Record ID: SOM-7C0D84
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2012 T70: Acquired by Bristol City Museum Description: Early Medieval silver strap-end of Thomas Class A, Type 1. The strap end is a flat plate, split at the attachment end with two rivet holes to hold the strap, now both broken through. It has convex sides and a slightly convex terminal. The front is decorated with incised lines and indented areas but is quite crudely executed. It begins below and between the rivet holes, with an incised pelta- or fan-shaped design divided into three. Below this, the long edges each have a grooved border, outside which are very worn …
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Ashton', grid reference and parish protected.