Record ID: HESH-81D00A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1500-1650). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with angled short edges) in plan. A slight central bar divides the frame and a copper alloy sheet metal pin is folded around. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are two small semi-circular cast knops. The angled short edges are also thickened at thir mid-points with a stylised roundal which may have acted as a pin rest. The buckle is a light - mid green colour with a broken and uneven patina that covers all surfac…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DE813B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spectacled or double looped buckle frame of Post medieval date. The frame is complete and a small section of the corroded iron pin remains to the integrally cast internal strap bar. The buckle frame is formed from two D-shaped loops with rounded expanded outer edges, flanked by double pointed mouldings. The upper surface of these expanded edges has moulded decoration. The reverse of the frame is flat. The strap bar is narrow, straight and trapezoidal in cross section with a flat reverse. A lobed knob projects from either end of the strap bar. There are …
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A797F6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1600-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin would have fitted. The pin is missing and lost. At either end of the buckle frame are wedge shaped (triangular) cast projections. Whist the upper surface is decorated with gilded drilled annulets and incised lines. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is a brownish green colour with a slightly abraded patina that covers all surfaces. TMovement …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A786FB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped buckle with openwork frame of probable post-medieval date (1550-1650). Only one of the two loops survive; originally in plan the buckle was broadly sub-rectangular with a slight central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost; there is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. The frame of the buckle is decorated with projecting triangular plates on the short edges; the extant example has a trefoil shaped knop on its external edge and a series of either cast or incised / drilled holes creating a heart shape. Th…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A6EAC7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy single looped buckle of medieval date (1250-1400). The frame of the buckle is incomplete; the fragment comprises just the external edge of the D shaped buckle which is sub-triangular in shape and rectangular in section. The upper surface has the remains of a cast transverse groove which would have acted as a pin rest; radiating from this are incised decorative lines. The reverse of the buckle frame is undecorated. The fragment is a mid grey green colour and it is possible that it once was gilded. The broken edges present on the frame have been worn …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A6D0AA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped buckle with associated sheet metal buckle plate of medieval date (1250-1400). The frame of the buckle is broadly D shaped in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The buckle frame is complete at one edge it has a recessed and off-set strap bar which has a square shaped cross section. The pin is present and formed from a length of iron sheet / wire being attached by one end being bent around the bar; the opposite edge has a recessed pin rest (although the whole area is encased in iron corrosion from the pin. There is no evidence of applied or inci…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A6ABFD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1550-1650). The fragment comprises oone quarter of one of the loops - originally the frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with angled corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin (not present) would have fitted - the extant fragment comprises one section of teh long edge and part of the slight central bar. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are two small semi-circular cast knops, decorated with radiating lines (forming a scallop or…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A694D8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1600-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin would have fitted. The pin is missing and lost. At either end of the buckle frame are wedge shaped (triangular) cast projections. Whist the upper surface is decorated with gilded drilled annulets and incised lines. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is a brownish green colour with a slightly abraded patina that covers all surfaces. TMovement …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A67B7D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date (1550-1650). The buckle frame is complete being broadly sub-rectangular in plan. It has a slight integrally cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost but would have been attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon itself. There is no evidence of a notched pin rest. The frame of the buckle is decorated with a cast radiating ridges which expand from teh centre and cover the entire buckle. It is possible that these may have acted as a pin rest. The decoration is limited t…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A66437
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (broken) cast copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date (1550-1650). The buckle frame is incomplete being across one of the two loops. Originally it would have been broadly sub-rectangular in plan. It has a slight integrally cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost but would have been attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon itself. There is no evidence of a notched pin rest. The frame of the buckle is decorated with a small projecting knop either side of the vertical bar and three raised ribs on th…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7E18E7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy asymmetrical D shaped buckle of post medieval date (1300-1500). The frame of the buckle is complete being broadly D shaped in plan with an integrally cast bar which divides the buckle into two parts irregularly. The central bar is notched to hold the pin - now lost, and opposing it on the external frame iss a recessed pin rest, positoined on a slight knop. The external faces of the buckle are not decorated and there are no traces of an applied surface. Small projecting knops are present above the middle bar and the whole buckle has areas of iron corrosion …
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7DEE54
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy asymmetrical double looped buckle of probable post medieval date (1575-1700). The buckle frame is sub-rectangular with a slight off-set central bar to which a pin would have been attached. This bar is positioned to sub-divide the frame irregularly. The pin is missing. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on frame The exterior edge is decorated with incised lines. The buckle is a mid grey green colour with an abraded surface patina. It is possible that it was originally decorated with an applied white metal coating / tinning. Movement in the ploughsoil has result…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7DD0BC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy single looped rectangular buckle of later medieval date (1300-1450). The frame of the buckle is rectangular in plan and oval in cross section. The buckle frame is complete; along one edge is a recessed and off-set strap bar which has an oval shaped cross section. The pin and plate are lost. The opposite long edge is thickened at the ends and narrowed at the mid point,the remains of a heavily corroded rolled sheet metal plate is present which is wrapped around teh frame to form a crude roller.There is no pin rest. IThe corners of the frame are thickened, and teh rema…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7D858C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle frame of post-medieval date (1660-1720). The frame of the buckle is rectangular in plan with two central drilled holes to which an iron spindle / axis bar was fixed but is now lost. In profile the frame is slightly bowed. There is no evidence for a pin rest on the frame. The face of the buckle is decorated with vertical ribs on the short edges and linear grooves along the upper and lower edge - the exterior edge has a serated cock's comb projection. The buckle is dark grey colour. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles …
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7D76C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle frame of post-medieval date (1660-1720). The frame of the buckle is rectangular in plan with two central drilled holes to which an iron spindle / axis bar is fixed. The pin / chape fits through this spindle and both ends taper. There is no makers mark. The frame is iron stained at the midpoint. In profile the frame is slightly bowed. There is no evidence for a pin rest on the frame. The face of the buckle is decorated with vertical ribs on the short edges and linear grooves along the upper and lower edge. The buckle is dark grey / green colour. Similar examp…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7D4082
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy two part buckle of post medieval date 1660-1720. The buckle frame is sub-rectangular with rounded corners in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The frame is bowed in profile. It is drilled at the mid point to take an iron spindle which holds the cast metal pin and chape. The chape is broadly sub-rectangular in shape and tapers along its length - the terminal is lost but would have passed through cloth or leather. The reverse of the chape is marked I P or IB within a square shaped cartouche with a segmented circle above. The pin is complete and there is no re…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7D1B59
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date (1660-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with two central drilled holes to which an iron axis bar would have fixed. The pin and strap fittings are lost. In profile the frame is bowed. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are a series of high relief cast scrolls which conjoin with a series of reel like balusters at either end. The buckle is mid brown grey colour with an even but abraded patina that covers all surfaces. Similar examples to this buckle can…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7CDB1E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date (1550-1650). The buckle frame is complete and is broadly sub-rectangular with pointed ends in plan with a slight integrally cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost but would probably have been formed from a length of iron sheet which attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon itself. The linear nature of the decoration provides a notch on the frame which could have acted as a pin rest. The frame of the buckle is decorated with a series of cast linear patterns / shel…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-76B3E8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy double looped buckle of probable post-medieval date (1550-1650). The buckle frame is complete and is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a slight integrally cast central bar to which the corroded remnants of an iron pin are attached. The pin is attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon itself. There are two slight swellings on the internal edge of the frame which could be interpreted as pin rests. The frame of the buckle is not decorated. There is also no evidence of an applied surface present. The buckle is a mid - light green c…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston Rhyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-717059
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy single looped rectangular buckle of probable later medieval date (1300-1450). The frame of the buckle is rectangular in plan and oval in cross section. The buckle frame is complete and one edge is a recessed and off-set strap bar which has an oval shaped cross section. The pin is lost but would have been rolled over the axis bar. There is no pin rest or decoration The buckle has a mid green coloured patina which has been lost in places by abrasion. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 26-27. Whitehead sugge…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.