Record ID: OXON-55AA07
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy triangular mount dating to c. AD 1600-1700.  The mount is made of a plate that is domed in cross section being convex on the front and flat on the reverse. It is broadly an isosceles triangle in plan albeit with slightly concave long edges and a rectangular tab projecting from the narrow edge. This tab is slightly thinner creating a shallow ledge. Two integral spikes project from the rear of the mount. the one closest to the acute point is bent upwards while the second is truncated by a transverse break, Both are circular …
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton St. John', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-558AA5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval strap slide dating to c. AD 1270-1400. The frame is rectangular in cross section, and hexagonal in plan having two edges extending away from vertical arms at a diagonal. The final straight edge a circular pierced hole filled and a flat outer surface which has file marks. The strap slide is a dark green clour. The slide is 18.2mm long, 17.5mm wide, 4.2mm thick and weighs 1.61 grams. with a small rectangular protrusion on the exterior of one long edge which has a slightly squashed tip. The opposite edge is slightly wider and th…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton St. John', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-BD30FA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy sword belt fitting, circa 16th-17th century. The plate is flat with moulded foliate or vine scroll decoration. It has a trefoil terminal with a rusted iron rivet, below which is a tapering body which ends in a break.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BCB2FD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy toggle clasp or fastener of early post medieval date. The object has a triangular plate decorated with ridges and a scalloped rear edge with two rivet holes. The front end narrows to a ridged collar, from which projects a narrow curved neck with a T-shaped transverse bar on the end. The rear end of the plate has a small blind hole next to one of the rivet holes. The underside of the object has a small integrally cast ovoid projection on the underside of the collar.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BC6EA5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy looped fitting of early post medieval date, possibly a suspension hanger for a sword belt. The object has a a symmetrical (bow-tie shaped) plate with a waisted midsection and flanking triangular projections, each with a central rivet hole infilled with the remains of iron rivets. The margins of the plate are cusped, with trefoil terminal ends and the whole has a slightly curved side profile. From one side of the mid section projects a circular suspension or attachment loop. 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BC0362
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual cast copper alloy strap hook or hooked fitting of medieval date. The object has a subrectangular plate with slightly concave sides and a plano convex cross section. This has symmetrical decoration of scrolled forms running along the plate, rendered largely illegible by corrosion but probably intended to represent an elongated beast head. One end has a rounded attachment loop with five projections around the edge. The other end has an incomplete hook. C. later 11th-mid 12th century.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-9A9023
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval strap slide dating to c. AD 1270-1400. The frame is rectangular in cross section, and sub-rectangular in plan being slightly trapezoidal two narrow edges expanding outwards to a wide edge. This wide edge is slightly thicker almost D-shaped in cross section with a lip. The opposite narrow edge has a circular pierced hole filled with concreted soil corrosion product. The strap slide is a dark green clour. The slide is 19.9mm long, 13.6mm wide, 5.1mm thick and weighs  2.02 grams. with a small rectangular protrusion on the exterior o…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratton Audley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-314855
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Strap Fitting of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1650-1850). The object is composed of a sub-ovate and is circular in section. the lower end of the object is flattened, above which are two tapering outward projecting spurs.   Length: 44.94mm, Width: 56.93mm, Thickness: 4.74mm, Weight: 11.8g The metal is green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. 
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-067305
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy oblong strap slide. The frame is rectangularin plan with three edges made of a circular sectioned bar. The final edge is wider (7.4mm wide) and more of a pointed oval in cross section . It is a medium green colour. The frame is 18.8mm long, 14.7mm wide, 7.4mm thick at the top, 2.9mm at the bottom and weighs 3.09 grams. Egan and Pritchard (1991) illustrate a very similar example (p.232, fig 147, No.1248) which was found in a context dating to between c.AD 1350 and 1400. see WILT-14A46C, OXON-FD3638, SWYOR-7E5A64 and IOW-A1103F
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-59E7BB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman military hooked or looped horse harness fitting from a strap junction dating to c. AD 40-120. The object has a narrow rectangular plate with two rivet holes, both infilled with rusted iron. The rear end of the plate has two notches providing a decorative trefoil. From the front end projects an incomplete hook with a triangular cross section. This originally may have connected to a rear attachment plate.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-7730FD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy rectangular-framed strap fitting, probably a Medieval strap loop or strap slide dating to c. AD 1350-1400. The strap loop frame is in the shape of a rectangle (almost trapezoidal), measuring 26.87mm by 10.54mm, with an integral external rivet positioned at the centre of one of the long sides. The sides of the rectangle are rectangular in cross-section, with a maximum thickness of 3.56mm. The integral lug widens from its attachment point to a bulbous projection that is roughly circular in cross-section, with a maximum diameter of 10.49mm. This exam…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-3C9015
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, dating from the Post-Medieval to Modern period (c. AD 1700-1900). The fitting is S shaped in plan, and D-shaped in cross-section, being in moulded relief on the front and flat on the back. Either terminal end of the S shape represents the tail of a serpent; at the centre of the S shape the snakes' heads are twisted around each other so that each one's head rests on the body of the other. The heads are represented in top view and have two large pellets each for eyes and rounded snouts. …
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st 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: OXON-C6A649
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (Mid 14th - mid 15th century) copper alloy strap fitting: a belt mount with two separate (incomplete) rivets, in the form of an unusual combination of motifs: a stylised scallop shell with four radiating grooves conjoined with an open-mouthed animal head. The animal head has a wedge shaped eyes, a short snout and slightly bulbous nose. In profile the mouth is open and forms a C-shape. On the reverse the shell is slightly hollow. The surface of the mount has a green-grey coloured shiny patina. The mount measures 21.25mm long, 9.95mm wide, 5.19mm thick and weighs 1.69g. An…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-0BCC92
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (1500-1700) copper-alloy strap fitting: mount. The cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) is circular with four equi-distant knops on the edge. The outer face is undecorated. The reverse face of the fitting is flat and has two integral oval sectioned spikes which are bent outwards, one is incomplete. The mount has dark green patina. The fitting measures 12.96mm in length, 13.95mm in width, is 4.54mm thick and weighs 1.23 grams Strap fittings have been in use from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period. Egan (2005, 39) comments that when they were …
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th December 2023
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Record ID: BERK-A18660
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy mount of Post-Medieval date. The body of the mount is triangular with a rounded lobe at the apex. The lower edge has an oblique ridge, which is now worn. The lugs at the reverse are broken. The mount has a green coloured well developed patina across all surfaces.
Created on: Sunday 19th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-8EBC15
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy looped strap fitting of post medieval date. The fitting comprises a strip of metal, both ends having rounded lobes with pointed tips, which has been bent around into a narrow U-shape and secured with a copper alloy rivet through both terminal lobes. The surface has traces of gilding.
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: SUR-7A57DA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper alloy hooked stud fitting, probably of post medieval date and from a strap. The fitting has a domed circular plate 7.2mm in diameter, with a single pointed projecting hook on one side which has a downward curving tip. The rear is flat with an integrally cast projecting shank with sub-circular cross section. Traces of gilding remain.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: SUR-77DF6B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy plate from a strap fitting, possibly a strap hook or a suspension hanger forming part of a sword belt set. The sides are convex and curved and one side has decoration comprising acanthus or vine scrolls moulded in high relief. There are tranverse breaks across both ends, one of which has broken across a rivet hole.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: OXON-39E6A6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (17th to 18th centuries) strap fitting (mount): A copper alloy strap fitting, decorative mount which in plan is a sub-oval with a waisted central section. The terminals of the mount are in the form of a scallop with moulded ridges. The reverse is undecorated, with a concave surface. There are two integral, rectangular sectioned studs, one at each terminal, which taper to a blunt point and are curved outwards.The surface of the mount has a light to mid green shiny patina. It measures 35.44mm long, 16.51mm wide and 9.53mm thick, weighing 6.82g. Strap fittings have be…
Created on: Saturday 21st October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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