Record ID: SOM-813216
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy strap fitting of probable Roman date. The mount has a rounded outer face divided into seven lobes. The reverse is flat with a central, integral, attachment rivet which has a rectangular cross-section . The object has a dark green patina and is in fairly good condition. It was found near to a similar, but larger mount. A similar mount can be seen in Appels and Laycock (2007, p.91, fig.AA10.9) . Diameter: 22.10mm, Thickness: 3.25mm, Length of rivet: 11.21mm, Weight: 6.50g
Created on: Monday 10th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Mackrell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-814312
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy strap fitting of probable Roman date. The mount has a rounded outer face divided into eight lobes. The reverse is flat with a central, integral, attachment rivet which has a rectangular cross-section - the tip of this is missing. The object has a dark green patina and is in fairly good condition. It was found near to a similar, but smaller mount. A similar mount can be seen in Appels and Laycock (2007, p.91, fig.AA10.9) . Diameter: 28.75mm, Thickness: 3.53mm, Length of rivet: 8.82mm, Weight: 13.96g
Created on: Monday 10th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Mackrell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F6D607
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged and incomplete cast copper-alloy mount, possibly a propeller shaped belt stiffener of late Roman date. The mount consists of a central circular element (diameter 16.4mm) flanked to one side by a sub-rectangular tab. There is a transverse break at the circumference of the roundel where a possible equivalent tab might have emerged. The roundel is decorated with longitudinal ridges, those towards the edge curved to follow its shape. The grooves between are decorated with incised rocker arm. The tab begins with a transverse ridge, beyond which the main field has two longitu…
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1F87ED
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A possible incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting or vessel escutcheon of Roman date, missing most of its body due to old breaks. The remainder consists only of an oval loop attached to an integral horizontal bar on one side. The loop and bar are D-shaped in section with a flat back. The loop is very worn to one side. The bar has angled ends and is divided into two along its length by an incised line. The lower part of the bar (furthest from the loop) is decorated by regularly spaced indented diagonal lines, each ending in a dot, giving a twisted cord effect to this part. There is an o…
Created on: Monday 18th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 26th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton Sub Hamdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-22271D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable strap fitting of uncertain date, possibly Roman, c. AD 43-410. The object comprises of a flat rectangular plate of copper alloy, with a slight knop at its terminal. At the attachment end a pair of V-shaped grooves define a transverse collar, with a second corresponding pair below, just above the mid-point, helping to define a sub-circular boss. This is engraved with a lozenge containing a pellet, with the channels inlaid with niello. The rectangular field below the boss is decorated with two parallel rectangular, niello inlaid channels, with each containing a zig-zag left r…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1C1204
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy strap fitting or harness fitting, probably of Roman date, possibly of late Iron Age date. The fitting is broadly T shaped with knops at the end of the cross bar and a old break at the end of the hooked vertical bar. The knops are domed and oval in section with flat sides where they meet the bar and rounded outer sides. The vertical bar runs straight at first before curving back then flattening and starting to curve forward again just before the break, originally forming a hook. It also narrows along this hooked section and is very worn on the front. The bars are both…
Created on: Thursday 15th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 10th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Williton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C67877
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy S-shaped belt hook or strap fitting of probable sixteenth or seventeenth century date. The strap fitting measures 46.5mm by 20.9mm by 6.4mm and weighs 19.3g. Both terminals are in the form of snakes' heads and both sides of the fitting are decorated with moulded scales. On each side of the central point there is a moulded motif consisting of two transverse ridges with three perpendicular linears on each side. The cross-section is oval.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pawlett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-15F952
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable early post-medieval date. The openwork strap fitting measures 28.9mm by 15mm by 1.8mm and weighs 2.1g. It is broadly heart-shaped, with a projecting lug top and bottom, with central holes to take iron rivets. Iron corrosion is preserved in one hole. In the central section has three portions cut away; two are circular and one is sub-lozenge-shaped.
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-52C201
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable seventeenth century date. The strap fitting measures 34.1mm by 14.2mm by 1.9mm and weighs 3.5g. It is broadly teardrop-shaped with moulded decoration on the front. This is in the form of a six-petalled flower and several scrolls. On the back there are two pointed curving lugs.
Created on: Friday 29th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-52DFD1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable early post-medieval date. The openwork strap fitting measures 26.4mm by 14.5mm by 2.7mm and weighs 2.6g. It is broadly heart-shaped, with a projecting lug top and bottom which are pierced to take iron rivets. Iron corrosion has been preserved in one hole. A trefoil has been removed from the central section.
Created on: Friday 29th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CD5544
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper strap fitting of probable seventeenth century date. The circular fitting measures 22mm by 16.2mm by 9.2mm and weighs 2.9g. It has a three-tier domed front and a concave back. Two pointed lugs project from the edge. These are set opposite each other, one currently pointing inwards and the other outwards. These lugs would pass through the strap leather to hold the fitting in place. Similar strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pp. 27 and 33, nos. 265-6).
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3D2D15
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy S-shaped belt hook or strap fitting of probable sixteenth or seventeenth century date. The strap fitting measures 37.5mm by 18.9mm by 6.1mm and weighs 9.8g. Both terminals are in the form of bird's heads and both sides of the fitting are decorated with moulded feathers. On each side of the central point there is a moulded motif consisting of two transverse ridges which border a beaded linear, and large perpendicular feathers on each side. The cross-section is oval.
Created on: Friday 21st September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-CF4311
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable seventeenth century date. The domed circular strap fitting measures 22.4mm in diameter, 5.9mm in thickness and weighs 5.3g. It is undecorated although a flat border surrounds the domed centre. There are two pointed integral lugs on the back.
Created on: Friday 28th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-17DBF4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount in the form of an acorn of crude design. Stalk at one end, two lines to mark end of cup and line at tip. Two stubs of integral rivets. Hollow back and domed front. Post Medieval 1500 to 1700.
Created on: Monday 19th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-46BD52
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible cast copper alloy sword belt fitting of early post-medieval date. The incomplete fitting measures 36mm by 18.6mm by 9.1mm and weighs 4.6g. It consists of an incomplete flat plate with a forwards-curving hook at one end. This curves back on itself to become parallel with the plate and terminates in a stylised zoomorphic knop. Just above this terminal there is a rivet hole in the plate. This contains the remains of a copper alloy rivet. The front of the plate is decorated with a grooved diagonal line which might have formed part of an heraldic bend. Geoff Egan comments he has …
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Crewkerne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EB9504
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silvered cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable seventeenth century date. The flat curvilinear fitting measures 26.7mm by 10.2mm by 2mm and weighs 3.1g. The moulded decoration comprises a trefoil at each end adjacent to two opposing heart-shaped scrolls. On the back of the fitting are two integrally cast pointed lugs which have been bent inwards, towards each other. There are traces of silvering or tinning on the front of the fitting.
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EBAAE7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable seventeenth century date. The slightly convex curvilinear fitting measures 36.4mm by 11.1mm by 3.2mm and weighs 6.8g. The moulded decoration on the front of the fitting comprises four opposing crescents (two on each side). The back of the fitting is concave. At each end there is an integrally cast pointed lug, one of which has been bent inwards. The tips of both lugs are broken.
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-619C71
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably medieval copper alloy strap loop. It is sub-rectangular in shape. One of the longer sides is straight, with a flat inner edge and rounded outer edge. The ends of this side protrude slightly beyond the corners of the loop. The other sides are rectangular in section. The other longer side has a break in the middle, where a portion is missing. The object is undecorated. It lacks the usual rivet holes or projections of strap loops, but probably functioned as one nonetheless. Similar examples can be seen in Egan and Pritchard (1991, 232), fig.147, suggesting a similar fourteenth ce…
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DC1E03
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper alloy fitting, probably from a sword belt, with pendant still attached. Only the tip of the fitting survives. This has a slight hollow near the break on the reverse. Above the hook are two moulded lobes extending from the sides. Below this the integral hook extends downwards, bending round and back up to form a loop. The pendant has a large attachment loop at the top. It extends downwards a short way before going in slightly and then culminating in a rough tear-drop shape. The upper surface of the pendant shows some evidence of moulded decoration, but this is …
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Withycombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1B5124
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post-medieval sword belt fitting. The fitting is roughly trapezoid in shape, culminating in a hook at the base. Found attached to the hook was a small copper alloy ring with a break in it. The fitting is highly erroded making it difficult to determine whether it is decorated. There are two holes through the centre of the trapezoidal section both containing the remains of highly erroded iron rivets, which would have allowed the fitting to be attached to a leather strap originally. The fitting is fairly similar (though slightly simpler) in form to those shown in Read (2008…
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Winsham', grid reference and parish protected.