Record ID: WMID-B28748
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Anglo-Scandinavian two-way harness link or strap distributor dating to the Early Medeival period (c. AD 1000-1100). The object comprises of a bar that is D-shaped in cross section. It is convex on one side and flat on the other. At one end of the bar is a an oval loop and aperture, the other arm is broken. At the mid-point of the bar, it widens to a domed oval shape. At the centre of this shape a pin, probably copper-alloy, passes through, and is riveted at both ends. The object is a light green with patches of brown. …
Created on: Saturday 2nd December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Amington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D07FDA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval strap fitting or 'socketed hook dating to AD 1000-1100.  The object consists at one end of a rectangular terminal with a broken edge. This would once have possibly then extended into a hook as seen on other examples. Below this terminal the object extends into an opposing curved edge with a large perforation through it. On the outer face is a zoomorphic terminal. The animal has a long neck which extends to a rounded head with eyes either side and large oval nostrils. The object then expands to a terminal which is hollow at the back a…
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-D83234
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper alloy strap fitting of 11th Century AD dating (AD 1000 to AD 1100). The strap fitting or strap slide consists of a domed boss with an expanding armed cross, with angles formed by rounded hollows. On the lower side projects a rounded loop with an oval aperture. It measures 17.5 mm in length, 20.3 mm wide and 13.0 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. The strap fitting is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the…
Created on: Sunday 26th July 2020
Last updated: Sunday 26th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-8E9CF0
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy strap fitting dating to the 11th century. The mount is in the shape of a fleur-de-lys with an integral suspension loop beneath. The suspension loop would hold the handle of the vessel. There is a circular perforation located centrally, rivets missing. The front has been decorated with rocker arm decoration in a lozenge shape, positioned around the rivet hole. It measures 29.4 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 2.0 mm thick. The internal diameter of the suspension loop is 10.5 mm. The rivet hole has an internal diameter of 2.0 mm. It weighs 3…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-469460
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap distributor, Swivel strap fitting or Leash fitting of the Early Medieval to Medieval period, dating from AD 1000 - AD 1200. The object resembles a sand timer in shape and in section is sub circular. The object has two pointed prongs protruding from the top, these are joined together by a horizontal rectangular bar, this is narrower than the prongs. The prongs resemble a horse shoe and curve at the base, the exterior sides of the prongs have an irregular surface with two bumps on either side. Below the curve at the base of the prongs the ext…
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2015
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Record ID: WMID6068
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The strap fitting is tongue shape which has a zoomorphic terminal. This terminal appears to represent a head with oulded 'S' and reversed 'S' shape side by side. The body of the strap end has two incised triangular shapes which are positioned tip to tip. The body of the strap end is formed by two plates which seem to be integral with the cast terminal. The body has been bent forming a 'L' shape in profile. The reverse is undecorated and flat.
Created on: Wednesday 26th March 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER SPETCHLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID3951
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The strap end is sub-rectangular shape in plan with the central portion slightly swelling and one terminal tapering to a blunt point. The strap end is made of two plates which are joined at the tapered terminal, it is difficult to tell whether these plates are integral to the terminal, or only one plate has been cast with the terminal. At the opposite terminal there are two rivet holes, one with the rivet remaining. The upper surface of the mount is corroded and therefore any decoration is lost.
Created on: Monday 29th October 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE BIDFORD ON AVON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID3884
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Only the zoomorphic shaped head terminal of the strap end remains. The has a slightly convex shaped base which is undecorated. The sides and top of the head is moulded so that the head is slightly bulbous and narrows forming the snout. Behind the head there is a horizontal sub-triangular shape protruding which has a broken edge along the base. The broken edge is not recent. The reverse of this portion of the strap end is flush with the base of the head, and is also slightly convex. The upper surface is decorated with a triangular shaped silvered/tinned ?plate. This plate is incised wit…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE BIDFORD ON AVON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID3837
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The mount is sub-triangular in plan, however the edges are wavy as they match the interlacing decoration of the mount. The interlace decoration is defined by areas of open-work. The design appears to be a simplistic knot pattern made up of three zoomorphic figures. The corners appear to be the head of the figures. The eye of the figure is made by the head of a copper alloy rivet. These rivets protrude on the reverse. The rivets are slightly bent. The mount has a dark green patina. Helen Geake writes: Although the original date-range given for this was 500-800 AD, it sounds from the…
Created on: Wednesday 5th September 2001
Last updated: Wednesday 9th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER SPETCHLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID3010
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The item in plan is a sub elongated triangular shape. The upper edge is horizontal and protruding from each corner is a semi-circular flat protrusion. The main portion of the item is bulbous which tapers down to the lower corner. The moulding of the item creates a zoomorphic face. The eyes are positioned just below the midway point. The eyes are oblique openwork which are sub-oval shaped. Above the eyes is a prominent ridge with a circular cell in the centre. Faint vertical moulding decorate the upper portion of the head. Below the eyes the narrows and becomes triangular in section. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID2943
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The body of the mount is a sub-rectangular shape. One end of the mount is rounded. Protruding from the apex of this terminal is a sub 'T' shape. This 'T' shape has curved corners and a widened and curved horizontal bar. The mount is decorated on the upper surface only. The square terminal of the rectangular body of the mount is decorated with a low-relief rectangular cell. Within this cell there is a high relief design consisting of a central pellet within a lozenge, which has curved edges. In each corner of the cell is a quarter circular line and a pellet. The decoration on the 'curve…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER BROOME', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2522
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The body of the mount is a trapezoidal shape in plan. The narrow edge is incomplete. The sides of the body are curved outwards. The corners of the wider end of the body has two knops, one is incomplete. The complete knop has the remains of an iron pin. In the centre of the lower, wider edge there is a horizontal ridge with an incomplete vertical bar which has a broken lower edge. The body of the mount is decorated with an interlace design defined by copper alloy ridges. The voids are filled with a grey cream pitted substance, possibly a type of enamel. The reverse of the mount is plain…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE BIDFORD ON AVON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID2361
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The item is a rectangular shape. However, one end has a circular void which is incomplete, leaving the item shaped like a 'U' shape. Note the original shape is not definitely rectangular. In the remaining two corners is a rivet which protrudes. The rivet head has a circular beaded silver collar. Between the two rivets are two ring and dot design, and below each rivet by the edge is also a ring and dot design. The reverse has the two rivets protruding. The reverse appear to have a silver-like wash.
Created on: Monday 17th July 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr. Railway', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1546
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Only a fragment remains. The item is a single upper plate which has traces of incised decoration. The design is difficult to interpret, but possibly a ring and dot motif.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE BIDFORD ON AVON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1412
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
The item is a flat uniface rectangular shape with each terminal sharply tapering into a point. At each terminal there are three circular indentations. The body of the item has a double row of punched marks forming a border along the two lengths. In between the border there are four ring and dot designs. There are two holes, possibly rivet holes at each corner of a long edge. One holes is incomplete. The is traces of tinning on this surface. The reverse is plain and has traces of a more dull type of tinning.
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2000
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS MERIDEN', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID993
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Pentagonal frame with a knop on each upper corner. The apex survives with unclear moulding. There are two rivet holes along the base and one at the terminal of the apex. The reverse has a right-angled flange.
Created on: Friday 8th October 1999
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE LONG COMPTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID873
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
The mount is incomplete. The shape is egg-like, however the base and upper half is missing. Either side there are sub-triangular protrusion which look similar to turned down ears. At the top edge, on the upper surface there is a protruding copper alloy rivet. The design on the upper face is an interlace design with a pellet either side. The reverse of the mount is plain. The remains of a second rivet can be seen in the lower centre region of the mount. Within the design there are shallow cells which appear to have a cream coloured enamel.
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS MERIDEN', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID476
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular mount. A cruciform motif with floreate/anthropomorphic face masks in each angle of the cross. A concentric groove encloses the design on the edge. The mount has an abraded edge. On the reverse is a square-sectioned stud.
Created on: Monday 1st March 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER CHURCH LENCH', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID294
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Oval shape. At the widest and longest points of the oval is a total of four rivet holes on the edge of the oval. One rivet hole is incomplete. Around the outer edge of the oval are two grooved lines with finer grooves joining the border grooves. A `ladder` effect is created. The same design divides the oval into quarters. In each quarter is a zoomorphic design. Trewhiddle style ornament.
Created on: Monday 18th January 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER DRAKES BROUGHTON AND WADBOROUGH', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID319
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A circular item with decoration on one side. The decoration is concentric rings and gilding. There is a single ring of gilding. The gilding may have worn off the central circular platform. On the reverse there is an area of discoloration suggesting a broken fitting.
Created on: Monday 18th January 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER', grid reference and parish protected.