Record ID: HESH-A8866C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled. The overall decorative design is that of a flower with the central boss being cast as the centre of the flower from which a series of D shaped petals radiate to form a slightly serrated edge to the fitting. The areas between the bosses is recessed. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) which are both broken. The fitting is a mid green brown colour with an…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5CDDA9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn copper-alloy double-looped strap fitting of probable Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1500-1800. The fitting comprises a central rectangular bar with three circular iron rivets, the central rivet hole is larger than the two either side of it. The rivets can be seen from the opposing face. Attached either side of this rectangular bar is an expanded circular loop. The loops have a flat outer edge that extends beyond the width of the loop. The fitting has been bent and distorted, presumably in the plough soil. This strap fitting measures 45.72mm in length, 16.35mm i…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-BEE568
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan (being broadly oval) and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The overall decorative design consists of two lobes which conjoin at the midpoint. Each lobe is decorated with a central boss which is enclosed with a series of smaller raised pellets arranged in an annulet / ring. The fitting has been decorated with a tin or silvered applied surface which has decayed to a grey surface patina. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but…
Created on: Friday 5th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wolverhampton', grid reference and parish protected.