Record ID: LVPL-85A848
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy double loop buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1400). The object consists of two oval loops separated by a central bar. The bar has mouldings on each end. The mouldings are triangular pin plan and rectangular in section and are the only decoration present. The pin is wrapped around the bar and tapers to a point. The face is convex and reverse slightly concave. Dimensions: Length 36.5mm, Width 28.4mm, Thickness 5.8mm, Weight 6.96g. According to Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, 58) double loop oval buckles with bar mouldings are typically only found in cont…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-72DEE9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1650). The buckle has an annular frame with a D-shaped section; a strap bar is centred across the frame. The pin is iron and partially survives as the loop that attached the pin to the frame. The frame is worn and corroded, no decorative details are clear. The object has a mid green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.2mm; thickness 2.1mm; weight 2.4g Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 44-5) see nos. 251-258.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-72C81F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1720-1800). The buckle has an oval-shaped frame that is moulded to present repeating sub-triangular projections positioned at an equal distance apart. An incomplete integral dropped bar crosses the centre. The frame ia undecorated and has a mottled dark brown and green patina, Dimensions: Length 31.8mm; width 24.7mm; thickness 2.3mm; weight 4.34g 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-20138E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular shoe buckle frame dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1690-1720). The object is rectangular in plan and in cross-section. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. The front of the frame is Incised and has a mid-green patina the rear is undecorated. Dimensions: Length 35.7mm; width 51.7mm; thickness 2.3mm; weight 9.0g Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (2003) which are dated to c.AD 1690-1720.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F6FC3B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular shoe buckle dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD c.1690-1720). The object is rectangular in plan.The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. The frame is undecorated and has a mid-green patina. Dimensions: Length 46.6mm; width 39.6mm; thickness 3.2mm; weight 10.10g Similar examples can be found in Whitehead (2003, 102), see no.665.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F2D3FB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1620-1680). The buckle consists of a double loop trapezoidal frame of which only one half survives. The surviving loop has a trefoil shape with an incised notch for the pin rest situated in the central knop. The object appears undecorated and has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 20mm; width 24.3mm; thickness 2.6mm; weight 3.78g Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 82), see no 523
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DFB778
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1350-1450). The buckle consists of a double-looped frame that is presented as a large oval loop and a smaller rectangular loop. Both loops are largely undecorated with patches of filing lines visible. The central that separates the two loops presents a constriction in the centre around which is wound a pin. The pin is copper alloy and is wrapped once around the bar, the wrapped portion is flat and rectangular in form, the main body changes to have a circular section and the tip is flattened and shaped into a point. The…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7604BF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720). The object consists of one side of the buckle frame only. It is sub-rectangular in form and section. At the middle, the thickness swells and perforation channels through the centre to accommodate the missing separate spindle. The suface and breaks are worn and abraded and no decoration is visible. The object has a light green patina. Dimensions: Length 26.1mm; width 6.9mm; thickness 5.4mm; weight 3.46g Buckles with separate spindles are illustrated in Whitehesd (2003) and typically date from 1660 …
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-60A52B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720). The buckle is trapezoidal in form with concave sides and rounded ends; the spindle is attached separately. Both ends present two moulded traverse grooves and a moulded be-fold crescent at each end of the spindle. The chape and pin are missing from the spindle. The reverse is undecorated and is slightly concave. The buckle has a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 32.7mm; 21mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight 5.63g Similarly formed buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003, 98-9).
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4B8A56
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle of post-medieval date (c.AD 1500-1650). The sub-rectangular buckle has a sub rectangular interior as there is a sub triangular projection on the pin rest. Half of the frame is missing from the bar and the pin is also missing. The object has a silver patina so likely has a high tin content. Dimensions: Length 20.9, Width 27.0mm, Thickness 2.6mm, Weight 3.53g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4B48F7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle of post-medieval date (c.AD 1620-1690). The sub-rectangular buckle has an openwork frame and is symmetrical. There is a small sub-triangular projection at each end of the bar as well as of the pin rest. Above the pin rest is an openwork triangular extension of the frame with a rounded knop at its apex flanked by two further smaller knops. The pin is missing. Dimensions: Length 53.8, Width 28.3mm, Thickness 4.4mm, Weight 10.96g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 80).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4AC5F7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1400-1500). The buckle would have been sub-rectangular in plan when completed, however much of the frame on one of the loops has been lost, the other remains entirely intact. The buckle is decorated on ither side of the bar as well as at the centre of the pin rest with a moulded decoration that takes the same of two curvilinear lines intersected by a pellet. Dimensions: Length 41.5mm, Width 41.1mm, Thickness 4.8mm, Weight 18.62g Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, p. 59).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-48C745
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1250-1400). The single loop spur buckle has an integral plate and oval, notched frame with three iron rivets. Both faces lack decoration, while the obverse is convex, and reverse is flat. The pin is missing, and the object has a green and brown patina. Dimensions: Length 43.9m, Width 17.6mm, Thickness 3.9mm, Weight 5.59g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 33).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-48B1A7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1450). The single loop sub-rectangular buckle has two lobed knops projecting from the offset strap bar. Both faces lack decoration, while the obverse is convex, and reverse is flat. The pin is present, and the object has a brown patina. Dimensions: Length 11.9m, Width 20.7mm, Thickness 1.9mm, Weight 0.95g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 27). .
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-488690
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1250-1400). The single loop buckle has a single barrel decoration on the pin rest and a narrowed offset strap bar. Both faces have the same decoration. The pin is missing, and the object has a dark green/ black patina. Dimensions: Length 16.0m, Width 15.6mm, Thickness 2.2mm, Weight 1.29g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 21).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-486DFC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1250-1400). The single loop buckle has ornate outer edges and a narrowed offset strap bar. The outer edge is decorated with a central barrel moulding flanked by a rounded knop on each side. Both faces have the same decoration. The pin is present, and the object has a green patina. Dimensions: Length 14.3m, Width 16.0mm, Thickness 4.8mm, Weight 1.58g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 21).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-484C61
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1250-1500). The buckle is D-shaped with a narrow-offset strap bar. The obverse of the frame is convex and decorated with a dome shaped groove in which there is a wave decoration following the bottom straight edge. The reverse is concave and undecorated. The object has a Verdigris patina. Dimensions: Length 15.9m, Width 24.5mm, Thickness 5.8mm, Weight 2.66g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 19).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-478C6B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1650-1720). The buckle has a double loop frame with a narrowed strap bar. The pin is missing. It is undecorated and has a dark green patina. Dimensiosn: Length 19.6mm; width 18.4mm; thickness 2.3mm; weight 2.8g Whitehead (2003) illustrates similar buckles (page 48, no.279) which he dates c.1650-1720 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E3F0DC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy annular double looped buckle dating from the late medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1650). The buckle has a circular frame with a D-shaped section, and a strap bar through the centre. The pin is missing. The frame is undecorated and has a patchy light green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 21.1mm; thickness 1.2mm; weight 1.21g Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 44-5), see nos.251-258 which are dated to 1350-1650.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-24E6C4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1100-1200). The object has an asymmetric triangular frame; the strap bar across the centre is incomplete. The frame is decorated with a rounded knop at the two upper corners and the bottom corner presents a zoomorphic terminal in the form of a perhaps a dog's head. The terminal presents a defined snout and brown and two small rounded stubs for ears at the top of the head. The surface of the frame presents patches of the gilding on the front, sides and reverse. The object has a brown / green patina. Dimensi…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.