Record ID: NARC-E3BCDD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Strap Mount of Late Iron Age date (50 BC - AD 100). The object is composed of an openwork circular upper loop with a rectangular plate, which projects from a right-angled joint at the back of the lower end of the upper loop. This expands with the collard aspect, below which is a short rounded rectangular plate. The circular aspect is decorated with two circular plates within the upper inner portion, this extends into an openwork pelta shaped component. The circular frame is decorated with three upper incised ring and dots, flanked by five rectangular incis…
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-CC67EB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
An enamelled cast copper strap mount also called a 'pressure tectonic' dating from the late Iron Age or early Roman period, that is c100 BC to AD c200. The artefact is incomplete but in fair condition. It is of roughly triangular shaped, with at least five very worn spikes on the reverse. The two side arms of the triangle are elongated, running together in a long arm with enamelled circular knop. The cross part is S-shaped. There is enamel on each of the three corners of the triangle: a yellow and red ring and circlet at the cross bar S and striped red/yellow enamel at the bottom corn…
Created on: Friday 18th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Wigton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-675E6A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount in the form of a rectangular plate with a sheet copper alloy tubular attachment running down one edge. The main plate is highly decorated and consists of a line of five spirals, defined by recessed grooves that turn in alternating directions. Each spiral emanates from its neighbour and curves inwards for three turns before terminating at a central pellet. Bordering this are two lines alone the long edges and one line along the short edges. In each of the four corners is a single rivet hole. Along one of the long edged is a sheet copper alloy tube that has been…
Created on: Tuesday 4th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotswolds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D0AB56
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete post Medieval copper alloy sword-belt hanger dating to c.16th - 17th century. The object comprises three asymmetrical plates suspended from an upper plate or mount. The upper mount is formed of two joined sub-triangular plates which bends outwards in the centre at an acute angle. The two joined plates have tri-lobed terminals. Where the two plated are joined the upper section narrows then widens to from a central projecting triangular point. The plate is decorated with a foliate and floriate moulded-relief. There are three rivet-holes, one at either end pierced in the ce…
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Saturday 16th May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-6B6481
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy late Iron Age to early Roman strap fitting, likely a baldric ring which would have been used as part of a composite belt suite used to hang a sword scabbard or a strap terret. Description: The loop is formed from an evenly cast ring, with a squashed ovoid cross-section. There is cast integral mushroom shaped stud at the apex of the ring. The stud is roughly mushroom shaped with a thick neck and a circular convex head, which has a rosette decorative motif cast in relief on its upper surface. The ring has two additional knops evenly aligned towards the bo…
Created on: Friday 17th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2018
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Record ID: SOM-DB2B84
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy strap slide, probably dating to c. AD 1000-1100. The strapslide is zoomorphic and decorated in a highly debased version of the late Anglo-Scandinavian Urnes or Ringerike styles and depicting an animal's head viewed from above, rudimentarily cast in high relief and with further details incised and punched into the surface. The strap slide consists of an off-centre sub-lozengiform boss, domed and with a concave reverse, with two ring-and-dot punches depicting eyes. From the top edge, away from the eyes, is a short, sub-rectangular projection with an indented t…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-E1BCC7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and iron Viking strap fitting of Early Medieval date. The object is sub-triangular in plan, expanding at either end and waisted in the centre. The wider expanded end is square in cross-section and has an iron core from which projects the remains of a possible circular rivet for attachment. From the solid square end the object narrows and thins towards the opposite end which is split. The split measures 10mm in length, and is held together by a copper alloy circular rivet at the terminal with a diameter of 3mm. Each face of the object is decorated with six transverse …
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7A8961
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap slide of Iron Age to Roman date. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with a curved V-shaped notch cut out of one edge. The outer face is decorated with an incised X. On the reverse is an integral rectangular attachment loop which is D-shaped in cross-section. The object has a dark green surface with patches of silvering or tinning. Each face is heavily pitted possibly due to abrasion within the plough soil. The design of this object differs from other strap loops and strap slides and an exact parallel has not been found. Dimenesions: 18mm in length, 20m…
Created on: Friday 8th April 2016
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malpas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-02FC30
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy probable strap junction or harness fitting of the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period, dating from c. BC 200 - c. AD 200. The object has a body composed of 2 adjoined hemispherical discs, which both have a circular perforation in their base. The right disc has a circular sectioned rivet protruding from the centre. The left disc is broken and part of it is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. These cupped discs originally would have taken bone, coral, or possibly glass or enamel decoration, the remains of this decoration can be seen in the base of the right disc…
Created on: Friday 26th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-1C54E3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Iron Age copper-alloy double lunate strap fitting. The fitting comprises a central body of two crescents attached point to point to form a central circular aperture. There is circular pit in each crescent, possibly intended to take a missing stone or enamel; one has been broken through. On each side is a bar to take the strap and each is furnished with two pairs of double collars. The outer part of each crescent is decorated with a curving panel which contains engraved basketwork ornament.
Created on: Friday 4th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-8EF7FC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual incomplete cast copper-alloy Carolingian style strap slide or fitting dating from the 9th to 10th Century AD. The object is a rectangular mount as categorised by Thomas (2012), with an oval hollow on the reverse. The rectangular attachment loop is missing, although small projections indicate is was attached at the centre of the two smaller rectangular edges. The fitting would have been cast in one piece. The decoration consists of a longitudinal medial ridge with three peaks; the centre peak is slightly larger. Deeply carved decoration either side of this ridge is roughly s…
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2018
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Record ID: LVPL-86A992
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy possible strap fitting dating to the Early Medieval period. The body of the object is sub-triangular in shape and hollow. Each face is decorated with a long triangular perforation measuring 14mm in length and 7mm in width at the base. On the front and rear faces of the object are three more perforations. Either side of the top of the large triangle is a small lentoid perforation while above the top point of the triangular perforation is a small inverted triangular perforation measuring 6mm in length. The base of the object is rectangular in plan with a central circ…
Created on: Wednesday 11th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-E956C8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval sheet copper alloy repoussé strap mount in the form of a facing bust of a lion, transversely broken across a central rivet hole which pierces the lower part of the nose. The centres of the eyes are picked out with tiny punched dots. Extant length 13.3mm. Width 13.5mm. 14th century.
Created on: Monday 28th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2016
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Record ID: NMS-E8FC52
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy bar-mount, D-sectioned, with two rivets set in holes countersunk on the reverse. Cf. Egan and Pritchard 1991, no. 1138. 3.5 x 17mm. c.1270 - 1400.
Created on: Monday 28th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 28th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DC3370
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Probably a cast copper strap mount also called a 'pressure tectonic' dating from the late Iron Age or early Roman period, that is c. 100BC-AD200. The artefact is nearly complete and in very good condition. It is of roughly triangular shape with a flat top and three large spikes on the underside. One of the points of the triangle terminates in a break, but there is no further damage or breakages on the other side. Opposite the break, the other two points of the triangle terminate in two ornamental knops with carved or incised crosses on the circular tops. Below, the copper alloy is qui…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Over Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-76DB10
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver cast strap fitting. The fitting is sub-shield shaped with a bar at one end to accommodate a strap. The fitting has a zoomorphic design of two leopards or cats with intertwined tails. Their tails form a loop at the end of the fitting and there is a perforation hole through the centre of the object in between the two animals. Gold gilding traces.
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 30th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7E6602
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting (probably a strap distributor) of later Iron Age date (300 BC - 100 AD). The strap fitting is tongue shaped in plan with a cast central hole which mirrors the shape of the fitting. The object is sub-oval in cross-section. The strap fitting is decorated by a number of cast features. These elements are sub-circular knops or bosses (5.18mm maximum diameter). The bosses are clustered with a cluster of four bosses at each corner of the object, a cluster of three bosses on the outer face of each side of the frame and a cluster of five bosses at the top or…
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Delamere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-2E3DA5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting, in the form of a Jester's head, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The strap fitting is cast in the form of a jester's head, moulded in high-relief. It has lentoid eyes with a sub-triangular nose and a horizontal groove representing the mouth. The head has a tight hood which forms a border around the face. The only decoration on the hood is a central knop which protrudes over the forehead. There are two pointed, vertical ears protruding from either upper 'corners' of the head. The ears are defined by a …
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
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Record ID: NCL-2AB2C5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy strap fitting of late Iron Age date, c. 100 BC - AD 43. The fitting is probably a strap junction for harness, and consists of a two crescents back-to-back with a collared boss centred where the crescents join. Flanking the crescents and cast integral to their sides are socketed spheroids, each pair also connected by a cast integral bar, round in section, that took the strap itself. The surface is worn, but incised linework frames the upper socket on the spheroid as well as the smaller sockets on the underside. Between the incised lines on the body of the spheroid…
Created on: Monday 8th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-B34183
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy, possibly with organic material adhering. Ring. Cast ring of round section. Found circa 0.7m N of tip of sword NLM-F5AEB0 and circa 1.20m N of similar ring NLM-F5AEB0 The. two rings were perhaps at the ends of a baldrick. Suggested date: Late Bronze Age, 1000-800 BC. Diameter: 42.4mm, Thickness/diameter of band: 5.6mm, Weight (with soil and matter adhering): 23.82gms. The deposition is interpreted as follows: the sword was 'killed' by breaking its hilt. Then a belt with a metal ring at either end was laid down in an active spring. The sword, probably …
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brigg', grid reference and parish protected.