Record ID: WMID-638010
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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. …
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-887161
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 Nottinghamshir…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-0600F1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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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-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-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-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-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-4404D3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 thi…
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EC7C16
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
S- shaped silver fastener in the form of two curving swan's heads joined with a transverse foliate band in the middle of the S. The back flat with signs of chasing. This appears to be a smaller and more delicate version of the base metal or silver sword belt hooks of similar form, generally dated to the 16th Century, which have snakes instead of swans. This is obviously too delicate and fine for such a function but I would imagine it to be a belt or jewellery fitting, perhaps for a woman rather than a man. The facture suggests to me an early post-medieval date, perhaps early 16th …
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Longdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-252D99
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 cre…
Created on: Friday 6th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-136A33
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-137E38
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The 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 surfa…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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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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-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.

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-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-E61EFF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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, …
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2D8F79
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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