WMID-638010: STRAP FITTING
A copper alloy four way strap distributor of Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1300). The distributor is a frame that is square externally (with sightly convex edges) and has a quatrefoil perforation internally. On the front, at each corner, there is a thickened square boss. Between the bosses are four constrictions at the centre of each side, for the missing attachment loop strap ends. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object is dark green in colour with an uneven surface patina. Measurements: length 16.4mm; width 16.9mm; thickness 4.2mm; weight 3.6 grams. A close parallel on the PAS database for the frame is GLO-DB37E1, WILT-CF7FD4 and NMS-4460CF. Others, with differing decorative bosses include NMS-26F0FC and NMS-B96312. All are dated between the 12th to 13th century.
Stable URI: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1161207

WMID-3B3A3E: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). It is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at both ends, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. Iron corrosion products are present at the centre, and indicate that the pin may have been made from iron. The strap fitting measures 31.4 mm in length, 16.4 mm wide and 7.1 mm thick. It weighs 7.5 g. The belt hook is a mid gray colour, with an even surface patina. The strap fitting represents two stylised snakes or swans joined together in the middle. The earliest snake-form fasteners appear on portraits of the early post-Medieval period, often in association with sword-belts. Bailey (1997, 20) states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military. Read has published a similar belt fitting as #822 (Read, 2008, 230) which he has dated to c. mid 16th to c. early 17th Century, possibly from a sword belt. However the style is a relatively long lived one, persisting into the 20th Century. Several similar belt fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, all of Early Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD): WMID-296A97 from Staffordshire; WMID-F55797 from Derbyshire; DENO-EEBBD4 from Lincolnshire; SWYOR-D7BF04 from North Lincolnshire; SWYOR-EC2FB8 from North Yorkshire; WMID-11DAC3 from Warwickshire and WILT-A862F5 & WILT-468492 from Wiltshire. Reference: Bailey, G. 1997. Detector Finds 3. Greenlight Publishing. Witham. Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.
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WMID-68A497: STRAP FITTING
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 are two grooves at the top and bottom, with triangular shapes in between; the axis is decorated with a triangular centre with small, incised marks towards the edge, and flanked by straight lines. The larger loop is ovoid in cross section, and has parallel grooves on its shoulder, followed by two transverse knops, and then continues without decoration. These shapes on the larger loop create zoomorphic designs in the form of biting animal heads. Measurements: Height: 43.5mm Thickness: 12.3mm Diameter (smaller, outer): 15.5mm Diameter (smaller, inner): 7.7mm Diameter (larger, outer): 22.2mm Diameter (larger, inner): 10.7mm Weight: 18.1g The object has an uneven dark-coloured surface patina.
Stable URI: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1145567

WMID-D52291: STRAP FITTING
A post medieval copper alloy strap mount. The object has a pointed trefoil teminal, with an undecorated triangular plate that has two curvilinear shapes flaring from th main body (lys or lis). The bottom of plate is rectangular in shape, emerging from the centre. The reverse is flat with two integrally cast fixing rivets. The object has an uneven dark grey surface patina. Measurements: Length: 29mm Width: 15.4mm Thickness: 5.5mm Weight: 3.8g

WMID-2F40CD: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy probable furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The probable furniture fitting consists of a disc with twelve points, though with one larger and more angular than the rest. One side bears a moulded radial pattern, with each ray bordered like a petal. The larger petal forms part of an attachment/suspension fitting, with a longitudinal ridge on the reverse. The reverse of the disc has the remains of a central attachment spike in the centre. It measures 31.9 mm in length, 22.5 mm wide and it is 4.9 mm thick. The metal is 2.6 mm thick. The disc has a diameter of 22.5 mm. It weighs 4.3 g. The probable furniture fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The probable furniture fittings bears a resemblence to a pastry jigger wheel or slim possibility that it is might be a spur rowel but the style of the attachment indicates that it never pivoted, so could not have functioned as either of those two items. NLM-405182 is similar to this artefact.

WMID-6813F6: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked strap-fitting for a sword-belt (c. 1600-c. 1700). The main body of the fitting is sub-circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. The front of the main body has three vertical facets. Curvilinear decoration is visible on the front. At one end a rounded knop is pierced, with an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. Between the knop and main body there is a single transverse ridge. The rearwards projecting hook is 'D'-shaped in cross-section and incomplete. Between the hook and main body is a pair of transverse ridges. There is an integral copper-alloy rivet on the rear face situated between the hook and main body. It measures 48.6 mm in length, 17.8 mm wide and 8.8 mm thick. It weighs 11.7 g. The fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar fittings have been published (Reed 2008: 226-227, refs: 813, 814). Similar fittings have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. For example, see finds: BH-E668B7; DOR-68FC94; HAMP-21BFA1; HAMP-731146; IOW-04E892; IOW-059E25; IOW-58AB05; IOW-720549; IOW-9A6678; IOW-C00B25; IOW-F0A435; LVPL-D4C8C5; NMS-5C07C3; PUBLIC-805478; PUBLIC-FF2AC9; SUR-2519A6; SUSS-E21405 and WILT-E0AE23. Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-654385: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). Around 50% of the strap fitting is present. It was originally S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at one end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. The strap fitting measures 29.2 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g. The belt hook is a mid gray colour, with an even surface patina. The strap fitting represents two stylised snakes or swans joined together in the middle. The earliest snake-form fasteners appear on portraits of the early post-Medieval period, often in association with sword-belts. Bailey (1997, 20) states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military. Read has published a similar belt fitting as #822 (Read, 2008, 230) which he has dated to c. mid 16th to c. early 17th Century, possibly from a sword belt. However the style is a relatively long lived one, persisting into the 20th Century. Several similar belt fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, all of Early Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD): WMID-296A97 from Staffordshire; WMID-F55797 from Derbyshire; DENO-EEBBD4 from Lincolnshire; SWYOR-D7BF04 from North Lincolnshire; SWYOR-EC2FB8 from North Yorkshire; WMID-11DAC3 from Warwickshire and WILT-A862F5 & WILT-468492 from Wiltshire. Reference: Bailey, G. 1997. Detector Finds 3. Greenlight Publishing. Witham. Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-3F9C9D: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy hooked strap fitting from a sword belt mount, of Post Medieval date, circa 16th century AD. The object has a foreward facing, circular cross-sectioned hook, with an incomplete terminal. The body of the object has curved edges and flares outwards at its lower end. The front face is decorated with a foliate design in light relief. Both ends of the body has evidence of attached rivets, that are now lost. What remains is slight orange iron corrosion. The reverse is undecorated and mostly flat, circular indentations are present where the rivets were once attached. The object has a green coloured surface patina. Measurements: length 49.2mm, width 14.1mm, thickness 3.3mm. The loop has a thickness of 3.2mm. Weight 5.1 grams. The fitting would have been attached to the suspension loops of a sword belt mount. A similar mount is recorded in Read (2016) p.48, fig. 373. Many parallels are recorded on the PAS database. Including WMID-4BD561, found in Staffordshire. A more complete example can be found here BERK-651A59 was discovered in West Berkshire.

WMID-2D8F79: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap or belt fitting of Post Medieval date AD. 1600-1700. The object consists of a sub-square plate with a rectangular cross-section. An integral rearwards facing hook extends from the lower edge. On the reverse is the remains of an integral lug. A faint checked pattern decorates the front of the plate. No decoration is present on the reverse. The object has a dark green coloured well-developed patina. The object measures 20.6mm in length and 12.1mm in width. Thickness of the plate is 3.7mm and including the lug is 8.2mm. The rearward facing hook has a width of 5mm. It weighs 2.4 grams.

WMID-C22108: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared attachment knop, and the other end, continues into a circular suspension loop, with a rounded collar at the junction with the plate. The reverse contains the remains of some of the seperate backplate. The strap fitting measures 33mm in length, 15.6mm wide and 9.5 mm thick at the loop. It weighs 5.5 grams. The strap fitting is a dark green / brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement caused while within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.

WMID-DF87A3: STRAP FITTING
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 length and 12.9mm wide. The plate is 2.6mm thick and thickness including hook is 6mm. It weighs 2.8 g. Similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database. Such as: BERK-934D2B, BERK-C632F2 and IOW-BB07C9.

WMID-9FF0DA: STRAP FITTING
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 of the plate is 36.2mm and the length including the attachment is 47.5mm. The width is 12.2mm, the thickness of the mount is 3.1mm and 78.2mm thickness across the hook. It weighs 4.5 grams. The object presumably once had a separate plate riveted to the back that would have suspended a sword scabbard from a baldric as suggested by Read (2016) page 47, as a parallel is described No. 362. This parallel is dated to the 17th century. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database. Such as OXON-D8B813 and SUR-B8F8EC. Read, B., (2016) Identifying Metal artefacts. Volume One. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-9F8016: STRAP FITTING
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy hooked mount or strap fitting dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The strap fitting has a sub-oval body with a sub circular knop terminal with a collar and an integral rearwards facing hook extending from the lower edge. Between the body and the hook is a transverse moulded collar. At the reverse of the mount there are the remains of rivets placed at the terminal and just above the hook. Slight iron corrosion is present around the rivets. A seperate copper alloy trefoil attachment is suspended from the hook. A small section of one of the three perforations is missing. The body has a decorative pattern of faint incised radiating lines and circles. The object has a dark green coloured well-developed patina. The length of the plate is 52.7mm and the length including the attachment is 61.3mm. The width is 17.3mm, the thickness of the plate is 2.4mm and 8.2mm thickness across the hook. It weighs 9.6 grams. The object presumably once had a separate plate riveted to the back that would have suspended a sword scabbard from a baldric as suggested by Read (2016) page 47, as a parallel is described No. 362. This parallel is dated to the 17th century. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database. Such as WMID-0600F1 and SUR-B8F8EC. Read, B., (2016) Identifying Metal artefacts. Volume One. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-48F097: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting, probably from a sword belt, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1575 to AD 1700). The strap fitting has a inverted, elongated trapezoidal body with a flattened 'W' shaped upper edge and similar shaped lower side edges. The outer face of the body has a vertical, central, ridge with a shallow groove on either side between circular rivet holes. The remains of iron circular sectioned rivets are still present within the rivet holes. A closed suspension loop is present at the bottom of the strap fitting. In profile the reverse of the body and hook of the fitting forms a concave face. The reverse is undecorated. An S shaped wire hook is held within the suspension loop. The strap fitting measures 47.1 mm in length, 18.5 mm wide and 7.5 mm thick. The hook measures 24.6 mm in length, 15.4 mm wide and 2.7 mm thick. In total, it weighs 11.8 g. The strap hook is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Margeson (1993) illustrates similar examples, Nos. 257 and 258, and dates these to the late 16th to early 17th centuries. Margeson (ibid) comments these may be related to sword belts. This is echoed by Read (2008) who illustrates an almost identical example, No. 782 which is dated to the 16th century. Several similar strap hooks have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WAW-943E04; IOW-BEC403; IOW-465C14; HAMP-DC98F7 and HAMP-C78CD7. Reference: Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households: Medieval and Post Medieval Finds From Norwich Survey, Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology 58 Read, B. 2008 Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. Tempus Publishing.

WMID-98CE91: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 to AD 1650). It is oval in shape with a narrow D shape section band going to the back on one end and a similar, shorter length on the other. This may have formed a loop or two clinched lugs. The front has a symmetrical floral design (adorsed foliage) in low relief set in an incuse panel leaving a raised border. It measures 32.0 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The strap fitting is a dark green to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including WILT-78131B.

A Post Medieval copper alloy hooked mount or strap fitting, dating to the 17th century. The strap fitting has an oval body with a vertically placed trefoil knop at the upper edge and an integral rearwards facing hook extending from the lower edge. Between the body and the hook is a transverse moulded collar. At the reverse of the mount there are the remains of a rivet placed above the hook. There is an area of iron corrosion surrounding the rivet. The object presumably once had a separate plate riveted to the back that would have suspended a sword scabbard from a baldric as suggested by Read (2016) page 47, as a parallel is described No. 362. This parallel is dated to the 17th century. The object has a dark green to brown coloured well-developed patina. There are similar examples recorded on the database, OXON-D8B813 discovered in Oxfordshire and NMS-3F6514 discovered in Norfolk. The mount measures 45.8 mm in length, 17.1 mm in width, 2.9 mm thickness on the plate and 9.8 mm in thickness across the hook and weighs 8.3 grams. Read, B., (2016) Identifying Metal artefacts. Volume One. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-9C5A02: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a rounded knop at the end. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of a central stem and curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one above the other on the main body of the mount. Both rivet holes are filled with iron corrosion. The strap fitting measures 46.8 mm in length, 18.8 mm width and is 12.6 mm thick. It weighs 7.8 g. The strap fitting is a mid-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 original surface detail. Similar examples of hooked strap fittings are dated by Margeson (1993, 39) to the post medieval period, specifically the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries (1550 - 1650). She also suggests that this type of hooked fitting or mount is closely associated with sword belts and scabbard fittings. A complete example of this type of sword belt fitting (with an almost identical hooked mount) has been published as #373 in Read (2001, 43). Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database as: WMID-284D2A, WMID-26BF6B, HESH-EBC0A1, SOM-236C06 and SOM-D499B8. Reference: Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58 Read, B. 2001 Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-D336EC: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting or junction of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The object consists of a central circular openwork frame (12.8mm internal diameter), with openwork triangles attached to both sides of the circle. The triangles are formed from two arms, which have been attached to the circle. One triangle is damaged and missing its tip. The complete triangle arms widen at the sides towards the tip (thickness 7.6mm). No decoration is present. The reverse is recessed. The object has a dark green surface patina. Measurements: length 20.1mm, width 45.1mm, thickness 4mm, weight 7.5 grams

WMID-D2A8E5: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy possible strap fitting of Medieval to Post Medieval date. The object has a rectangular open work frame. With an ornate outside edge. Two circular perforations are next to it, behind this are three more holes, a semi-circular one top and bottom (lower incomplete), and between an irregular sub rectangular hole with curved edges and a semi-circular extension in the centre. A large sub circular hole takes up the rest of the object. Measurments: length 34.8mm, width 37.4mm, thickness including hook 7.5mm, weight 10.4 grams

WMID-D07FDA: STRAP FITTING
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 and has a rounded lower edge. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a green to brown coloured surface patina. The object potentially belongs to a class of fittings called 'socketed hooks', of which there are plenty now on the PAS database. They seem to be components of three-way strap junctions. Thanks are given to Rob Webley for help with the identification. There are a number of parallels recorded on the PAS including LIN-F29FC4 discovered in Lincolnshire that is part of a strap distributor. it was discovered along with a convex disc with three evenly spaced circular holes, to each of which a separate arm or fitting was originally attached by a hook which turns under to form an incomplete loop. YORYM-CDF69B discovered in North Yorkshire also has zoomorphic moulded decoration. The object measures 49.8 mm in length, 20.9 mm in width at the rounded end terminal, 16.7 mm in thickness at the same end. The object weighs 23.9 grams.

WMID-CFC2C9: STRAP FITTING
A copper-alloy strap junction of Post Medieval to Modern date (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The object is oval in plan and slightly curves inwards with bevelled edges. There are two circular apertures with an integral bar between them. A small triangular cut is at the bottom left corner. Both holes have a diameter of 7.3mm. No decoration is present. The object has a green / light brown even surface patina. Measurements: length 21.6mm, width 29.2mm, thickness 3.1mm, weight 7.4 grams.

WMID-CF790B: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper-alloy mount or strap fitting of possible Medieval - Post Medieval date. The object has a central lobe and two terminal lobes each containing a sub-circular perforation and has bevelled edges. The central hole has a diameter of 2.6mm. The left hole has a diameter of 5.2mm and the right hole has a diameter of 4mm. Due to the smaller size of the central hole, this could have been for a rivet. Underneath the centre hole, the body of the object curves inwards towards it. A small triangular knop is above the left hole. No decoration is present. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has dark brown pitted surface patina. Measurements: length 16mm, width 25.9mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 6 grams No identical parallels can be found on the database, but in terms of shape and perforation NMS-219D09 and ESS-EE2F51 are the closest.

WMID-A49F33: STRAP FITTING
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy strap fitting dating to circa AD 1600-1700. The object is formed from a flat ovoid plate that is rounded at one end and pointed at the other. On the reverse of the plate projecting at either end are two integral attachment lugs. The lugs have pointed ends are bent facing away from one another. The object has a green and light brown pitted surface patina. There are parallels recorded on the PAS database including BH-AFCE0C discovered in Hertfordshire and IOW-F1CAE3 discovered on the Isle of Wight. Read (2016) illustrates a similar strap fitting on page 42, no. 328. The object measures 31.2 mm in length, 9.7 mm in width. The plate is 2.3 mm thick. The object weighs 2.3 grams. Read (2016) Identifying metal artefacts: Volume One. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

WMID-C3E24C: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper-alloy possible strap fitting. Probably dates to late Medieval to early post Medieval period, c. AD 1500 - 1700. The object is sub-hexagonal in plan with an arm at either end. Both arms have been bent over to the back of the object. Four raised decorative pellets are horizontal across the object. The reverse is flat with no decoration. The object is green/blue in colour with an even surface patina. Measurements: length 9.6mm, width 18.9mm, weight 2 grams

WMID-C33E69: STRAP FITTING
Unknown object, possibly a lead strap fitting of Medieval dating c. AD 1100-1500. The object is D-shaped in frame with a sub-rectangular hole. The object has a cream even surface patina. Measurements: length 11.4mm, width 23.5mm, thickness 5.2mm, weight 4.3 grams.

WMID-88B2CC: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper-alloy possible strap fitting or strap end. Probably dates to late Medieval to early post Medieval period, c. AD 1500 - 1700. The gilding on the annulets on both sides suggests this date. In plan, the object opens into a fleur de lys shape, then widens into a triangular shape before narrowing into a long pointed edge. The strap fitting has a line of annulets than transverse the centre of the object from one edge to the other. This is repeated on reverse. Remnants of gilding on the annulets. The object has a dark grey / green surface patina. Measurements: length 24.4mm, width 11.3mm, thickness 2.6mm, weight 1.9g An example of a similar annulet and gilding design can be seen on the PAS database here at WAW-49BE55, which was discovered in Worcestershire.

WMID-4BD561: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap mount of Early Post Medieval date, circa 16th Century. The object is now in three sections. Consisting of the two outer terminals of the strap mount, two suspension loops are present and attached to the strap mount. A separate third suspension loop, is present as a separate object. The first section consists of the outer bi-lobed terminal, with curved upper and lower edges. Extending from the lower long edge is a perforated suspension loop. Attached to the suspension loop is a incomplete circular free moving loop. Presumably from which a separate hooked fitting would have been suspended. Front face is decorated with a foliate design in light relief. Reverse is flat and undecorated. The second section consists of the opposing bi-lobed terminal, with curved upper and lower edges. Extending from the lower edge is a perforated suspension loop. Attached to the suspension loop is a hooked fitting, with a damaged and incomplete lower terminal. It is pierced with a circular rivet hole. The front face of the mount and the separate hooked fitting have a foliate design in light relief. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The last section is a third suspension loop, which presumably would have been attached to the central section of the mount, which is missing. The three sections of the object have a brown and orange well developed surface patina. The first section length 31.7mm, the width including the suspension loop 34.2mm, thickness of the mount plate 2.9mm, weight 8.8g. The second section length 32.7mm, mount width 30.3mm, mount including hook fitting width 57mm, thickness of plate at the outer edge 5.3mm, weight 10.8g. Last section single loop length 18.5mm, width 10.5mm, thickness 3.2mm, weight 1.7g. Total weight of object is 21.4g. There are many parallels recorded on the PAS database. Including WMID-2AED8F, which was also discovered in Staffordshire. A more complete example can be found here BERK-651A59 was discovered in West Berkshire. Read 2016, illustrates a similar example on p.38 ref 373. Read dates these mounts to the 16th Century. Read, B (2016), Identifying Metal Artefacts Vol.1, Witham, Greenlight Publishing

WMID-0FB5F4: STRAP FITTING
A copper-alloy strap fitting of Medieval dating, circa AD 1270 -1350. The object consists of two circular cross sectioned copper alloy bars that are conjoined by a dog headed terminal. One bar terminates with a terminal with two circular perforations forming a figure of eight. The opposing end has a broadened end terminal that has been incised on the end with an eight-armed star. The upper arm terminates with a dog shaped terminal that has an open mouth. There is incised detail on the head to outline the eyes and brows. Above the head are two triangular ears. The opposing end has a similar terminal to the lower arm with circular perforations, although the terminal is now incomplete. Approximately 50% is present. Below the dog terminal is a pierced lug through which the lower arm passes through conjoining the two arms. The object has a brown coloured smooth patina. There are areas where the original surface has been damaged and pitted. Thanks are given to Rob Webley for the help in identyfying and providing parallels for this object. A similar object (HAMP-54FEA4) discovered in Hampshire is suggested as a strap fitting probably for a horse harness and dated to the 11th & 12th centuries. This is due to a comparision with another parallel recorded on the PAS database; (BH-DC8795) also discovered in Hampshire. On this record the author comments, 'it would seem clear from the form that it is an adjustable strap fitting, probably for a horse harness. The Romanesque animal head can be paralleled by the far more common series of swivels'. A further less complete example (GLO-C8F550) discovered in Gloucestershire is also dated to the 11th to 12th centuries. All of these examples have different end terminals. They all have a rectangular terminal, although they have similar zoomorphic features and probably served the same function. It measures 118 mm in length, 22.2 mm in width across the dog shaped terminal, 11.7 mm in thickness and it weighs 80.6 grams.

WMID-D19EAB: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper alloy hooked strap fitting dating to the 17th Century AD. The object consists of an oval plate with a rounded knop at the attachment end. A slightly projecting angular collar is present on the opposing end. Below the collar is an incomplete forward-facing hook with a blunted end. The plate contains two circular incomplete rivets that can be seen on both faces. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The object has a brown coloured surface patina. Similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including decorated examples (FAKL-352D42) discovered in North Yorkshire and (WMID-BE82C1) discovered in the Telford and Wreking area. Read (2008) illustrates a similar example (no. 787, pg 219) that is identified it as being 17th Century in dating, and probably sword belt related. The strap fitting measures 40.9 mm in length, 19.8 mm wide and 1.7 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 grams. Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing, Langport.

WMID-2C4CAE: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The strap fitting was cast in one piece, and a separate piece of copper alloy sheet metal was attached to the reverse. It consists of an oval plate, possibly decorated by a leaf pattern. A rounded attachment knop is present at one end. A slightly projecting ridged collar is present on the other side, above an incomplete forward facing closed butted blunt hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Iron corrosion products are present, suggesting the attachment rivets were made from iron. The strap fitting measures 45.9 mm in length, 14.8 mm wide and 6.1 mm thick. It weighs 8.7 grams. The strap fitting is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including CORN-FB7632, SWYOR-08E514, SOM-B652E1, GLO-ABA6C4, SOM-DFC8E6, SWYOR-F36B97 and FAKL-352D42. Read has published a similar artefact as #797 in (Read, 2008, p221). He has identified it as being 17th Century in dating, and probably sword belt related. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-887161: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval complete circular copper alloy mount dating to the AD 1500-1700. The mount is broadly rectangular in plan. The mount has a central vertical rib in light relief which forms a linear incised line either side. There is a further incised line at either end of the mount. Either side of the central rib the mount is indented. At the reverse are two integral tapering lugs that have blunt terminals. The object has a green coloured surface shiny patina. There is a parallel recorded on the PAS database; DENO-842EA4 discovered in Nottinghamshire. The author notes a parallel in Margeson (1993) on page 40 & 41 no 288. However this example illustrated by Margeson has the decoration at one end rather than in the centre. Margeson describes these objects as 'belt stiffeners' used on leather belts at horse harness straps. The object measures 20.3 mm in length, 7.7 mm in width, 4 mm in thickness on the mount and 17.6 mm including the lugs and weighs 3.7 grams. Margeson, S (1993) Norwich Households: Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. Norwich, East Anglian Archaeology.

A Post Medieval complete circular copper alloy mount dating to the AD 1600-1700. The mount is octagonal in plan. This mount is convex at the front and flat at the reverse. At the reverse are two integral tapering lugs that taper to pointed end terminals. The object has a green to brown coloured surface patina. There is a parallel recorded on the PAS database; including IOW-EBBB03 discovered in The Isle of Wight. The object measures 20.4 mm, 19.2 mm in length, 2.5 mm in thickness and weighs 5 grams.

WMID-4726B9: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval complete circular copper alloy furniture mount dating to the 18th century. The mount is circular in plan, with a slightly convex front and concave reverse. The mount is decorated with a series of radiating oblique ribs which extend from a central circular annulet. Extending from the reverse is a central integral lug that is square in cross-section at the base and tapers to a broken terminal. The object has a green to brown coloured surface patina. There is a parallel recorded on the PAS database; including DEV-71CE86 discovered in Devon. The object measures 15.5 mm in diameter, 2.6 mm in thickness at the base of the lug where it meets the mount and weighs 1.9 grams.

WMID-46EC30: STRAP FITTING
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy mount or stud, dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The head is convex and is broadly circular in plan. The reverse is concave. At the centre of the reverse is an integral lug which is square in cross-section at the base and tapers to a point. The object has a green to brown coloured patina across all surfaces. Read (2016) illustrates similar mounts on page 36, no's 233-235. Read dates these mounts to the 15th and 16th century. The object measures 24.5 mm in diameter, 3 mm in thickness at the base of the lug where it meets the mount and weighs 6.9 grams. Read (2016) Identifying metal artefacts: Volume One. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

WMID-46B1AB: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper-alloy mount or strap fitting dating probably dating to 16th century AD. The bar mount consists of a sub rectangular bar, with rounded corners. At the end of one long edge is a small projecting knop. On the opposing long end is a rounded terminal. Along the length 12.8 mm from the rounded terminal is a single notch on either long edge. On the reverse are two integral circular sectioned incomplete rivets. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a green coloured surface patina. The object measures 46.2 mm in length, 7.3 mm in width, 2.3 mm in thickness on the plate. It weighs 3.8 grams.

WMID-45965B: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper-alloy mount or strap fitting dating probably dating to 16th century AD. The mount is broadly circular with two projecting knops on opposing edges. The edges and surfaces are worn. The decoration is difficult to establish. There appears to be a rhombus form in the centre. One knop appears to be decorated with three pellets in light relief. At the reverse are two integral lugs with damaged broken terminals. The object has a dark green to red coloured surface patina. There are areas of gilding visible on the front face. There are similar mounts recorded on the PAS database, OXON-D9CC29 discovered in Oxfordshire. Read (2016) illustrates similar mounts on page 338 & 39, no's 258, 273 and 279 which are dated from the 17th century The object measures 16.8 mm in length, 13.4 mm in width, 5.2 mm in thickness including the rivets and 2.7 m on the plate. It weighs 1.5 grams. Read (2016) Identifying metal artefacts: Volume One. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

WMID-44FAFA: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper-alloy mount or strap fitting dating probably dating to 16th century AD. The mount has a trefoil shaped knop at the upper edge that extends into a rhombus in the middle that has the same shaped cut out at the centre. At the lower edge is an inverted trefoil knop with a rounded lower terminal. At the reverse are two integral lugs, one has a damaged broken terminal. The complete lug has been bent over and meets the plate. The object has a dark grey coloured surface patina. There are similar mounts recorded on the PAS database, including CORN-BF0CE8 discovered in Cornwall and WMID-B2E8E9 discovered in Shropshire. Read (2016) illustrates similar openwork mounts with fleur de lis terminals on page 40, nos. 300-302, which are dated from the 17th century. The object measures 22.4 mm in length, 11.9 mm in width, 4.4 mm in thickness including the rivets and 1.4 m on the plate. It weighs 1.5 grams. Read (2016) Identifying metal artefacts: Volume One. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

WMID-44B081: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper-alloy mount or strap fitting dating probably dating to 16th century AD. The mount has a trefoil shaped knop at the upper edge that extends into a rounded knop on the lower edge. Above the lower knop are two smaller knops on either side. Above that are triangular knops on either side. At the reverse are two integral lugs that have damaged broken terminals. The object has a green to brown coloured surface patina. The object measures 29.3 mm in length, 21.8 mm in width, 6.3 mm in thickness including the rivets and 2.4 m on the plate. It weighs 3.7 grams.

WMID-447B88: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper-alloy mount or strap fitting dating probably dating to 16th century AD. The mount has a trefoil shaped knop at the upper edge that extends into an inverted triangular body with a rounded knop on the lower edge. Above the lower knop are two horizontal ribs. The body then extends on either side to knops that curve upwards with rounded terminals that almost reach the terminals of the upper trefoil. This forms 'C' shaped cut outs on either side of the object. At the reverse are two integral lugs that have pointed end terminals that are bent over towards each other. The object has a green coloured surface patina. The object is very similar to another example discovered close by; WMID-44B081. The object measures 30.7 mm in length, 23.9 mm in width, 8.3 mm in thickness including the rivets and 3 2 m on the plate. It weighs 6.3 grams.

WMID-08DCD6: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper-alloy mount dating to the mid to late 17th century. The copper alloy strap mount is asymmetrical in plan. The plate is broadly oval with a ridge transversing the object vertically. There are two sets of scrolls in a baroque style on the upper and lower short edges. The reverse is flat and has the remains of two damaged circular integral rivets. The object has a dark green to grey coloured surface patina. A parallel can be seen on the PAS database, HAMP-E7A2F5 was discovered in Hampshire and dates to the 17th century. The object measures 22.4 mm in length, 11.6 mm in width, 5.7 mm in thickness including the rivets and 3.3 mm on the plate. It weighs 3 grams.

A Post Medieval copper-alloy mount dating to the 17th century AD. The copper alloy strap mount is asymmetrical in plan with a small integral trefoil knop at the upper edge and an inverted trefoil at the lower edge. The sides flare out at either side to create a rounded body. The reverse is undecorated and has two integral lugs. One is incomplete. The other is curved over and the point meets the plate. The surface of the mount has an abraded dark green to brown coloured patina. Read (2016) illustrates similar mounts on page 39, no's 287 & 288. Read dates these mounts to the 17th century. There are many parallels on the PAS database, HAMP-8AC895 discovered in Hampshire and ESS-80AB52 in Bedford. The object would have probably been used as a dress accessory or on a horse harness strap. The object measures 27.8 mm in length, 14.1 mm in width, 6.9 mm in thickness including the rivets and 2.7 mm on the plate. It weighs 3.5 grams. Read (2016) Identifying metal artefacts: Volume One. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

WMID-07FA6B: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper alloy mount with integral lugs, dating to the 17th century. The mount is in the form of an acorn. The body of the mount has an upper triangular section. There is a small section of the upper edge that is damaged. The lower section has a rounded body. Projecting from the lower edge at a ninety degree angle is the stalk. There are two integrally-cast lugs for attachment at the reverse face of the mount, one is incomplete. The lower section is decorated with a series of criss crossed lines. The mount has a green coloured well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2016) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (page 42 no's 331-334). This example is very similar to no. 331. They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database (IOW-59B883) discovered on the Isle of Wight and (WMID-1A5A81) discovered in Herefordshire. The mount measures 28.2 mm long, 14.1 mm wide, 6.6 mm thickness (including the rivets) 2.2 mm thickness on the plate and weighs 2.6 grams. Read (2016) Identifying metal artefacts: Volume One. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

WMID-EEE0C8: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete openwork strap fitting of Roman date, c.AD 120 - 200. Nicolay Type B13. The fitting is rectangular with a D-shaped section and three irregular sub-ovate perforation to the centre. Both ends of the fitting are raised and each of the two arms flanking the perforation have two, evenly space raised transverse ridges resulting in undulating D-shape section. The remains of four integral, circular sectioned rivets would have projected from the reverse of the mount, one at each corner. The fitting is 21.7 mm long, 20.5 mm wide, 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 6.3 g. The metal has a mid to dark green surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface details. Roman mounts have been classified by Nicolay (2007) and are thought to have been decorative horse gear fittings. This type fits into Nicolay's Type B13 which are described as being elongated and ridged. A similar example is illustrated on p.89, pl.77, no.7. Nicolay dates these fittings to period 3, c.AD 120-200. A similar strap fitting has been recorded on the PAS database as YORYM-3481B4. Ref: Nicolay, J. (2007) Armed Batavians: Use and Significance of Weaponry and Horse Gear from Non-Military Contexts in the Rhine Delta (50 BC to AD 450). Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press.

WMID-B51751: STRAP FITTING
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy stud or mount dating to circa 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 17.5 mm in length. The object has a well-developed green to brown coloured patina across all surfaces. The surfaces have been abraded. Read (2016) illustrates a number of studs dating to 15th or 16th century on page 37, fig. 242 is similar although octofoil in form . There is a parallel recorded on the PAS database. Record number: WMID-AFA706 was discovered in Shropshire and WMID-C6EBE5 discovered in Staffordshire. The object measures 16.4 mm in length, 23.6 mm in diameter and 4.4 mm thick on the spike at the thickest point where it meets the head and 1.4 mm thickness at the point. It weighs 4 grams. Read, B., (2016) Identifying Metal Artefacts. A Catalogue of Detector Finds from the United Kingdom. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

WMID-731E94: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy two-piece swivel fitting dating to circa AD 1100 -1500. The object is one half of a two-piece swivel. It consists of a broadly 'C'-shaped loop with zoomorphic heads at either side. Located between the loop is a central square block. A circular projection extends vertically from the block. Originally there would have been a duplicate swivel that would have been duplicated on the opposing side of the circular projection. The zoomorphic heads that flank the loop consist of pointed ears, below which are oval eyes, the nose is long and linear and the mouth is broad and extends along the lower edge of the loop. The swivel has a dark brown coloured surface patina. A parallel recorded on the PAS database; (IOW-E258EB) discovered in Suffolk cites Ashley (2006) “Swivels are likely to have had a number of related uses: for example, on the leashes of hunting dogs or lapdogs, with the smaller examples perhaps being used on straps for raptors when hawking (Ashley 2006: 105)”. There are other parallels recorded on the PAS database dating to the Medieval period including (DOR-38CF71) discovered in Dorset and (SUSS-E943D3) West Sussex. The swivel measures 34.1 mm in length, 20.5 mm in width, 9.4 mm in thickness across the central block that swivels. It weighs 18.3 grams. Ashley, S. 2006. Recent finds of Anglo-Norman 'High Status' Objects from Norfolk. Norfolk Archaeology.

WMID-3C49D2: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper alloy mount dating to the 17th century. The body of the mount is broadly triangular with a rounded lower edge and a smaller inverted triangular knop extending at the apex (broadly axe-shaped) in plan. The mount has two lugs at the reverse which are still attached to a small piece of material, probably leather. The mount has a brown coloured well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2016) illustrates similar mounts dating to the 17thcentury on pages 39-42. They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database; BERK-BDFAC3 and FAKL-8C8185 both discovered in Oxfordshire. The mount measures 16.8 mm long, 11.6 mm wide, 1.8 mm thick on the main body of the mount. It weighs 1.7 gram. Read (2016) Identifying metal artefacts: Volume One. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

A Post Medieval copper alloy mount dating to the 17th century. The body of the mount is triangular with a rounded lobe at the apex. The lower edge has three oblique ridges. which are now worn. The lugs at the reverse are complete and have pointed ends. They are bent over so they face away from one another towards the outer edges of the mount. The mount has a green coloured well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2016) illustrates a similar mount dating to the 17thcentury on page 42, most notably no's 329-330. They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database; NMS-775D94 discovered in Norfolk and BH-EFBA8C discovered in Essex. The mount measures 26.9 mm long, 10.1 mm wide, 6.3 mm thick including the lugs and 1.7 mm on the main body of the mount. It weighs 1.8 gram. Read (2016) Identifying metal artefacts: Volume One. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

A copper alloy strap fitting or mount of Post Medieval dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The mount is circular in plan and domed in profile. The front of the mount is convex, with a domed central area. The mount has a flat border around the edge. In the centre is a circular projection with a pierced centre. The reverse is concave with two lugs on either side. One is incomplete and the other has been bent over to touch the inside of the mount. The mount has a dark green coloured surface patina. Read (2016) illustrates similar mounts on page 38, no's 265 - 267. Read dates these all to the 17th century. Parallels recorded on the PAS database include WMID-18F250 recorded in Worcestershire and NMS-F3FCB2 discovered in Norfolk which has traces of gilding. The mount measures 16.6 mm in diameter and 7.5 mm thick including the lugs. It weighs 2.8 grams.

WMID-25BA2D: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Late Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to 1900). The belt hook is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic probable snake headed terminal is present at one end with a narrowed and rounded nose. One face is decorated with two oval eyes with a pellet in the centre. The snake has an arched brow. The reverse of the head is plain. The opposing terminal is the snakes tail which is narrowed and more pointed compared to the head end. The side of the decorated face is covered with a continuous pattern to represent the scales. The decoration consists of a number of interlocking diamond forms in light relief. The opposing side has a repeating pattern of ribs in light relief that are placed horizontally across the body. The belt hook has a light brown to green coloured patina. The earliest similar snake-form fasteners appear on portraits of the early post-Medieval period, often in association with sword-belts. Read has published a similar belt fitting, No. 822 (Read, 2008, 230) which he has dated to c. mid 16th to c. early 17th Century, possibly from a sword belt. However the style is a relatively long lived one, persisting into the 20th Century. This example is more consistent with a later, rather than an earlier date. Several similar belt fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, WMID-42DE85 discovered in Worcestershire and LVPL-BF5556 from Merseyside. The strap fitting measures 40.7 mm in length, 21.5 mm wide and 4.5 mm thick. It weighs 10.6 grams.

WMID-D6E343: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap loop, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap loop is oval in plan and section. It consists of an oval frame with a flattened panel at the front. The front consists of an oval flattened panel with longitudinal ridges. The reverse of the panel is plain and undecorated. The strap bar is narrowed slightly, for the strap. It measures 31.6 in length, 56.6 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 14.8 mm. The strap loop weighs 31.9 grams. The strap loop is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even, but flaky surface patina. This flakiness is probably caused by a high tin content in the copper alloy. A similar strap loop has been published as #375 by Read (2001, 39) and has been dated to the 17th Century AD. A similar one has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-5096F7.

WMID-D5320A: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy openwork cruciform mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is cruciform in shape, with four projecting arms. Each arm is the same and terminates in an rounded knop, with a circular sectioned copper alloy rivet placed through it. Beneath the terminal knop is an openwork triangular shape, with rounded sides, which continue into a central square openwork. It represents a two strand ropework design. The edges have been rounded. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 31.6 mm in length, 32.3 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick (including rivets), 3.9 mm thick (not including rivets). It weighs 8.2 g. The mount is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina.

WMID-43BE91: STRAP FITTING
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 strap fitting measures 35.5 mm in length, a maximum width of 12.1 mm and is 9.2 mm thick. The metal is 1.9 mm thick. it weighs 2.2 g. The strap fittings are a 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 original surface detail. Strap fittings / belt hangers of this style are typically considered to be part of sword belt sets and of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Several similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database including: LEIC-1EF822, DEV-569712, PUBLIC-DC9968, PUBLIC-D820C0, NCL-1C0942, DEV-548164, SUSS-C654C3, LVPL-F32AC7 and ESS-FB49D0.

WMID-2B2D71: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy toggle clasp of Early Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1500 to AD 1700. The plate consists of an open work and moulded design of one central circular perforation. The top horizontal edge of the object is decorated with a series of transverse lines, giving a rope like effect. Two iron rivets which are heavily corroded, but still in place are located above and below the open work design. The longer edges of the plate are not straight but almost reflect a foliage design. The edges has deep cusps, and trefoil and bifurcate knops. Beneath the open work plate there is an undecorated toggle bar, which is raised to the rest of the object. It measures 41.5 mm in length, 15.5 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g. The toggle clasp is a dark green colour with dark brown patches. It has an even surface patina. Read (2008) p. 208-9, illustrates similar fittings, nos. 753-5 and classifies them as an Early Post Medieval toggle clasp, type 1. They either had a toggle bar or disc or eye that would have inserted into the other locking them together. Toggle clasps are thought to be used with sword belts and hangers. Similar toggle clasps have been recorded on the PAS database including WMID-53326E and WMID-B4F565 both discovered in Northamptonshire.

WMID-2AED8F: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete fragmentary copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century). Less than 50% of the strap mount is present, consisting of one loop and one terminal. The strap mount is a flat piece of copper alloy, broadly rectangular in plan with curved upper and lower edges. The outer edge of the mount has two opposing rounded lugs with a central rivet hole, almost resembling a fleur de lis/lys. One side is incomplete. The plate is then waisted, after which the upper and lower edges flare and contract along the length with one surviving complete suspension loop on the lower edge. The loop project downwards at 90 degrees from the bottom edge of the mount. The rivet holes have been pierced from the reverse though to the front of the mount. The front face of the strap mount is decorated with a foliate design in relief, with a flower surrounding the central rivet hole and a leaf design extending to the outer edges. The reverse of the mount is undecorated. A forward facing, close butted globular ended hook is still suspended from the loop. The hook descends to the remains of the plate, with evidence of a rivet hole causing a forked end. The strap plate has a length of 28.3 mm, is 28.2 mm wide and 3.1 mm thick. The hooked loop has a length of 21.9 mm, 13.8 mm wide and 9.9 mm thick. Together they weigh 9.5 g. Together they have a length 43.3 mm, 28.2 mm wide and 9.9 mm thick. The sword belt fitting is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the surface detail. There are parallels recorded on the database, one discovered in Shropshire (HESH-EBC0A1) depicts a very similar stylised leaf decoration.A complete sword-belt hanger of this type can be seen on this database (ref. WILT-5F9183) and also in illustrated in Geake (2001, fig. 17). Geake suggests such fittings 'proliferate in the 16th and 17th centuries' (Geake 2001, 35). Their design and decoration are relatively standardised". Read (2001, page 43 ref 373) illustrates a similar example with three suspension loops which he suggests as a sword belt fitting. Read suggests his example dates to the 16thcentury. Read, B, (2001)Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United KingdomLangport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-C3F683: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is sub rectangular in shape, with two rounded corners. A circular perforation is placed off centre, positioned closer to the squared end. This has an internal diameter of 11.0 mm. On the rounded end, there are two circular concavities. These have an internal diameter of 3.1 mm. These concavities are present on the reverse side of the strap fittings as two small domes. It measures 32.7 mm in length, 24.8 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 6.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid brown to green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.

WMID-C2951C: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy sheet metal hooked strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting has been made from a sheet of copper alloy metal cutting in a sub rectangular shape, with one wide end and one narrow end. The narrow end has been bent forward to create a curved hook. Four circular rivet holes are present. The lower two are empty (internal diameter 2.6 mm), but the top two contain the remains of copper alloy rivets. The rivets have a diameter of 4.2 mm. A vertical groove runs to the right of the rivet holes. The reverse is flat, with hammer marks and undecorated. It measures 47.0 mm in length, 13.8 mm wide at the top and 8.4 mm wide at the hook. The metal is 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 5.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina.

WMID-C22361: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is rectangular in shape. It has been made from a folded piece of copper alloy metal, then bent in half to form a loop shape and secured at the top with a copper alloy rivet. The rivet head has a diameter of 10.1 mm and the shank has a diameter of 6.6 mm. The sheet copper alloy metal has a thickness of 0.6 mm. No decoration is present on either side. It measures 47.9 mm in length, 11.9 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 9.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of the original surface detail.

WMID-0764CC: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy pendant hanger or strap fitting of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The strap fitting has been folded in half. It consists of a rectangular piece of sheet metal, with rounded terminals. Three small attachment holes are present along the top. These have a diameter of 2.6 mm. Along the lower edge, in the central, are two rectangular projections, joined at the bottom. These have been folded upwards towards the reverse of the attachment strip at the top. It is reasoned that a harness pendant or similar was suspended from this folded loop. Repeating punched annulets are present as decoration on the front. No decoration appears to be present on the reverse. It measures 24.0 mm in length, 27.1 mm wide and 9.8 mm thick. It weighs 6.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina.

WMID-046FB1: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries). The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs. The projecting lugs are rectangular in shape, with rounded terminals, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. Both holes still have part of the copper alloy attachment rivets present. The central oval is domed, with five horizontal grooves as decoration in the middle. The reverse is concave. The reverse is undecorated. The mount measures 22.7 mm in length, 10.9 mm wide (max), 5.0 mm wide (min) and is 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.3 grams. It is a dark green colour and demonstrates an even patina across the surface of the artefact. This style of bar mount was popular during the Medieval period and typically dates from 13th to 15th Centuries AD. Several similar mounts have been recorded on the database (SUSS-A1EF65, PUBLIC-1628F7, WAW-052866 and LEIC-589685 as examples).

WMID-B21393: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval, copper alloy strap fitting dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The object would have probably functioned as a belt fitting. The object is flat and has a broadly square main body with bevelled edges. The object is decorated with a central pellet which has a circular border and then worn decoration around the pellet. Possibly representing a petal/floral design. The reverse has the remains of two lugs. No decoration present. The fitting has a brown/ green coloured patina. The fitting is 16.1mm in length and 15.5mm in width. It has a thickness of 5.2mm and weighs 3.3 grams. Read (2016) has a similar paralell of a flat lozenge shaped fitting with a central pellet on p.33, fig. 282.

WMID-A39F77: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy belt or strap slide (loop) with internal projections, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1150 to c. AD 1400). It is in the form of a single, trapezoidal loop, flat on both faces. There are two short, inward facing, opposed extensions on the inner edge of the shorter sides about one third of the way up from the bar. No mouldings on the outside edge. Filemarks are visible on both sides. It measures 14.5 mm in length, 23.1 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The strap slide is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar sliders are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard, 1991, Dress Accessories, c1150 - 1450, page 234.

WMID-A3814A: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy belt or strap slide (loop) with internal projections, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1150 to c. AD 1400). It is in the form of a single, trapezoidal loop, flat on both faces. There are two short, inward facing, opposed extensions on the inner edge of the shorter sides about one third of the way up from the bar. The outer edge has a central spherical moulding, and the corners of the outer edge also protrude slightly. Filemarks are visible on both sides. It measures 17.2 mm in length, 17.6 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The strap slide is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar sliders are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard, 1991, Dress Accessories, c1150 - 1450, page 234. Several similar strap slides (loops) have been recorded on the PAS database, including NLM-E7618A and SWYOR-564723.

A Post Medieval copper alloy strap fitting or mount dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The object would have probably functioned as a belt fitting. The object in the form of an arrow. It has a rounded arrow head terminal with a rectangular body. The body is broader in the centre with a moulded central collar. The opposing end terminal is forked. The reverse face of the object is flat. There are two circular projections at the reverse at each outer edge. These would have once extended into lugs to allow attachment to a belt or strap. The object has a green to brown coloured surface patina. The mount possibly once had an external surface coating that has now worn in most areas. Read (2001) illustrates similar examples on pages 39-41 which he dates to the 17th century. The object measures 31.7 mm in length, 10.8 mm in width and is 4.2 mm thick including the remains of the rivets. It weighs 3.4 g. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

An incomplete two-part toggle clasp (toggle-section), of early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 50% of the toggle clasp is present. The toggle is missing. The fitting is decorated with moulded relief and openwork. The plate has a central circular hole, either side of this a circular rivet hole with the rivet still in place. Running along the straight outside edge is a grooved line. The sides of the plate are open work with a circular notch either side of the upper rivet hole. Beside the central circular hole on both sides are three projecting prongs. Below the central hole the mount narrows, widening slightly to a double raised collar, before terminating in a rounded knop. The reverse is undecorated. The clasp measures 31.3 mm in length, 13.4 mm in width and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 2.3 g. Toggle clasps are closely associated with sword belts and scabbard fittings. This type is consistent with that of an Early Post medieval toggle clasp type 1 (Read 2008: 208-209, refs: 753-755). Similar toggle clasps have been recorded on The Portable Antiquities Scheme database. For example, see finds: WAW-1562E8, WAW-F45497, BUC-411196; DUR-FCC507; GLO-392D12; HAMP-049822; HAMP-58B2E4; IOW-55BCE1; SF-396C70; SWYOR-0423C1; WMID-5CB319; WILT-C2D930;WILT-F329E6; KENT-F27692; BUC-EAFA1A; WMID-95A547 and WMID-B4F565. Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps & Eyes: A Classification and Catalogue of Sharp-or Blunt-hooked clasps and Miscellaneous Hooks, Eyes, Rings or Toggles. Portcullis Publishing: Langport, Somerset.

WMID-F3DDE6: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete probable strap fitting or possible shoe cleat, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable strap fitting is rectangular in shape, with a rectangular slot in the centre. This measures 13.2 mm in length and 4.9 mm wide.The short edges curve round to form downward pointing points (both incomplete). Traces of iron corrosion products are present at either end of the rectangular slot. Rectangular recesses are present on both long edges. No decoration is visible on the upper surface. It measures 25.0 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 8.7 mm thick. The metal is 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. The probable strap fitting is a mid green to brown colour with an even surface patina.

WMID-64DC5C: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The strap fitting was cast in one piece, and a separate piece of copper alloy sheet metal was attached to the reverse. It consists of an oval plate. A rounded attachment knop is present at one end. A slightly projecting ridged collar is present on the other side, above a a forward facing closed butted blunt hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Iron corrosion products are present, suggesting the attachment rivets were made from iron. The strap fitting measures 61.1 mm in length, 26.8 mm wide and 9.3 mm thick. It weighs 28.4 grams. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including CORN-FB7632, SWYOR-08E514, SOM-B652E1, GLO-ABA6C4, SOM-DFC8E6, SWYOR-F36B97 and FAKL-352D42. Read has published a similar artefact as #797 in (Read, 2008, p221). He has identified it as being 17th Century in dating, and probably sword belt related. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-2AC705: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete, Post Medieval, copper alloy strap fitting dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The object would have probably functioned as a belt fitting. The object is flat and has a broadly rectangular main body. One short edge appears to have a damaged terminal with a well developed patina. At the other short edge the object narrows forming a waisted projection that then extends to a rounded oval knop. The reverse face of the object is flat. One circular lug is placed on the reverse of the oval terminal. The object has a dark brown coloured surface patina. Read (2001) illustrates similar examples on pages 39-41 which he dates to the 17th century. The object measures 28.5 mm in length, 9.4 mm in width and is 4.4 mm thick including the rivet and 1.7 mm on the plate. It weighs 1.85 g Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

An incomplete but fragmentary copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century). Around 25% of the strap fitting is present. One loop and a lis terminal remain. A trifoliate terminal, with a central rivet hole is present on the left hand of the fitting. A loop projects downwards at 90 degrees from the bottom edge of the mount. The rivet holes have been pierced from the reverse though to the front of the mount and contains part of the iron rivet. The front face of the strap mount is decorated with a foliate design in relief, with a flower surrounding the central rivet hole and a leaf design extending to the outer edges. The reverse of the mount is undecorated. It measures 26.3 mm in length, 28.3 mm wide and 2.1 mm thick. It weighs 4.5 g. The sword belt fitting is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the surface detail. There are parallels recorded on the database, one discovered in Shropshire (HESH-EBC0A1) depicts a very similar stylised leaf decoration.A complete sword-belt hanger of this type can be seen on this database (ref. WILT-5F9183) and also in illustrated in Geake (2001, fig. 17). Geake suggests such fittings 'proliferate in the 16th and 17th centuries' (Geake 2001, 35). Their design and decoration are relatively standardised". Read (2001, page 43 ref 373) illustrates a similar example with three suspension loops which he suggests as a sword belt fitting. Read suggests his example dates to the 16thcentury. Read, B, (2001)Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United KingdomLangport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-7EA7AA: STRAP FITTING
A copper alloy Post Medieval mount or strap fitting dating to the 17th century. The mount is formed from a flat piece of copper alloy and has a trefoil shaped terminal at one end. The mount then extends to a narrowed plate with parallel sides that has a bend in it towards the now damaged terminal. The object possibly then extended to a further terminal as seen on other examples and illustrated by Read. This would have then had a further attachment lug at the reverse. The damaged terminal has a well-developed patina. There is an integrally-cast lug for attachment at the reverse of the trefoil terminal. This is incomplete and the remains are of a small circular extension only. The object has a dark brown coloured patina across all surfaces. Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (pages 39-41) This example most closely links to no, 316 although 316 has two trefoil terminals. Examples recorded on the PAS database include WMID-F07D4C discovered in Worcestershire and CORN-49A7FD discovered in Cornwall. They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. The mount measures 20.4 mm long, 11.1 mm wide, 1.3 mm thick and weighs 0.78 grams. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-137E38: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an outward facing chevron shape at one end, edges are damaged and a narrowed rectangular forward looping open hook at the other. The hook has been twisted around. No decoration is visible. It measures 31.6 mm in length, 17.7 mm maximum width, and 7.1 mm thick. The metal is 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 3.3 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Strap fittings / belt hangers of this style are typically considered to be part of sword belt sets and of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Several similar examples have been recorded on the PASdatabase including: LEIC-1EF822, DEV-569712, PUBLIC-DC9968, PUBLIC-D820C0, NCL-1C0942, DEV-548164, SUSS-C654C3, LVPL-F32AC7 and ESS-FB49D0.

WMID-136A33: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap slide or fitting, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1600). The strap slide consists of a rectangular bar with incomplete ends. One end exhibits a 90 degree bend. The breaks are patinated. It measures 31.0 mm in length, 8.9 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The strap slide is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. This fragment is from the back of a strap slide, which could be Roman in date like WMID-2CBCE8 or Post Medieval like WMID-E19E84 and WMID-92D1CD. Without other diagnostic features, it is hard to narrow down the dating.

WMID-E61EFF: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete but fragmentary copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century). Around 25% of the strap fitting is present. One loop and a lis terminal remain. A trifoliate terminal, with a central rivet hole is present on the left hand of the fitting. A loop projects downwards at 90 degrees from the bottom edge of the mount. The rivet holes have been pierced from the reverse though to the front of the mount. The front face of the strap mount is decorated with a foliate design in relief, with a flower surrounding the central rivet hole and a leaf design extending to the outer edges. The reverse of the mount is undecorated. It measures 26.9 mm in length, 27.0 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.6 g. The sword belt fitting is a mid green, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the surface detail. There are parallels recorded on the database, one discovered in Shropshire (HESH-EBC0A1) depicts a very similar stylised leaf decoration.A complete sword-belt hanger of this type can be seen on this database (ref. WILT-5F9183) and also in illustrated in Geake (2001, fig. 17). Geake suggests such fittings 'proliferate in the 16th and 17th centuries' (Geake 2001, 35). Their design and decoration are relatively standardised". Read (2001, page 43 ref 373) illustrates a similar example with three suspension loops which he suggests as a sword belt fitting. Read suggests his example dates to the 16thcentury. Read, B, (2001)Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United KingdomLangport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-F43A71: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy belt mount, of Medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries). Around 75% of the mount is present, the projecting lugs are not present. The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, missing the two projecting lugs which held the rivets. The central oval is domed, with five horizontal grooves as decoration in the middle. The reverse is concave. The reverse is undecorated. The mount measures 10.7 mm in length, 9.1 mm wide and is 4.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams. The mount is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. This style of bar mount was popular during the Medieval period and typically dates from 13th to 15th Centuries AD. Several similar mounts have been recorded on the database (WMID-29DDC1, WMID-6A1612, SUSS-A1EF65, PUBLIC-1628F7, WAW-052866 and LEIC-589685 as examples).

WMID-E1905D: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops. The strap fitting is probably from a sword belt and dates to the 16thcentury. The strap mount is a flat piece of copper alloy, broadly rectangular in plan with two complete suspension loops on the lower edge. The loops project downwards at 90 degrees from the bottom edge of the mount and have circular perforations. A complete example is illustrated in Read (2001) and depicts the now missing hooked plates which would have hung from the suspension loops; in turn, the scabbard straps would have been attached to these plates. This example has two rivet holes which are located at the outer edges and then a third rivet hole in the centre. The left-hand and central rivet holes have the remains of an iron rivet in situ. The rivet holes have been pierced from the front to the reverse of the mount. The front face of the strap mount is decorated with a foliate design in relief, with a flower surrounding the central rivet hole and a leaf design extending to the outer edges. The reverse of the mount is undecorated. The mount has a well-developed dark green coloured patina across all surfaces. There are parallels recorded on the database, one discovered in Shropshire (HESH-EBC0A1) depicts a very similar stylised leaf decoration. A complete sword-belt hanger of this type can be seen on this database (ref. WILT-5F9183) and also in illustrated in Geake (2001, fig. 17). Geake suggests such fittings 'proliferate in the 16th and 17th centuries' (Geake 2001, 35). Their design and decoration are relatively standardised". Read (2001, page 43 ref 373) illustrates a similar example with three suspension loops which he suggests as a sword belt fitting. Read suggests his example dates to the 16thcentury. The length of the fitting is 62.3 mm, the width is 27. 8 mm; thickness of the plates is a maximum of 2.9 mm. The object weighs 20.4 g. Read, B, (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-E11988: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy toggle clasp of Early Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1500 to AD 1700. The object has a straight bar at one short edge with a rivet hole adjacent. Either side of the rivet hole are semi circular cut outs. Extending from this, is a section with a central circular perforation with trifoliate knops above and below as decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 6.4 mm. The object then extends to a rectangular shaped projection that is incomplete and has a damaged terminal. From here the object would have originally extended into either an eye or a toggle. The straight bar is decorated with a central linear incision. The object has a dark brown well developed patina. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Read (2008) p. 208-9, illustrates similar fittings, nos. 753-5 and classifies them as an Early Post Medieval toggle clasp, type 1. They either had a toggle bar or disc or eye that would have inserted into the other locking them together. Toggle clasps are thought to be used with sword belts and hangers. Similar toggle clasps have been recorded on the PAS database including WMID-53326E and WMID-B4F565 both discovered in Northamptonshire. It measures 22.2 mm in length, 17.1 mm in width, 2.2 mm in thickness and it weighs 2.1 grams.

WMID-92AC63: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap slide of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 50% of the strap slide is present. It consists of a flat curvilinear plate with splayed bifid terminals. It tapers to a blunt incomplete point. The plate is decorated on the front surface with an incised foliate design. The reverse of the mount has an integral rectangular looped bar, broken towards one end. It measures 19.4 mm in length, 13.7 mm wide and is 2.3 mm thick (not including the attachment spike). Including the attachment spike, it is 11.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 g. The strap slide is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar objects have ben recorded on the PAS database including SWYOR-A0F541, LIN-68E6C5, SOM-EF4646 and DOR-FC95D5. The latter record notes that: "The construction of this object is similar to that of mounts dated to the 17th Century by Brian Read (see Read, B, (2001) Metal Artefacts of Antiquity) but it is similar in shape and decoration to some triple-looped bar mounts identified as 16th century sword belt fittings (ibid. p 39 &43, Fig. 26, No. 373 and see database reference HAMP-D5AA40). It is likely that this is of similar date and also used to decorate a sword belt."

WMID-0A4F78: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap mount of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The strap fitting is a flattened hexagonal shape. At the centre of the strap fitting is a raised pyramid area, with a flattened top. To either side of the pyramid, are pointed oval shapes, pointing outwards. The oval have a circular hole within them. This has an internal diameter of 8.2 mm. On the reverse, mineralised leather strap remains are present. One attachment spike is present, behind the outer triangular point. This attachment spike has a D shaped cross section and curves inwards at the tip. Another attachment spike appears to be in the centre of the strap fitting, poking through two layers of mineralised leather. The final attachment spike is at the opposite end to the first, and still retains the mineralised leather. It measures 61.6 mm in length, 14.5 mm wide and 11.7 mm thick (including leather and spikes), 3.2 mm thick without. It weighs 10.9 g. The strap fitting is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina.

WMID-923F6C: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy domed strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Over 75% of the strap fitting is present, with the attachment spikes missing. The strap fitting is circular. The front is domed, with a central circular domed. Concentric circles are visible. The reverse is concave. The remains of two circular attachment spikes are present on either side. It has a diameter of 17.3 mm and is 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The strap fitting has a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.

WMID-2FFB69: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The strap fitting was cast in one piece, and a separate piece of copper alloy sheet metal was attached to the reverse. It consists of an oval plate bearing decoration consisting of two semi circles positioned back to back, with three crescent stamps beneath each arch. A rounded attachment knop is present at one end. A slightly projecting ridged collar is present on the other side, above a a forward facing closed butted blunt hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Iron corrosion products are present, suggesting the attachment rivets were made from iron. The strap fitting measures 38.7 mm in length, 19.5 mm wide and 7.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.8 grams. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including CORN-FB7632, SWYOR-08E514, SOM-B652E1, GLO-ABA6C4, SOM-DFC8E6, SWYOR-F36B97 and FAKL-352D42. Read has published a similar artefact as #797 in (Read, 2008, p221). He has identified it as being 17th Century in dating, and probably sword belt related. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-2F8E9B: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy eye-section for a belt or strap, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1800 to c. AD 1850). The object is composed of three integral parts, a domed plate with an attachment loop at either end. One loop is rectangular and is attached to the longer side of the domed plate. The loop measures 15.0 mm in length and 5.7 mm wide. At the opposite side there is a circular loop orientated 90° to the plane of the plate. The internal diameter of loop is 5.4 mm. The domed plate has a prominent forward facing male lion's head at the centre, within an oval cartouche. It has a heavy mane. This part is concave at the rear. The domed plate has been covered with a thin covering of sheet silver. It has flaken away in higher relief areas such as nose and eyebrows, and around the edge. It measures 34.0 mm in length, 23.0 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. The eye section is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. A similar eye-section together with its S haped hook has been published and dated to the early 19th century (Read 2008: 231, ref: 826) and attributed to use with a 19th Century military cloak fastening. Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, including: IOW-9E5D93; IOW-8D5FF0; SOMDOR-FAE740; and WMID-15C660. The thin silver plating does not make this item potential treasure as the plating is not robust to survive in a recognisable form away from the eye section. As it is considered to be of early 19th Century in dating, it is less than 300 years old and not potential treasure.

WMID-D95271: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is sub rectangular in shape. The upper end has a rounded terminal and two circular copper alloy rivets placed longituditionally. The rivet head has a diameter of 2.6 mm, and the shank measures 2.0 mm in diameter. Beneath this, the strap fitting had a 90 degree bend, it continues flat before another 90 degree bend, returning back to pointing downwards. Underneath the second bend, the fitting tapers inwards on both sides, before terminating in a circular end with a central perforation. This perforation has an internal diameter of 1.6 mm. The circular end has a diameter of 7.1 mm. It measures 31.0 mm in length, 7.5 mm wide and 10.2 mm thick (including bends). The metal is 1.6 mm thick. The fitting is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original detail. No direct parallel was found at the time of recording. The strap fitting does slightly resemble a metal curtain rail hook but the rivets at the top are inconsistent with that identification.

WMID-CAE74E: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy stud missing the lugs, dating to the 15th or 16th century. The main body of the object is broadly oval shaped. Projecting from the upper edge at a ninety degree angle is a rounded knop. The knop has a narrowed collar. The reverse of the object is concave in the centre. There is a central lug which has a damaged and pointed terminal. The stud has a dark green coloured well developed patina across all surfaces. The surfaces are abraded therefore any decoration is uncertain. Read (2016) illustrates many studs or tacks with single lugs across pages 36-38 that are dated to 15th century to early 16th century The mount measures 14.3 mm long, 9.6 mm wide, 5.4 mm thick and weighs 1.3 grams. Read (2016) Identifying metal artefacts: Volume One. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

WMID-C9AAD7: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or mount of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1500-1700. The mount is in the form of a flower and is broadly circular in plan. The central part of the mount is convex, which forms an outer flat border. At the outer edges are four evenly spaced triangular protrusions. The front face has a moulded and pitted surface to represent the fleuret. Some of the original detailing is now lost. The reverse is slightly concave. The reverse has two sub triangular projections (lugs) located near the centre. The lugs are bent towards one another and have pointed terminals. The mount has a mid green coloured surface patina. The mount has suffered some damage and has a small perforation towards the outer edge. Parallels are illustrated by Read (2016), page 39, no's 273 and 279. He dates these all to the 17th century. Parallels recorded on the PAS database include BUC-EA0E83 discovered in Buckinghamshire and The mount measures 15.5 mm in diameter and 6.6 mm thick including the lugs. The mount itself is 2.8 mm thick without the lugs. It weighs 1.7 grams.

WMID-C98629: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or mount of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1500-1700. The mount is sub circular in plan. The front of the mount is convex. The reverse is flat. The reverse has two sub triangular projections (lugs) located near the centre. The lugs are bent slightly and have pointed terminals. The mount has a mid green coloured surface patina. Parallels are illustrated by Read (2016), page 38, no's 265 - 267. He dates these all to the 17th century. Parallels recorded on the PAS database include WMID-C918CD discovered in Warwickshire. The mount measures 8.5 mm in diameter and 6 mm thick including the lugs. The mount itself is 3.4 mm thick without the lugs. It weighs 0.8 grams.

WMID-C918CD: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or mount of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1500-1700. The mount is sub circular in plan and domed in profile. The front of the mount is convex, with a domed central area. The mount has a flat border around the edge. The reverse is concave with a central circular depression. The reverse has two sub triangular projections (lugs) on either side. The lugs have pointed terminals. The mount has a mid to dark brown coloured surface patina present. Parallels are illustrated by Read (2016), page 38, no's 265 - 267. Read dates these all to the 17th century. Parallels recorded on the PAS database include WMID-18F250 recorded in Worcestershire and NMS-F3FCB2 discovered in Norfolk which has traces of gilding. The mount measures 14.3 mm in diameter and 9.8 mm thick including the lugs. The mount itself is 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.4 grams.

An incomplete copper alloy mount, of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1650). The mount is bifurcate at one end, waisted in the centre and oval knopped at the other end. No decoration is present on the front or reverse of the mount. It is possible that the overall design is phallic depicting an erect penis and testicles. One complete and one incomplete circular sectioned attachment spikes extend from the reverse of the mount. The complete spike tapers to a blunt point. The mount measures 22.0 mm in length, 11.6 mm maximum width and 4.6 mm thick (including attachment spike). It weighs 1.6 g. The mount is a mid brown to green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar phallic shaped mounts have been recorded on the database, including: CAM-899E72; WMID-A06D66; CAM-0625C2; HESH-8B4CE4; SF-3BF4A6; SWYOR-46FF36; and LVPL-6B1DE8.

WMID-E778C2: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper alloy mount with integral lugs, dating to the 17th century. The mount is in the form of an acorn. The body of the mount is broadly oval shaped with a rounded upper edge and a more pointed lower edge. Projecting from the lower edge at a ninety degree angle is the stalk. There are two integrally-cast lugs for attachment at the reverse face of the mount. These are both damaged and incomplete with old breaks with well developed patinas. The front face of the mount is worn and has a well developed patina so it is difficult to establish if there is any decoration. The mount has a mid green and brown well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (page 37 no's 331-333). They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database (IOW-59B883) discovered on the Isle of Wight and (WMID-1A5A81) discovered in Herefordshire. The mount measures 24.9mm long, 14.6 mm wide, 4.2 mm (including the rivets) thick and weighs 3.1 grams. Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-4AF286: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval, copper alloy strap fitting dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The strap fitting may have functioned as a belt or strap fitting. The object is circular with a domed upper surface. The reverse face of the object is flat. There are two lugs placed on the reverse at opposing ends. The longest extends to 2.9 mm and the shortest 2.4 mm. The object has a green coloured patina across all surfaces. The object measures 9.4 mm in diameter, 5 mm thick including the projections. It weighs 0.9 grams.

WMID-4A06C4: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval, copper alloy strap fitting dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The strap fitting would have probably functioned as a belt fitting. The object is broadly rectangular in plan. The reverse face of the object is flat. There are two lugs placed on the reverse at opposing ends. The longest extends to 14.9 mm and the shortest 10.5 mm. The object has a brown coloured patina across all surfaces. The object measures 23.3 mm in length, 8.4 mm in width and is 1.6 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 grams.

WMID-8D631F: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete, copper alloy Post-Medieval mount or strap slide; dating from AD 1500 - 1700. It consists of a flat plate, decorated with a foliate design. Both ends are circular, and then they narrow to create a waist either side of a central circular area. The front of the mount is decorated with a cast, floral 'vine foliage' design. The reverse of the mount carries two bars, one at each end. Both are long, narrow rectangles with blunt, square ends and both are bent inwards through ninety degrees. They may have originally been joined to form a loop to act as a strap slide or strap loop. It measures 24.7 mm in length, 10.1 mm wide and 13.7 mm thick (including the mounting points). It weighs 3.1 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar style strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS datasbase as SWYOR-A0F541, SUR-CA4E7C, PUBLIC-27C5CD and SOM-F8AFB5. All are considered to be Post medieval in dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700).

An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries). Around 90% of the mount is present, as one of the projecting lugs is missing. The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with originally two projecting lugs. The projecting lugs are rectangular in shape, with rounded terminals, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. The surviving hole still retains part of a circular sectioned copper alloy rivet.The central oval is domed. The reverse is flat. The reverse is undecorated. The mount measures 14.7 mm in length, 8.0 mm wide (max), 4.8 mm wide (min) and is 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 grams. It is a dark green colour and demonstrates an even patina across the surface of the artefact. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. This style of bar mount was popular during the Medieval period and typically dates from 13th to 15th Centuries AD. Several similar mounts have been recorded on the database (SUSS-A1EF65, PUBLIC-1628F7, WAW-052866 and LEIC-589685 as examples).

An almost complete but fragmentary copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century). The strap mount is broken into two pieces. The strap mount is a flat piece of copper alloy, now slightly bent and distorted that is irregular in design although broadly rectangular in plan with curved upper and lower edges. The outer edge of the mount has two opposing rounded lugs with a central rivet hole. One side is incomplete. The plate is then waisted, after which the upper and lower edges flare and contract along the length with three complete suspension loops on the lower edge. The loops project downwards at 90 degrees from the bottom edge of the mount. A single rivet hole survives located centrally above the central suspension loop. The rivet holes have been pierced from the reverse though to the front of the mount. The front face of the strap mount is decorated with a foliate design in relief, with a flower surrounding the central rivet hole and a leaf design extending to the outer edges. The reverse of the mount is undecorated. The larger fragment measures 28.2 mm in length, 39.0 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 6.8 g. The smaller fragment measures 27.4 mm in length, 27.4 mm wide and 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 g. All together they weigh 12.3 g. The sword belt fitting is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the surface detail. There are parallels recorded on the database, one discovered in Shropshire (HESH-EBC0A1) depicts a very similar stylised leaf decoration.A complete sword-belt hanger of this type can be seen on this database (ref. WILT-5F9183) and also in illustrated in Geake (2001, fig. 17). Geake suggests such fittings 'proliferate in the 16th and 17th centuries' (Geake 2001, 35). Their design and decoration are relatively standardised". Read (2001, page 43 ref 373) illustrates a similar example with three suspension loops which he suggests as a sword belt fitting. Read suggests his example dates to the 16thcentury. Read, B, (2001)Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United KingdomLangport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-E4E326: STRAP FITTING
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked strap-fitting for a sword-belt (c. 1600-c. 1700). The main body of the fitting is sub-circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. The front of the main body has three vertical facets. Curvilinear decoration is visible on the front. At one end a rounded knop is pierced and contains the remains of a separate iron rivet. Between the knop and main body there is a single transverse ridge. The rearwards projecting hook is 'D'-shaped in cross-section. Between the hook and main body is a pair of transverse ridges. There is an integral copper-alloy rivet on the rear face situated between the hook and main body. It measures 20.1 mm in length, 18.2 mm wide and 9.0 mm thick. It weighs 11.2 g. The fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar fittings have been published (Reed 2008: 226-227, refs: 813, 814). Similar fittings have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. For example, see finds: BH-E668B7; DOR-68FC94; HAMP-21BFA1; HAMP-731146; IOW-04E892; IOW-059E25; IOW-58AB05; IOW-720549; IOW-9A6678; IOW-C00B25; IOW-F0A435; LVPL-D4C8C5; NMS-5C07C3; PUBLIC-805478; PUBLIC-FF2AC9; SUR-2519A6; SUSS-E21405 and WILT-E0AE23. Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy belt hook fastener, dating to circa AD 1550-1650. The object is S shaped in form and terminates at each end with moulded dragon's heads. These are moulded bifacially and have oval shaped eyes, long rounded snouts and gapping mouths. On the head is a curved hook like crest. At the centre of the object is a moulded collar recessed on either side. At the centre of the collar on both sides is a rounded rosette. Extending from one of the dragon terminals are two interlocking circular suspension loops. The object has a mid green coloured patina with abraded surfaces. The object excluding the rings measures 32.1 in length, 16.6 mm in width, 5.7 mm in thickness and total weight is 12.6 grams. There are parallels recorded on the PAS database; HAMP-C1EA84 discovered in West Sussex and WMID-F936D1 discovered in Staffordshire. Read (2008, 230; ref. 822) also illustrates a similar object and offers a date of AD 1550-1650 although as suggested on the other PAS examples, the object could also have a slightly later date.

WMID-7CD4DC: STRAP FITTING
A complete enamelled copper alloy probable strap fitting of Roman dating (1st to 3rd centuries AD). The probable strap fitting consists of a triangular loop set at right angles to the head of the fitting. The head has a rectangular base but is triangular in cross section, with an apex ridge. The base is slightly recessed. The head has been decorated with four rows of inlaid enamel cells. Along both lower edges, is a row of five triangles, pointing upwards. These cells are red in colour, suggesting probable red enamel. To either side of the apex, is a row of four white crescents, positioned between the points of the triangles, with the ends pointing towards the centre. It measures 16.8 mm in length, 15.2 mm wide and 15.9 mm thick. It weighs 8.7 g. The probable strap fitting is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. No direct parallel has been found at the time of recording. A couple of similar records have been recorded on the database, DENO-7BB123 and SWYOR-C5CB54 as they have similar style enamelled heads. Both are considered to be Roman in date, therefore this find is considered to be Roman.

WMID-69C235: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy openwork strap fitting / mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap fitting has a fleur de lys / lis end, with an oval openwork base and triangular knops in between. The reverse is flat. One rectangular sectioned integral attachment spikes is present, at the base of the fitting. The upper attachment spike is missing.. The front bears traces of silvering. It measures 27.0 mm in length, 10.5 mm wide and 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.3 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar strap fitting has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-1C7526 and WMID-A8B324.

WMID-D83234: STRAP FITTING
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 original surface detail. Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database. These include: WILT-BF15C1, SUR-35A508 and KENT-A811E5. These are all considered to be Late Early Medieval (11th Century) in dating.

WMID-4550DB: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1650). The mount is trifurcate at one end, waisted in the centre and trifurcate at the other end. No decoration is present on the front or reverse of the mount. It is possible that the overall design is phallic depicting an erect penis and testicles; however this is uncertain on this example. Two incomplete circular sectioned attachment spikes extend from the reverse of the mount. These spike taper to a blunt point. The mount measures 16.8 mm in length, 9.9 mm maximum width and 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g. The mount is a mid brown to green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar phallic shaped mounts have been recorded on the database, including: CAM-899E72; WMID-A06D66; CAM-0625C2; HESH-8B4CE4; SF-3BF4A6; SWYOR-46FF36; and LVPL-6B1DE8.

WMID-36E2CB: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy anthromorphic mount or stud of Medieval dating (1200 to 1450 AD). The mount is sub triangular in plan, and D shaped in cross section / profile. The front fact of the mount is domed (convex) and the rear is recessed (concave). The front of the mount has been decorated with a series of incised linear lines, which form a crude, stylised crowned head. The crown is trifoliate in style, with a wide spaced central lis, and similarly shaped side fleurs. The ornamental / depiction of the crown has been formed from several diagonal v-shaped incised lines. The eyes are shown by two horizontal incised lines, on either side of a triangular raised nose. The mouth is situated below and slightly to the right hand side of the nose, formed from another horizontal incised line. The remains of a circular sectioned rivet are visible centrally on the crown line. The back of the mount consists of a sub oval recessed concave central area. The crown area was cast integrally but at a different level from the rest of the mount. It measures 16.3 mm in length, and 12.4 mm wide and 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams. The mount is mid to dark green in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a slight loss of detail to the original surface. Several similar 'king's head / crowned head studs are illustrated on the PAS database (cf: LVPL-FF0583; LIN-BF58C6 and HESH-851BC3. From the broad style a later medieval 13th - early 15th centuries is suggested. The style of the decoration would suggest that it this mount is most likely from a personal item, such as a stud from a leather belt, rather than a harness; it is possible that these may be related to the kings head clasps which are also dated to this period (cf: ESS-6E39D5).

WMID-B27894: STRAP FITTING
An complete copper alloy strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap fitting is flat, with an irregular shape. The mount is symmetrical with each ends being a mirror images. Both ends are rectangular with rounded corners. The ends form the central petal in a lys design. The lower leaves curve to either side and an oval shape is present between both sets of lower leaves. A rivet hole is present at each end. Both circular sectioned rivets are present, one displays a slight bend at the midpoint. The reverse of the strap fitting is undecorated. It measures 27.7 mm in length, 14.1 mm wide and 2.2 mm thick (not including rivets). The rivets have a diameter of 1.2 mm and are 10.0 mm long. It weighs 3.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid to dark green with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.

WMID-5F3C15: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy bar mount, pendent loop and an incomplete split pin of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The bar mount has a square front plate, with a wide bar extending from it. The bar is bent back upon itself, terminating with a lozenge shaped terminal at the back. The front plate and the lozenge terminal are secured together by a single circular sectioned rivet. A circular pendent loop is suspended in the bent bar. An incomplete split pin is also suspended through the pendent loop. The ends of the split pin taper to a point. One end is bent outwards, the other is bent back upon itself. The bar mount measures 23.4 mm in length, 13.5 mm wide and 8.8 mm thick. The pendent loop has an external diameter of 15.5 mm and an internal diameter of 9.8 mm. It is 3.9 mm thick. The split pin 31.9 mm in length, 11.1 mm wide at the top and 5.4 mm thick. All together, it measures 57.9 mm in length, 15.3 mm wide and 11.5 mm thick. All together it weighs 12.9 g. The strap fitting is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Find has been treated with olive oil. Egan and Pritchard (2002) illustrate bar mounts with pendent loops attached to belts on pp.221 & 223, figs.138 & 140, nos.1190 & 1194, which date from c.1270-1400. Bailey (1997) illustrates two bar mounts with square plates with central rivets, used to suspend purse frames, on p.11, nos.1-2, which are dated from the Medieval period. Several similar bar mounts have been recorded on the PAS database, including LVPL1380 and CORN-D6CB95.

WMID-4F1BB8: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy belt mount, of Medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries). The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs. The projecting lugs are rectangular in shape, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. An incomplete circular section copper alloy rivet is present in both of the lugs. The head of the rivet is flush with the front of the mount, but extends past the back of the mount. The central oval is domed, with five horizontal grooves as decoration in the middle. The reverse is concave. The reverse is undecorated. The mount measures 16.2 mm in length, 10.5 mm wide (max), 5.2 mm wide (min) and is 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 1.4 grams. The mount is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Find has been treated with olive oil. This style of bar mount was popular during the Medieval period and typically dates from 13th to 15th Centuries AD. Several similar mounts have been recorded on the database (WMID-29DDC1, WMID-6A1612, SUSS-A1EF65, PUBLIC-1628F7, WAW-052866 and LEIC-589685 as examples).

WMID-1A5A81: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper alloy mount with integral lugs, dating to the 17th century. The mount is in the form of an acorn. The body of the mount is broadly oval shaped with a rounded upper edge. Projecting from the upper edge at a ninety degree angle is the stalk. 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. On the front face there are two horizontal incised lines across the body of the mount. There is a further horizontal incised line at the upper edge. The mount has a mid to dark green well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (page 37 no's 331-333). They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database (IOW-59B883) discovered on the Isle of Wight and (WMID-2935B5) discovered in Shropshire. The mount measures 25.6 mm long, 10.2 mm wide, 6.1 mm (including the rivets) thick and weighs 1.3 grams. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-5703A3: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy belt mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The belt mount is tudor rose shaped, with a central pellet surrounded by six annulets, and then six rounded petals. Triangular knops are present between each petal. There are two incomplete attachment spikes on the reverse. It measures 21.8 mm in diameter and 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.7 g. It is a dark green to red colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar belt mount has been recorded on the PAS database as SWYOR-5B98CC.

WMID-F07D4C: STRAP FITTING
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 is an inverted triangle with a trefoil knop located at the upper edge. The opposing edge has a diamond shaped terminal. 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. These are possibly incomplete and both have well-developed patinas. The mount has a brown coloured patina across all surfaces. Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (pages 39-40 no's 285-296). They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. The mount measures 20.4 mm long, 11.1 mm wide, 1.3 mm thick and weighs 0.78 grams. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-7A83DF: STRAP FITTING
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy mount or stud, dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The head is convex and is broadly circular in plan. The reverse is concave. At the centre of the reverse is a tapering shank which is square in cross-section at the base and tapers to a point. The object has mid green coloured patina across all surfaces. The object measures: Length: 10.9 mm , Width: 10.5 mm, Thickness: 2.4 mm and Weight: 1.1 g.

WMID-252D99: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The object is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge, a broadly triangular shaped body and a rounded hook that curves back on itself at the opposing lower edge. There are two rivet holes on the main body of the object. The rivet hole is surrounded by iron corrosion on the obverse and reverse. The mount is decorated with an incised pattern with a heart shaped scroll at the centre. Flanking the heart are two bird like creatures. Above and below these curvilinear lines that extend to the outer edges representing a foliate design. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. The object has a mid-green coloured patina. Strap fittings / belt hangers of this style are typically considered to be part of sword belt sets and of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). For a more complete example of a hanger with the fittings see PAS record (WMID-D1990E) which was discovered in Derbyshire. The strap fitting measures 48 mm in length, 17.4 mm maximum width, and 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.1 g.

WMID-D1990E: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy fitting, probable from a sword belt of Post Medieval dating (16th Century AD) The strap fitting consists of an incomplete foliate plate with two hooks attached. The plate is symmetrical with trifoliate terminals at either end. There are three small attachment holes remaining, one at the centre and one through each of the trifoliate terminals. The hooked plates are attached through the rounded suspension loops in the lower edge of the foliate plate.The suspension loops have large, circular apertures. The hooked ends terminate in globular ends One of the hooks is complete with a foliate plate and the other one is incomplete. The complete hooked plate has a trifoliate terminals. The fronts of all the plates are decorated with a cast foliate pattern of stems with branching leaves. The rear of the all the elements are undecorated. It measures 64.5 mm in width, a maximum length of 68.1 mm (including hooked end) and is 10.7 mm thick. It weighs 30.0 g. The strap fitting is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. A similar complete strap fitting is illustrated in Read (2001:43), No. 373, reproduced in Read (2008, 220), No. 793, which he dates to the 16th century. A similar find can be seen on the PAS database NMS-C3D6AD which was found in Norfolk. Other composite parts of this type of sword belt hanger can also be found on the database including: DOR-6FB9E8, BERK-D0AB56, SOM-140633, DEV-B925CD, LANCUM-D9CFD8, IOW-892CFF.

WMID-BD102B: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy belt or strap mount of Post Medieval date. The mount is symetrical, comprising a central sub-oval plate extending to scallops at both ends. The face side is decorated with transverse grooves across the central plate and radiating grooves at either end, defining the scallop shape. One of the scalloped ends is broken at the tip. Two sub-rectangular lugs extend from the reverse of the mount, tapering to a point. One of the lugs is slightly bent and the other is broken off at the tip. The reverse is undecorated. The mount is a dark green colour with some staining, possibly from exposure to adjacent corrosion.

A complete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is lozenge-shaped with a trefoil projecting from each cardinal point. The components of the trefoils appear to be pellets, while the lozenge-shaped plate has a raised rib flanking its edges and is filled with raised pellet decoration - one at the centre with a 'lozenge' around of twelve pellets. To the reverse, two thin circular section lugs project, one complete, one incomplete. The complete one displays a 90 degree bend as the method of securing the mount to the strap. Part of the strap is still present and appears to be leather as opposed to textile. The strap fitting measures 25.0 mm long, 23.2 mm in max.width, 6.9 mm in max.depth (the plate on its own measuring 1.3 mm thick). It weighs 2.6 g. The mount is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. A similar strap fitting has been recorded on the PAS database as HAMP-8DCFC2 and is considered to be Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700) in date.

WMID-DB87EB: STRAP FITTING
Probable Iron Age or Roman strap distributor, belt stiffener or other belt/strap fitting. The general shape is that of two conjoined circular plates, forming a bow-tie design. There are knops extending from three equally-spaced points on each plate. Each plate is decorated with four regularly spaced piercings. In addition there is decoration in relief in the form of fine zig-zag lines that describe the the outline and the piercings. On the back of the fitting is an H-shaped attachment with a right-angle bend in each of the legs to allow contact with the back of the fitting for attachment purposes. The attachment forms a channel for a strap or belt. The fitting is 64 mm in length (knop to knop) and 35.2 mm in width (knop to knop). The thickness (including the attachment) is 11.7 mm. The thickness of the plate is 2.2 mm. The fitting weighs 27.3 g.

WMID-C717C1: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries). The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs. The projecting lugs are rectangular in shape, with rounded terminals, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. Both holes are infilled with soil.The central oval is domed, with five horizontal grooves as decoration in the middle. The reverse is concave. The reverse is undecorated. The mount measures 25.1 mm in length, 11.5 mm wide (max), 6.0 mm wide (min) and is 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.3 grams. It is a dark green colour and demonstrates an even patina across the surface of the artefact. This style of bar mount was popular during the Medieval period and typically dates from 13th to 15th Centuries AD. Several similar mounts have been recorded on the database (SUSS-A1EF65, PUBLIC-1628F7, WAW-052866 and LEIC-589685 as examples).

WMID-78229D: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap union of Late Iron Age dating (50 BC to AD 80). The strap union has a flat reverse. The front has rounded edges. In the centre are two large circles, with circular holes in the centre. Each large circle has a diameter of 16.3 mm. The centre hole has a diameter of 6.3 mm. The outer edge on one is complete, the other is damaged. Originally an adjoining closed circular projection would have been present top and bottom. Two of these survive mostly intact. A third is partially present and the fourth is missing. There is a patinated break where it was attached. These circular projections have a recessed centre, possibly for coral inlay. They have a diameter of 9.7 mm. The two surviving ones have the remains of a horizontal bar extending from the inside edge, suggestive of a strap union. It measures 34.1 mm in length, 34.1 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 14.6 mm. The strap union is a mid green colour with an even surface patina. Similar style strap unions have been recorded on the PAS database including: SUSS-F35BF5; NMS-2FBEC9; BERK-6E0F85; SWYOR-50E5F6; SUSS-2461E8 and LANCUM-8B4C1D.

WMID-9907BC: STRAP FITTING
Medieval (c. 1350-1450) strap fitting; strap loop. The loop is a cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap loop, which is D-shaped in profile, with a zoomorphic head decorating the outer curved loop. The zoomorphic head is simplistic, it is thin and oval in shape and triangular in section. The strap fitting has an even dark green patina. It measures 14.93mm long, 16.15mm wide, 4.53mm thick on loop. It weighs 1.3 grams. Strap loops were used during the medieval period as a method of holding down loose parts of straps. There are similar examples recorded on the PAS database (WAW-211F07), (SWYOR-58C841), (SWYOR-CF7E91), (DENO-58F165), (BERK-F8A072).

WMID-0D8F8F: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an outward facing chevron shape at one end, edges are damaged and a narrowed rectangular forward looping closed hook at the other. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis, with an internal diameter of 1.3 mm. Traces of linear decoration are present on the front. It measures 34.2 mm in length, 13.2 mm maximum width, and 7.5 mm thick. The metal is 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.9 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Strap fittings / belt hangers of this style are typically considered to be part of sword belt sets and of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Several similar examples have been recorded on the PASdatabase including: LEIC-1EF822, DEV-569712, PUBLIC-DC9968, PUBLIC-D820C0, NCL-1C0942, DEV-548164, SUSS-C654C3, LVPL-F32AC7 and ESS-FB49D0.

WMID-8F19A1: STRAP FITTING
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, 5.48mm in thickness and 2.09g in weight.

WMID-4404D3: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap loop dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1350-1400). The object is trapezoidal in plan with a D-shaped setion, offset outer frame with rounded central knop and moulded transverse and longitudinal ridges. The side and inner frames are all rectangular-sectioned. There is a rivet hole in the inner frame with the rivet remaining in situ. The object has a dark green patina. Similar examples can be seen in Read no. 219 (2001: 26) and Griffiths et al no. 1467 (2007: 129). The overall dimensions are as follows: 19.43mm in length, 17.96mm in width, 4.43mm in thickness and 2.38g in weight.

WMID-43BBFD: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap fitting dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1250-1450). The object has a rectangular-shaped plate with evidence of a rivet hole at the broken end. At the opposite end is a long projection with a rounded terminal. There is a crack in the projection at the point it tapers from the main plate. The object is flat and undecorated with a light green patina. A similar example can be seen in Egan and Pritchard no. 729 (2002: 156). The example here shows the projection as a hook. It is possible that the projection on the object in question was curved round as a hook and subsequently flattened, thus accounting for the crack. The overall dimensions are as follows: 52.55mm in length, 19.28mm in width, 2.14mm in thickness and 5.83g in weight.

WMID-F422B2: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, probably a sword belt mount, dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1600). The plate is flat and is formed in the shape of a stylised large tapering oak leaf. It has a tri-lobed end, with a central rounded lobe and two more angular lobes adjacent to it. There is an attachment hole in the centre of the central lobe. Below the tri-lobe the fitting tapers in to a waist then expands outwards and gradually tapers in again before terminating in a worn break. The remnants of a moulded foliate and floriate design can be seen on the face of the fitting. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object shows clear signs of corrosion. A similar example of a more complete fitting can be seen in Read (2008: 220) no. 793. The fitting would most likely have been one of three with a forward facing hook attachment at the top end, and all three would have been suspended from a decorated plate. Similar, more complete, objects recorded on the PAS database include: DEV-B925CD; LIN-553E0E; and SOM-306E9D. The overall dimensions are as follows: 27.86mm in length, 18.63mm in width, 2.57mm in thickness and 3.34g in weight.

WMID-10B04D: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy two-piece swivel fitting dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1100-1500). The piece represents the half with the swivel and consists of a sub-oval frame with zoomorphic terminals flanking a central cylindrical block. The terminals represent two hound-like beasts with their mouth's agape on either side of the block. On the underside of the block the integral cylindrical spigot extends. Spigot terminates in a worn break. The object has a mid-green patina. The object was probably part of a dog leash, or as part of a strap for hawking. Similar examples recorded on the PAS database include: SF-DA5367; IOW-E258EB; and IOW-E280F7. The overall dimensions are as follows: 33.09mm in length, 28.75mm in width, 9.08mm in thickness and 11.33g in weight.

A Medieval copper alloy strap fitting in the form of a swivel dating to circa AD 1100-1300. The swivel is circular in plan and oval in profile, with a square sectioned copper alloy arm projecting from the centre of each of the sides. Both of the arms are broadly square in plan, with rounded corners at the ends terminals. The bar is slightly narrowed as it passes through the rounded swivel. The arms then expand to the terminals which are pierced with circular incisions. The body of the swivel is decorated with a repeatign pattern of recessed lines which are placed at a diagonal angle across the object. Around the circumference of the swivel around the point where the bosy meets the arms at the perforation the decoration is in the form of two circumferential rows that are decorated with a repeating pattern of a series of incisions. The swivel has a well developed green coloured patina across all surfaces. Egan (1998, p:296) describes chain swivels as leads for pets and also to suspend cooking pots over the fire. There are parallels recorded on the PAS database, notably WMID-FEEEA7 discovered in Warwickshire which is of a similar form and WAW-E50A69 of a similar dating discovered in Worcestershire which is more elaborately decorated. The swivel is 39.4 mm long from end to end of the arms, and it has a maximum diameter of 26.7 mm. The swivel weighs 30.3 grams. Egan (1998) The Medieval Household. London, The Stationery Office.

WMID-F71F3C: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy toggle clasp (eye-section) dating to the early Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1600). The object is one part of a two-section sword belt fitting of Type 1 classification (Read 2008: 208-9; see nos 753-755). The eye is a rectangular open slot with a circular attachment loop on one side. The short ends of the slot are stepped forward, the terminal end of which is curved to accommodate the bar from the toggle of the second section now missing. The opposite end expands into what would have been an openwork plate, though now terminates in worn breaks. There are incised diagonal ribs along the short ends of the eye as decoration. the reverse of the fitting is flat and undecorated. The object has a dark to mid-green patina. Similar examples recorded on the database include: NARC-58CE67 and IOW-8FAD58. The overall dimensions are as follows: 21.19mm in length, 23.76mm in width, 3.23mm in thickness and 3.84g in weight.

WMID-3B99AB: STRAP FITTING
A Medieval to Post Medieval, copper alloy, bar mount strap fitting dating to circa AD 1400-1600. The object is in the form of an acorn with extending broadly rectangular riveted extension.

WMID-42DE85: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Modern dating (AD 1700 to 1900). The belt hook is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic probable snake headed terminal is present at one end with a narrowed and rounded nose. One face is decorated with two oval eyes with a pellet in the centre. The snake has an arched brow. The reverse of the head is plain. The opposing terminal is the snakes tail which is narrowed and more pointed compared to the head end. The side of the decorated face is covered with a continuous pattern to represent the scales. The decoration consists of a number of interlocking diamond forms in light relief. The opposing side has a repeating pattern of ribs in light relief that are placed horizontally across the body. The belt hook has a light brown to green coloured patina. The earliest similar snake-form fasteners appear on portraits of the early post-Medieval period, often in association with sword-belts. Read has published a similar belt fitting, No. 822 (Read, 2008, 230) which he has dated to c. mid 16th to c. early 17th Century, possibly from a sword belt. However the style is a relatively long lived one, persisting into the 20th Century. This example is more consistent with a later, rather than an earlier date. Several similar belt fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, SWYOR-49F4F6 discovered in North yorkshire and LVPL-BF5556 from Merseyside. The strap fitting measures 41.9 mm in length, 21.3 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 16.4 g.

An incomplete copper alloy Post Medieval possible mount or strap fitting circa (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The object is broadly triangular in plan. The object is formed from a flat piece of copper alloy that comprises four semi circular forms with slightly raised borders that join together. In the centre of each semi-circle is another smaller semi circle and a circular pellet. The object narrows and terminates with a pointed end. The opposing terminal is broken. At the reverse is a central projecting lug that has a sharp point. The mount has a mid - dark green well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2001:p34-37) illustrates a number of mounts all dating to the 17th century. They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. The mount measures 46.8 mm long, 18.7 mm wide, 2.9 mm thick and weighs 10.1 grams. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United KingdomLangport : Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-6CB7F3: STRAP FITTING
A copper alloy lozenge-shaped stud dating from the late Medieval to the late Post-medieval period, circa AD 1400-1800.The front face is decorated possibly with a flower in the centre although the surface is fairly worn. This is surrounded by a thick border. On the reverse is a circular sectioned projection that has been broken at the end terminal. The projection measures 7.2 mm in length. Read (2001) illustrates similar mounts all dating to the15th to the early 16th century, pp.27 & 32, fig.17, no.248) Similar mounts are recorded on the PAS database; YORYM-B09B37 discovered in North Yorkshire and WAW-C731CC from Warwickshire. The mount measures 25 mm in length, 18.8 mm in width, 10.2 mm in thickness and weighs 2.9 grams. Read, B., 2001 Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United KingdomLangport : Portcullis Publishing

WMID-EF670C: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end is an incomplete close butted blunt hook, with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. The reverse is concave, with the remains of a circular sectioned rivet to hold a securing plate in place. The strap fitting measures 33.9 mm in length, 13.1 mm wide and 8.5 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The strap fitting is a mid green to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement caused while within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar strap fitting has been published as no 816 (Read, 2008, p 227) and has been dated to the 17th Century AD. Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including: WMID-C2FE79. WMID-C4849C and WMID-F9BB91. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing, Langport.

WMID-2C1C48: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy swivel strap fitting of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1400). The fitting consists of two matching, interlocking elements which articulate to form a swivelling fitting between two straps. Each half of the fitting has a D-shaped loop and strap fitting at its outer end and a half-spherical joint at the other. The joints are fused together and no longer rotate. The Zoomorphic beast heads are present at the junction between the spherical joint and the loop. The strap fittings consist of a box chape, which would have enclosed the strap. No other decoration appears to be present on the strap fitting. It measures 74.8 mm in length, 24.5 mm wide and 21.9 mm thick. It weighs 65.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar swivel strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-4C118B; HAMP-F18C51; HAMP-A65BE2 and NMS-33323E. All are considered to be Medieval in dating (AD 1100 to AD 1400).

A copper-alloy Post Medieval possible hooked strap fitting, circa AD 1600-1700. The object is a possible fitting for a sword belt or sword Hanger. The object comprises of a loop with two extending arms. There are the remains of two circular rivets on each arm. The metal has a mid green coloured patina with areas of dark red corroded patina around the rivets suggesting they are iron. The length is 37.78 mm, the width is 5.5 mm and the weight 4.4 grams

WMID-8E9CF0: STRAP FITTING
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 3.9 g. A similar strap fitting has been recorded as KENT-AAABA7 and is considered to be 11th Century in dating.

WMID-0FEF25: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete, copper alloy strap fitting which is probably a belt stiffener of Late Medieval origin. In plan, the mount has a central boss with two arms extending from opposite sides of the boss and terminating in a circular rivet hole. One arm has broken off close to the central boss. The arms and the central boss are semi-circular in section. The arms widen towards the terminal to allow for the rivet hole piercing. There are the remains of a rivet in the rivet hole of the surviving terminal. The reverse of the mount is flat and undecorated. The surface of the mount has a dark green/grey coloured patina. The mount measures 37.4 mm long, 14.8 mm wide at the boss, and 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.1 g. Egan and Pritchard illustrate similar mounts, though of a more robust appearance, said to date to between mid-12th to mid-14th centuries (Egan G. and Pritchard F. 2002 Dress Accessories Boydell Press; p.214, nos. 1154 and 1157). A similar example, described as a belt-stiffener, is shown in Norwich Households: Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78 (East Anglian Archeology Survey Report No. 58 1993, Sue Margeson) p.41 no. 286.

WMID-ABEB49: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or loop, of Post medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The strap loop is rectangular. It has a flat cross section. An additional piece of sheet copper alloy has been wrapped around the outer loop, forming a 'roller'. It measures 8.9 mm in length, 20.2 mm wide, and 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 0.8g. The strap loop is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.

WMID-1BDE46: STRAP FITTING
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. Both rivets are now missing. Attached to the hook is an incomplete pendant fitting. This is formed from a flat plate with a circular perforation and a now damaged lower section. Therefore it is difficult to establish the original form of the pendant. The incomplete pendant measures 24.9 mm in length, 11.3 mm in width and 2.6 mm in thickness. The reverse of the object is plain and undecorated. The object has a light to mid-green coloured surface patina. Read (2016) illustrated a very similar mount which is dated to the 17th century and was discovered in Wiltshire on page 47, No. 356. The object measures 54.8 mm in length (without the pendant), 20.9 mm in width, 1.9 mm in thickness and weighs 8.73 grams. Read, B., 2016 Identifying Metal Artefacts Volume 1 Witham, Greenlight.

A complete copper alloy hooked mount of Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is a component of a sword-belt fitting which is now in two parts and has suffered some damage to the edges and the surfaces. The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a damaged terminal. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one at the upper part of the fitting and one in the lower section. Both rivet holes are filled with iron corrosion. The object has a mid green to brown coloured patina. Read (2001, page 43 ref 373) illustrates a complete example of a mount with three integral suspension loops and the hooked fittings attached and suggests its purpose as a sword belt fitting. Read suggests his example dates to the 16thcentury. There are other examples on the database (DUR-B36BDE) and another found in close proximity to this example (WMID-26BF6B). The mount measures 49.4 mm in length, 17.8 mm in width, 4.3 mm in thickness and weighs 5.37 grams. Read, B, (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-85C970: STRAP FITTING
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked plate from a sword-belt fitting, dating to AD 1500-1700. The body of the object is sub-rectangular in plan with concave sides, rounded corners at the lower edge and a convex centre of the upper edge with pointed corners. One of the upper corners is damaged and incomplete. The outer face is decorated with a foliate motif. There are three rivet holes on the body, one placed centrally at the upper edge and one in each corner at the lower edge. One is filled with fragments of an iron rivet. There is iron staining surrounding the lower rivet holes at the reverse. The lower edge has a projecting rectangular arm which is broadly oval in section and curls upwards to meet the outer face of the body, forming the hook. the end terminal of the hook is rounded. The reverse is undecorated. The surface of the object has a well developed dark green coloured patina. The object measures 48.2 mm long, 30 mm wide, 1.9 mm thick at the plate and 13.3 mm including the hook, and weighs 11.75 grams. The object is probably a sword belt hanger dating to the 16th to 17th century. Read (2016) illustrates a complete example on page 48, No. 373. Read, B., 2016 Identifying Metal Artefacts Volume 1 Witham, Greenlight.

WMID-4C118B: STRAP FITTING
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 the form of an inverted 'V' shape. The surface of the object has a pitted green to brown coloured patina. The semi-circular loop is possibly where a strap was fitted. The lower, narrow stem may be where the component was fitted to a second component to form a swivel fitting. A similar example cannot be found presently, but there are other swivel examples on the database dating the Medieval period including; BERK-03E81C and WAW-E9A2A4. The object measures 26.52 mm long, 16.26 mm wide, 16.06 mm thick and weighs 16.4 grams.

WMID-92D1CD: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap slide of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap slide is rectangular in shape, with a wider front bar. Two sets of two v shaped grooves at right angles to the front bar are present as decoration. It measures 14.1 mm in length, 47.9 mm wide and 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 6.8 g. The strap slide is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar strap slides of Post medieval dating have been recorded on the PAS database, including: BERK-ACB683; DUR-0C1922 and SUR-9E3481.

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 hook has a light brown coloured patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. The strap fitting represents two stylised swans joined together in the middle. The earliest similar snake-form fasteners appear on portraits of the early post-Medieval period, often in association with sword-belts. The examples with swan heads are widely considered to be late 16th to 17th century (Geake 2001: 35). The fastener was possibly part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. Read has published a similar belt fitting, No. 822 (Read, 2008, 230) which he has dated to c. mid 16th to c. early 17th Century, possibly from a sword belt. However the style is a relatively long lived one, persisting into the 20th Century. Several similar belt fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, all of Early Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700AD): WMID-F55797 from Derbyshire; DENO-EEBBD4 from Lincolnshire; SWYOR-D7BF04 from North Lincolnshire; SWYOR-EC2FB8 from North Yorkshire; WMID-11DAC3 from Warwickshire and WILT-A862F5 & WILT-468492 from Wiltshire. The strap fitting measures 38.54mm in length, 16.92mm wide and 5.7mm thick. It weighs 13.3g.

WMID-6EC38A: STRAP FITTING
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 is well preserved. The object is divided just above the mid-way point. The upper half of the acorn is decorated with two scrolls with curled terminals which face each other. The lower section, divided by a horizontal rib is decorated with repeating squares placed at an angle which forms a grid pattern. The mount has a mid to dark green well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (page 37 no's 331-333). They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database (IOW-59B883) discovered on the Isle of Wight and (SOM-20F43F) in Somerset. The mount measures 43.99 mm long, 25.82 mm wide, 2.49 mm (including the rivets) thick and weighs 9.5 grams. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-CA7F21: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper-alloy mount dating to the 17th century AD. The copper alloy strap mount is asymmetrical in plan with an integral trefoil knop at the upper edge and a rounded knop at the lower edge. The sides are rounded at either side. The reverse is undecorated and has two integral lugs which are circular in section. One is damaged and missing the end terminal and the other tapers to a sharp point. The surface of the mount has an abraded mid to dark-green coloured patina. Read (2001) illustrates similar mounts on page 39, no's 285-290. He dates these to the 17thcentury and classifies it as an asymmetrical, flat mounts. The object would have probably been used as a dress accessory or on a horse harness strap. The mount measures 42.63mm in length, 11.63mm in width, 7.01mm in thickness including the lugs and weighs 5.7 grams. Read, B. (2016) Identifying Metal Artefacts. Volume One. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

WMID-F48E07: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a rounded knop at the end. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of a central stem and curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one above the other on the main body of the mount. Both rivet holes are filled with iron corrosion. The strap fitting measures 49.8 mm in length, 20.3 mm width and is 8.1 mm thick. It weighs 7.5 g. The strap fitting is a mid-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 original surface detail. Similar examples of hooked strap fittings are dated by Margeson (1993, 39) to the post medieval period, specifically the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries (1550 - 1650). She also suggests that this type of hooked fitting or mount is closely associated with sword belts and scabbard fittings. A complete example of this type of sword belt fitting (with an almost identical hooked mount) has been published as #373 in Read (2001, 43). Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database as: WMID-284D2A, WMID-26BF6B, HESH-EBC0A1, SOM-236C06 and SOM-D499B8. Reference: Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58 Read, B. 2001 Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-DD9656: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The hooked strap fitting has a debased lys terminal, which extends into a sub rectangular plate. Next to the lys terminal, the plate has curved corners, and the base of the lys terminal continues on the plate. The edges of the plate are raised, creating a border. The decoration on the centre of the plate consists of two outward facing spirals, joined at the base. The design on the plate finishes with two horizontal ridges before extending centrally into a blunt rearward facing loop. To either side of the base of the hook are a rectangular knop. The loop is undecorated. It continues round to the reverse of the plate, where it is secured with the remains of an iron rivet. The end of the loop expands in width slightly. It measures 37.6 mm in length, 12.3 mm wide and 8.1 mm thick. The plate is 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 g. The strap fitting is a mid green colour, with patches of black. These black patches are probably the remains of the original surface treatment.

WMID-CC83BD: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The strap fitting consists of two flat rectangular sections, joined by a circular loop. The loop has a circular cross section. The rectangular sections would have been secured to either side of a leather or fabric strap. Two Circular sectioned copper alloy rivets join the top pieces together. Traces of gilding are present on one side. It measures 41.9 mm in length, 11.5 mm wide and 14.7 mm thick. Each side is 1.9 mm thick. The rivets have a diameter of 2.3 mm. It weighs 15.5 g. The strap fitting is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina.

WMID-4E96EC: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The fitting consists of a sub triangular mount.The mount is a tapering rectangle in shape with an outward facing chevron shape at the top, and incomplete circular attachment hole, with a complete narrowed rectangular backward looping closed hook at the lower end. The main body has one empty circular rivet hole on its central axis, with an internal diameter of 2.0 mm. An additional attachment hole is present at the top of the strap fitting, but is incomplete. The upper face of the mount has bevelled edges and the reverse face is slightly dished or concave. The mount measures 40.5 mm in length, a maximum width of 13.7 mm and is 7.8 mm thick (including loop). It weighs 3.2 g. The strap fitting is a mid 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 original surface detail.

Acopper 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 scalloped sides with a trefoil shaped knop projecting from the upper edge. The lower edge also has a projecting trefoil knop which extends wider than the knop at the upper edge. 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 in opposing directions. The mount has a dark brown to green coloured well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2016) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (page 39-40 no's 285-291). They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database (SOM-EFEABA) which was discovered in Somerset. The mount measures 36.37mmlong, 17.7mmwide, 4.04mmthick (including the lugs) and weighs 3.9 grams. Read, B., (2016) Identifying Metal Artefacts. Volume One.Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

WMID-23AADE: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete two-part toggle clasp (eye-section), of early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 50% of the toggle clasp is present. The rectangular eye loop is incomplete. This toggle clasp consists of the component of the eye section which the toggle on the corresponding section would have fitted. The object is broadly rectangular and flat. At the surviving end of the rectangular eye, there is a transverse ridge.. Integral to the lower edge, near the terminal of the fitting there is an incomplete circular suspension loop. Beyond the other ridge there is an integral plate which is narrowed in thickness has two semi-circular indentions along the upper and lower edge. In the centre there is a circular openwork with a rivet hole filled with the remains of an iron rivet either side. The clasp measures 41.1 mm in length, 23.0 mm in width (including side loop), 16.8 mm (not including side loop) and 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. Toggle clasps are closely associated with sword belts and scabbard fittings. This type is consistent with that of an Early Post medieval toggle clasp type 1 (Read 2008: 208-209, refs: 753-755). Similar toggle clasps have been recorded on The Portable Antiquities Scheme database. For example, see finds: WAW-1562E8, WAW-F45497, BUC-411196; DUR-FCC507; GLO-392D12; HAMP-049822; HAMP-58B2E4; IOW-55BCE1; SF-396C70; SWYOR-0423C1; WMID-5CB319; WILT-C2D930;WILT-F329E6; WMID-95A547 and WMID-B4F565. Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps & Eyes: A Classification and Catalogue of Sharp-or Blunt-hooked clasps and Miscellaneous Hooks, Eyes, Rings or Toggles. Portcullis Publishing: Langport, Somerset.

A Post Medieval copper-alloy mount dating to the 17th century AD. The copper alloy strap mount is asymmetrical in plan with a small integral trefoil knop at the upper edge and an inverted trefoil at the lower edge. The sides flare out at either side. The reverse is undecorated and has two integral lugs which are circular in section and taper to a rounded point. Both lugs are bent over away from each other. The surface of the mount has an abraded dark green to brown/reddish coloured patina. Read (2001) illustrates a similar mount on page 34, no. 288, fig 19. Read dates this mount to the 17th century. There are many parallels on the PAS database, HAMP-8AC895 discovered in Hampshire and ESS-80AB52 in Bedford. The object would have probably been used as a dress accessory or on a horse harness strap. The mount measures : 29.52 mm in length, 15.17 mm in width, 1.45 mm in thickness and weighs 1.8 grams. Read, B. (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-3F5A1C: STRAP FITTING
A Post Medieval copper-alloy mount dating to the 17th century AD. The mount is a fleur-de-lis shape in plan and flat in section. The body of the mount is formed with a trefoil upper section with a projecting knop that is slightly irregular in form and possibly damaged. There are two circular perforations on the outer rounded upper section. Below the perforations the object narrows terminating with small trefoil knop. At the reverse are two integrally cast lugs. The lugs are circular in section and narrow to pointed end terminals. Both lugs have been bent in the same direction. The object has a dark brown coloured patina. Read (2001) illustrates a similar mount on page 29, no. 336, fig 22. He dates this mount to the 17th century and classifies it as a figurative, flat mount which was discovered in North-West Dorset. There are many parallels on the PAS database, HESH-EEB093 discovered in Shropshire and IOW-7F2C37 on the Isle of Wight. The object would have probably been used as a dress accessory or on a horse harness strap. The mount measures 20.4 mm in length, 16.62 mm in width, 1.43 mm in thickness and weighs 1.4 grams. Read, B. (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-FEEA8F: STRAP FITTING
A Late Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy strap fitting, possible function as a belt hanger, probably from a sword belt, or possibly from a harness. The belt hanger consists of a broadly rectangular loop from which extends an integrally cast long flattened narrow projection that terminates with a broken terminal. The object has a well-developed brown coloured patina. The object measures 41.41mm in length, 23.84mm in width, 5.44mm thickness at the widest part of the loop. The internal measurements of the loop are 16.42mm in length and 4.42mm in width at the widest point. The object measures 9.57g.

WMID-CC0226: STRAP FITTING
A copper alloy sheet fitting, probably a medieval strap end. The piece is formed of a sub-rectangular strip with rounded edges of copper alloy bent back on itself. The fitting is plain and has two circular piercings on each face. The object has mid green coloured smooth patina across all surfaces.

WMID-C0AAAE: STRAP FITTING
A possible copper alloy strap fitting or buckle plate fragment. The object consists of a single plate whose forward edge has been truncated. The sides then slightly taper and the opposing terminal is rounded. The object measures 40.43 in length, 23.07 mm in width, 5.46 mm in thickness and weighs 15.8 grams.

WMID-B0896E: STRAP FITTING
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 width, 1.22 mm in thickness and 13.97 mm thickness including the integral lug. The object weighs 2.1 grams.

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 patina across all surfaces. Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (page 37 no's 285-289). They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database (SUSS-745284) was discovered in East Sussex and another on the Isle of Wight (IOW-6E856F). The mount measures 36.37 mm long, 17.7 mm wide, 4.04 mm thick (including the lugs) and weighs 3.9 grams. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-AF6A07: STRAP FITTING
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 fittings including animal leashes, hanging purses and sword belt fittings. The purpose of this example is unclear. The object has a shiny brown to copper coloured patina. The object measures; 22.01 mm in length, 14.92 mm in width, 6.31 mm in thickness across the rivet and weighs 4.1 grams.

WMID-6CCE14: STRAP FITTING
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 coloured well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (page 37, most notably No.324). They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. Many similar mounts have been recorded on the database (HAMP-0C35E3) discovered in Hampshire and (CORN-CAE6C1) discovered in Cornwall are both of the same form. The mount measures 22.67 mm long, 10.64 mm wide, 3.1 mm thick and 4.43 mm thick (including the lugs) and weighs 2.5 grams. Read, B., (2001)Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United KingdomLangport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-CF7828: STRAP FITTING
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 a separate plate riveted to the back that would have suspended a sword scabbard from a baldric as suggested by Read (2001) page 30, as a parallel is described No. 362. This parallel is dated to the 17th century. The object has a dark green to brown coloured well developed patina. Margeson (1993:p 38) states that hooked mounts are associated with sword belts and the examples illustrated in Norwich Households come from contexts dating to the first half of the 17th century. They may also date from the late 16thcentury. There are similar examples recorded on the database, an incomplete example was discovered in Cambridgeshire (CAM-5D5641) and a complete example from Hampshire with the integral back plate and suspension loop (HAMP-21BFA1). The mount measures 50.99 mm in length, 18.8 mm in width, 11.24 mm thickness (across the hook) and weighs 12.8 g. Margesson, S., (1993) Norwich Households: The Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-1978; East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-99628E: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy hooked mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 90% of the hooked mount is present, as the hook demonstrates an old break and is no longer complete. The mount has a sub rectangular shape, with a pointed ends. One end bears the remains of a sub triangular hook. The mount is convex, as if designed to fit onto a cylindrical item. Two circular rivet holes are present, one complete and one incomplete as there is a rip through the metal to the external edge. The complete hole has an internal diameter of 2.0 mm. The front of the mount has been decorated with four sets of two parallel lines, spaced evenly down the length of the mount. A line runs the length of the hook. The reverse is concave. It measures 48.5 mm in length, 14.0 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. The metal is 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. No direct parallel was found at the time of recording, but the overall shape and characteristics of the artefact would lead to the assumption that it is a hooked mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating. A similar type of artefact has been recorded on the PAS database as SOM-50FCD7, which would suggest the hooked mount or strap fitting conclusion.

WMID-1CF54A: STRAP FITTING
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. A similar object without the oval loop terminal is illustrated in Read (2016) and is suggested as a possible casket fitting with a triangular cross section and two rivet holes. It is dated to circa AD 1230-1260. See also the PAS database, SUSS-42F584 discovered in East Sussex. The object measures 45.03 mm in length, 3.84 mm in width, 3.23 mm maximum thickness and weighs 4.7 grams. Read, B., (2016) Identifying Metal Artefacts Volume 1. Witham, Greenlight.

WMID-0E977F: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete, Post Medieval, copper alloy strap fitting dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The mount would have probably functioned as a belt fitting. The object is flat and symmetrical and is broadly rectangular with a narrowed waist. This forms curved long edges with a transverse rectangular collar at opposing ends. The object is decorated with a series of punched annulets. Much of the decoration has now been worn and abraded. The collars each have a horizontal line of annulets. On the main body of the object the decoration consists of two flower forms placed in the broadened section of the plate. This consists of a central punched annulet with further annulets surrounding it to form petals. The reverse face of the object is flat. There are two lugs placed on the reverse at opposing ends. One is now only visible from the base of the lug and the other is partially remaining. Read (2001) illustrates a similar example on page 36, No. 317 which he dates to the 17th century. There are similar examples on the PAS database; WILT-1A86E6 discovered in Wiltshire is in good condition and the decoration is clearly visible. Another example LVPL-254EA3 was discovered in Cheshire West. The mount measures 44.13 mm in length, 10.69 mm in width and is 3.13mm thick. It weighs 6.7g Read, B., (2001)Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United KingdomLangport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-4BF993: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap loop / fitting, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1300 - c. AD1500). The strap loop consists of a trapezoidal frame with an external integral circular sectioned attachment spike at the centre of the reverse side. The frame has a D shaped cross section. The upper edge is undecorated. It measures 14.8 mm long, 14.8 mm wide and is 4.8 mm thick. The frame is 1.8 mm thick. The strap loop weighs 1.4 g. The strap loop is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Strap loops were used during the medieval period as a method of holding down loose parts of straps. Two main types are present: those with rivets (either integral when external, or separate when internal to the frame) and those with a pair of opposed projections.

WMID-4BE61C: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap loop / fitting, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1300 - c. AD1500). The strap loop consists of a trapezoidal frame with an external integral circular sectioned attachment spike at the centre of the reverse side. The frame has a D shaped cross section. The upper edge is undecorated. It measures 22.7 mm long, 22.8 mm wide and is 6.3 mm thick. The frame is 2.2 mm thick. The strap loop weighs 6.7 g. The strap loop is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Strap loops were used during the medieval period as a method of holding down loose parts of straps. Two main types are present: those with rivets (either integral when external, or separate when internal to the frame) and those with a pair of opposed projections.

WMID-D79D86: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete cast copper-alloy possible four-way strap junction of probably the Post-Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1650 - c. AD 1900 The object is broadly square in plan and in section. The piece is formed of four circular loops arranged so the edges touch leaving a central circlular perforation (diameter: 6.9 mm). Each loop has a rectangular protrusion from the surface, each of these show signs of old breaks. The loops are square in section. And each loop appears to be counter sunk on both sides, the inner edges of each loop are bevelled towards the centre. The loops have a diameter of 6.1 mm, 6.0 mm, 7.8 mm and 8.5 mm, when measured clockwise from top left. The object is undecorated. The object measures 35.2 mm in length and is 35.0 mm wide. It has a thickness of 4.3 mm and weighs 16.6 g. The piece is a dark green to brown in colour, with an uneven patina. There are traces of a black coloured coating on the surface of the object. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. This, the form and finish, and the loops being counter sunk suggest a date for this piece perhaps in the 17th to 19th or 20th centuries although due to its simplicity it is hard to be precise. Another similar example has been recorded on the database, SOM-056609.

WMID-F18FC9: STRAP FITTING
A near complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops. The strap fitting is probably from a sword belt and dates to the 16thcentury. The strap mount is a flat piece of copper alloy, now slightly bent and distorted that is irregular in design although broadly rectangular in plan with curved upper and lower edges. The outer edge of the mount has two opposing rounded lugs with a central rivet hole. On both sides the rivet hole is now incomplete. The plate is then waisted, after which the upper and lower edges flare and contract along the length with three complete suspension loops on the lower edge. The loops project downwards at 90 degrees from the bottom edge of the mount. A complete example is illustrated in Read (2001) and depicts the now missing hooked plates which would have hung from the suspension loops; in turn, the scabbard straps would have been attached to these plates. A single rivet hole survives located centrally above the central suspension loop. Read (2001) illustrates a similar mount with rivet holes that contain residue from an iron rivet. The rivet holes have been pierced from the reverse though to the front of the mount. The front face of the strap mount is decorated with a foliate design in relief, with a flower surrounding the central rivet hole and a leaf design extending to the outer edges. The reverse of the mount is undecorated. The mount has a well-developed dark green coloured patina across all surfaces. There are parallels recorded on the database, one discovered in Shropshire (HESH-EBC0A1) depicts a very similar stylised leaf decoration.A complete sword-belt hanger of this type can be seen on this database (ref. WILT-5F9183) and also in illustrated in Geake (2001, fig. 17). Geake suggests such fittings 'proliferate in the 16th and 17th centuries' (Geake 2001, 35). Their design and decoration are relatively standardised". Read (2001, page 43 ref 373) illustrates a similar example with three suspension loops which he suggests as a sword belt fitting. Read suggests his example dates to the 16thcentury. The length of the fitting is 62.48mm, the width is 26.94mm; thickness of the plates is a maximum of 3.22mm. The object weighs 14.8g. Read, B, (2001)Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United KingdomLangport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-9D4695: STRAP FITTING
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy mount or stud, dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The head is convex and is broadly circular in plan, it has a moulded design representing a flower head. It has a central pellet with six evenly spaced ribs emanating to the outer edges. The reverse is concave. At the centre of the reverse is a tapering shank which is square in cross-section at the base and tapers to a point. The object has mid green coloured patina across all surfaces. The object measures: Length: 12.65 mm , Width: 11.18 mm, Thickness: 4.5 mm and Weight: 1.4 g.

WMID-9BCB48: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval mount dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The mount is oval or lentoid in plan with a convex front face and concave reverse. Located at the centre of the reverse is an integrally cast rectangular shank which narrows to a sharp point. There are similar mounts recorded on the database; NLM-5EA30B discovered in Lincolnshire and WILT-BB4630 discovered in Wiltshire. The object has a mid green coloured patina across all surfaces. The mount measures 19.19mm in length, 10.19 mm in width and 10.98mm thickness which includes the shank. It weighs 2 grams.

A complete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The strap fitting consists of two separate elements: a sub circular pendent ring, and 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 retains a separate sub circular ring (11.3 mm diameter) with the slight remains of casting sprue on one side. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis. The upper face of the mount has rounded edges and the reverse face is slightly dished. The strap fitting measures 35.6 mm in length, a maximum width of 13.0 mm and is 8.9 mm thick. The metal is 1.7 mm thick. The pendant ring has an external diameter of 11.3 mm and is 2.3 mm thick. Together they have a combined length of 39.8 mm, 13.0 mm wide and 8.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.2 g. The strap fittings are a 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 original surface detail. Strap fittings / belt hangers of this style are typically considered to be part of sword belt sets and of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Several similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database including: LEIC-1EF822, DEV-569712, PUBLIC-DC9968, PUBLIC-D820C0, NCL-1C0942, DEV-548164, SUSS-C654C3, LVPL-F32AC7 and ESS-FB49D0.

WMID-08DDF9: STRAP FITTING
Two complete copper alloy strap fittings / belt hangers, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Both strap fittings are of the same type, consisting of two separate elements: a sub circular pendent ring, and 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 retains a separate sub circular ring, with the slight remains of casting sprue on one side. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis, both containing substantial iron remains on the reverse side. The upper face of the mount has rounded edges and the reverse face is slightly dished. One strap fitting measures 30.1 mm in length, a maximum width of 11.8 mm and is 7.3 mm thick. The metal is 2.5 mm thick. The pendant ring has an external diameter of 12.2 mm and is 2.1 mm thick. Together they have a combined length of 36.6 mm, 11.7 mm wide and 7.3 mm thick. It weighs 3.5 g. The other strap fitting measures 32.2 mm in length, a maximum width of 13.0 mm and is 7.7 mm thick. The metal is 1.8 mm thick. The1.pendant ring has an external diameter of 12.6 mm and is 2.1 mm thick. Together they have a combined length of 39.1 mm, 13.0 mm and 7.7 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. Both strap fittings weigh 7.8 g. The strap fittings are a 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 original surface detail. Strap fittings / belt hangers of this style are typically considered to be part of sword belt sets and of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Several similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database including: LEIC-1EF822, DEV-569712, PUBLIC-DC9968, PUBLIC-D820C0, NCL-1C0942, DEV-548164, SUSS-C654C3, LVPL-F32AC7 and ESS-FB49D0.

WMID-074F9E: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete lead suspension strap fitting of late medieval or early post-medieval date (late 15th to 16th centuries AD). The artefact consists of a forward-facing sub-circular hook, with a lozenge-shaped cross-section, beneath an elongated rectangular suspension loop. The external edges of the hook have been decorated with a series of diagonal ridges. It has been bent slightly out of shape. The suspension fitting measures 44.1 mm in length, 23.7 mm wide and 10.6 mm thick. It weighs 31.0g. The strap fitting is a mid to dark grey with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar fittings have been recorded on the PAS database. Their function is uncertain but it is thought that they may have been used for suspending a purse. These records include CAM-3BF03B, which cites the following references: "Complete examples of similar strap-fittings show this artefact is likely to have has a circular loop or recurving hook with a rectangular loop at the terminal which on most examples ends just below the beast's jaw. Goodall, A. (in Saunders, P., 2012. Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum Medieval Catalogue Part 4. Salisbury : Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum, 107-108 & 136, fig.29, nos.178-181) describes this type of strap-fitting as having been slid onto a belt strap and that the hook part was probably used to support a purse. Goodall, A. states that dating is uncertain but that an iron example excavated at Wharram Percy was found in a Post-Medieval context." A complete example in silver dated to the 14th century is BH-ECDF96. See also HAMP-47CD64 which cites Read, B., 2008 Hooked-Clasps and Eyes Langport : Portcullis Publishing, 214-215 , 771-773. The use of lead is unusual.

WMID-1307CF: STRAP FITTING
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 broken and is incomplete. The strap fitting measures 37.3 mm in length and us 15.5 mm wide. It has a thickness of 1.7 mm and weighs 2.4 g. The strap fitting is a mid brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including: WMID-1DFEB2; IOW-0A0576; HAMP-A13DC2; CORN-2F0ED5; SF-57F510; SF-5F17C6; IOW-1B6986, and WMID-F55813. A similar strap fitting has been published as no 828 in Read 2008, p 232. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-AFA706: STRAP FITTING
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 a number of flower shaped studs on page 32, fig. 17. These all date between the 14thand 16thcenturies. There is a parallel recorded on the PAS database. Record number: ESS-944B3E was discovered in Cambridgeshire and dated to the 17th century. The object measures 26.27mm in diameter and 2.5mm thick. It weighs 5.3 grams. Read, B., (2001)Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United KingdomLangport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-B195F5: STRAP FITTING
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, now missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The reverse is undecorated. The object measures 20.1 mm in length and is 19.6 mm wide. It has a thickness of 4.4 mm and weighs 3.8 g. The object is a mid green in colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. A direct parallel for this object could not be found at the time of recording, however the typology and make up of this object does bear a resemblance to other strap junctions of this period recorded on the database, for instance LANCUM-579077, DUR-D22823, GLO-521793 and BERK-6E0F85. Suggested dates are tentative.

WMID-362DAA: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1350 - c. AD 1400. The object is broadly triangular in plan and rectangular in section. At the right of the object is a protruding, broadly semi circular knop which tapers out to form a larger circular plate below. This tapers in and out to form a rectangular plate which has been decorated with two evenly spaced incised vertical grooves. On the left of the object is a raised rectangular ridge, which is semi circular in section. This has been bevelled on the inside and outside edge. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It has three incomplete attachment spikes protruding from the surface on the reverse, two spikes behind the ridge and one behind the semi circular knop. The object measures 27.9 mm in length and is 19.9 mm wide. It has a maximum thickness of 5.1 mm (at the base) and is 1.0 mm thick at the top. It weighs 2.9 g. The object is a dark green in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Other examples of this type of object have been recorded in Egan and Pritchard (2004), page 157, Fig 103, No 735 - 738. These have been securely dated to the Medieval period, 1350 - 1400. Ref Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (2004) 'Dress Accessories. Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3'. Museum of London / Boydell Press. London.

WMID-BCD7CB: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval mount with integral lugs, probably dating to the 17th-19th century. The mount is in the shape of the Prince of Wales Feathers with three plumes extending from a band with scrolls below. The object is flat with 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. On the front face the plumes have been detailed with a series of incised lines. The mount has a dark green well developed patina with area of gilding still present on the front face. This object was possibly used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. The mount measures 22.99mm long, 20.32mm wide, 2mm (without the rivets) thick, the rivets are 10.2mm in length and the object weighs 3.1 grams.

WMID-BCCCA7: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy Post-Medieval mount, dating to circa AD 1600-1700. The mount is curved slightly in profile. The form consists of a central square boss with four openwork hearts radiating outwards. Four arms project from the centre beyond the edges of the mount to form a cross. The reverse is undecorated, with one attachment lug that is broad at the base and tapers to a rounded point. The object has a dark green to brown coloured patina across all surfaces. There are other examples recorded on the database, SOM-6D3A92 was discovered in Somerset and also (WMID-BCBAF2) that was discovered in the same vicinity as this example. Read (2001) illustrates a similar example p.34, no. 275 which he dates to the 17th century. The mount measures 30.69mm in length, 29.73mm in width, is 2.21mm thick (excluding the attachment lug), the lug measures 21.19mm in length and the object weighs 5.3g. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-BCBAF2: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy Post-Medieval mount, dating to circa AD 1600-1700. The mount is curved slightly in profile. The form consists of a central square boss with four openwork hearts radiating outwards. Four arms project from the centre beyond the edges of the mount to form a cross. The reverse is undecorated, with one attachment lug which has been damaged at the tip and is incomplete. The object has a dark green to brown coloured patina across all surfaces. There are other examples recorded on the database, SOM-6D3A92 was discovered in Somerset and also (WMID-BCCCA7) that was discovered in the same vicinity as this example. Read (2001) illustrates a similar example p.34, no. 275 which he dates to the 17th century. The mount measures 31.08mm in length, 29.92mm in width, is 2.51mm thick (excluding the attachment lug), the lug is 5.34mm in length and weighs 5.6g. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-3F2F6B: STRAP FITTING
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 is asymmetrical in plan. The main body has convex sides with a trefoil knop at each 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 sharp point. Both lugs have been bent inwards towards the centre of the plate to form a loop. The mount has a dark brown to black coloured shiny well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (page 37 no's 285-289). They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database (SUSS-745284) was discovered in East Sussex and another on the Isle of Wight (IOW-4CD413). The mount measures 35.79mm long, 15.95mm wide, 2.65mm thick and 6.33mm thick (including the lugs) and weighs 5 grams. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-3C0BD1: STRAP FITTING
A copper alloy stud or mount of possible Medieval to Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1350-1700. The object is broadly rectangular in plan. The edges have been bevelled. At the reverse are the remains of a centrally placed integral rivet. The shank of the rivet is circular and has a broken end terminal. The rivet extends to a length of 7.9mm. The front face is decorated with a central incised circle with a circular incision at the centre. Extending from this to the outer corners is an incised saltire cross. The cross terminates in each corner with a further incised circle with central circular incision. The object has a well-developed mid-green coloured patina. There have been no parallels found to match the decoration. The form of the stud/mount is suggested by Peter Reavill (FLO for Herefordshire and Shropshire) as dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period and most likely circa AD 1450-1600. The object measures 23.64mm in length, 23.6mm in width, 4.32mm in thickness, and weighs 8.4 grams.

A cast copper alloy Post Medieval mount with integral lugs, dating to the 17th century. The mount is in the form of an acorn. The body of the mount is broadly oval shaped with a pointed upper edge. Projecting from the lower edge at a ninety degree angle is the stalk. 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 inwards towards the centre of the plate. On the front face there is a horizontal incised line across the body of the mount. This is the only form of decoration visible on the mount. The mount has a mid to dark green well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (page 37 no's 331-333). They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database (IOW-59B883) discovered on the Isle of Wight and (SOM-20F43F) in Somerset. The mount measures 26.99mm long, 10.78mm wide, 6.02mm (including the rivets) thick and weighs 2.3 grams. Read, B., (2001)Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United KingdomLangport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-26BF6B: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy hooked mount of Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is a component of a sword-belt fitting. The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a rounded knop at the end. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of a central stem and curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one above the other on the main body of the mount. The upper rivet hole is filled with iron corrosion. There is also an area of iron corrosion visible on the reverse. The object has been broken in two at the point above the rounded projections near the base of the object. The object has a mid-green coloured patina. Read (2001, page 43 ref 373) illustrates a complete example of a mount with three integral suspension loops and the hooked fittings attached and suggests its purpose as a sword belt fitting. Read suggests his example dates to the 16thcentury. There are other examples on the database (DUR-B36BDE) and another found in close proximity to this example (WMID-26B3A6). The mount measures 48.85mm in length, 20.44mm in width, 2.69mm in thickness and weighs 8.7 grams. Read, B, (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-26B3A6: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy hooked mount of Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is a component of a sword-belt fitting. The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a rounded knop at the end. Attached to the hook are the remains of the large mount from which this object would have been attached. The remains comprise of an oval shaped flat piece of copper alloy with a circular piercing. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of a central stem and curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one above the other on the main body of the mount. The upper rivet hole is filled with iron corrosion. The object has a light to mid green coloured patina. Read (2001, page 43 ref 373) illustrates a complete example of a mount with three integral suspension loops and the hooked fittings attached and suggests its purpose as a sword belt fitting. Read suggests his example dates to the 16thcentury. There are other examples on the database (DUR-B36BDE) and another found in close proximity to this example (WMID-26BF6B). The mount measures 49.95mm in length, 18.2mm in width, 2.25mm in thickness and weighs 9.6 grams. Read, B, (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-707CE4: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval belt or strap mount with integral lugs, possibly dating to the 17th century. The object is in the form of a flat triangular plate. In the centre there is a circular perforation. The back face has the remains of two integral lugs. The shank of the lugs is square in cross section and these taper to a blunt and slightly damaged point. There is no visible decoration on the mount, on either face. The mount has a light green powdery well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2001:p36) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury. They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. The mount measures 25.95mm long, 15.98mm wide, 1.97mm thick and weighs 2.3 grams. Read, B., (2001)Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport : Portcullis Publishing.

A complete Post-Medieval mount dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The mount is broadly triangular in plan and flat in profile. The main body has a sub-lozenge openwork design with six perforations evenly spaced. The reverse face has two integrally cast spikes. These are circular in section with pointed ends and have been bent to fold over one another. These are placed either side of the central perforation. The object has a dark brown coloured well developed patina across all surfaces. There is a similar mount that has been recorded on the database,SF-377447 was discovered in Suffolk. This mount measures 29.42mm in length, 19.01mm in width, 2.18mm in thickness, 3.6g in weight. Read, B. (2001)Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom.Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

An incomplete copper alloy bar mount or strap fitting, of the Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval period, dating from c.AD 1400 to AD 1700. Around 90% of the mount is present, with the attachment spikes being incomplete. The front of the mount consists three integral parts, the top is in the form of a circular lobe, this tapers into a large oval part and tapers in again and flares out to form a pointed oval shape on it's side. A double groove separates the knops from the central section. No other decoration is present on the front. The reverse is undecorated and is concave in each of the segements. The base of two rectangular sectioned integral attachment spikes are present. They have been positioned at the very top and very bottom of the object. It measures 41.8 mm in length, 19.3 mm wide. It has a maximum thickness (including the attachment spikes) of 8.5 mm and is 3.5 mm thick without the attachment spikes. It weighs 7.2 g. The mount is a dark brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. While a direct parallel could not be found at the time of recording, this object is similar in style to others recorded on the database. Including WMID-5F36C5, HESH-DDDBE4 and DOR-84E896.

WMID-C6EBE5: STRAP FITTING
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy stud or mount with a 'flower' design (c. 1500-c. 1700). The object is broadly circular in plan and is flat with an attachment spike on the reverse. The object is multifoil in shape, having sixteen rounded lobes. The design on the front face comprises a central circular pellet in light relief. Emanating from this pellet is a cross comprised of oval shaped pellets. A further cross shaped emanates diagonally from the centre and consists of a row of four circular pellets which make up the arm of the cross. The reverse face of the object has a circular impression at the centre from which the shank of the attachment spike protrudes. The spike is broadly rectangular in cross section and tapers to a blunted point. The attachment spike measures 14.23mm in length. This has now been bent almost flat to the object. The object has a well-developed mid green coloured patina across all surfaces. Traces remain on the front face of a white metal coating. Read (2001) illustrates a number of flower shaped studs on page 32, fig. 17. These all date between the 14th and 16th centuries. There are also a number of parallels recorded on the PAS database. Record number: IOW-B1C833 was discovered on the Isle of Wight and SWYOR-334465 from Nottinghamshire. The object measures 22.19mm in diameter and 3.33mm thick. It weighs 7.2 grams. Read, B., 2001 Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-9C1BAC: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper-alloy eye-section for a belt or strap fitting of the Late Post Medieval period, dating from c. 1800 - c. 1850. The object is composed of two integral parts, a domed plate with an attachment loop at either end. At the opposite side there is an integrally cast suspension loop set at a right angle to the plate, this has a circular perforation through the centre (diameter: 4.13 mm). The domed plate has a prominent forward facing male lion's head at the centre. It has a heavy mane. It is quite naturalistic in design suggesting a later date. The plate is concave at the rear. The reverse is undecorated. The object measures 27.9 mm in length and is 31.8 mm wide (including the suspension loop) and 22.03 mm wide (without suspension loop). It has a thickness of 8.4 mm and weighs 9.4 g. The object is a mid green in colour with traces of gold coloured gilding on the surface, it has an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar eye-section together with its hook has been published and dated to the early 19th century (Read 2008: 231, ref: 826). However in this example the suspension loop is on the opposite side. Similar fittings have also been recorded on The Portable Antiquities Scheme database. For example, see finds: IOW-9E5D93; SOMDOR-FAE740, WMID-15C660 and IOW-8D5FF0.

WMID-61C332: STRAP FITTING
A Late Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy strap fitting, possible function as a belt hanger, probably from a sword belt, or possibly from a harness. The belt hanger consists of an oval loop below which extends an integrally cast long flattened narrow projection that terminates with a rounded point. Below the hoop is a moulded collar from which the stem of the object projects. The rounded terminal has two integrally cast protruding lugs. The object is decorated at the moulded collar with an incised decoration of consisting of cross-hatched lines. The object has a well-developed dark green coloured patina. The object has been bent and distorted possibly in the plough soil. The object possibly served as a sword or harness hanger, whilst there are no direct parallels on the PAS database there are other strap fittings dating to the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period with a similar loop and extending arm. Record (WILT-E9A637) was discovered in Wiltshire and (DENO-130018) in Derbyshire. The object measures 36.8 mm in length, 35.34 mm in width, 4.26 mm thickness at the widest part at the junction between the loop and stem. The internal measurements of the loop are 11.3mm in length and 8.67mm in width at the widest point. The object measures 10.3 g.

WMID-83CD69: STRAP FITTING
A Medieval, copper alloy, probable bar mount dating to circa (AD 1200-1400). The mount consists of a single folded sheet of copper alloy forming a loop with two arms. The object is asymmetrical 'U' shape in profile. At the tip of one of the arms is a flattened rectangular shaped terminal with rounded edges and a centrally placed sub-circular perforation or rivet hole. The opposing arm terminates in a rectangular shaped flattened projection with a convex upper edge. This also has a single circular shaped perforation. The rivets are now missing from both perforations. The surface of the mount is heavily abraded and has a mid to light green coloured patina. One of the arms has evidence that the object may have been gilded. Egan and Pritchard (2002:p.219-221) describe these types of mounts as Bar-Mounts with Pendent Loops. Their examples date to the 14th century. (No 1189) is illustrated with a single rivet. Egan and Pritchard also illustrate a strap with a bar mount and pendent loops with various fittings. The strap mounts were used with a suspension loop to hang objects such as a purse. There are other examples recorded on the database, (WAW-4D87E2) was discovered in Shropshire and (SWYOR-EC41A1) in North Yorkshire. The mount measures 39.36mm long, 9.99mm wide and 2.49mm thick at the rectangular shaped terminal. It weighs 6.3g. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (2002) Dress Accessories 1150-1450. Woodbridge, The Boydell Press.

WMID-83B44D: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy belt or strap mount dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD 1500-1700. The belt mount is broadly quatrefoil in plan with an additional rounded knop projecting from the upper edge. The front of the belt mount has a moulded design in relief, comprising of a floral motif on three of the lobes. The flower motif consists of a centrally placed circular pellet with five circular pellets surrounding to represent the petals. The upper lobe with the rounded knop has been abraded, therefore it is difficult to determine the design. The reverse face is undecorated and has the remains of two circular projections that presumably once had pointed lugs in order for the mount to be attached to a strap or belt. The front of the belt mount is gilded. This has been worn on the raised moulded decoration. The reverse face has small areas of gilding present. The object has a mid-green coloured patina. Bailey (1997) illustrates a similar example on page 52 and suggests they may have been used for both personal use on belts and also used to embellish horse harnesses. Read (2001) illustrates a number of mounts with integral pointed lugs which all date to the 17th century. The mount measures 26.58 mm in length, 20.93mm in width, 2.49mm thickness and weighs 2.9g. Bailey, G. (1997) Detector Finds 3. Chelmsford, Greenlight Publishing. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport , Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-47A5DD: STRAP FITTING
A copper alloy object, possibly a strap fitting, clasp or locking bar, possibly dating to the Late Medieval period circa AD 1350- 1500. The object has a broadly rectangular frame with a trefoil shaped perforation in the centre. The object has a rounded upper face and the reverse is flat. The lower edge of the object is also flat. At the centre of the trefoil on the front face there is a central channel, terminating at the upper edge. the lower edge has the remains of an iron stem or iron corrosion, suggesting the object was once attached to another object. The object has a dark green coloured patina. A similar object has been recorded on the PAS database, record number (NLM-59380A) discovered in Lincolnshire has been suggested by Martin Foreman as either a possible "rotating locking bar, although the finder suggested a function as a strap junction with a suggested date of Late Medieval, circa AD 1350-1450. There is also a strap fitting with a similar profile (HAMP-C3BED8) was discovered in Oxfordshire and is suggested as a strap junction or strap union with a broader date range. See also BH-FE4DC9. The object measures: Length: 15.43 mm, Width: 10.97 mm, Thickness: 7.8 mm, Weight: 2.7 g.

WMID-46B4F1: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval symmetrical bar mount with integral pointed lugs, dating to the 17th century. The mount consists of a symmetrical flat bar with double rounded knops at each terminal. The sides taper to a narrowed waist. There are two integrally-cast lugs for attachment at either end 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 inwards towards the centre of the plate. There is no visible decoration on the mount, on either face. The mount has a dark green well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2001:p36) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17th century. They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database (SUSS-9389E1) was discovered in East Sussex. The mount measures 26.21mm long, 9.96mm wide, 1.39mm thick and weighs 2.2 grams. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport : Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-02FC30: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper-alloy probable strap junction or harness fitting of the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period, dating from c. BC 200 - c. AD 200. The object has a body composed of 2 adjoined hemispherical discs, which both have a circular perforation in their base. The right disc has a circular sectioned rivet protruding from the centre. The left disc is broken and part of it is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. These cupped discs originally would have taken bone, coral, or possibly glass or enamel decoration, the remains of this decoration can be seen in the base of the right disc. The discs have a raised ridge around half their circumference. From the right disc is a broadly triangular curved projection or arm which terminates in a rounded point. The arm is decorated with a raised ridge on the inside edge. It is probable that this would have been echoed on the left side, however this is uncertain. The top of the object retains the attachment bracket, which is formed by a disc projecting perpendicularly from the centre of each cup of the body, with a thick circular sectioned tube running between them. The underside of the body (reverse) is flat and undecorated. The object measures 27.2 mm in length and is 22.2 mm wide. It has a thickness of 5.0 mm and weighs 6.4 g. The object is a dark green in colour, with an even patina. The remains of the decoration in the left disc is an off white in colour. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. No direct parallel for this artefact has been found at the time of recording, however it is similar in style to strap unions which have been recorded on the database, including NCL-34C417, WMID-519897 and SWYOR-D0DE23. However these examples do not have the projecting arm, so this piece is unusual. Suggested dates are tentative.

WMID-EFD726: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy asymmetrical bar mount of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1500 to c. AD 1600. The mount is broadly oval in plan and is rectangular in section. The mount consists of a debased lys shape. It has a lys (trifoliate) end at the base, then a recess or waist with a collared knop at the top of the mount. The front surface has been decorated with a raised scroll work design with incised depressions highlighting the decoration. Two integral attachment spikes are present on the reverse. Both taper to a blunt point, with a 90 degree bend half way down their length. A piece of mineralised organic material, probably leather, is present between both of the spikes. It measures 23.3 mm in length and is 9.9 mm wide. It has a maximum thickness of 5.5 mm. when measured with the attachment spikes, the plate is 1.4 mm. It weighs 1.7 g. The strap fitting is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. There are traces of tinning on the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Similiar examples have been recorded on the database including WMID-D8D726

WMID-EF8B93: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete, copper alloy, possible strap fitting probably dating to the Medieval to the Post Medieval period, circa AD 1300 - c. AD 1700. The object is broadly trapezoizal in plan and rectangular in section. The object is slightly concave in profile. The object has a broadly triangular projection at the top which curves round to the outside edge, this curve has been decorated with three incised diagonal grooves. The left edge seems to have been broken, suggesting there is at least one piece missing. There is a broadly oval projection protruding from the top right side of the object, with a wavy edge below. The left and bottom edges are both straight. There is an irregular perforation in the centre of the object, inside this perforation is a triangular protrusion from the left edge. There is a trefoil pattern above the protrusion. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The object measures 22.0 mm in length and is 16.95 mm wide. It has a thickness of 1.9 mm and weighs 1.3 g. The object is a dark green to dark brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. No direct parallel for this artefact has been found at the time of recording, however it is similar in style to strap fittings recorded in Egan and Pritchard (1991) p 231 - 234, fig 146 - 149. Similar examples have also been recorded on the database including GLO-3494A7, SUR-0E7334 and BH-9A1302. It could also be similar to DUR-ACD6F0. Suggested dates are tentative.

WMID-8AA82C: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops. The strap fitting is probably from a sword belt and dates to the 16th century. The strap mount is a flat piece of copper alloy that is irregular in design although broadly rectangular in plan with curved upper and lower edges. The outer edge of the mount has two opposing rounded lugs with a central rivet hole. The plate is then waisted, after which the upper and lower edges flare and contract along the length with two suspension loops on the lower edge. Due to similar illustrated examples, and those found on the database, it is likely the mount would have expanded once more at the now broken edge to comprise of one further suspension loop. The loops project downwards at 90 degrees from the bottom edge of the mount. A complete example is illustrated in Read (2001) and depicts the now missing hooked plates which would have hung from the suspension loops; in turn, the scabbard straps would have been attached to these plates. A single rivet hole survives located centrally above the second suspension loop. Read (2001) illustrates a similar mount with rivet holes that contain residue from an iron rivet. The rivet holes have been pierced from the reverse though to the front of the mount. The front face of the strap mount is decorated with a foliate design in relief, with a flower surrounding the central rivet hole and a leaf design surrounding the outer rivet hole. There is no decoration on the reverse of the mount. The mount has a well-developed dark green coloured patina across all surfaces. The length of the fitting is 43.47mm, the width is 29.5mm; thickness of the plates is a maximum of 2.41mm. The object weighs: 10.7g. There are parallels recorded on the database, one discovered in Shropshire (HESH-EBC0A1) depicts a very similar stylised leaf decoration. A complete sword-belt hanger of this type can be seen on this database (ref. WILT-5F9183) and also in illustrated in Geake (2001, fig. 17). Geake suggests such fittings 'proliferate in the 16th and 17th centuries' (Geake 2001, 35). Their design and decoration are relatively standardised". Read (2001, page 43 ref 373) illustrates a similar example with three suspension loops which he suggests as a sword belt fitting. Read suggests his example dates to the 16th century. Read, B, (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-0C84A7: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of the Post Medieval period, dating from AD 1500 to AD 1700. The mount is assymmetrical in plan and broadly 'C' shape in section. The front consists of a broadly oval shaped body, with bevelled edges, terminating in a broadly rectangular knop at the top, and a broadly triangular shaped one at the base; both terminals have been decorated with incised grooves to resemble a floral pattern and a pine cone respectively. The reverse is concave. It is plain and undecorated. Two complete attachment spikes, both with circular sections and both protruding from a square protrusion, are present on the reverse of the mount, one towards the top and one towards the base. Both have been bent inwards. It measures 42.4 mm in length and is 17.4 mm wide. It has a maximum thicknes of 6.6 mm (including the attachment spikes) and is 1.4 mm (just the plate). It weighs 5.8 grams. The mount is a dark green in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Read (2001) has published a similar example, p 36, fig 21 No 308 (description page 28), which exhibits the decoration in its original detail. They are believed to be of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Other examples have also been recorded on the database incuding WMID-D84698, SWYOR-699F2D and ESS-6ED8F0. Reference: Read, B. (2001) Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-3D3E79: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy Post Medieval possible mount, furniture or strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating circa (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is lozenge or diamond shaped and formed from a flat piece of copper-alloy. There are two projecting pointed lobes at each corner along the length, the other two opposing lobes located at the width of the object are wider and slightly fare at the outer edges. There is damage to the tip of two of the lobes, possible from the plough soil. On the reverse are four incomplete integral attachment spikes which are located at each corner, one is approximately 3mm high and the others are only visible as rounded lugs. The front is decorated with a centrally placed raised circular pellet. Emanating from this is a long cross that reaches the outer corners. The long cross has a series of incised circular indentations along its length and width. Surrounding the pellet is a diamond shape with the same incised circular indentations. The outer edge consists of a possible rope design or semi-circular raised pellets that surround all edges of the object. There is a similar shaped mount recorded on the database discovered at Bewdley, Worcestershire (WAW-1B98C7) however that example had only one integral spike on the reverse and is slightly smaller in size. The mount is a mid-brown colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail on the front face. The object possibly had an applied surface coating such as a black lacquer, which is seen on buckles of the same period. The front face has areas of yellow corrosion. The reverse face has an area of green coloured active corrosion. The object measures 50.44 mm in length, 40.13 mm wide and 2.65 mm thick and weighs 11.8 g.

WMID-AAF337: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap distributor or fitting of Uncertain date, but probably of the Early Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 800 - c. AD 1600. The object is broadly circular in section. There is a thin D shaped loop at one end with angular loops next to the strap bar. The loop is flat and is rectangular in section. There is an incomplete circular sectioned strap bar extending from the centre of the inner loop. The strap bar is incomplete and has been broken at the terminal end, presumed in antiquity. There are faint traces of decoration on both sides of the object. The object measures 20.5 mm in length and is 13.4 mm wide. It has a thickness of 4.6 mm and weighs 1.4 g. The object is a dark brown in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in the loss of much of the original surface detail, the object is very worn. Broadly similar examples of this type of artefact have been recorded on the database including KENT-F14D65.

WMID-842CE7: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete probable hooked openwork strap fitting, of Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650). Around 50% of the strap fitting is present, with the top incomplete and the lower hooked fitting missing. The strap fitting consists of a trefoil plate with circular and lozenge shapped apertures. The front edges are bevelled. The reverse is flat and undecorated. A rivet hole retain separate iron rivets. The strap fitting measures 28.2 mm in length, 14.0 mm wide and 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including: WMID-1DFEB2; IOW-0A0576; HAMP-A13DC2; CORN-2F0ED5; SF-57F510; SF-5F17C6; IOW-1B6986. A similar strap fitting has been published as no 828 in Read 2008, p 232. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-5AD048: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy pendent loop from a bar mount or similar strap fitting, of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1400). The pendent loop is circular in shape, with a D shaped cross section. The front is convex or domed, whereas the reverse is flat. It has an external diameter of 12.0 mm and an internal diameter of 7.4 mm. The ring has a width of 1.9 mm and is 1.7 mm thick. It weighs 0.8 g. The pendent loop is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A similar pendent loop has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-EA2706. Similar ones have also been illustrated in Egan & Pritchard, 1991, p221, no 1190 and are considered to be Medieval in dating (AD 1250 to AD 1400).

WMID-5A210E: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap loop, of medieval dating (c. AD 1250 to c. AD 1400). The fitting is single looped and sub-oval, with an off-set straight attachment bar and a pair of opposed internal trianglar projections which would have secured the strap in place whilst allowing the fitting to slide up and down the strap. The strap fitting measures 16.9 mm in length, 18.9 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. A very similar example is illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991, page 234; Figure 1262), which was recovered from a context dating from 1350 to 1400. Several similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database, including: SUR-8F0FB8; HAMP-B4E044 and WMID-8B6705.

A complete copper alloy strap fitting or mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is irregular in shape, with a concave reverse. The mount is symmetrical. The terminals are debased fleur de lys or lis, with a circular perforation (hole) present at the base. This has an internal diameter of 2.0 mm. Between both terminals is a vertical oval, with grooved sides. No other decoration is present. The reverse is concave. The mount measures 25.0 mm in length, 10.0 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 g. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.

WMID-C2FE79: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end is a close butted blunt hook, with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. A thin copper alloy sheet is present on the reverse, secured in place by a circular sectioned rivet. The strap fitting measures 37.3 mm in length, 15.8 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. The strap fitting is a mid green to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement caused while within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar strap fitting has been published as no 816 (Read, 2008, p 227) and has been dated to the 17th CenturyAD. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing, Langport.

An incomplete copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of probably Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap fitting is oval in shape. No decoration appears to be present on the front of the mount. The reverse is concave and undecorated. Two incomplete integral circular sectioned attachment spikes are present. It measures 17.3 mm in length, 13.2 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.2 g. The strap fitting is a mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface patina.

WMID-D031B3: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy sexfoil mount or strap fitting, of probably Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap fitting is sub circular in shape, with six lobes or sexfoil shape. The front has been decorated with a raised central pellet. Positioned within the centre of each lobe, is a recessed pellet. Traces of a white metal coating are present. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Two incomplete integral rectangular sectioned attachment spikes are present. It measures 20.9 mm in length, 20.6 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. The strap fitting is a mid 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 original surface patina.

An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th CenturyAD). Approximately 95% of the strap fitting is present. The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end, would have originally continued into a blunt hook (now incomplete), with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. A trace of an iron rivet remains at both ends, as evident by the iron staining present. The strap fitting measures 35.2 mm in length, 19.3 mm wide and 6.9 mm thick. It weighs 6.5 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement caused while within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar strap fitting has been published as no 816 (Read, 2008, p 227) and has been dated to the 17th Century AD. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing, Langport.

An incomplete copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The strap fitting consists of a oval plate, with a convex or domed top, with an integral attachment spike to the top and bottom. The front of the mount has been decorated with two horizontal lines, situated parallel to each other, located a third of the length in from either end. Small transverse diagonal grooves are present down the length, three in each section.The attachment spikes have a rectangular cross section and are incomplete, with the ends missing, presumed lost in antiquity. Each attachment spike is 4.7 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It measures 22.2 mm in length, 6.5 mm wide and 14.3 mm thick. it weighs 2.9 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 original surface detail.

WMID-290D2E: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, in the form of a stylised Acorn, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is irregular in shape. The front of the mount is convex, and the reverse concave. It consists of a pointed oval shape, with a hooked extension on the base. The lower half of the mount has a horizontal line, separating the top from the base, and the base section has been cross hatched to resemble an acorn cup. The reverse is undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections are present on the reverse of the pointed oval. It measures 40.7 mm in length, 21.3 mm wide and 6.1 mm thick. It weighs 6.1 grams. The mount is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. The mount is similar to other examples recorded on the PAS database, including WMID-249FA4 and NMS-4A3666, which has identified it as a stylised Acorn, with a hooked stem at the base. Read (2001, 29) has published several examples (#331-4). They are believed to be of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Reference: Read, B. (2001) Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-25A3DD: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy asymmetrical bar mount of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The mount has a sub rectangular plate,with two incomplete integral attachment spikes on the reverse. The plate has flat terminals top and bottom, with semi circular notches removed from both sides. The upper notch is a third of the size of the lower notch. The attachment spikes have a rectangular cross section and an old, predepositional break. It measures 25.1 mm in length, 12.1 mm wide and 6.6 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 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 original surface detail.

WMID-32FFFE: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy Strap Fitting of unknown type dating from the Post Medieval Period, circa AD 1600 - AD 1850. The object is sub rectangular in plan and is rectangular in cross section. The top of the object is sub oval in plan and tapers into a rectangular section, this section has been bent over to lie parrallel with the oval in centre of object. Below the rectangular section is a rectanular raised collar with a thin groove running through it. Below this is an oval section with a central decoration of a figure facing, the figure is squatting with both arms bent at the elbow and raised. The oval section tapers into a curved point, the point has been bent at a right angle to the rest of the object. The object measures 48.7 mm in length and is 12.5 mm wide. It has a thickness of 3.5 mm and weighs 7.4 g. The object is a mid brown in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. There is no direct comparison to this artefact on the database, however the style of decoration may suggest an Indian influence which indicates a probable Post Medieval date range.There are possible similar examples on the database including HAMP-F08F81, SWYOR-753160 and SUSS-F469B6.

WMID-20D0BE: STRAP FITTING
A complete silver strap fitting or belt mount, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1300 to AD 1600). The mount is square in plan, with bevelled edges. The front is plain and undecorated. The reverse is plain and undecorated. One complete and one incomplete rectangular sectioned, triangular shaped attachment spikes are present at the centre of the reverse, orientating the mount as a lozenge. The complete attachment spike have been folded over towards the other. The mount measures 14.8 mm in length, 15.3 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. The front part of the mount is 1.9 mm. It weighs 2.4 g. The mount is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. A similar mount has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-28FE32 and has been dated to the Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD 1300 to AD 1600). Therefore as it has a precious metal content of greater than 10% and is older than 300 years, it falls within the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be potential Treasure.

WMID-77CD0A: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper-alloy sword belt strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700). It consists of a sub-rectangular plate, from one end of which protrudes a complete upturned hook. The hook has a rounded blunt point. The shortest edge (27.5 mm) features the hook in its centre; the edge incurves on both sides towards the hook. The hook itself extends for 18.7 mm. It curves round forwards in relation to the upper (decorated) surface of the plate. The hook has an oval cross-section. It is 5.4 mm wide, and 4.0 mm thick, being 6.8 mm wide where it joins the plate. The plate is flat and features moulded decoration on its upper surface. The two long sides incurve, flaring out to a width of 30.1 mm at the longer edge. This latter is formed of two curves - two crescentic removals. Rivet holes are present at the centre of the top edge, and one on either side of the hook. Iron corrosion products are present, indicating the remains of iron rivets. The decoration on the upper surface of the plate consists of a symmetrical foliate design in relief: a central stem with three central trefoil leaves and two fronds below on either side. Above are two side stems each terminating in a leaf which curl to follow the rounded corner and surrounds the upper two rivet holes. Above the central leaf the three stems are tied together with a band. A narrow, undecorated raised border surrounds the design, following the shape of the plate. The reverse of the plate is undecorated. Overall the strap fitting measures 50.3 mm in length, 30.1 mm wide and 13.3 mm thick. It weighs 11.7 g. The strap fitting is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. A couple of similar hooked strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, including: HAMP-B47297; HAMP-1B5AD2 and NMS-FE8172. Read (2008, p 220) published a couple of examples in his book on hooked clasps and tags, no 791-2.

WMID-E3615B: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or mount, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The mount is sub-triangular, elaborate, with longitudinal symmetry. At one end it is finished in a triangle; the other has a trefoilate protrusion. This latter features grooves that define the fleurs. At the centre of the base of this terminal is a pellet on the upper surface. From each corner of the wider end of the main body of the mount (from the centre of which emerges the trefoil) a curved protrusion emerges which abuts the terminals of the side fleurs. From the wider end the main sub-triangular plate tapers in three stages, each defined along the sides by curlicues. Within the field thus created are indistinct mouldings in low relief, mostly transverse fillets, but also some curved elements. Thereverse is the mount is very shallowly concave. It features a pair of incomplete integral lugs located towards the terminals aligned to the longitudinal line of symmetry. One curves inwards, the other outwards; the tips of both abut the reverse. The strap fitting measures 35.9 mm in length, a maximum width of 17.8 mm and is 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 3.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid 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 original surface detail. A similar strap fitting has been recorded on the PAS database as PAS-3CDF38 and is considered to be 17th Century AD in dating.

WMID-E3317E: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The fitting consists of a sub triangular mount.The mount is a tapering rectangle in shape with an inward facing chevron shape at the top and an incomplete narrowed rectangular backward looping closed hook at the lower end. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis, both containing the remnants of iron rivets. The upper face of the mount has bevelled edges and the reverse face is slightly dished or concave. The mount measures 31.0 mm in length, a maximum width of 12.3 mm and is 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.1 g. The strap fitting is a 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 original surface detail. Strap fittings / belt hangers of this style are typically considered to be part of sword belt sets and of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Several similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database including: WMID-D6A1F5, LEIC-1EF822, DEV-569712, PUBLIC-DC9968, PUBLIC-D820C0, NCL-1C0942, DEV-548164, SUSS-C654C3, LVPL-F32AC7 and ESS-FB49D0.

WMID-2A1B7C: STRAP FITTING
Rally ID: 181 A post-medieval copper alloy strap fitting probably dating to AD 1500. It is possibly a hook and on reverse is a ' T ' which is possibly a makers mark. Length 41.98mm Width 18.16mm Thickness 5.72mm

WMID-96AFB8: STRAP FITTING
Rally ID: 176 A copper alloy rectangular strap fitting or mount. Scalloped edges and outer surface stamped with two rings and dot design. Circular perforation on one narrow terminal and iron rivet on the other. Bent in profile. Length 25.42mm Width 15.04mm Thickness 0.88mm Weight 1.6g Possibly a clog clasp.

A complete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD 1500 - AD 1700. The mount is irregular in shape and rectangular in cross section. The body of the object is made up of a central oval section with a debased trefoil knop at the top and bottom. There is no decoration on the front of the object. The reverse of the object has two integral protruding triangular attachment spikes, one at the base and one at the top. The one at the base is folded towards the the main body forming a D shape, the one at the top is bent in parallel. There is no other decoration. The object measures 24.7 mm in length and is 12.3 mm wide. It has a thickness of 1.8 mm (when just the metal is measured) and 9.6 mm (including the attachment spikes). It weighs 2.0 g. The object is a mid brown in colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Other examples of this type of mount have been recorded on the database, including WMID-D9BAEC.

An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, of probable Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1700). Around 75% of the strap fitting is present, with the lower two lobes missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The strap fitting was originally sexfoil (six lobed) in shape, with a pointed oval suspension loop at the top of the artefact. Four out of the six lobes survive, the upper and lower lobes are larger than the four to the sides. The sexfoil terminal is split, to allow for attachment of a strap. The suspension loop is located above the largest lobe, with a horizontal collar separating it from the sexfoil terminal. The suspension loop is a pointed oval in shape, with a circular suspension hole present. This has an internal diameter of 4.4 mm. The front edges of the strap fitting are bevelled. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 36.6 mm in length, 25.2 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 11.4 g. The strap fitting is a mid to dark green colour, with uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar sexfoil strap fitting with suspension loop has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-8C8C83 and was considered to be Medieval to Early Post Medieval in dating (AD 1200 to AD 1700).

WMID-9B152B: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy mount, of probable post medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1650). The mount is bifurcate at one end, waisted in the centre and oval knopped at the other end. No decoration is present on the front or reverse of the mount. It is possible that the overall design is phallic depicting an erect penis and testicles; however this is uncertain on this example. Two incomplete circular sectioned attachment spikes extend from the reverse of the mount. These spike taper to a blunt point. The mount measures 19.0 mm in length, 11.5 mm maximum width and 6.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.4 g. The mount is a mid brown to green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar phallic shaped mounts have been recorded on the database, including: CAM-899E72; WMID-A06D66; CAM-0625C2; HESH-8B4CE4; SF-3BF4A6; SWYOR-46FF36; and LVPL-6B1DE8.

WMID-F0FCC8: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy openwork shield shaped belt mount or strap fitting, possibly dating from the Post Medieval Period, circa AD 1600 - AD 1800. The mount is a openwork shield shaped, with a D shaped cross section. The top of the object is concave with a point on either side, the sides from these points, taper gradually to a point at the base, creating the shield shape. The frame is convex on the front of the object with bevelled edges. The reverse is flat. On the reverse, there are two integral circular sectioned attachment spikes, whcih gradually taper to a sharp point. The first is positioned in the centre at the top and the second in the centre of the apex. The attachment spikes curve downwards. The mount measures 26.2 mm in length and is 19.2 mm. It has a thickness of 6.8 mm including the attachment spikes and 2.4 mm when not including them. The object weighs 3.2 g. The mount is a dark green to brown in colour with an uneven patina. There is slight evidence of gilding or tinning on the surface of the object.Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. No direct parallel to this mount was found at the time of recording, however the two attachment spikes are more suggestive of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 to c. AD 1800).

WMID-C4849C: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th CenturyAD). Approximately 95% of the strap fitting is present. The hook section is incomplete, probablybroken in antiquity. The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end is a close butted blunt hook (now incomplete), with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. A trace of an iron rivet remains at the trefoil end, as evident by the iron staining present. Remains of a thin copper alloy sheet on the reverse is present, below the hook. The strap fitting measures 46.7mmin length, 21.0 mmwide and 9.1 mm thick. It weighs 9.0 g. The strap fitting is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement caused while within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar strap fitting has been published as no 816 (Read, 2008, p 227) and has been dated to the 17th CenturyAD. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing, Langport.

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 exterior sides taper in, below this there is a ridge/collar which circles the object. Below the collar the sides taper out, and a sub trianglular impression can be seen on three of the 'sides' of the object. The sides then straighten and there are rectangular impressions below the triangular ones on the straightened section of the object. The base is flat and circular, with a possible circular perforation cast slightly off centre, but this is difficult to see clearly. The object measures 39.6 mm in length, of which 20.6 mm is the suspension loop, it is 15.8 mm wide. It has a thickness of 14.8 mm and weighs 22.0 g. The object is a mid to dark brown in colour and has an uneven patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. The composition of the swivel has been assessing using an handheld XRF machine and has been shown to be made up of Copper, Zinc and Lead. Similar elaborate swivels are not common, but 12th-century examples have been recorded on the database NMS-2B69E3 and NMS-2B69E3, SWYOR-B494A3, SF-A7A1D1and ESS-B7DE95.Parallels can also be drawn with the Anglo-Scandinavian material in Finds Research Group datasheet 39 (Williams). An 11th or 12th century date is most likely. Reference: Williams, D. 2007'Anglo Scandanavian Horse Harness Fittings'Datasheet 39, Finds Research Group AD 700 - AD 1700.

WMID-9FD2CA: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy pendent loop, from a strap fitting, of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1400). The pendent loop is sub circular, with a straight section, with a D shaped cross section. It has an external diameter of 23.6 mm, and an internal one of 17.9 mm. It is 2.9 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 3.5 g. The pendent loop is a mid 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 original surface. Several similar pendent loops have been recorded on the PAS database and include:HAMP-3E97FD;SUR-A36862 andSUR-7CEFB1. They would have been suspended from a bar mount, on a strap, to suspend items such as rosaries or knives from a belt. The pendent loop does resemble a finger ring but the sub circular shape is inconsistent with that identification.

WMID-4E4CFE: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy swivel, probably from a leash, of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). Around 75% of the male half of the swivel fitting is present; the female half is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. On the male half, both the integral shank and the loop are incomplete. The object consists of a single sub-circular loop (incomplete) with a broad lower boss and integral shank (incomplete), on which another loop would have been situated to create the double looped swivel. The sideof the ring is moulded with an integral decoration at the ends which adhere to the boss. This decoration consists of two diagonal grooves. The other side is missing. The object measures 26.3 mm in length and is 24.2 mm wide. It has a thickness of 13.9 mm and weighs 10.4 g. The swivel fitting is a mid 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 original surface detail. Several similar swivel fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, including: BERK-6F12CF; SUR-0EC357; DUR-23C003; NMS-C7E3C5; LON-5A3C55; NMS-3A71F3; SWYOR-FD43D5; NMS-DF1F07 and WMID-63B9F5. Swivels are likely to have had a number of related uses: for example, on the leashes of hunting dogs or lapdogs, with the smaller examples perhaps being used on straps for raptors when hawking (Ashley, 2006, p105). Reference: Ashley, S. 2006. 'Recent finds of Anglo-Norman 'High Status' Objects from Norfolk'. Norfolk Archaeology

WMID-BC48B3: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550s to AD 1650s) Around 90% of the mount is present, with one of the attachment spikes incomplete. The mount is heart shaped and domed, with a concave reverse. The base of the heart extends into a trefoil or debased fleur de lys/lis terminal. Incomplete circular apertures are present beneath the lower petals. A faint rectangular collar separates the terminal from from the heart. The reverse is concave and undecorated. Two Integral circular sectioned attachment spikes extend from the reverse, one at the top and one at the base. The attachment spike at the trefoil end is complete, but folded over at a ninety degree angle. It tapers to a blunt point. The other attachment spike is incomplete. It measures 37.9 mm in length, 23.1 mm wide and 6.5 mm thick. The attachment spikes have a diameter of 2.0 mm. It weighs 7.0 g. The strap fitting is mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, including: DUR-7B113B; NARC-0C2D86; LANCUM-E3C3A3; and DUR-B52F46. All are considered to be Post Medieval in dating (c. AD 1550s to c. AD 1650s).

WMID-BC05FA: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete hooked openwork strap fitting with pendent loop, of Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650). Around 75% of the strap fitting is present, consisting of the openwork trefoil plate only, with the hook missing. The strap fitting consists of a trefoil plate with circular and lozenge shaped apertures (now incomplete), and a projecting bifurcate collare at the juncture of the plate. An incomplete iron rivet is present in the upper trefoil lobe. The front edges are bevelled. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The strap fitting measures 34.3 mm in length, 17.2 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including: WMID-F55813; WMID-1DFEB2; IOW-0A0576; HAMP-A13DC2; CORN-2F0ED5; SF-57F510; SF-5F17C6; IOW-1B6986. A similar strap fitting has been published as no 828 in Read 2008, p 232. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-BBBE80: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end is a close butted blunt hook, with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. A trace of an iron rivet remains at the trefoil end. The strap fitting measures 51.0 mm in length, 21.1 mm wide and 8.7 mm thick. It weighs 10.4 g. The strap fitting is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement caused while within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar strap fitting has been published as no 816 (Read, 2008, p 227) and has been dated to the 17th Century AD. A similar strap fitting has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-F9BB91. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing, Langport.

WMID-A77536: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy possible swivel strap fitting of possible Roman date, AD 43 to AD 410. The object is sub rectangular in plan and in cross section. It has a main central rectangular section which is decorated with a central rectangular ridge with a groove running down the centre. It is formed to a ridge on either side and is flanked by two circular perforations which hold a circular copper alloy rivet. No enamel is present within the circular holes.These rivet holes are one on top of the other. This decoration is repeated on the reverse of the object, although the reverse has sustained some damage. Flanking the main central rectangular section would have been two extending curved hooks, half of the left side hook still remains. These extend out from the side of the rectangular section and curve round. There is a ridge present at the top of each curve where it joins to the rectangular section. The base has a large circular perforation in the centre which holds the remains of a copper alloy shaft, this perforation is flanked by a rectangular section on either side. The top of the object is in the shape of a plain cross and also has a circular perforation in the centre, also showing the remains of the shaft. The object measures 23.3 mm in length and is 33.6 mm wide. It has a thickness of 14.1 mm, the circular perforations measure 4.6 mm at the top and 8.3 mm at the base. The object weighs 28.2 g. The object is a green in colour and has an even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. XRF analysis of this swivel, using a handheld XRF machine has indicated that it has been made from copper, lead, tin with trace amounts of iron.

An incomplete copper alloy fragment, probably from a hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The hooked terminal is lost and the break is worn and eroded suggested a relatively old break. The body of the fitting is sub-rectangular in plan; however it does taper and flare along its length terminating in a trefoil. A suspension hole, with the remains of an iron circular sectioned rivet, is present in the central petal of the trefoil terminal.The front has a series of floral decorations along the length. These are much worn but represent a stylised foliate design. The reverse of the fitting is undecorated. The strap fitting measures 18.0 mm in length, 15.1 mm width and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid-light 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 original surface detail.

WMID-2F6F53: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy toggle clasp or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) Around 90% of the toggle clasp is present, with the eye section being in complete. It consists of an oval plate with a debased trefoil knop, with a transverse ridged collar. A transverse ridged and grooved collar is present at the juncture of the plate and the eye section. The eye section is circular with the remains of a sub rectangular aperture. An empty rivet hole is present next to the eye section, internal diameter 4.2 mm. Two other empty rivet holes are present on the oval plate, one in the trefoil terminal and the other in the oval plate, each with an internal diameter of 1.3 mm. The reverse is concave and undecorated. The strap fitting measures 43.7 mm in length, 20.6 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 4.5 grams. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Read has published a similar artefact as #764 in (Read, 2008, p211), classified as an Early Post Medieval unclassified toggle clasp, type 7. He has identified it as being 17th Century in dating, and probably sword belt related. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-999B0A: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or mount of the Post Medieval Period, dating to AD 1600 - AD 1700. The fitting is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section, and has sub rectangular knops protruding from each tressure in the outer ring of petals, two of these are missing, presumed lost in antiquity, four remain. The mount is in the shape of a Heraldic Rose, which is made up of raised sub-rectangular sections in three concentric circles (six raised sections in each circle) surrounding a large central pellet. There is the remains of gilding on the front on the left edge at the base. On the reverse, are two integrally cast attachment prongs which were inserted through a leather strap and folded over to hold the fitting in place. A small remnant of the leather strap remains attached to the prongs. There is also a integrally cast rectangular knop/protrusion at the base of the object. The fitting measures 32.5 mm in diameter, it has a thickness of 8.1 mm (including the attachment prongs and 3.1 mm when not included). It weighs 12.5 g. The fitting is a mid green to brown in colour and has an even patina. The remnant of leather is black. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.

A complete copper alloy Strap Fitting or Mount of the Medieval period (AD 1300 - AD 1400). The fitting is irregular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. It is slightly concave on the reverse side. The irregular plan consists of a quatrefoil with sub triangular knops in each tressure (corner). It is usually known as a Heraldic Style Mount. The decoration on the obverse has been worn away. The reverse of the object has two triangular protrusions that are rectangular in cross section. These have been bent towards the plate to form two semi circles, where it would have attached to the strap. The object measures 34.4 mm in length, and is 33.3 mm wide. It has a thickness of 6.4 mm and weighs 14.7 g. The object is a mid green in colour with brown areas on the obverse surface and has an uneven patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Reference: Ashley, S. 'Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in East Anglia', Archaeology and Environment Division, Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service, 2002

WMID-87F02E: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy belt hook dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD 1600-AD 1700. The object is a flat plate with a forward facing hooked projection, suspended from this is a droplet shaped loop with a circular perforation (hole). The rivets are present. The plate is decorated with a moulded relief, with vine tendrils and foliate designs. The top of the plate is trifoliate in shape and the base of the plate has two protruding nodules. The reverse of the hook is undecorated and tapers to a small double point, the hook is closed. It measures 47.3 mm in length (length including the loop: 51.3 mm), and is 19.4 mm wide. It has a thickness of 11.0 mm and weighs 9.7 g. The object is a mid green in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar examples of hooked strap fittings are dated by Margeson (1993, 39) to the post medieval period, specifically the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries (1550 - 1650). She also suggests that this type of hooked fitting or mount is closely associated with sword belts and scabbard fittings. A complete example of this type of sword belt fitting (with an almost identical hooked mount) has been published as #373 in Read (2001, 43). Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database as: HESH-EBC0A1, SOM-236C06, WMID-2A3C72, WMID-03F9E6, WMID-03C551, WMID-71B981, SOM-D499B8 and WMID-824644. Reference: Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58 Read, B. 2001 Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

An incomplete copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is sub triangular (tear drop) in shape and rectangular in section. The obverse is convex (slightly bowed) with bevelled edges and has a ring and dot decoration on its surface. The reverse is concave and contains two integrally cast attachment spikes. Each spike is incomplete and has a sub square cross section. The mount measures 31.1 mm in length, it has a maximum width of 11.1 mm and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 grams. The mount is a mid green to mid brown in colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.

WMID-5F36C5: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy bar mount or strap fitting, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Around 90% of the mount is present, with the attachment spikes being incomplete. The front of the mount consists of a central oval device with a trifoliate or debased lys (lis) knop above and below. A groove separates the knops from the central section. Each knop has a central leaf or pellet, with a smaller one to either side. Diagonal grooves on each add foliate detail. No other decoration is present on the front. The reverse is undecorated. The base of two rectangular sectioned integral attachment spikes are present. They have been positioned at the base of each knop. It measures 29.8 mm in length, 17.7 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. The mount is a 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 original surface detail.

WMID-29A09D: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy square or lozenge shaped mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is square in plan, and irregular in cross section. The front consists of a square, orientated as a lozenge. The edges are bevelled. The front exhibits a raised eight petalled flower, with a central pellet. The reverse features two integrally cast attachment spikes. One is incomplete, the other tapers to a sharp point. Both have a rectangular cross section. The mount measures 19.5 mm in length, 13.4 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 grams. The mount 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 original surface detail.

WMID-284D2A: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy fragment from a hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The hooked terminal is lost and the break is worn and eroded suggested a relatively old break. The body of the fitting is sub-rectangular in plan; however it does taper and flare along its length terminating in a flared debased trefoil. A suspension hole is present in the central petal of the trefoil terminal. It has an internal diameter of 2.4 mm. The front has a series of floral decorations along the length. These are much worn but represent a stylised leaf and are formed from curvilinear grooves. The reverse of the fitting is plain and undecorated. The strap fitting measures 28.8 mm in length, 18.4 mm width and is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.1 g. The strap fitting is a mid-light 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 original surface detail. Similar examples of hooked strap fittings are dated by Margeson (1993, 39) to the post medieval period, specifically the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries (1550 - 1650). She also suggests that this type of hooked fitting or mount is closely associated with sword belts and scabbard fittings. A complete example of this type of sword belt fitting (with an almost identical hooked mount) has been published as #373 in Read (2001, 43). Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database as: HESH-EBC0A1, SOM-236C06 and SOM-D499B8. Reference: Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58 Read, B. 2001 Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-E6907E: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy probable strap fittin, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap fitting is flat with an irregular shape. A sub rectangular knop is present at the top of the strap fitting, before the body expands into an upside down tear shape (oval with one pointed end). The lower end extends into a rectangular bar with rounded terminal. This projecttion has four ridges on it, and a collar above it. No decoration appears to be present on either side. On the reverse, a small concave depression (2.3 mm diameter) is present towards the top and in the middle, the remains of a circular sectioned iron rivet is located. Iron corrosion products are present on both the front and reverse in this area. All edges appear to be original and not broken. The strap fitting measures 41.2 mm in length, 18.0 mm maximum width, 3.2 mm minimum width and is 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. The strap fitting is a mid green to mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. This artefact bears a strong resemblance to sword belt strap fittings, and should be considered to be of similar dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700).

WMID-3ED451: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). The belt hook is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at either end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. An incomplete copper alloy circular sectioned loop is still present around one of the animal heads. It has a diameter of 11.7 mm and is 2.9 mm thick. The strap fitting measures 39.4 mm in length, 17.8 mm wide and 5.2 mm thick. It weighs 10.1 g. The belt hook is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. The strap fitting represents two stylised snakes or swans joined together in the middle. The earliest snake-form fasteners appear on portraits of the early post-Medieval period, often in association with sword-belts. Bailey (1997, 20) states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military. Read has published a similar belt fitting as #822 (Read, 2008, 230) which he has dated to c. mid 16th to c. early 17th Century, possibly from a sword belt. However the style is a relatively long lived one, persisting into the 20th Century. Several similar belt fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, all of Early Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD): WMID-296A97 from Staffordshire; WMID-F55797 from Derbyshire; DENO-EEBBD4 from Lincolnshire; SWYOR-D7BF04 from North Lincolnshire; SWYOR-EC2FB8 from North Yorkshire; WMID-11DAC3 from Warwickshire and WILT-A862F5 & WILT-468492 from Wiltshire. Reference: Bailey, G. 1997. Detector Finds 3. Greenlight Publishing. Witham. Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, in the form of a stylised Acorn, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is irregular in plan and section. It consists of a pointed oval shape, with a hooked extension on the base. Faint traces of decoration are present, consisting of a line across the centre of the pointed oval. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections are present on the reverse of the pointed oval. It measures 36.5 mm in length, 15.5 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 grams. The mount is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. The mount is similar to other examples recorded on the PAS database, including WMID-249FA4 and NMS-4A3666, which has identified it as a stylised Acorn, with a hooked stem at the base. Read (2001, 29) has published several examples (#331-4), which exhibit the decoration in its original detail. They are believed to be of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Reference: Read, B. (2001) Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

A cast copper alloy object, possibly a buckle plate or inlay for a strap fitting, of unknown date, possibly Medieval. The object is rectangular in plan and slightly bowed or chevron shaped in cross section. Object is decorated with three incised lines evenly spaced. The reverse is plain and undecorated. There is also evidence of silvering on the right hand side of the object. The object appears to be complete. This object measures 18.3 mm in length and 11.9 mm wide. It has a thickness of 1.2 mm and weighs 0.9 g. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Another example similar to this can be found on the database at LANCUM-0CF597.

WMID-D947B3: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The strap fitting consists of a central upright pointed oval with a horizontal oval to either side. It has a D shaped cross section. Two integral attachment spikes are present on the reverse, each with a D shaped cross section. Both taper to a blunt point. Both have a 90 degree bend at the halfway point. It measures 22.5 mm in length, 6.5 mm wide and 11.6 mm thick. it weighs 2.0 g. A similar strap fitting has been recorded on the PAS database as LVPL-50A203.

WMID-D8D726: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy asymmetrical bar mount of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The mount consists of a debased lys shape. It has a lys (trifoliate) end at the base, then a recess or waist with a collared knop at the top of the mount. Two integral attachment spikes are present on the reverse. Both taper to a blunt point, with a 90 degree bend half way down their length. A piece of mineralised organic material, probably leather, is present between both of the spikes. It measures 21.7 mm in length, 8.3 mm wide and 5.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 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 original surface detail.

WMID-D746AC: STRAP FITTING
A complete openwork strap fitting of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The strap fitting is 'egg' or ovoid in shape. It has a lys in the centre, with a triangular spike beneath, within an oval border. The outer border is formed of pellets. A triangular knop is present at the top. Two incomplete integral attachment spikes are present on the reverse. Each of them have a rectangular cross section. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 38.4 mm in length, 25.7 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.0 g. The strap fitting is a mid 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 original surface detail.

A complete copper alloy mount or strap fitting for the end of a belt, dating to the Post Medieval Period (circa AD 1500 - AD 1700). The mount is trefoil in design at the left hand end, and the middle nodule is decorated with incised grooves in a small chevron pattern with small circular indentations. The mount then tapers to a rounded point with straight sides at the other end. The reverse of the mount has two vertical pointed lugs, one at either end, which would probably have attached the mount to the belt. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The mount measures 24.4 mm in length, 13.5 mm wide, it has a thickness of 2.2 mm and weighs 2.0 grams. The mount is a dark green to brown in colour and has an uneven surface patina. Abrasion whilst within the plough soil has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.

WMID-B73C17: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy anthromorphic mount or stud of Medieval dating (1200 to 1450 AD). The mount is sub triangular in plan, and D shaped in cross section / profile. The front fact of the mount is domed (convex) and the rear is recessed (concave). The front of the mount has been decorated with a series of incised linear lines, which form a crude, stylised crowned head. The crown is trifoliate in style, with a wide spaced central lis, and similarly shaped side fleurs. The ornamental / depiction of the crown has been formed from several diagonal v-shaped incised lines. The eyes are shown by two horizontal incised lines, on either side of a triangular raised nose. The mouth is situated below and slightly to the right hand side of the nose, formed from another horizontal incised line. The back of the mount consists of a sub oval recessed concave central area. The crown area was cast integrally but at a different level from the rest of the mount. A separate copper alloy circular sectioned rivet has been placed through the crown, to secure the mount onto the strap fitting. The mount is mid to dark green in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a slight loss of detail to the original surface. It measures 15.8 mm in length, and 9.7 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams. Several similar 'king's head / crowned head studs are illustrated on the PAS database (cf: LVPL-FF0583; LIN-BF58C6 and HESH-851BC3. From the broad style a later medieval 13th - early 15th centuries is suggested. The style of the decoration would suggest that it this mount is most likely from a personal item, such as a stud from a leather belt, rather than a harness; it is possible that these may be related to the kings head clasps which are also dated to this period (cf: ESS-6E39D5).

A complete copper alloy strap hook, probably from a sword belt, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1575 to AD 1700). The strap hook has a inverted, elongated trapezoidal body with a rounded 'W' shaped upper edge and similar shaped lower side edges. The outer face of the body has a vertical, central, groove between circular rivet holes. The remains of iron circular sectioned rivets are still present within the rivet holes. Protruding, and integral, to the lower edge of the body is a sub-rectangular sectioned hook which forms a 'U' in profile and terminated with a sharp point. In profile the reverse of the body and hook of the fitting forms a concave face. The reverse is undecorated. The strap hook measures 48.0 mm in length, 16.9 mm wide and 10.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g. The strap hook is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Margeson (1993) illustrates similar examples, Nos. 257 and 258, and dates these to the late 16th to early 17th centuries. Margeson (ibid) comments these may be related to sword belts. This is echoed by Read (2008) who illustrates an almost identical example, No. 782 which is dated to the 16th century. Several similar strap hooks have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WAW-943E04; IOW-BEC403; IOW-465C14; HAMP-DC98F7 and HAMP-C78CD7. Reference: Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households: Medieval and Post Medieval Finds From Norwich Survey, Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology 58 Read, B. 2008 Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. Tempus Publishing.

WMID-63B9F5: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy swivel, probably from a leash, of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). Around 75% of the male half of the swivel fitting is present; the female half is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. On the male half, both the integral shank and the loop are incomplete. The object consists of a single sub-circular loop(incomplete) with a broad lower boss and integral shank (incomplete), on which another loop would have been situated to create the double looped swivel. The sides of the ring are mounded with an integral decoration at the ends which adhere to the boss. This decoration consists of several diagonal ridges. It measures 20.9 mm in length, 24.4 mm wide and 8.7 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. The swivel fitting is a 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 original surface detail. Several similar swivel fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, including: BERK-6F12CF; SUR-0EC357; DUR-23C003; NMS-C7E3C5; LON-5A3C55; NMS-3A71F3; SWYOR-FD43D5; NMS-DF1F07. Swivels are likely to have had a number of related uses: for example, on the leashes of hunting dogs or lapdogs, with the smaller examples perhaps being used on straps for raptors when hawking (Ashley, 2006, p105). Reference: Ashley, S. 2006. Recent finds of Anglo-Norman 'High Status' Objects from Norfolk. Norfolk Archaeology

WMID-53326E: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy toggle clasp, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Toggle clasps like this example, originally came as two parts: the hook and the eye part. This toggle clasp is the eye part. The hook part is missing. The toggle clasp is irregular in plan and section, about 30 per cent of the object is missing. The object has a semi circular hole at one end with a rivet hole next to it. The rivet hole still retains the original iron rivet. Iron corrosion staining is present around the rivet hole. Deep cusps are present on either side of the rivet. The central section has trifoliate knops along the edge as decoration, either side has bifoliate knops. The attachment end is missing. The other end has a complete square eye, measuring 11.8 mm by 5.8 mm internally. A circular suspension loop is present underneath the square eye, with an internal diameter of 3.7 mm. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The toggle clasp measures 36.5 mm in length, 21.6 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 g. The toggle clasp is a mid grey to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar fittings are illustrated in Read (2008) p. 208-9, nos. 753-5 and classified as an Early Post Medieval toggle clasp, type 1. Toggle clasps are closely associated with sword belts and scabbard fittings. Similar toggle clasps have been recorded on the PAS database, including HAMP-58B2E4, GLO-392D12, WMID-95A547, HAMP-049822, BUC-411196, WILT-C2D930, WILT-F329E6, WMID-B4F565, SWYOR-0423C1, SF-396C70, DUR-FCC507 and WMID-5CB319 . Reference: Read. B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-BE82C1: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The strap fitting was cast in one piece, and a separate piece of copper alloy sheet metal was attached to the reverse. It consists of an oval plate bearing a simple geometric design consisting of a number of inverted shields, connected by engraved lines, surrounded by dots within an oval. A debased trefoil attachment knop is present at one end and retains residue of the iron rivet. A slightly projecting ridged collar is present all the way round. The hook is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The strap fitting measures 45.9 mm in length, 22.9 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 13.8 grams. The strap fitting is a dark green to grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including CORN-FB7632, SWYOR-08E514, SOM-B652E1, GLO-ABA6C4, SOM-DFC8E6, SWYOR-F36B97, FAKL-352D42 and WMID-CCB354 . Read has published similar artefacts as #797 - #800 in (Read, 2008, p221). He has identified it as being 17th Century in dating, and probably sword belt related. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-BD73F7: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete sword belt fitting of Post Medieval date (AD 1550 - AD 1650). The fitting consists of an asymmetrical plate with foliate and floriate decoration. The artefact has a trifoliate end and a bifoliate end. Evidence of three rivet holes can be seen along the plate, but no residue of iron rivets remains, and no evidence of two circular suspension eyes that are now missing. One suspension eye is complete and has a forward facing, close butted globular ended hook hanging from it. The hook descends to the remains of the plate, with evidence of a rivet hole causing a forked end. Object is mid green in colour and has an uneven surface patina, some evidence of the orignal brass colouring remains on the reverse. Length: 64.2 mm Width: 38.6 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 10.5 g Originally, there would have been three hooked fittings or tags attached through the loops. A very similar example has been found in West Somerset (Brian Read, 2001, page 43, Fig 26, No 373) and is described as being 'from a sword belt' and is dated to 16th century. Another example can be found in Brian Read, 2008 page 220, No. 793 described as 'sword belt hanger'. A further example can be found on the database: WMID-A22047. Reference: Read, B. 'Hooked Clasps & Eyes', Portcullis Publishing, 2008

WMID-A8B324: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap fitting has a fleur de lys / lis end, with an oval base and triangular knops in between. The reverse is flat. Two incomplete rectangular sectioned integral attachment spikes are present, one at the top and one at the bottom. The front bears traces of silvering. It measures 27.5 mm in length, 11.3 mm wide and 6.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar strap fitting has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-1C7526.

An incomplete copper alloy belt hook dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1700. The object is a flat plate with a forward facing hooked projection. The rivet is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The plate is decorated with a moulded relief, with vine tendrils and foliate. The reverse of the hook is undecorated and tapers to a small double point. The surface is worn, mid brown and mid green in colour with an uneven patina. It measures 46.4 mm in length, is 19.8 mm wide and is 12.4 mm thick. It weighs 7.4 g. Similar examples of hooked strap fittings are dated by Margeson (1993, 39) to the post medieval period, specifically the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries (1550 - 1650). She also suggests that this type of hooked fitting or mount is closely associated with sword belts and scabbard fittings. A complete example of this type of sword belt fitting (with an almost identical hooked mount) has been published as #373 in Read (2001, 43). Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database as: HESH-EBC0A1, SOM-236C06, WMID-2A3C72, WMID-03F9E6, WMID-03C551, WMID-71B981 and SOM-D499B8. Reference: Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58 Read, B. 2001 Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-2BB473: STRAP FITTING
An icomplete copper alloy mount, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 - c. AD 1650). Around 50% of the mount is present, consisting of part of the flower head and the start of the leaves. Most of the leaves and are the stalk are now missing, presumed lost in antiquity. Originally the mount was in the form of a flower with two leaves and a stalk. The front of the mount has a moulded design consisting of a rounded flower head with multiple petals. There is a leaf at each side. On the reverse, one integral tapering attachment spike is present. It is folded towards the centre, with a circular cross section. The mount would originally have had two attachment spikes, located on the longitudinal centre-line, one at each end. These are folded towards each other and circular in cross-section. It measures 11.3 mm in length, 18.0 mm wide and 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar mounts have been recorded on The Portable Antiquities Scheme database. See finds:IOW-6EEE47; IOW-64E724 and WMID-BE6BB5.

WMID-1AC19A: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete cast copper alloy square mount or strap fitting, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The mount is square in plan, and irregular in cross section. The front consists of a square, orientated as a lozenge. At the central is another raised lozenge with a central pellet. The edges are bevelled. The reverse features two incomplete integrally attachment spikes. Both have a circular cross section. The mount measures 12.9 mm in length, 14.0 mm wide and 7.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. The patina has flaked away in a couple of areas, leaving a recessed area, currently containing soil. These areas should be monitored for signs of active copper corrosion from occurring (a bright green powdery residue). To reduce the risk of this happening, the mount should be stored in a sealed air tight dry box, such as a sealed tupperware box, lined with acid free tissue and silica gel.

WMID-17D25B: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap loop / fitting, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1350 - c. AD1450). The strap loop is sub rectangular in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a trapezoidal frame with moulded decoration on the top surface. The decoration on the top is zoomorphic (animal like) in nature. The animal face has two sub rectangular ears, at the top, above a V-shaped groove, delimitating the top of the head. Below this, are a series of diagonal incised lines, probably to indicate eyebrows. The eyes are probably meant to be closed, as they have been formed from two horizontal incised lines. The nose is triangular in shape, and raised prominently above the level of the eyebrows. Two horizontal lines are present below the nose to indicate the mouth. The sides and base of the frame are plain and undecorated. An external integral cast circular sectioned attachment spike is present at the centre of the reverse side. It measures 15.2 mm long, 13.3 mm wide and is 6.6 mm thick. The frame is 1.5 mm thick. The strap loop weighs 1.8 g. The strap loop is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Strap loops were used during the medieval period as a method of holding down loose parts of straps. Two main types are present: those with rivets (either integral when external, or separate when internal to the frame) and those with a pair of opposed projections. Several similar zoomorphic strap loops have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WAW-211F07; SWYOR-CF7E91;SWYOR-3CBD88; SF-8D3F83; LVPL-2F5FC6; DENO-FF36C4; DENO-58F165 and SF-8D3F83.

WMID-72C21D: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy strap slide or fitting, of Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (200 BC to AD 100). The strap fitting is sub rectangular in shape. The front has been decorated with a high relief design, within a wide border. Remnants of red enamel survive in the recesses of the design. The design consists of two petals (pointed ovals with a central circle), set at an angle and joined together by the stalk. The reverse of the strap fitting has traces of four projections, forming a rectangular shape in plan. These projections are damaged and incomplete. It measures 41.1 mm in length, 24.6 mm wide and 9.9 mm thick. It weighs 17.2 g. The strap fitting is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of most of the original surface detail and enamel. Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WAW-489CE1; KENT-1ABA56 and BERK-1532C5. All are considered to be Late Iron Age in dating.

WMID-5CB319: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy toggle clasp, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Toggle clasps like this example, originally came as two parts: the hook and the eye part. This toggle clasp is the eye part. The hook part is missing. The toggle clasp is irregular in plan and section. The object has a central, circular hole (internal diameter 6.8 mm) and a rivet hole at either end. Both rivet holes still retain parts of the original iron rivets. Iron corrosion staining is present around both rivet holes. Deep cusps are present on either side of the central hole. The central section has trifoliate knops along the edge as decoration, either side has bifoliate knops. The attachment end is straight edged, with inscribed cabled decoration. The other end has an complete square eye, measuring 11.8 mm by 6.4 mm internally. A circular suspension loop is present underneath the square eye, with an internal diameter of 3.9 mm. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The toggle clasp measures 43.9 mm in length, 17.9 mm wide and 5.2 mm thick. It weighs 4.8 g. The toggle clasp is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar fittings are illustrated in Read (2008) p. 208-9, nos. 753-5 and classified as an Early Post Medieval toggle clasp, type 1. Toggle clasps are closely associated with sword belts and scabbard fittings. Similar toggle clasps have been recorded on the PAS database, including HAMP-58B2E4, GLO-392D12, WMID-95A547, HAMP-049822, BUC-411196, WILT-C2D930, WILT-F329E6, WMID-B4F565, SWYOR-0423C1, SF-396C70 and DUR-FCC507. Reference: Read. B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport. Class: Read Early Post medieval toggle clasp type 1

An incomplete shield shaped mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is shield shaped, with an engrailed top (two semi circular notches removed, creating three spikes), and two concave sides that taper to a point. The edges are bevelled towards the rear. The reverse has two incomplete integal attachment spikes. Each spike has a square cross section, and curve outwards. Traces of gilding remain on the front of the mount. It measures 16.5 mm in length, 15.7 mm wide and 8.0 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 g. The mount is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.

WMID-F9BB91: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). Approximately 95% of the strap fitting is present. The hook section is incomplete, broken in antiquity. The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end is a close butted blunt hook (now incomplete), with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. A trace of an iron rivet remains at the trefoil end. The strap fitting measures 49.9 mm in length, 23.0 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 15.8 g. The strap fitting is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement caused while within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar strap fitting has been published as no 816 (Read, 2008, p 227) and has been dated to the 17th Century AD. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing, Langport.

WMID-A31E74: STRAP FITTING
A complete silver strap slide of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap slide is rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section. The corners of the outer edges are bevelled. The inside edge is flat with filemarks present. No traces of decoration are present on either side. No signs of attachments or internal prongs are present. It measures 33.2 mm in length, 19.4 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. The frame is 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 10.0 g. The strap slide is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Similar style strap slides, often made from copper alloy, has been recorded on the PAS database, including: SUR-009A37; CAMHER-5A7B14; HAMP-B83F97; YORYM-4E0A22 and YORYM-15C9B2. As this artefact is probably older than 300 years and has a precious metal content of greater than 10%, it should be reported under the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996.

WMID-A99BF1: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy openwork mount, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). Approximately 75% of the mount is present. It was probably originally symmetrical in design. It consists of a convex openwork lozenge at the centre, with scalloped external edges. The remnants of a fleur de lys / lis are present at the base, and an annulet at the top of the mount. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spike with a circular cross section, extend from the rear of the mount. The mount measures 26.0 mm in length, 13.5 mm wide and 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 g. The mount is a mid green to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar mounts recored on the PAS database are DENO-2FA948, NLM-975116, WMID-1C7526 and BH-058870.

An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount comprises a central lozenge shaped element with concave reverse from which two openwork trefoil terminals project. Each of the trefoil terminals ends with a triangular projection. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Three incomplete integral attachment spikes, each with a rectangular cross section, project from the reverse. One is located at the end of each trefoil, the other is present at the junction between the central lozenge and one trefoil end. The mount measures 52.2 mm in length, 16.7 mm wide and 6.3 mm thick. It weighs 7.1 g. The mount is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of most of the original surface detail. Several similar openwork trefoil ended mounts have been recorded on the PAS database, including: NLM-B6D0D7Z; CORN-169AA4; YORYM-97F948; NMS-64A303; SUR-4EE2C7 and SUR-997173.

WMID-42BAC1: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or mount of Post Medieval Dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is sub circular in plan and domed in cross section. The front of the mount is convex, with a domed central area, and an incomplete flat border around the edge. The back of the mount is concave, with a thin border surrounded the central circular depression. Two incomplete integrally cast sub rectangular projections (hooks) are present on either side, forming the method of attachment to the strap leather. Both hooks are folded over into an L shape. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina present. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. The mount measures 15.5 mm in diameter and 5.7 mm thick. The metal is 1.6 mm thick. It weighs 2.2 grams. Post Medieval strap fittings or mount typically exhibit the double hook method of attachment on the reverse of the artefact, and typically range in date from 15th to 17th Centuries AD. Similar examples of strap fittings have been published on pages 33-35 of Read (2001). Reference: Read, B. 2001. Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A catalogue of Small Finds from Specific Areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-405E84: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy mount of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). The mount is sub circular in shape. The convex front is decorated with diagonal incised lines, either imitating fur or forming the scales of the cone. An incomplete small copper alloy circular sectioned rivet is visible in the centre of the object and sticks out into the concave back. It measures 12.6 mm in length, 10.6 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. The rivet has a diameter of 1.8 mm. The mount weighs 1.2 g. The mount is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar items are recorded in Egan (2007:121, no. 1130, 1135 and 1139) where they are interpreted as crude animal heads or shells or pine cones and dated to the mid 14th to late 15th centuries (ibid:111). Several similar mounts have been recorded on the PAS database, including: BH-3B5EC2; LANCUM-5C6D81, SWYOR-E98154; PUBLIC-D3FD22; PUBLIC-BBAA01 and DENO-9CD472. Reference: Griffiths, D., Philpott. and Egan, G., 2007. Meols. The Archaeology of the North West Wirral Coast Oxford : Oxford University School of Archaeology

WMID-97FBC4: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval Dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. The mount consists of a central lozenge, with a lozenge / diamond to either side. Both ends and the centre have been decorated with a vague floral motif, consisting of a central raised pellet, with associated raised radiating rays (petals). The back of the mount is plain, with two integrally cast attachment spikes. Both are complete, and taper to a blunt point. Both exhibit a 90 degree bent approximately 2/3 thirds of the way down their length. The shanks are rectangular in cross section. The mount is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. It measures 30.0 mm in length, 14.6 mm wide and 16.8 mm thick (including attachment spikes). The front face of the mount is 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.1 grams. Bar mounts of this style, with two integrally cast attachment spikes tend to be of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). They are a common find, and come in a variety of designs.

An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or apron pendant, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The strap fitting is in the form of a forwards facing eagle with incomplete head facing forwards, splayed wings, oval shaped body, and neatly rendered claws and tail that project downwards at the base of the plate. Decorative detailing has been applied to the front of the strap fitting, marking out feathers and claws. Remains of silvering/tinning to the surface is still present. A sub rectangular perforation (hole) is present between the two legs and may have been a rivet hole. Internal measurements of the hole are 4.4 mm by 3.6 mm. The reverse of the strap fitting is flat, apart from an incomplete rectangular projection in the centre of the reverse. Vertical filemarks are present across the reverse. It measures 21.8 mm in length, 24.3 mm wide and 6.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.5 g. Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database as SF-BC5F01, SF-89C952 & WMID-4A4F76, which have been described as a decorative strap fitting, mount or slide in the form of a forwards facing eagle. No exact parallel has so far been identified, but its general form and appearance might indicate a date range in the Roman period, c.43-410 AD. A later date range cannot, however, be ruled out entirely.

WMID-1A58E5: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy probable single looped buckle or strap-end with an integral box chape or hollow plate, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1500). Approximately 25% of the buckle is present, with part of the loop and plate present. The rest of the loop and plate, and any pin are missing. It is irregular in plan and rectangular in section. The loop is incomplete and it is hard to determine whether it was originally lyre shaped or oval. The curvature of the surviving loop fragment is more suggestive of an oval frame. No pin hole is present, suggesting a function as strap-end. A double vertical ridge is located at the base of the loop / frame, at the start of the hollow plate. The reverse of the plate is hollow, with the back plate incomplete. The remains of four iron circular-sectioned rivets are still present. It measures 24.0 mm in length, 22.4 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 8.4 grams. The object 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 original surface detail. This has the result that any any original decoration is hard to identify. Similar single looped buckles with integral box chapes have been recorded on the PAS database as LVPL-7168B4, WMID-C001C1, SUSS-93CAB2 and GLO-DB16A8. Whitehead (1996, 38) has published a similar example as no. 223 on page 38 and has dated it to the Medieval period, between c. AD 1400 and AD 1500.

An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or mount of Post Medieval Dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is sub circular in plan and domed in cross section. The front of the mount is convex, with a domed central area, and a flat border around the edge. The back of the mount is concave, with a thin border surrounded the central circular depression. Two incomplete integrally cast sub rectangular projections (hooks) are present on either side, forming the method of attachment to the strap leather. The mount measures 14.3 mm in diameter and 6.3 mm thick. The metal is 1.4 mm thick. It weighs 1.3 grams. The mount is a mid to dark brown colour, with an uneven surface patina present. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of the majority of the original surface detail. Post Medieval strap fittings or mount typically exhibit the double hook method of attachment on the reverse of the artefact, and typically range in date from 15th to 17th Centuries AD. Similar examples of strap fittings have been published on pages 33-35 of Read (2001). Reference: Read, B. 2001. Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A catalogue of Small Finds from Specific Areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-F55813: STRAP FITTING
A complete hooked openwork strap fitting with pendent loop, of Early Post Medieval dating (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 collare at the juncture of the plate and the recurving 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 is suspended in the hook. The strap fitting measures 42.0 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. The pendent ring has an external diameter of 9.6 mm, an internal of 6.3 mm, is 1.8 mm wide and 1.4 mm thick. It weighs 3.5 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including: WMID-1DFEB2; IOW-0A0576; HAMP-A13DC2; CORN-2F0ED5; SF-57F510; SF-5F17C6; IOW-1B6986. A similar strap fitting has been published as no 828 in Read 2008, p 232. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

A complete copper alloy strap fitting or strap slide, of Early Roman dating (1st to 3rd Century AD). The 'strap-slide' has a square-headed and thin platform/ head with slightly irregular and uneven edges. A thin inscribed line running around the edge is the only decoration on the front of the slide. Stratchmarks are present on the front. The underside of this platform is flat and undecorated. There is a large rectangular loop at the back of the artefact, where the strap would have originally passed through. This loop is undecorated and appears to be integral. It measures 22.6 mm in length, 18.0 mm wide and 11.3 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The strap slide is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. Strap slides are not uncommon finds, but more frequently they have enamel decoration. This example is unusual being plain with minimal decoration. Other similar strap slides including: NMS-5305E6; NLM-F94ED7; LANCUM-589FD4 and WMID-1A1F11.

WMID-4A4F76: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or apron pendant, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The strap fitting is in the form of a forwards facing eagle with head turned to right, splayed wings, oval shaped body, and neatly rendered claws and tail that project downwards at the base of the plate. Below the claws, the eagle is standing on a ball. Decorative detailing has been applied to the front of the strap fitting, marking out feathers and claws. A circular perforation (hole) is present between the two legs and may have been a rivet hole. It has an internal diameter of 2.4 mm. An incomplete suspension loop is present above the eagle's head. The reverse of the strap fitting is plain and undecorated. Horizontal filemarks are present across the reverse. It measures 34.6 mm in length, 17.4 mm wide and 6.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 g. A similar strap fitting has been recorded on the PAS database as SF-BC5F01, which has been described as a decorative strap fitting, mount or slide in the form of a forwards facing eagle. No exact parallel has so far been identified, but its general form and appearance might indicate a date range in the Roman period, c.43-410 AD. A later date range cannot, however, be ruled out entirely.

WMID-49EBA7: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy, belt plate of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 300). The plate is sub rectangular in shape, but has abraded and incomplete corners. The edges are rounded. The front of the plate carries an elaborate panel of decoration, originally filled with enamel. The main, central element of the design comprises a rectangular block of leaf ornament, this panel is flanked by a border of copper alloy with small triple lobed projections towards te edge of the plate. The border has been infilled with red enamel, the central panel possibly blue enamel (now decayed to an off white/green colour). The reverse of the plate has an incomplete knop, this may have originally been part of an attachment loop. It measures 18.3 mm in length, 14.8 mm wide and 4.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The plate is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. A similar example is illustrated in Chapman (Chapman, E. 2005 A Catalogue of Roman Military Equipment in the National Museum of Wales B.A.R. 388, p111) Nos. Sd01, Sd02, Sd05, Sd06 and Sd12. which is described as a buckle plate dating to the early second century. If the object is not a buckle plate, is is highly probable it is a type of strap fitting of this date as Chapman comments (2005: 111) that enamelled belt plates were popular in the 2nd to 3rd centuries.

WMID-2BD731: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy eye-section for a belt or strap, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1800 to c. AD 1850). The object is composed of three integral parts, a domed plate with an attachment loop at either end. One loop is rectangular and is attached to the longer side of the domed plate. The loop measures 19.0 mm in length and 8.6 mm wide. At the opposite side there is a circular loop orientated 90° to the plane of the plate. The internal diameter of loop is 6.4 mm. The domed plate has a prominent forward facing male lion's head at the centre. It has a heavy mane. This part is concave at the rear. It measures 46.0 mm in length, 26.2 mm wide and 10.0 mm thick. It weighs 12.8 g. The eye section is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. A similar eye-section together with its S haped hook has been published and dated to the early 19th century (Read 2008: 231, ref: 826) and attributed to use with a 19th Century military cloak fastening. Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, including: IOW-9E5D93; IOW-8D5FF0; SOMDOR-FAE740; and WMID-15C660.

WMID-1C8B23: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is assymmetrical in shape and rectangular in cross section. The front consists of a sub lozenge shape, terminating in rounded knops at both top and bottom. The reverse is flat. It is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with rectangular sections are present on the reverse of the mount, one towards the top and one towards the base. It measures 33.7 mm in length, 17.8 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 grams. The mount is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.

An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is sub square in plan, and rectangular in profile. The mount has rounded corners, with a triangular projection placed centrally along each side. Both the front and the back are plain and undecorated. The remains of two integrally cast rectangular shank attachment spikes are present on the reverse. The mount measures 15.0 mm in length, 15.0 mm wide and 1.4 mm thick (not including rivets), 4.6 mm thick (including rivets. It weighs 1.3 g. The mount is a mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of the majority of the surface detail. A similar mount has been recorded as LVPL-2E1234 and has been provisionally dated, due to the double integral attachments lugs as to the Post Medieval period (AD 1400 to AD 1600)

WMID-B5C0E1: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap fitting / mount of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is irregular in shape. It has a trifoliate knop at one end, and the other is rounded. The mount narrows inbetween. The reverse has one integral attachment spike, with a rectangular cross section. The spike starts wide and gradually tapers to a sharp point. The spike is bent over at a 90 degree angle, towards the centre of the trifoliate knop. It measures 22.9 mm in length, 18.5 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 g. The mount is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. The mount appears to have been varnished. There is no real evidence for a breakage on the object which suggests it may have been used simply as a mount, rather than as part of a larger sword fitting which can be seen on the PAS database in records SOM-EF4646, NLM-5705C1 and DUR-7B20A6. The shape of the object is similar to sword fittings and would suggest a similar date range, the 16th century.

WMID-B50EF6: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is sub triangular (tear drop) in shape and rectangular in section. The front is convex (slightly bowed) with bevelled edges. The reverse is concave and contains two integrally cast attachment spikes. Each spike is incomplete and has a rectangular cross section. The mount measures 22.8 mm in length, it has a maximum width of 10.7 mm and 6.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.2 grams. The mount is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil has resulted in a loss of the majority of the original surface.

WMID-B4F565: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy toggle clasp, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Toggle clasps like this example, originally came as two parts: the hook and the eye part. This incomplete toggle clasp is the eye part. The hook part is missing. The toggle clasp is irregular in plan and section. The object has a central, circular hole (internal diameter 6.7 mm) and a rivet hole at either end. The one at the attachment end still retains the remnants of an iron rivet. Deep cusps are present on either side of the central hole. The central section has trifoliate knops along the edge as decoration, either side has bifoliate. The attachment end is straight edged, with inscribed cabled decoration. The other end has an incomplete square eye. The toggle clasp measures 40.3 mm in length, 17.7 mm wide and 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 5.2 g. The toggle clasp is a mid 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 original surface detail. Similar fittings are illustrated in Read (2008) p. 208-9, nos. 753-5 and classified as an Early Post Medieval toggle clasp, type 1. Toggle clasps are closely associated with sword belts and scabbard fittings. Similar toggle clasps have been recorded on the PAS database, including HAMP-58B2E4, GLO-392D12, WMID-95A547, SWYOR-0423C1, SF-396C70 and DUR-FCC507. Reference: Read. B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-E5EB77: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete copper alloy cross fleuretty (foliate cross) mount or strap fitting, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1650). The mount consists of an openwork cross, with five stranded foliate ends. A diamond shape is present at the centre of the cross. The reverse has two rectangular sectioned attachment spikes, each of which gradually taper towards the tip. The tips of each attachment spikes are now missing and both are lying close to the reverse of the mount. The mount measures 26.2 mm in length, 26.1 mm wide and 4.8mm thick. It weighs 4.8 g. The mount is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. No directly parallel mounts have been found at the time of recording, but similar mounts have been recorded on the PAS database including HAMP-DFD5D6 and BH-260BA2.

WMID-2B7A16: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy quatrefoil strap fitting or mount, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1650). The mount is formed of a thick sheet moulded into a convex form with a pellet at the centre. The design consists of 4 double (layered) petals, with a groove separating each double petal. Central on the lower surface emerges a thin circular sectioned shank, with a circular copper alloy rivet rove present. The mount measures 14.54 mm in length, 14.43 mm wide and 4.07 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g. The mount is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar moulded mounts have been recorded on the PAS database including HAMP-580784 and SUSS-39D7A3. All are believed to be Medieval to Post Medieval in dating (AD 1200 to AD 1650).

WMID-29DDC1: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries). The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs. The projecting lugs are rectangular in shape, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. A circular section copper alloy rivet is present in both of the lugs. The head of the rivet is flush with the front of the mount, but extends past the back of the mount. The central oval is domed, with five horizontal grooves as decoration in the middle. The reverse is concave. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The mount measures 15.49 MM in length, 9.45 MM wide (max), 4.92 MM wide (min) and is 4.87 MM thick. It weighs 1.4 grams. It is a dark green colour and demonstrates an even patina across the surface of the artefact. This style of bar mount was popular during the Medieval period and typically dates from 13th to 15th Centuries AD. Several similar mounts have been recorded on the database (WMID-6A1612, SUSS-A1EF65, PUBLIC-1628F7, WAW-052866 and LEIC-589685 as examples).

An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). Approximately 90% of the mount is present, with one of the two projecting lugs missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs (one now missing). The projecting lug is rectangular in shape, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. A rivet is present in both of the lugs. The head of the rivet is flush with the front of the mount, but would have extended past the back of the mount. The central oval is domed, with a concave back. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The mount measures 17.93 mm in length, 10.85 mm wide (max), 4.48 mm wide (min) and is 4.28 mm thick. It weighs 1.7 grams. It is a dark brown colour and demonstrates an even patina across the surface of the artefact. This style of bar mount was popular during the Medieval period and typically dates from 13th to 15th Centuries AD. Several similar mounts have been recorded on the database (SUSS-A1EF65, PUBLIC-1628F7, WAW-052866 and LEIC-589685 as examples).

WMID-38F9A7: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic mount depicting the head of a lion, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is sub rectangular in plan and D shaped in section. The reverse is concave / dished. The front depicts the head of a lion, with a prominent nose centrally, two eyes above and a curly mane surrounding. The reverse is plain and undecorated. No attachment shank is present, just a circular scar to indicate that it would have been present. The mount measures 23.04 mm in length, 18.21 mm wide and 8.18 mm thick. It weighs 6.1 g. The mount is a 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 original surface. Lion headed mounts were common during both the Roman and Post Medieval periods. Mounts of Roman dating tend to be more conical in shape, and hollow unlike the Post Medieval examples which tend to be flatter on the reverse. It is more probable that this mount is of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800), but no direct parallels have been found at the time of recording to confirm this dating.

An incomplete sheet copper alloy buckle plate or strap end, of Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1500). The strap fitting consists of two sub rectangular pieces of sheet copper alloy, held together with one circular sectioned rivet. The front sheet has been decorated with two stamped ring and dot designs, with diagonal rocker arm decoration placed around it. The back sheet is plain and undecorated. Mineralised textile remains is present between the two copper alloy sheets. The strap fitting measures 25.84 mm in length, 14.40 mm wide and 4.56 mm thick. Each sheet of copper alloy metal is 0.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 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 damage occurring to the edges of the two copper alloy sheets. As such it is hard to determine whether it was originally a strap end or a buckle plate.

WMID-03F9E6: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting from a sword belt of Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1700. The strap fitting is sub triangular in plan in a moulded trefoil shape with foliate recessed decoration. The strap fitting has a rearward facing hook with a spherical knop. There are two circular rivet holes both still containing a circular sectioned rivet. The strap fitting has mid green colour with an even patina. Length: 49.68mm. Width: 18.45mm. Thickness: 10.23mm. Weight: 8.3g. Comparable examples recorded under reference WAW-454B56 and in Read, 2008, p220-1, nos 793-5 (Hooked Clasps and Eyes).

An incomplete cast copper alloy sword belt hanger dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1700. About 60% of the hanger is present consisting only of a partial attachment plate. No hooked mounts present. Tri-lobed knop at one end and two sub oval protruding suspension loops. The plate has a foliate decoration. Two iron rivets are still present on the attachment plate, one in the centre and the other at the end of the tri-lobed knop. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Length: 29.81mm. Width: 43.04mm. Thickness: 3.28mm. Weight: 10.6g. Comparable complete sword belt hanger recorded under reference SUSS-39C8C4 and in Read, 2008, p220, no 793 (Hooked Clasps and Eyes).

A complete copper alloy belt hook dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1700. The object is a flat plate with a forward facing hooked projection. The plate is decorated with a moulded leaf decoration. The reverse of the hook is undecorated with two circular recesses. The recesses are probably some form of attachment. The surface is worn with a pale green patina. Length: 50.40mm. Width: 19.34mm. Thickness: 13.18mm. Weight: 7.5g.

WMID-CE96A5: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt hook dating to the Modern Period (18th to 20th Centuries AD). The fitting takes a reverse 'S'-shape form in plan view and is plano-convex in section. The fitting is similar to those which take the form of a snake, for example ESS-E18BC0, but in this instance the terminals flair into knops rather than representations of a snake's head or tail. One terminal curves round to create an enclosed loop through which a strap is still attached. The strap comprises of a ribbon of copper alloy which has been riveted together. The ribbon has a length of 13.15mm and is 4.00mm in width. Mounded decoration is present on the face of the strap fitting in a geometric design at both terminals. There is ribbing at the centre of the strap fitting enclosed by two traverse bands. The reverse of the strap fitting is undecorated. The surfaces are heavily corroded and have a dark green patina. The fitting measures 42.55mm in length, 20.49mm in width and in the centre of the fitting is 3.68mm thick. The weight is 10.1g.

WMID-3A9B67: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy five sided (pentagonal) strap loop, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1400). The strap loop is five sided with a wide flat base, sides that slope outwards slightly and a peak in the centre of the top bar, the top bar has a triangular cross section. The edges are bevelled. Filemarks are present on the edges. Remnants of an iron separate rivet is present, located in the centre of the base. The strap loop measures 20.21 mm in length, 30.05 mm wide and 5.00 mm thick. It weighs 4.4 g. The strap loop is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Egan and Pritchard (1991) illustrate a very similar example (page 231, fig 147, No.1252) which they date from the late 13th to the end of the 14th centuries AD. Reference: Egan. G, & Pritchard. F (1991). Dress Accessories 1150 to 1450. Museum of London. Boydell Press.

WMID-2A3C72: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete cast copper alloy fragment from a hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The hooked terminal is lost and the break is worn and eroded suggested a relatively old break. The body of the fitting is sub-rectangular in plan; however it does taper and flare along its length terminating in a flared debased trefoil. There are also a series of cast floral decorations along the length. These are much worn but represent a stylised leaf and are formed from curvilinear cast grooves. The plate has been pierced by two central rivet holes; one in the upper half and one in the lower (now incomplete). The remnants of an iron rivet is present in the upper rivet hole. The reverse of the fitting is plain and undecorated. The strap fitting measures 27.81 mm in length, 19.75 mm width, is 2.25 mm thick. It weighs 3.7 g. The strap fitting is a mid-light green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement, whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar examples of hooked strap fittings are dated by Margeson (1993, 39) to the post medieval period, specifically the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries (1550 - 1650). She also suggests that this type of hooked fitting or mount is closely associated with sword belts and scabbard fittings. A complete example of this type of sword belt fitting (with an almost identical hooked mount) has been published as #373 in Read (2001, 43). Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database as: HESH-EBC0A1, SOM-236C06 and SOM-D499B8. Reference: Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58 Read, B. 2001 Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD). The belt hook is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at either end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central ridge, with two (2) oval annulets to either side of a short raised bar. An incomplete copper alloy circular sectioned loop is still present around one of the animal heads. It has a diameter of 8.72 mm and is 1.79 mm thick. The strap fitting measures 30.54 mm in length, 14.31 mm wide and 3.79 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 g. The belt hook is a mid 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 original surface detail. The strap fitting represents two stylised snakes joined together in the middle. The earliest snake-form fasteners appear on portraits of the early post-Medieval period, often in association with sword-belts. Bailey (1997, 20) states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military. Read has published a similar belt fitting as #822 (Read, 2008, 230) which he has dated to c. mid 16th to c. early 17th Century, possibly from a sword belt. However the style is a relatively long lived one, persisting into the 20th Century. Several similar belt fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, all of Early Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD): WMID-F55797 from Derbyshire; DENO-EEBBD4 from Lincolnshire; SWYOR-D7BF04 from North Lincolnshire; SWYOR-EC2FB8 from North Yorkshire; WMID-11DAC3 from Warwickshire and WILT-A862F5 & WILT-468492 from Wiltshire. Reference: Bailey, G. 1997. Detector Finds 3. Greenlight Publishing. Witham. Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-28DD36: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting / belt mount of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The mount is irregular in plan. It has a central circular shape, with evidence of a six (6) petalled flower in the centre. Triangular extensions are present at the top and bottom of the central circular area. Traces of gilding survive on the front of the mount. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Two (2) incomplete circular sectioned attachment spikes are present on the rear of the mount. It measures 26.69 mm in length, 10.89 mm wide and 4.17 mm thick. It weighs 1.3 g. The mount is a mid 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 original surface detail.

WMID-68E8C4: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy hooked plate sword belt strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The hooked plate is sub triangular in plate, with a hook at the top. The hook bends forwards and has a globular terminal. Below this is a rivet hole containing the remains of an iron rivet. The plate is ornately shaped and is decorated with scrolls. A triangular device is present above the central panel. A central panel has the letters IHS in raised mouldings. The letters 'IHS' are a christian symbol (christogram), derived from the Greek word for Jesus, or referring to Iesus Hominum Salvator. There is an empty rivet hole below the lettering, and a rounded terminal projecting from the base with the remains of another iron rivet in it. The hooked plate measures 54.11 mm in length, 23.20 mm wide and 11.80 mm thick. It weighs 8.7 g. The hooked plate is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Two similar sword belt fittings, SWYOR-A3E343 and DENO-ABE001 have been recorded on the PAS database. Both bear the christogram 'IHS', with the hooked scabbard plates in a similar style. Therefore this hooked strap fitting is of similar dating, 16th to 17th Centuries AD.

An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is assymmetrical in plan and irregular in section. The front consists of a sub triangular shape, with bevelled edges, terminating in rounded knops at both top and bottom. The reverse is concave. It is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections are present on the reverse of the mount, one towards the top and one towards the base. It measures 36.88 mm in length, 15.24 mm wide and 6.00 mm thick. It weighs 3.6 grams. The mount is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Read (2001, 28) has published a similar example (#308), which exhibits the decoration in its original detail. They are believed to be of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Reference: Read, B. (2001) Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-D6A1F5: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The fitting comprises two separate elements: a sub circular pendent ring, and 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 retains a separate sub circular ring (11.87 mm diameter) with the slight remains of casting sprue on one side. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis, one of which has substantial iron remains on the reverse side. The upper face of the mount has rounded edges and the reverse face is slightly dished. The mount measures 36.58 mm in length, a maximum width of 13.22 mm and is 6.72 mm thick. The metal is 2.50 mm thick. The pendent ring has an external diameter of 11.87 mm and is 1.79 mm thick. Together they have a combined length of 41.82 mm, 13.22 mm wide and 6.73 mm thick. They weigh 4.6 g. The strap fitting is a 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 original surface detail. Strap fittings / belt hangers of this style are typically considered to be part of sword belt sets and of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Several similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database including: LEIC-1EF822, DEV-569712, PUBLIC-DC9968, PUBLIC-D820C0, NCL-1C0942, DEV-548164, SUSS-C654C3, LVPL-F32AC7 and ESS-FB49D0.

WMID-2E3DA5: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting, in the form of a Jester's head, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The strap fitting is cast in the form of a jester's head, moulded in high-relief. It has lentoid eyes with a sub-triangular nose and a horizontal groove representing the mouth. The head has a tight hood which forms a border around the face. The only decoration on the hood is a central knop which protrudes over the forehead. There are two pointed, vertical ears protruding from either upper 'corners' of the head. The ears are defined by a lentoid shaped cell with a 'V' shaped profile. The reverse of the ears are flush with the reverse of the object. Integral to the upper edge of the head is a small sub-rectangular protrusion which is broken. It is not certain whether this protrusion was originally a mounting point or further decoration. The break is not recent as the abraded red/brown surface covers the break. Integral to the lower edge of the head are three protrusions. The central protrusion, which is incomplete, consists of a vertical decorative mounting point, is sub-rectangular with a rounded lower edge. The off-set portion of the central protrusion is decorated with a low-relief 'X' on the outward looking face. Either side of this central protrusion is another linear protrusion which is semi-circular in section and terminates with a sub-circular knop which is also semi-circular in section. The reverse of the object is hollow / concave. The strap fitting measures 49.07 mm in length, has a maximum width of 34.13 mm and is 12.81 mm thick. The metal is 2.58 mm thick. It weighs 20.9 g. The strap fitting is a dark green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface patina. Three similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database. These are NMS-CF0265, LVPL-861A37 and WAW-406321. The comments that the late Geoff Egan (NFA Medieval and Post Medieval artefacts) made on the example recorded as WAW-406321 are as follows: "I think this jester is, ... end of Medieval/16th century. Not only the patina but the form of what may be a 'strap end' (for a very special costume) or if too large for that some kind of attachment, perhaps actually to a fool's bauble. Jesters seem to have got into the repertoire of general motifs around that time - on ceramic whistles and knife handles."

WMID-CCB354: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The strap fitting was cast in one piece, and a separate piece of copper alloy sheet metal was attached to the reverse. It consists of an oval plate bearing a voided curved armed cross, and a central stylised flower formed from seven annulets within an oval. Crescents are present in all four of the interstices (between the arms of the cross and the oval border), along with a line of four annulets. A rounded attachment knop is present at one end, decorated by a circle of annulets. A slightly projecting ridged collar is present on the other side, above a a forward facing closed butted blunt hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The strap fitting measures 64.97 mm in length, 29.60 mm wide and 12.24 mm thick. It weighs 24.6 grams. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database including CORN-FB7632, SWYOR-08E514, SOM-B652E1, GLO-ABA6C4, SOM-DFC8E6, SWYOR-F36B97 and FAKL-352D42. Read has published a similar artefact as #797 in (Read, 2008, p221). He has identified it as being 17th Century in dating, and probably sword belt related. Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

An incomplete cast copper alloy strap loop / fitting, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1200 - c.AD 1500). The strap loop is sub square in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a square frame, with rectangular sides. The front, sides and base of the frame are plain and undecorated. An external integral cast circular sectioned attachment spike is present at the centre of the reverse side. The attachment spike is incomplete. It measures 12.76 mm in length, 11.97 mm wide and 3.30 mm thick. It weighs 1.1 grams. The strap loop is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Strap loops were used during the medieval period as a method of holding down loose parts of straps. Two main types are present: those with rivets (either integral when external, or separate when internal to the frame) and those with a pair of opposed projections. All tend to be consistent with Medieval dating (c. AD 1200 to c. AD 1500).

An incomplete cast copper alloy square mount or strap fitting, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The mount is square in plan, and irregular in cross section. The front consists of a square, orientated as a lozenge. The edges are bevelled. Both sides are plain and undecorated. The reverse features two integrally cast attachment spikes. One is incomplete, the other is folded over at right angles. Both have a square cross section. The mount measures 14.46 mm in length, 13.93 mm wide and 5.55 mm thick. It weighs 1.3 grams. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. The patina has flaked away in a couple of areas, leaving a recessed area, currently containing soil. These areas should be monitored for signs of active copper corrosion from occurring (a bright green powdery residue). To reduce the risk of this happening, the mount should be stored in a sealed air tight dry box, such as a sealed tupperware box, lined with acid free tissue and silica gel. A direct parallel for this artefact was not found at time of recording, but the style is consistent with that of Medieval strap fittings or belt mounts (AD 1200 to AD 1500).

WMID-4C94C3: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap distributor or junction, of probable Medieval dating (c. AD 1200 to AD 1500). The strap distributor is sub rectangular in plan. It consists of two open work triangular ends, with the apex pointing inwards. Both outside edges have been recessed for a strap. At the centre of the strap distributor, a circular boss is present, with incised cross hatched decoration. The reverse of the distributor is concave. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The distributor measures 38.64 mm in length, it has a maximum width of 9.61 mm and it is 4.87 mm thick. It weighs 5.2 grams. The distributor is a dark to mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. In a couple of areas, the patina has flaked away to reveal a lighter green colour. These areas of lighter colour should be monitored for signs of active copper corrosion occurring (a bright green powdery residue). To reduce the risk of this happening, the distributor should be stored in a sealed dry box, such as a tupperware box, lined with acid free tissue and silica gel. Comment from Kevin Leahy (Early Medieval to Post Medieval Finds Advisor, PAS): Brian Read shows similar doubled ended fittings on the same page on which he illustrates some Anglo-Scandinavian bridle fittings but the parallel isn't altogether convincing (Read 2001, Fig. 38 Nos 478, 481. Egan and Pritchard show double buckles which look a bit like your find (1991, Fig. 70-71) but these have holes through them for buckle pins. However, your find could have fulfilled a similar function but using thongs rather than straps. The trouble is, no one knows that function was although it has been suggested that they have could have formed part of the fittings for a buckle. In London these fittings were dated to late 13th-14th century which would be in keeping with the style of your find.

WMID-4AB331: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting, consisting of a circular (pendent) loop and thin metal strap, of probable Medieval dating (c. AD 1300 to AD 1500). The strap fitting consists of a circular loop, with circular cross section. A thin strip of copper alloy sheet metal has been wrapped around it. The strip of sheet metal gradually tapers to a point. The loop has an external diameter of 12.56 mm and an internal diameter of 8.47 mm. It is 2.24 mm thick and 1.88 mm wide. The strip measures 17.81 mm in length, and has a maximum width of 3.03 mm. It is 1.47 mm thick. Together it has a length of 26.82 mm, is 12.39 mm wide and 5.22 mm thick. Together both weigh 1.3 grams. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.

WMID-49EF06: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is sub triangular (tear drop) in plan and rectangular in section. The front is convex (slightly bowed) with bevelled edges. The reverse is concave and contains two integrally cast attachment spikes. Each spike is incomplete and has a circular cross section. The mount measures 28.80 mm in length, it has a maximum width of 15.21 mm and 6.16 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 grams. The mount is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil has resulted in a loss of the majority of the original surface.

A complete cast copper alloy strap loop, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap loop is oval in plan and section. It consists of an oval frame with a flattened panel at the front. The front consists of an oval flattened panel with longitudinal ridges. The reverse of the panel is plain and undecorated. The strap bar is narrowed slightly, for the strap. It measures 33.97 in length, 66.01 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 9.47 mm. The strap loop weighs 41.0 grams. The strap loop is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even, but flaky surface patina. This flakiness is probably caused by a high tin content in the copper alloy. A similar strap loop has been published as #375 by Read (2001, 39) and has been dated to the 17th Century AD.

WMID-250EF6: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The mount is sub oval in plan, and irregular in cross section. The front exhibit a central circular raised knop. The edges are engrailed (wavy). It is probable that the original design would have been a moulded petalled floral design. The reverse is plain and undecorated. An incomplete integrally cast attachment spike, with circular section, extends from the centre of the reverse. It measures 19.94 mm in length, 12.41 mm wide and 8.73 mm thick. It weighs 2.4 grams. The mount is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.

WMID-24CFD2: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is triangular in plan and irregular in section. The front consists of a triangular shape, with bevelled edges, terminating in an rectangular knop at the base. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections are present on the reverse of the triangle. It measures 26.69 mm in length, 9.65 mm wide and 6.93 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams. The mount is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Read (2001, 29) has published several examples (#330-1), which exhibit the decoration in its original detail. They are believed to be of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Reference: Read, B. (2001) Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-249FA4: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, in the form of a stylised Acorn, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is irregular in plan and section. It consists of a pointed oval shape, with a hooked extension on the base. Faint traces of decoration are present, consisting of a line across the centre of the pointed oval and one towards the tip. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections are present on the reverse of the pointed oval. It measures 27.10 mm in length, 10.36 mm wide and 4.90 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 grams. The mount is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. The mount is similar to other examples recorded on the PAS database, including NMS-4A3666, which has identified it as a stylised Acorn, with a hooked stem at the base. Read (2001, 29) has published several examples (#331-4), which exhibit the decoration in its original detail. They are believed to be of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Reference: Read, B. (2001) Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

WMID-EA2706: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy bar mount with pendent loop of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1700 AD). The mount consists of two parts: the bar mount and the pendent loop / ring. The bar mount is U squared in cross section, as it folds back on itself. The front of the mount consists of a square with the projecting loop at the base. The reverse consists of the loop folded back to a triangular point, fixed to the front of the mount, with an integral rivet, projecting from the back of the square front. Between the two parts of the mount, part of the fabric strap has been preserved. A copper alloy ring or pendent loop is still present in the fold of the bar mount. The ring is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. The bar mount measures 29.95 mm in length, 15.20 mm wide and 7.05 mm thick. The metal is 1.05 mm thick. The loop is 15.38 mm in diameter, with internal diameter 8.45 mm. It is 3.42 mm thick. Overall the whole artefact is 38.47 mm long, 15.20 mm wide and 8.16 mm thick. It weighs 8.7 grams. The bar mount is predominately a light to mid green colour, with a patchy surface patina. Abrasion of the artefact has resulted in the lost of the surface patina around the edges, resulting in a mid brown colour. Some areas are a bright green, with a powdery texture, which is the sign of active corrosion occurring. These areas should monitored and the artefact should be kept in a dry environment to reduce the risk of further corrosion occurring. Bar mounts of this style with pendent loops are considered to be of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating and were for the suspension of decorative elements or for a knife or purse to be attached to a belt. Fig 138 in Egan (2002, p 221) illustrates a similar square bar mount with circular pendent loop. Similar styles have been dated to Ceramic phase 11 (c.1350 - c. 1400 AD). However this style did continue into use in the Post Medieval period (up to 1700 AD) for sword belts, such as LVPL-D4FCC4. This particular bar mount could be of any date from c.1350 to 1700 AD.

An incomplete cast copper alloy openwork mount, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). Approximately 75% of the mount is present. It was probably originally symmetrical in design. It consists of a convex openwork lozenge at the centre, with scalloped external edges. The remnants of a probable fleur de lys / lis are present at the base, and an annulet at the top of the mount. The reverse is plain and undecorated. One integrally cast attachment spike with a circular cross section, extends from the rear of the mount.This spike has a lateral bend at the halfway point. The mount is a mid green to grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. The mount measures 22.54mm in length, 11.13mm wide and 4.73mm thick. It weighs 4.7 grams. Similar mounts recored on the PAS database are DENO-2FA948, NLM-975116 and BH-058870.

A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic belt hook, of Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD). The belt hook is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at either end, with a slit mouth, curling snout and ears. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area of four knops. The belt hook is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It has suffered from a degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil. This abrasion has resulted in a loss of some surface detail. The belt hook measures 28.77mm in length, 11.78mm wide and 3.4mm thick. It weighs 3.1 grams. The belt hook is stylistically similar to a dragon or a sea creature as opposed to the more common snake design. The earliest snake-form fasteners appear on portraits of the early post-Medieval period, often in association with sword-belts. Bailey (1997, 20) states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military. It is highly improbable that it is a dragonesque plate brooch of Roman dating, due to it not being a plate brooch or due to the absence of enameled decoration. Read has published a similar belt fitting as #822 (Read, 2008, 230) which he has dated to c. mid 16th to c. early 17th Century, possibly from a sword belt. However the style is a relatively long lived one, persisting into the 20th Century. Several similar belt fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, all of Early Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD): WMID-F55797 from Derbyshire; DENO-EEBBD4 from Lincolnshire; SWYOR-D7BF04 from North Lincolnshire; SWYOR-EC2FB8 from North Yorkshire; WMID-11DAC3 from Warwickshire and WILT-A862F5 & WILT-468492 from Wiltshire. Reference: Bailey, G. 1997. Detector Finds 3. Greenlight Publishing. Witham. Read, B. 2008. Hooked Clasps and Eyes. Portcullis Publishing. Langport.

A cast copper-alloy post-medieval strap fitting, probably from a sword belt or sword belt hanger of 16th century date. The fitting has a single circular attachment loop from which emerges an integrally cast trefoil shaped plate. The plate has curvilinear decoration on the front and two rivet holes with the residue of corroded iron rivets within. The fitting has a dark green patina. It measures 30.21 mm long, 13.51 mm wide, 3.35 mm thick and weighs 3.1 grams.

WMID-4FB6F5: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper-alloy circular loop of uncertain date. The loop has know datable diagnostic features. It is possibly a strap loop and just possibly a very small finger ring, although the small diameter (external 18.43 mm, internal 13.4 mm) and relatively crude execution perhaps makes this less likely. The loop tapers from 4.56 mm in height to 3.55 mm, and from 3.26 mm thick to 2.6 mm. The outer surface is much abraded and corroded but the interior has a smooth dark green patina.

WMID-7FA4A1: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper-alloy strap loop of some sort, almost certainly of late Iron Age to very early Roman in date, from circa 120 BC to AD 50. The loop is oval in plan and the sides are waisted, so that the sides flare outwards on the outside of the loop to a ridge at the top and bottom. The outside of the loop is decorated with triangular cells arranged in an 'hour glass' motif, with the points of the triangle facing one another. These 'hour glass' motifs alternate between a horizontal and vertical arrangement around the loop and the cells were almost certainly originally filled with enamel although none of this now survives. The loop measures 24.84 mm long (23.24 mm long at the waisted section of the ring) and 19.44 mm wide (18.32 mm at the waisted section). It measures 11.55 mm across the band. The thickness of the ring is 4.36 mm at its thickest and 2.96 mm at its thinnest, and this variation can possibly be explained as a result of the wear caused by the internal rubbing of a strap. The ring suffers from some abrasion but is in generally good condition with a predominantly dark green patina. Although a late Iron Age to early Roman date is certain, it is difficult to say with confidence what precisely this strap loop would have been used for. Whilst it resembles Iron Age baldric rings in its form and decoration it lacks the projecting stud which are a characteristic feature of most Iron Age baldric rings/sword fittings. Whilst there is wear and damage to the top of the loop, the damage does not appear sufficient to suggest that any such projecting stud has broken off. The decoration on this example bears a strong similarity to that on a baldric ring or sword fitting recorded on the PAS database as CORN-B177A3, although that example has the projecting stud associated with these objects and is therefore more reliably identified as such. Nevertheless, the similarity in decorative style is notable and adds support to a late Iron Age to early Roman date. The decoration may be described as being of La Tene III/D style, dating from circa 120 BC - AD 50.

WMID-6A3B73: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper-alloy post-medieval strap fitting, probably from a sword belt hanger. The object consists of an aysmmetrical decorated plate with a forward-facing hook. There are two knops at the top, one on each side, next to where the hook emerges. The object is incomplete and no rivet holes remain, although it is likely that there was at least one, if not two, on the plate below the break. The front of the plate is decorated with moulded swirling decoration. The reverse is undecorated and slightly concave. It measures 26.68 mm long, 12.88 mm wide, 3.84 mm thick and weighs 2.9 grams. It has a dark green, almost black, patina. A similar example is illustrated in Read's 'Hooked-Clasps and Eyes' (2008, page 221; Figure 795). Similar strap fittings are dated to the 16th century, and this date is likely for this example.

A cast copper-alloy post-medieval strap fitting, probably from a sword belt hanger. The object consists of an aysmmetrical decorated plate with a forward-facing close-butted globular-ended hook. It has two rivet holes, one at either end in which the residue of ferrous rivets remain. The front of the plate is decorated with moulded foliate and floriate decoration. It measures 51.75 mm long, 21.97 mm wide, 3.12 mm thick and weighs 11.4 grams. It has a dark green patina. Almost identical examples are illustrated in Read's 'Hooked-Clasps and Eyes' (2008, page 220; Figure 793), still attached to a sword belt hanger. These are dated to the 16th century, and a similar date is likely for this example.

An intricate cast copper-alloy strap fitting of probable medieval date. The fitting is comprised of two separate components; an attachment end and a terminal with a strap loop. The attachment end is composed of a copper-alloy with a dark grey patina. This part of the object is cast in one piece, terminating in an end which is split into two plates for the attachment of a strap. The two plates each have two rivet holes, both still containing the corroded remains of iron rivets. One side has a third hole in between the other two, although no rivet remains in this one. A circular depression in more or less the same place on the other plate does not pierce the plate, indicating that this was never used as a rivet hole. On each side at the end of the attachment plate there are approximately seven circular decorative grooves (the exact number masked by ferrous corrosion). The end of the plates are concave and the sides are very slightly waisted. Before the attachment plate meets the strap looped terminal there is a quatrefoil shaped openwork design in the centre. Either side of the openwork design there is what appears to be a zoomorphic motif representing an animal's head, consisting of moulded collared ovoids, angled towards the strap looped end, decorated with incised slashes, and terminating in elongated 'beaks', 'bills' or 'muzzles' (depending on whether the animal depicted is intended to represent a bird or a beast). The beaks or muzzles clutch a large sphere which measures 18.71 mm in diameter. It is at the centre of this sphere that the two separate components of this artefact are joined. This part of the object measures 36.6 mm long with a maximum width of 22.9 mm. The end which terminates in a strap loop begins by forming the other half of the sphere. The method of attachment of the two pieces is not clear, although solder seems most likely. The strap looped end is of a different alloy to that of the riveted attachment end and it has a pale grey patina with a slight green hue. Slight damage to the strap reveals a grey colouration to the metal and this part of the object is probably composed of a high tin lead alloy. The sphere at this end is clasped by two zoomorphic heads, mirroring those on the riveted attachment end. The strap loop is formed from the joined necks of the these two creatures and is itself undecorated. This end of the object measures approximately 21 mm long and 26.36 mm wide at its maximum extent. Complete, the two parts of the object measure 58.5 mm long and it weighs 47 grams. An exact parallel for this object has not yet been found. However, SF-235495 and SF-CA5816, recorded on this database, are comparable and both have similar stylised zoomorphic heads. Stylistically, a date range of between 1100 and 1500 seems probable.

WMID-8C8C83: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper-alloy strap fitting of probable medieval to early post-medieval date. The fitting has a split end for attachment of a strap which was secured by a single circular copper-alloy rivet, still in place. The fitting is sexfoil in shape, with the projection opposite the attachment end as a loop for attachment. The rivet passes through the lower projection opposite the loop. The object measures 33.12 mm long, 24.4 mm wide, 6.51 mm thick and weighs 9.6 grams. It is worn with a dark green to brown patina.

A broken and incomplete cast copper-alloy sword belt fitting of early post-medieval date, dating from circa 1500 to 1600. The object was probably a form of loop used for the attachment of sword hangers. The fitting consists of a flat plate, which would have been riveted to the belt, with a trefoil of loops projecting from the top edge (one of which is broken). A central rivet secured the fitting just below the trefoil loops. Below this there is a sub-rectangular eye, through which the sword hanger was probably attached. There is a moulded collar above and below this eye and the lower collar is rounded on the front and dished on the reverse. To the right there is an additional broken oval loop next to the eye. Similar examples may be seen illustrated in Read's 'Hooked-Clasps and Eyes' (2008), page 209; Figs 755, 756 and 758. It measures 39.98 mm long, 23.05 mm wide, 4 mm thick and weighs 6.5 grams. It has a predominantly green patina.

WMID-EC4142: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper-alloy strap loop of medieval or post-medieval date. The loop is bent out of shape but is sub-rectangular in shape and has a projecting stud for attachment emerging from one side of the frame. It measures 15.17 mm long, 21.26 mm wide, 3.64 mm thick and weighs 1.4 grams. It has a worn green patina.

WMID-F3B223: STRAP FITTING
A copper-alloy sword belt hanger dating to the 16th century.

WMID-8F0EF5: STRAP FITTING
A copper-alloy cast rectangular strap fitting of probable medieval date. Both faces are flat and the internal and external edges are chamfered on both sides. File marks are evident on all faces. It has an abraded dark green patina and measures 30.92 mm long, 20.48 mm wide, 3.45 mm thick and weighs 6.5 grams.

WMID-A7D643: STRAP FITTING
A cast, copper alloy artefact, probably a strap end, dating from circa 1500-1700 AD. It is sub-rectangular in shape, tapering slightly towards one end where it is decorated on each side with opposing crescents. At the narrower end, in between the crescents there is a long narrow projection which terminates in an acorn knop. The broader end is decorated with two shallow, semi-circular cut-outs. A broad, central groove runs down the full length of the artefact. There are two rivet holes in this central groove; one just below the broader edge and one a little over halfway along. Both are empty. The artefact is heavily abraded and has a purple/brown patina with areas of pale green and an area of orange on the reverse and around the rivet holes on the front that may be a result of ferrous leaching from iron rivets. Traces of black coating is present on parts of the front and reverse of the object, a characteristic often seen on late medieval and post-medieval objects and thought to be the decayed result of applying hot linseed oil to the surface, intended to give a warm, reddish-gold or brown colour to the metal. The object measures 56.79 mm long, 21.6 mm wide and 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 6.7 grams. An almost identical object is recorded on this database as PAS reference SWYOR-04E3D8, although that example is damaged and missing the projecting terminal.

A cast copper-alloy strap fitting of medieval date, dating from circa 1250 to 1400 AD. The fitting is single looped and sub-oval, with an off-set straight attachment bar and a pair of opposed internal trianglar projections which would have secured the strap in place whilst allowing the fitting to slide up and down the strap. A very similar example is illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991, page 234; Figure 1262), which was recovered from a context dating from 1350 to 1400. The strap fitting measures 17.5 mm long, 20.71 mm wide, 2.05 mm thick and weighs 1.5 grams. It has a dark brown patina and file marks are evident on all surfaces.

WMID-F55797: STRAP FITTING
A copper-alloy S-shaped, snake-form strap fitting or fastener of post-Medieval to modern date. The artefact is 'S-shaped'. The terminals take the form of the neck and head of a dragon-like animal with clear ears, eyes, an upturned snout and open jaw. The neck is thin, of pointed-oval section and forms a broad curve. At the centre of the object, dividing the two animals, is a triple knopped moulding. What appear to be scales are shown as a moulding to either side of the central knops. The object is fairly worn and has a predominantly dark green patina, with areas of dark brown. The earliest snake-form fasteners appear on portraits of the early post-Medieval period, often in association with sword-belts. After falling out of fashion in the 17th century, they regained popularity at the end of the 18th century, when they began to be used on certain military uniforms (Bailey 1997: 20). The form of this particular piece suggest that it may be one of the later examples. Compare LIN-92D733, SWYOR-EC2FB8 and WILT-468492 which are very similar.

WMID-5D85E4: STRAP FITTING
A copper-alloy belt or strap fitting of probable post-medieval date. The fitting is single looped, D shaped in section and lozenge shaped in cross section. The curved part of the frame expands in the centre to form a rivet hole for attachment, although the rivet is now missing. The patina is green to a purple brown in colour. It measures 16.98 mm long, 9.14 mm wide, 4.75 mm thick and weighs 1.1 grams.

WMID-3EC5C6: STRAP FITTING
A copper-alloy probable fragment from a cast post-medieval belt fitting, possibly from a 16th to 17th century sword belt or baldrick. The remains of the fitting are lozenge shaped, gradually decreasing in width in three deliberate 'steps' which lead to a knopped terminal. The broken end would probably have had a loop or hook to facilitate attachment. The front is decorated with a moulded geometric design consisting of an elaborate cross/quatrefoil intertwined with a square, and in the parts of the arms of the cross that sit outside the square there is a single pellet. The reverse is unadorned. The centre of the mount has a sub-circular perforation, presumably for an attachment rivet. The mount measures 23.95 mm long, 19.85 mm wide, 2.14 mm thick and weighs 3.3 grams. It has a dark grey patina. An almost identical example is illustrated in Read's 'Hooked Clasps and Eyes' (2008, page 224; Fig 804). It is also recorded on this database as IOW-77DB28.

A cast copper alloy double looped strap fitting of probable post-medieval date. It is most likely to be a part of horse furniture, either a strap loop or rein guide. The strap fitting comprises two conjoined but offset sub-oval loops set an angle of 90° to one another. The fitting is separated into three parts, the upper loop, the central conjoining lobe, and the lower loop. The upper loop is significantly smaller than the lower loop, measuring 31.14 mm wide, whilst the lower loop measures 59.17 mm. The object has a green patina which suffers from corrosion in places. There is also some wear on the inside of both of the loops.

A copper-alloy cast S-shaped belt fitting. The belt fitting has moulded decoration in relief although it is very worn. Both ends terminate in a zoomorphic head, probably intended to represent either birds or snakes. There are two moulded ribs in the centre. Length 40.84 mm; width 23.92 mm; thickness 6.06 mm; weight 10.4. These fittings are often regarded as being from 16th to 17th century sword belts, and certainly such fittings are well known. However, objects with a similar function and design continued to be used into the modern period and differentiating between them is not always easy. The style of this S shaped fastener is more consistent with that of 18th to 20th Century examples and should be considered to be Modern in dating.

WMID-9DD663: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy double looped horse harness fitting. The harness fitting comprises two oval loops, one larger and one smaller, set an angle of 90° to one another. There is an integral spherical collar on one end of the larger loop with a neck that is joined to one side of the smaller loop. As such, the two loops are orientated transversely to one another. Both of the loops are plain and undecorated with a circular cross section. The object has moderately pitted surface, but generally a well developed green patina in evident. The object is 77.3 mm long, 36.3mm wide, and 21.1mm thick at the spherical collar. These are maximum dimensions. The internal dimensions of the larger loop are 36 mm by 24.8mm (including the spherical collar). The internal dimensions of the smaller loop are 17.3mm by 11.2mm. The strap fitting has a mass of 43.7 grams. The harness fitting is modern, dating from the 19th or 20th century.

WMID-FEEEA7: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy medieval swivel. The swivel is circular in plan and oval in profile, with a square sectioned copper alloy arm projecting from the centre of each of the sides. Both of the arms are broadly rectangular in plan, with rounded corners at the ends, and a circular incision through two opposite sides. One of the arms has a rounded collar where it enters a circular incision in the body of the swivel, beyond which it flares out. This arm rotates freely within the swivel. The second arm does not rotate. The sides of the arms through which incisions do not run are decorated with crosses with lozenge shaped arms, set within a lozenge shaped recess. There is also a raised circular design on each side of the body of the swivel, with recessed lines radiating outwards. The swivel has a well developed green patina, but there are also lighter green areas of corrosion visible, and the surface is heavily pitted. However, the swivel is in good overall condition. The swivel is 38.9mm long from end to end of the arms, and it has a maximum diameter of 29.1mm. The swivel has a mass of 41.5g. In, "The Medieval Household", Egan (1998, p.296) points to possible uses of swivels as leads for pets and also to suspend cooking pots over the fire. Egan (ibid. and figure 225) suggests that copper alloy chain swivel reference 970 (dated to c.1350-c.1400) may be from a lead for a pet such as a dog, as this would seem a more appropriate use of a copper alloy swivel than the suspension of a cooking pot. Such an application is also possible for the decorated swivel recorded here, which is also medieval.

WMID-92D1B2: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap/ belt fitting in the form of a snake, dating to the late 16th/ early 17th century AD (length: 40.5mm; width: 20mm; thickness: 6mm; weight: 13.9g). This 'S' shaped buckle is sub-oval in section and has worn/ corroded tapering terminals/ heads at either end, which are in the form of probable zoomorphic birds. The facial features on these terminals are still partially visible, specifically the eyes on one terminal. In the centre between these terminals, there is worn moulded scrollwork decoration. There is no other decoration on this artefact. Overall, the artefact is in a worn but fair condition with a dark green patina. Similar examples are illustrated in Gordon Bailey's 'Detector Finds 3', 1997, pages 20-1. Bailey states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military (Bailey, page 20).

A complete cast copper alloy strap/ belt fitting in the form of a snake, dating to the late 16th/ early 17th century AD (length: 40.5mm; width: 17.5mm; thickness: 4.5mm; weight: 9.8g). This 'S' shaped buckle is sub-oval in section and has tapering terminals/ heads at either end, which are in the form of a probable zoomorphic bird. The facial features on these terminals are still partially visible, specifically the eyes. In the centre between these terminals, there is a worn but elaborate moulded foliage decoration to either side of a central double collar. There is no other decoration on this artefact. Overall, the artefact is in a worn but fair condition with a dark brown patina. Similar examples are illustrated in Gordon Bailey's 'Detector Finds 3', 1997, pages 20-1. Bailey states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military (Bailey, page 20).

A complete cast copper alloy strap/ belt fitting in the form of a snake, dating to the late 16th/ early 17th century AD (length: 40mm; width: 20.5mm; thickness: 4mm; weight: 11.1g). This 'S' shaped buckle is sub-oval in section and has a tapering terminal/ head at one end, which is in the form of a probable bird's head. The opposing end tapers to form a tail. The facial features on this terminal are clearly visible, including the slanted eyes to either side with the mouth on the underside. There is also a slight crest stretching behind the eyes on the top of the head. Although the head has a probable bird appearance, the tail and multiple scales along the length of the artefact also given a snake-like appearance. There is no other decoration on this artefact. Overall, the artefact is in a worn but fair condition with a light brown patina. Similar examples are illustrated in Gordon Bailey's 'Detector Finds 3', 1997, pages 20-1. Bailey states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military (Bailey, page 20).

WMID-924EC6: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap/ belt fitting in the form of a snake, of Modern dating (18th to 20th Centuries AD) (length: 43mm; width: 26.5mm; thickness: 5.5mm; weight: 12.7g). This 'S' shaped buckle is sub-oval in section and has a tapering terminal/ head at one end, which is in the form of a snake's head. The opposing end tapers to form the snake's tail. The facial features on this terminal are clearly visible, including the eyes on the upper side and the mouth on the underside. In the centre between these terminals, there is a worn but probable moulded decoration. The snake's multiple scales are also clearly visible along the length of the artefact. There is no other decoration on this artefact. Overall, the artefact is in a worn but fair condition with a light brown patina. Similar examples are illustrated in Gordon Bailey's 'Detector Finds 3', 1997, pages 20-1. Bailey states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military (Bailey, page 20).

WMID-597BC3: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt fitting, probably dating to the Post Medieval period, between AD 1550 – 1700 (length: 60.5mm; width: 18.5mm; thickness: 9mm; weight: 11.0g). This belt fitting is sub-rectangular in plan and flat in section, with a sub-rectangular suspension hook/ loop curved round against the back of the front face of the artefact. On the front face, there are five small symmetrical protrusions/ points extending outwards by approximately 2mm to either side. The suspension hook/ loop forms an open loop at the top of the artefact (length of loop: 16mm; width of loop: 6mm) and tapers outwards slightly towards its end. It curves from the front to the back of the artefact, where it terminates flat against the front face at 33mm down the overall length of the fitting. There is no other decoration on this artefact, which is in a very worn and corroded condition. Small areas of the original dark green patina survive, although much of the surface and edges is suffering from extensive bronze disease.

WMID-11DAC3: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap/ belt fitting in the form of a snake, dating to the late 16th century AD (length: 39.5mm; width: 20.5mm; thickness: 6mm; weight: 11.22g). This 'S' shaped buckle is sub-oval in section and has tapering terminals head at either end, which form a zoomorphic bird or dragon appearance. All the facial features on these terminals are visible, which include an open mouth, incised eyes, a crest on top of the head as well as feathers or scales down the beasts' necks. In the centre between these terminals, there is elaborate moulded foliage decoration to either side of a central moulded flower. There is no other decoration on this artefact. Additionally, there is a complete circular loop (which has a slightly gap in it) that still circles round the artefact (diameter of loop: 11.5mm). Overall, the artefact is in a slightly worn but fair condition with a light green patina. Similar examples are illustrated in Gorgon Bailey's 'Detector Finds 3', 1997, pages 20-1. Bailey states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military (Bailey, page 20).

WMID-331ED2: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy strap/ belt fitting in the form of a snake, of Modern dating (18th to 20th Centuries AD) (length: 36mm; width: 18mm; thickness: 3mm; weight: 5.65g). This 'S' shaped buckle is sub-oval in section and has a pointed head (with a bird/ eagle appearance) at one end with the eye and mouth clearly marked on both sides. However, small and multiple lines of crescent scales are only visible on one side, which appear just below the head to the tail of the artefact, which tapers to a slanted point. The artefact is in a worn but fair condition with a dark green patina. Similar examples are illustrated in Gorgon Bailey's 'Detector Finds 3', 1997, pages 20-1. Bailey states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military (Bailey, page 20).

A complete cast copper alloy belt fitting or suspension loop, dating to the 17th/ 18th century AD (length: 24.5mm; width: 50mm; thickness/ diameter of suspension loop: 10.5mm; weight: 7.20g). Of sub rectangular form with a circular suspension loop at the top, this artefact is in a worn and corroded condition (with small areas of bronze disease) and a dark green green/ brown patina.

WMID-331EB8: STRAP FITTING
A complete copper alloy strap slide, of probable Late Iron Age to Roman dating (50 BC to 200 AD). The strap slide is rectangular in shape and with an oval cross section. The strap slide has a rectangular loop, with oval ends. The upper section is concave, as it widens at both tips before narrowing to the centre. The lower section is straight. Traces of slight tinning are present on the strap slide. It measures 11.9 mm in length, 17.9 mm wide and 7.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.92g. The strap slide is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. Two almost identical strap slides have been recovered from the same site, WAW-E68652 and WMID-2CBCE8. Several other similar style strap slides have been recorded on the PASdatabase and are considered to be Late Iron Age to Roman in dating. These include: NLM-126172; LIN-F534F5, HESH-4DC0F4, NMS-2FF527 and NMS-496A60.

WMID-A22047: STRAP FITTING
A fragment of a cast copper alloy asymmetrical mount with part of one integral suspension loop remaining with a forked end (overall length: 28.8mm; overall width: 38mm; thickness: 1.5mm, weight: 9.74g). The incomplete single-looped mount has one intact iron rivet at the end of the artefact. All areas on the front of the mount and possibly part of the suspension loop fragment have foliate decoration. There is an integrally cast fleur de lys at the end of the mount's length. There is no decoration on the back of the mount and the remaining suspension loop is still integrally attached to the main body of the mount. The loop hole has an average outer diameter of 10mm and an internal diameter of 7mm. The artefact is in a worn and poor condition with high levels of corrosion, particularly on the back. The suspension loop hole is fairly worn in places suggesting usage over a period of time. Originally, there would have been three hooked fittings or tags attached through the loops. A very similar example has been found in West Somerset (Brian Read, 2001, page 43, Fig 26, No 373) and is described as being 'from a sword belt' and is dated to 16th century.

A cast copper alloy probable belt fitting (length: 43.5mm; width: 25.8mm; thickness at lion head mount: 12.2mm; weight: 14.16g). Firstly, the hook/ clasp seems to have lain on its side due to the lion's head protruding out of the circular centre positioned at a certain angle. At the right side, there is a square headed loop which may have been used to attach the fitting to a belt. This loop has been soldered onto the main circular body in the centre (diameter: 25.8mm). In additional, a further smaller circular loop has been soldered on (possibly for the fitting of a hook) at a 90 degree angle to the square headed loop at the opposite end. The male lion's head in the centre of the fitting is very prominent. The face has a heavy mane sweeping out to the sides and protrudes outwards. As the mouth is open and the eyes slightly closed with high cheeks, this may suggest that the lion is roaring. This is a circular rim/ border around the lion. The back of the fitting is plain with no decoration. The circular centre piece slopes inwards to make a bowl effect. The hook/ clasp is in a fair condition with small amounts of general corrosion and wear and tear, particularly on the loops at either end, possibly indicating some use? The artefact has a dark brown patina. This hook/ clasp is certainly post-medieval in date, and most likely dates from the 16th-18th century AD.

A cast copper alloy asymmetrical mount with integral suspension loops (overall length: 71mm; overall width: 30mm; thickness: 2.5mm, weight: 15.93g). The triple-looped mount has three intact iron rivets: two are at either end and one in the centre. All areas on the front of the mount (except the suspension loops) have foliate decoration. At the top of the mount there are three protruding humps as well as integrally cast fleur de lys at each end of the mount's length. There is no decoration on the back of the mount. Two of the suspension loops are still integrally attached to the main body of the mount, but the third has broken off. The loops are slightly varied in size with an average outer diameter of 11mm and an internal diameter of 6.5mm. Originally, there would have been three hooked fittings or tags attached through the loops. A very similar example has been found in West Somerset (Brian Read, 2001, page 43, Fig 26, No 373) and is described as being 'from a sword belt' and is dated to 16th century.

Cast copper alloy belt loop, D -shaped with concave straight side. Possibly belt loop.

Cast copper alloy strap fitting, possibly harness fitting or belt slider. Possibly Late Iron Age or early Roman in date. Rounded terminals to each end of fitting with third smaller between, two deep grooves between terminals. Integral rectangular profile loop to back. Flat back to fitting with concave recess behind middle rounded part. Patination remains in grooves between rounded terminals. Fair condition.

Cast metal bar mount, possibly post Mediaeval. Decorative 'dognose' terminal lobe to each end with plain central lobe. Evidence of integral bent attachment spikes to each end, on reverse. Domed profile and slightly concave reverse with evidence of green patination.

WMID5954: STRAP FITTING
The strap loop has a sub-square frame in plan. In the centre of one side is a circular rivet hole, positioned so the rivet hole faces the opposite frame. The frame has a dark grey/green patina.

WMID5951: STRAP FITTING
Copper-alloy strap-end. The body of the strap-end is circular in plan with a trapezoidal shape protruding from the outer edge. It is this trapezoidal shape that was attached to the leather. The body of the strap-end has a border of eleven bulbous pellets which are joined together. These pellets are three-dimensional, and therefore appear on the reverse as well. Within the border of pellets there is a second border. This comprises a ridge which is triangular in cross section. This ridge has slots cut across it at regular intervals. The design within the centre has a cross shape whose terminals divide into inward-facing spirals. Nearly half of this design is missing due to damage which has occurred quite recently. The design has been chip-carved. The border of pellets stop when the trapezoidal shape protrudes. This portion of the strap-end is formed by two integral plates and leather survives on the interior. The upper plate is decorated with an inset ridge which has slots cut across it at intervals. The outer edge of the upper plate has two rivet holes within which the copper-alloy rivets are visible. Between the rivet holes there are two sub-triangular indentations as decoration, and this edge is slightly 'W' shaped in plan. The reverse is undecorated. The whole strap-end has a dark green patina. The strap end is thought to be associated with the military and is perhaps continental. Similar strap-ends have been produced in the Rhineland which is where this strap-end may have originated.

WMID5934: STRAP FITTING
The mount is the design of a wolf head. Hair on the forehead is depitced by cross-hatching. Either side of this high-relief triangular shapes depict ears. Above the eyes there is a horizontal groove. The eyes are not given definition, but the area is sunken. The snout protrudesand is triangular in section. The lower edge of the snout has a linear groove depicting the mouth. In the centre of the forehead there is a rivet head visible, which protrudes on the reverse. The rivet, which is not intgral, is circular in section and slightly bent. The reverse of the mpount is hollow. The mount has a dark grey patina, the rivet has a dark green patina.

The mount is a sub-square shape in plan with a small knop in the centre of each edge. There is no decoration on the surface. The reverse has two oval shaped studs protruding which taper to a blunt point. The studs are folded, in the same direction so they become parrellel with the mount. Leather stil remains under the folded studs. There are patches of a red copper corrosion.

The mount has a rectangular central body, which has a rectangular shaped openwork in the centre. The elongated sides are slightly angled, therefore are triangular in cross-section. The surfaces of these sides has are decorated with a series oblique grooves. Protruding from one narrow edge of the rectangular body there is a semi-circular scallop shape. The opposite terminal is a sub-heart shape with a small knop on each side. In the centre of each of these terminals there is a copper alloy rivet head visible, but the rivet head surface is flush with the mount. On the reverse these rivets protrude. The rivets are circular in cross-section. The terminal has been hammered slightly, and a small copper alloy washer remains in place on each rivet. The mount has a dark grey patina, the rivets a mid green patina.

The mount has a heart shaped body in plan. Protruding from the upper edge of this shape, in the centre is an inverted drop-shape. Protruding from the lower point of the heart-shape is a large sub pointed oval shape. Both protrusions have a single rivet hole with iron staining around it, implying originally the rivet was iron. The heart-shape is decorated with three openwork shapes, two coricles and a lozenge shape. The reverse is flat. The mount has a grey patina, and traces of tinning are visible.

The mount has two separate components, the mount element and the annular (pendent) loop. The mount element has a square block as the outer face. Protruding from the lower edge of this block is a long rectangular strip which is folded forming a 'U' shape in profile. This strip terminates with a small square shape. The reverse of the larger outward facing square block has a wide integral rivet which protrudes through the smaller square shape on the reverse. There are fragments of leather remaining around the rivet. The annular loop is oval shaped in cross-section and is suspended from the 'U' shape of the mount. The surfaces of the loop and mount are slightly corroded.

The object is a cast rectangular shape in plan, with a protrusion from one terminal. The protrusion is a cruciform shape with slightly bulbous terminals in plan. This protrusion is slightly angled upwards. It is not certain whether this is intentional or not. Both surfaces of the object have obliquley angled file marks and the corrosion on one face may suggest that originally there was another copper alloy plate covering this face.

The mount is a sub drop shape in plan with a knop at the base and a slightly waisted upper portion. The drop shape terminates with a '^' shape. The reverse has two circular sectioned studs, one at either end of the mount. The complete stud is bent over, the other stud is mainly missing. The mount has a pitted grey/green patina.

The mount is an elongated trefoil shape, which is also similar to a drop-shape in plan. The narrow terminal has a '^' shaped terminal. The reverse has the remains of two circular sectioned studs. The surface of the mount is corroded.

In plan the mount is a sub-circular shape. In profile the mount is domed shaped and hollow on the reverse. The base of the dome has a slightly flared lip. On the reverse at opposite edges there are the remains of circular sectioned studs. The surface of the mount is very corroded, but has traces of a heavy patina.

The clasp is a snake 'S' shape in plan. One loop has iron crusted onto the surface. The visible terminal has a zoomorphic head. The body is moulded at the mid point. The clasp has grey/green patina.

The fitting is incomplete. What remains is a circular frame within which is a rectangular hole. Protruding from one edge of the frame is a smaller circular loop. Also protruding from the larger frame. At 90° to the smaller loop, is a rectangular block. This block is decorated on the outer face with two parallel grooves. The terminal of the block is a broken edge, therefore the item is incomplete. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The item has a dark grey matte patina.

The item is a heart-shaped frame with a heart shaped open-work in the centre. Protruding from the lower point of the heart frame is a horizontal rectangular block which has a sub-rectangular hole, off-centre. The object has mid grey patina.

The mount in plan is an elongated lozenge shape with a sub-trefoil shaped terminal. This terminal has an oval centre with radiate grooves. The design on the body of the mount consists of high-relief scrolls, otherwise the detail is not clear. There is a black coating remaining on the upper surface of the mount. The reverse of the mount has an integral stud at each terminal. One stud is incomplete, the other tapers to a point and is bent horizontal. The studs are circular in cross-section.

The mount is a six-petal flower shape in plan with a high-relief pellet in the centre. Detail has been lost due to corrosion. On the reverse on two edges is an integral circular sectioned stud which taper. Both of which are incomplete.

The mount is rectangular in plan and it is convex in cross-section. The mount is undecorated. On the reverse there are the remains of two circular sectioned studs which are bent outwards. The mount has a dark grey/green patina.

In plan the mount is a lis shape. Decoration of the mount consists of two grooves which emphasise the lis form. On the reverse there are two studs which have been bent over. Both studs are circular in cross-section and taper to a point.

The mount has a triangular shaped tip in plan which extends below into a sub-trefoil shape. The edges are slightly bevelled. The reverse has the remains of two studs, one at either end of the mount. These studs are circular in cross-section. Only traces of the original surface is visible.

The body of the fastener is rectangular in plan and traingualr in cross-section. On the reverse there are two circular sectioned studs. Protruding from one narrow edge of the mount is a tapering integral length of copper alloy which has a broken terminal. This break is not recent. The fitting has a mid green patina.

The strap fitting is an elongated oval shape with a knop at either end in plan. The knops have radiate scallop design on the surface. The upper surface of the mount is corroded and the original surface is fragmentary. This original surface is a black colour, possibly a coating. The reverse of the mount is hollow and has the remains of a stud at the terminals of the oval portion.

The mount is a heart shape terminating with a trefoil shape at the base, in plan. The trefoil has two circular open-work, one either side of the central stem. The heart is slightly domed. The reverse of the mount is hollow with two broken studs protruding. The studs are circular cross section and are broken towards the base. The breaks are not recent. The mount has red copper oxide corrosion on the surface.

The mount in plan is a phallic shape. There is no decoration on the surface. The reverse has two circular cross-sectioned studs, both of which are slightly bent.

The mount is a dome shape with a slightly pointed apex. The exterior surface is tinned. The edge of the mount is decorated with a row of obliquely ribbed sub-triangular shapes which are seated above a row of vertical ribbing. The reverse of the mount is hollow and the edges are slightly abraded. There is no obvious mounting point or shank on the item.

The mount is a dome shape with a circular knop at the apex. The knop is surrounded by a circular groove. The reverse of the mount is hollow and the edges are heavily abraded. On opposite edges there is an irregular protrusion, one has the remains of a integral circular sectioned shank which is bent over. The mount has a dark grey coloured patina.

The mount is a sub-triangular shape in plan with a wide lis shape protruding from the base and a smaller lis protruding from the tip. The central portion of the smaller lis shape changes into an integral hook The hook is oval shaped in cross-section which tapers until the spherical shaped tip. The body of the mount is decorated with a scroll and leaf design. There are the remains of two iron rivets. Hanging from the hook is another component, sub-droplet shape in plan, which is attached with an integral loop. This component is broken at the tip. This component has low relief decoration, how the design is indistinguishable. The reverse of both components are undecorated. The mount has a mid-dark green coloured patina.

The belt hook is a sub-rectangular loop which has a small loop (pendent) on the exterior of short edge. The smaller loop is sub-circular in plan and is set perpendicular to the larger loop. The fitting has a mid-green patina.

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. The lower corner forms a sub-circular loop. The reverse is concave behind the upper portion of the fitting, otherwise the mount is flat. The surface of the item is a brown colour. In the concave area of the reverse are traces of a dark brown/green patina.

The mount is a moulded sub-rectangular shape which tapers at one terminal. The design of the mount is unidentifiable, the mouldings are a column of bulbous shapes. On the reverse there is a single circular sectioned stud with a blunt terminal. It is unclear whether this terminal is complete or not. The mount is covered with a black substance, possibly due to fire.

The mount is rectangular with triangular terminals. In the centre of each long edge are two protrusions which appear to have once formed a loop. In the centre of the mount is a linear groove which terminates with an iron rivet. The reverse of the mount is plain.

The shape of the mount is rectangular with expanded and pointed narrow ends. In the centre of each long edge is the remains of a loop. One loop is more complete than the other. Running the length of the mount in the centre is a linear groove. Towards each terminal is the remains of an iron rivet. The reverse is plain and has iron staining at each terminal from the rivet. The surface of the mount is corroded and has no patina.

The mount is a 'dog's bone' shape. Each terminal has a upper heart shape, the centre of the mount narrows. On the reverse are two bent over studs. Brown patina.

The mount is an elongated tongue shape with moulded scalloped edges. The surface is decorated with circular impressed rings as a border with a wavy line in the centre created of rings. On the reverse are two tapering studs folded with remains of leather under them.

The mount is a square shape with bevelled edges. On the reverse are two incomplete bent studs.

The item is sub-rectangular in shape. The upper edge moulded to a 'w' shape. The lower portion of the sides are narrowed and have 'W' shapes. Protruding from the lower edge is a central semi-circular incomplete hook. The centre of the main body there are two iron rivets in a column. The reverse is plain except for the protruding iron rivets.

General shape is a fleur-de-lis sat on a `pear` shape. The base of the pear is a knop. The decoration consists of high-relief swirls within a high-relief plain border. On the reverse two studs are broken on two of the mounts. There are two sizes; 29mm x 13mm and 30mm x 15mm.

The mount is a circular dome shape with a radiate design on the upper surface. The upper surface is heavily pitted. On the reverse there is a single central pin which has a square section. There are traces of tinning on reverse.

Circular mount which has openwork producing a wheel/spoke-like design. In the centre is six-pointed star. The centre of the star is an annulet. At the edge there is also a border of annulets. The reverse is plain. In the centre is a marking suggesting a mounting point.

The shape of the item is oval with a large knop at each end. On the reverse are two stumps at either end.

The central portion of the mount is a hollow dome surrounded by a flange. Either side there an elongated triangle with a triangular openwork. At the tip of the triangle shape there is a wider and shorter solid triangle. On either side of the dome there are breaks which have been repaired with glue. On the reverse of the mount, at either end, there is a short stud which is curled over at 45º. The surface of the mount has an uneven brown patina. The edges of the mount are abraded.

The face of the object is sub-circular with heavily abraded edges. On this surface there are traces of tinning. On the reverse there is a rectangular protrusion which could be a mounting point.

A rectangular strap mount which leads down to an integral loop. The mounting plate is sub-rectangular which is riveted by three rivets to another sub-rectangular plate. An irregular oval integral loop links the two plates. The rivets have large circular heads. Decoration consists of two horizontal incised lines and a pointed elongated oval shape which is also incised. There is a lot of wear at the base of the internal edge of the loop, suggesting something quite weighty has been hung from this loop, possibly a purse.

Cylindrical shape with openwork. The main component of the design is a six spoke cross. There are two crescents facing each other and touching at the base in-between each spoke. The reverse has the remains of two studs. It is probably medieval to early post-medieval in date.

A Figurehead of a possibly Roman goddess. The figure is cast around an iron rod which is 3.2mm diam. and 47.7mm long. The figure starts 13mm from the top of the rod. The figure has a dome-shaped item on her head. The detail is worn and corroded. The figure has clothing draped around her neck and behind her head. Length of head is 33mm x 14.9mm wide. Could be a dagger/knife terminal.