Record ID: PUBLIC-5A0788
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval strap end or possibly a strap plate / chape from a medieval buckle c. 1300 - 1600 AD The strap end is abraded at both ends, so its plan is not certain, but it sides are straight and taper slightly inwards towards what was probably the terminal end. There is the suggestion of a rounded corner on both sides of the broken terminal end. In cross section it is flat with a shallow central ridge on the front face which contains a grove. Two rivet holes are present, one near each end, with only part of the one near the terminal surviving due to a break. There is iron st…
Created on: Saturday 25th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BA4D85
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy composite strap end consisting of two parallel plates held together either side of a forked spacer by a pair of rivets. Probably a strap end or buckle plate. No sign of decoration but the plates are very corroded. Weight 2.9g Length 28.5mm, Width 11.6mm, Thickness 2.9mm
Created on: Wednesday 29th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 14th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.