Record ID: PUBLIC-01A7E5
Object type: CARRIAGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A zoomorphic copper alloy terret of late post medieval date. The item consists of a cast circular pillar shaped body with protruding collars at the top and base. The top collar is topped by the head of the animal, which is probably a bear. From the top collar is a downward protruding hook which would have guided the reins. Below the lower collar is a now partly broken screw-threaded fixing. The terret would be have been used to retain and guide the reins of a horse drawn vehicle. The item measures 62.15mm in height, 24.31mm width of upper collar, 8.58mm diameter of pillar. Weight…
Created on: Sunday 9th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-F92860
Object type: CARRIAGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy fly terret. Cast mount with a tapered screw-threaded shank below an expanded collar, a waisted mid point with central rib in low relief, and a sub-spherical terminal. It is suggested this object would be used to retain the reins of a light vehicle which would be looped around the central constriction and prevented from slipping off by the expanded ball head. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1750-1850. Length: 40.7mm, Diameter: 13.4mm, Weight: 33.50gms.
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Faldingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-2CE635
Object type: CARRIAGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy fly terret. Cast fitting for the management of reins on a horse drawn carriage, comprising a sub-sperical terminal with a downward protruding hook or bar - presumably to loop the reins around; a round section shank of diameter 10mm; and an expanded basal collar above a rectangular section over the top of a screw-threaded lower extent, now mostly lost. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1650-1750. Height: 58.6mm, Diameter (bulbous terminal): 27.6mm, Weight: 95.81gms.
Created on: Wednesday 26th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crowle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5DBA34
Object type: CARRIAGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy object dating from c1700 to c1900 AD. Probably a stylised acorn socketed finial from a coach or carriage fitting. It is quite badly corroded. Similar to HESH-3501B5 on the database. The length is 24mm, width is 22mm, and the weight is 27.88g.
Created on: Monday 10th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby Thore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D47365
Object type: CARRIAGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A double-sided openwork object, probably a formerly circular fly terret pendant. Centrally is a lion passant gardant whose details are picked out on both sides with short grooves. Both eyes are formed by sunken pits.
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2012
Spatial data recorded.