in suggesting it was made by hammering the sides of the strip. Both bars are flat and are perforated with two rivet holes, around the holes are the remains of corroded iron rivets. The fitting has a green and brown patina with traces of gilding…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th February 2021
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