Record ID: WMID-68A497
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval swivel strap fitting dating to circa AD1100-1500.  The object comprises of two loops of different sizes, articulated together on a pivot. The smaller loop is D-shaped in cross section and has an integrally cast axis projecting from an inverted conical collar; this axis sits within a hole in the base of the larger loop and is decorated with triangular incisions and two grooves nearer the loop. The base for the larger loop is bi-convex in shape and is affixed to the larger loop with a pyramid shaped axis. The base is decorated: there …
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-788273
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  post-Medieval cast copper-alloy 'S'-shaped strap or belt fastener dating c. AD 1575-1800. The fastener has two swan or serpent head terminals at each end whose necks curve to form hooks. Each head has a moulded beak and eyes. The necks narrow below the heads before expanding again towards the centre of the body. At the centre, on both faces, there is a moulded 16-petalled flower-head motif. The objects surfaces are brown with a smooth patina.  Length 38.04mm, width 18.44mm, thickness 4.37mm, weight 9.76g. Discu…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stapleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-DF87A3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). The strap fitting consists of a sub triangular plate with two rivet holes and a hook perpendicular to the plate formed by bending over the narrowed end of the plate. The face is moulded slightly convex with the reverse slightly concave through the centre.  Across the front of the plate is a single transverse line below the rivet holes. The metal has a mid-green abraded patina. Slight iron corrosive material is present around the rivet holes. The fitting is 30.3mm in …
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9FF0DA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy hooked mount or strap fitting dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The main body of the strap fitting is a sub-oval dome that is convex on its front and concave on its back. It has a circular knop terminal and an integral rearwards facing hook extending from the lower edge.  At the reverse of the mount there are the remains of a rivet placed just above the hook. A seperate copper alloy trefoil attachment is suspended from the hook.  The object has a dark green and brown coloured well-developed patina. The length…
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A903CE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post-Medieval cast slider dating from c. AD 1500-1700. The mount is circular in plan, and covex in profile, reaching its maximum height at its central point. The slider has a a criss-cross pattern alternating around its outer circumference, containing ovoid shapes within, at regular intervals. Inside of this is an incised circular dividing border, and contained within this are sixteen circular perforations, each approximately 2.97mm in diameter. Twelve of these perforations are infilled with a hard concretion. At the inner edge of the incised line, between each circ…
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke Upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-43BE91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The strap fitting consist of a sub triangular mount. In plan the mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an inward facing chevron shape at one end and a narrowed rectangular backward looping closed hook at the other. The hook is incomplete. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis. The rivet holes have an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. The upper face of the mount has rounded edges and the reverse face is slightly dished. The…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-8F19A1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bar mount strap fitting dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1350 - 1400). The mount has a convex, rounded central body with a series of transverse ribs decorating the middle. The very centre of the main body has a rivet hole but the rivet is now missing. At each end of the middle section is a rounded knop with a rivet hole and a circular sectioned copper alloy rivet, both of which remain in place. The reverse is concave. See Read (2001: 23) nos. 146-148 for comparable examples. The overall dimensions are as follows: 22.47mm in length, 12.43mm in width…
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1BDE46
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy hooked mount from a sword belt hanger, dating to circa AD1500 - 1600. The object is has a heart shaped openwork plate at the upper half and a trefoil shaped lower section that is curved towards itself to form the hook. The inside edges of the openwork detail are bevelled. There are two circular rivet holes; one is located above the openwork heart placed in the centre of a circular protruding knop. The other perforation is placed at the lower half of the mount, located in a horizontally placed cross bar above where the plate curves to form the hook…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4C118B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Medieval strap fitting, similar in form to the swivel type fittings dating to 12th - 14th centuries. The fitting has a semi-circular loop with the same shape perforation. On the upper edge of the perforation it appears there were rounded extended knops on the outer corners. Although one is now missing. Extending from the lower edge, integral to the exterior edge there is a bulbous rounded body. The underside of the body has a circular depression, suggesting it was once attached to another object. Extending from the loop on to the main body on both faces are incised lines in…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2017
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Record ID: WMID-3F7436
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1575 to 1700). The belt hook is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic possible swan headed terminal is present at either end, with a narrowed and rounded nose, and an oval eye with a pellet in the centre. The swan has an arched brow. The decoration is the same on both faces. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area consisting of a double rib in light relief. Either side of the rib is a leaf design that continues around the circumference of the object. The belt ho…
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-6EC38A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval strap fitting with integral lugs, dating to the 17th century. The mount is in the form of an acorn. The body of the mount is broadly teardrop shaped with a rounded upper narrowed edge, terminating in a rounded knop. Projecting from the lower edge at a ninety degree angle is the stalk, comprising of a bifurcated knop. There are two integrally-cast lugs for attachment at the reverse face of the mount. These are formed from a stem that is broad at the plate and then tapers to a rounded point. The front face is intricately decorated and the design …
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-B0896E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post medieval copper alloy belt mount, dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The mount is 'lozenge' shaped with a flat front and integral projecting lug on the reverse. The lug is placed at the centre of the reverse and is broadly square in section at the base and then tapering to a rounded point. The front face is decorated with a central rounded pellet with projecting oval shapes surrounding it. The decoration is worn but possible represents a flower or sunburst. The object has a brown coloured shiny patina across all surfaces. The object measures 23.42 mm in length, 17.09 mm in wid…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-B00389
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post Medieval asymmetrical mount with integral lugs, dating to the 17th century. The mount is formed from a flat piece of copper alloy and is asymmetrical in plan. The main body has rounded sides with a lozenge shaped knop projecting from the upper edge. The lower edge has a projecting trefoil knop. There are two integrally-cast lugs for attachment at the reverse face of the mount. These are formed from a stem that is broad at the plate and then tapers to a sharp point. Both lugs have been bent outwards. The mount has a dark brown to green coloured well developed pat…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-AF6A07
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy swivel probable strap fitting dating to circa AD 1500-1800. The object comprises of two plain 'D' shaped loops with oval perforations and bevelled internal edges. The loops are joined by a single integral rivet with a rounded domed head. There are similar objects recorded on the PAS database, SUR-AEDCA5 was discovered in Hampshire. It is believed this example is of a similar dating as opposed to the many other strap fittings such as NMS-8B44F7, HAMP-4B0513, HAMP-8B1C1C which are Medieval in dating. the Medieval swivels were used on a range of strap fitti…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-6CCE14
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval asymmetrical mount with integral lugs, dating to the 17th century. The mount is formed from a flat piece of copper alloy and can be described as cordate in plan. The main body has tapered sides with a vertical indentation at the upper edge of the mount and a rounded terminal with a transverse collar at the opposing end. There are two integrally-cast lugs for attachment at the reverse face of the mount. These are formed from a stem that is broad at the plate and then tapers to a rounded point. Both lugs have been bent. The mount has a mid-green colo…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-CF7828
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy hooked mount, probably dating to the 17th century. The mount has a rounded hollow convex body with a vertically placed pointed knop terminal at the upper edge and an integral backwards facing hook extending from the lower edge. The central body is flanked at the top and bottom by transverse moulded collars. The mount is missing the separate suspension ring which would have been suspended from the hook. At the reverse of the mount there are the remains of a rivet placed at the junction below the hollow body and above the hook. The object presumably once had …
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1CF54A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy bar mount, possibly a strap or casket fitting possibly dating to the 13th century. The mount consists of a broadly triangular shaped elongated object with a triangular cross-section. The object has an oval shaped perforation at one end and a narrowed rounded knop at the other. There is a rivet hole located at one end below the perforation and at the other end before the narrowed knop. The remains of a rivet can be seen at the reverse at the knop end. The reverse is flat. The object has a light green coloured worn and abraded patina across all surfaces. …
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Record ID: WMID-1307CF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hooked openwork strap fitting, of the Early Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650. The strap fitting consists of a trefoil plate with circular and lozenge shapped apertures, and a projecting bifurcate collar at the juncture of the plate and the rearward facing close butted blunt hook. The front edges are bevelled. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Rivet holes retain separate iron rivets. A separate copper alloy pendent ring would have been suspended in the hook, however this is now missing presumed lost in antiquity. The hook has also been brok…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2016
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Record ID: WMID-AFA706
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy stud or mount (c. AD 1500-1700). The object is broadly circular in plan and is convex with an attachment spike on the reverse. The object is multifoil in shape, having twelve teardrop shaped elongated petals. The reverse face of the object has an attachment spike at its centre. The spike is broadly rectangular in cross section and tapers to a blunted point. The attachment spike measures 13.03mm in length. The object has a well-developed mid to dark green coloured patina across all surfaces. The surfaces have been abraded. Read (2001) illustrates …
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2016
Last updated: Friday 9th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B195F5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap fitting or strap junction of the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period, dating from c. BC 100 - c. AD 100. The object is broadly D shaped in plan and oval in section. The object consists of a semi circular loop at the top of the object with a broadly circular perforation through the centre. The arms of the loop are circular in section and extend into two circular projections, which have been decorated with three concentric circles evenly spaced. There appears to be a depression or perforation in the centre of the object, possibly for a rivet…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Saturday 13th August 2016
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