Record ID: SOM-0AEFC6
Object type: EYELET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper-alloy eyelet or mount of probable 16th or 17th century date. The piece has an oval plate with a large circular hole in the centre. The front is moulded into raised transverse sections with indents between radiating out from the central hole. The outer edge is scalloped with the rouned ends of the raised sections projecting out beyond the indented areas. On the back are two integral attachment spikes, one at each end. The spikes are oval in section and taper gradually from a wide base to the broken tips. They are both bent slightly towards one end. The mount m…
Created on: Thursday 9th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 13th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.