Record ID: PUBLIC-B11E48
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete post-medieval cast copper-alloy strap-fitting. The artefact consists of a blunt hook, bent slightly to one side, which holds a separate pendent ring. Above the hook the mount is sub oval with two lugs above that bifurcate forming a V shape. Beyond this is mount is broken, so that it is now incomplete. The mount was attached by a single iron rivet in the centre of the oval element, just below the bifurcation, the corroded remains of which are still present in the fitting. The hook and loop are plain with a well developed mid-green patina. The hooked mount measures is 2…
Created on: Monday 6th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B977D6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete strap fitting of Medieval date. The fitting is of the bar strap type, being sub oval in plan, consisting of a domed oval body with hollowed back. At each end of the oval is a rounded solid lobe, one being larger than the other. There is the stump of a projecting circular pin behind each lobe, with the pin fitting through a piercing in the lobe. The fitting is decorated with four unequal horizontal bands that run across the full width of the dome about its centre. The fitting has a dark green patina with lighter corrsion. There are not any traces of tinning. Length 21.…
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4E4792
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, copper alloy object, of unknown date, probably a buckle / strap / belt fitting. The artefact is broadly triangular in plan and profile.The lower edge extends to form a broken and distorted D shaped ring / hoop. The upper part of the fitting gas a broad but thin longitudinal slot that extends about half the length of the object.It was possibly usd as a sliding belt fitting, with the belt passing through the slot, and the end piercing being used to suspend something. Although the slot measures 13.2mm long and 2.7mm wide. The artefact has a well developed dark green p…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9EB130
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably an incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting of Medieval or Post Medieval date. The fitting is sub rectangular in plan, tapering slightly at one end. The fitting is decorated with four straight groves along its length, two near the edges, and two about a third of the way in. On its rear, along its central axis, are two dark circles, representing the position of lost lugs. The fitting has a dark green patina with extensive light green corrosion. It is 16.8mm long by 9.6mm wide. It is 2.2mm thisk. It weighs 1.48g.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0A8B47
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy hooked strap fitting possibly from a sword belt. This fitting has a flat body that is triangular (kite shaped) in plan, with a lobe at the top. The tapered hook is oval in cross section and is bent in the same plain as the body (turned to the observers left, in the same plane as the body). There are the stumps of two square section iron rivots, one above the other along the central axis of the body. These would have held the fitting to the leather belt. The fitting is undecorated, and red brown in colour with patches of light green corrosion. Ther…
Created on: Sunday 1st July 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D267F3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy mount. This asymetrical mount is suboval in outline, with two large cojoined central piercings, one above the other. The sides are lobed, with decorative raised oblique lines. On the rear are two integral lugs. The mount is red brown in colour. It is 25.7mm by 24.5mm, and the face is 2.2mm thick. It weighs 3.3g. For similar strap fittings see History Beneath our Feet, B.Read, artefact 999, page 148
Created on: Sunday 30th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D1F286
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy mount. This flat mount is subrectangular in outline, with a rounded knop in the middle of each side. On the rear are two integral lugs. The mount is mostly brown in colour, with some green corrosion, also there are patches of red residue indicating it was probably tinned. It is 20.9mm by 22.8mm, and the face is 1.6mm thick. It weighs 2.8g. Reference: Read: History Beneath our Feet, artefact 999, page 148
Created on: Sunday 30th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7A9502
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval, cast, copper alloy mount, belt mount or strap fitting. It is domed with a central raised circular stud and decorated with a concentric circle at the rim. It has been tinned. The reverse has two integral spikes that have been bent over to grip the leather to which it was attached. On the rear are two integrally cast studs for attachmen , set on opposite edges of the mount. The stud has a mid green patina, with faint remains of tinning. It is 17.0mm in diameter and weighs 3.5g. Similar mounts on the PAS can be seen here: LVPL-E66263 http://finds.org.uk/databas…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-106D87
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast copper-alloy, post medieval, mount (1550-1700). One end of the asymmetrical mount is heart shaped. The other, smaller end is in the form of two hollows with a central protruding leaf. One of the hollows has a piercing and the other looks like a piercing has not quite gone through. On the convex back there are two integral pointed lugs for attachment to leather. The patina is green accept where abrasion as occured revealing the red brown core. There is the faint suggestion of straight lines fanning out over the heart which may be the remnants of a decorative pattern.…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7DA355
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy, post medieval (1550-1700), belt mount or strap fitting. The mount is flat in profile and roughly symetrical about its length. The outline shape consists of a tear drop body with smaller tri-lobed shapes at each end. On the rear there is a prong at each end for fixing the mount to a leather belt. The front face has patches of tinning, otherwise the mount has a mid green patina over a red brown core. 27.3mm long, 14.5mm wide and 1.5mm thick. Wieght 2.0g.
Created on: Friday 26th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8692D2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small copper alloy Strap Fitting or belt mount from the later medieval or post medieval period 1400 - 1650. The mount is reddish brown in colour with some green corrosion. Shape is a long wedge, with an animal like head at it ts terminal. The head protrudes from the end of the wedge and is slightly thicker than the rest of the mount. In cross section the mount is flat underneath and slightly oval on top, being thickest along the central axis. At the rear a short rectangular strip extends from the base of the wedge shape. Underneath are the stubs of two pins. …
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DDF1D6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is oval in plan with two sub-circular cast knops at either end. The body of the fitting is domed (convex) in profile and D shaped in cross-section; the edges are bevelled. The overall decorative design is that of an acorn with both the nut and cup being depicted. The decoration of the nut consists of vertical incised lines, whilst that on the cup is formed from a series of incised diagonal lines forming cross hatching. Small traces of an applied tinned finish are present on the f…
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DDDBE4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular with pointed terminals in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The front face is decorated with a cast design; this consists of a series of cast grooves at the terminals enclosed with a two transverse bars dividing the mount into three parts. The middle section seems to be undecorated although it is possible that the mount has been coated with an applied tin surface. The reverse face of the fitting is slightly dished, i…
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DDC106
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is broadly lentoid (tear drop shaped) in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The front face is plain and undecorated; it is possible that it has been decorated with an applied tin surface. The reverse face of the fitting is slightly dished and irregular and also undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. Both of these are folded over and the tips broken. These hooks would have passed through …
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DDA954
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hooked button of probably post medieval or early modern date 1600-1800. The artefact comprises a cast domed fitting with a soldered length of copper alloy sheet on one edge which is folded back upon itself to form a crude hook. On the reverse face - within the concave dish, is an irregular cast loop similar to that seen on buttons of the 18th century. It is possible that this artefact was originally designed as a sword belt hook or accessory; however the loop is slight and probably could not take a significant weight. The artefact is a mid green colour …
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.