Record ID: WMID-3B3A3E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 thi…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-68A497
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval swivel strap fitting dating to circa AD1100-1500.  The object comprises of two loops of different sizes, articulated together on a pivot. The smaller loop is D-shaped in cross section and has an integrally cast axis projecting from an inverted conical collar; this axis sits within a hole in the base of the larger loop and is decorated with triangular incisions and two grooves nearer the loop. The base for the larger loop is bi-convex in shape and is affixed to the larger loop with a pyramid shaped axis. The base is decorated: there …
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D52291
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2F40CD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B28748
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Anglo-Scandinavian two-way harness link or strap distributor dating to the Early Medeival period (c. AD 1000-1100). The object comprises of a bar that is D-shaped in cross section. It is convex on one side and flat on the other. At one end of the bar is a an oval loop and aperture, the other arm is broken. At the mid-point of the bar, it widens to a domed oval shape. At the centre of this shape a pin, probably copper-alloy, passes through, and is riveted at both ends. The object is a light green with patches of brown. …
Created on: Saturday 2nd December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Amington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FEF002
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy hooked terminal, most likely from a Post Medieval copper alloy sword belt fitting, circa 17th-19th century. The head of the hanger consists of a trefoil shape, with three recessed fixing holes on its front side. The stem of the hanger tapers along its length, and has a recessed channel running along the middle of its length on its front side, which is raised on its opposite side. The hanger tapers into the hook, which has a globular end, where the stem has been pressed back on itself. The object has a mid-brown patina. Length 62.8…
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-788273
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  post-Medieval cast copper-alloy 'S'-shaped strap or belt fastener dating c. AD 1575-1800. The fastener has two swan or serpent head terminals at each end whose necks curve to form hooks. Each head has a moulded beak and eyes. The necks narrow below the heads before expanding again towards the centre of the body. At the centre, on both faces, there is a moulded 16-petalled flower-head motif. The objects surfaces are brown with a smooth patina.  Length 38.04mm, width 18.44mm, thickness 4.37mm, weight 9.76g. Discu…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stapleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7CA0CD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy belt loop or strap slide that has an asymmetrical sub-rectangular frame that has straight forward and rear edges. Separating the two is an internal projection on either side. The belt loop has a smooth mid-brown patina. Dimensions: Length 28.14, width 18.38mm, thickness 1.98mm, weight 2.08g.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Inkberrow', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID-6813F6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 ridge…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-654385
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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