Record ID: NARC-F4E8D2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Strap Fitting of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is composed of the hooked component of a probable sword belt fitting. The object is the lobed terminal with a round hook, and has three transverse rasied bands above the hooked aspect. Length: 16.06mm, Width: 6.40mm, Thickness: 2.65mm, Weight: 1.1g The metal is green in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-F4D74B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or mount of post-medieval date (circa AD 1500-1700). The fitting consists of a sub-rectangular base plate that has a raised ridge down the centre. The small sides are incomplete and terminate at worn and broken ends. It has gilding present on the obverse. The reverse is flat and undecorated and has an off-centre integral pointed lug. The fitting is mid-green in colour with an uneven surface patina. The length is 20.3mm, the width is 12.5mm, the plate thickness is 2mm, the thickness including lug is 5.9mm, the weight is 1.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-F073FD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy sword belt fitting, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1600. The object consists of a flat plate with a tri-lobed top and a foliate incised design to the surface. At the bottom of the plate is a hook with a rounded terminal. The top of the fitting features a tri-lobed design. Under the central lobe is an iron rivet. Below is a narrowed waist, which then expands forming rounded shoulders, before tapering in width and then expanding again to a smaller tri-lobed plate, with a central rivet and a hook at the lower end. The hook curves forward…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DF723A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The back face is undecorated and slightly worn. The front face has two incised horizontal lines as decoration. The object is a sub-triangular shape with three holes: two circles next to each other above an upside-down triangle. At the point of the triangle, there is a T-shape, with an incised line in the horizontal line of the T, and then M-shaped metal, with the second incised line long the top of the M.  Dimensions: Length: 33.6mm, Width: 14.1mm, Thickness: 2.2mm, Weight: 3.78g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-CAA143
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval leaded, copper alloy, possibly pewter two-part strap fitting probably for a sword-belt or baldrick dating c. AD 1550-1700. The object comprises two linked elements, a hook and eye section. The hook section has a trefoil shaped plate with a pierced rounded knop at the apex for a rivet. Below the trefoil the plate is waisted with a D-shaped cross-section, terminating with a pair of outward curving tendrils with a second rivet hole between. A rectangular sectioned blunt hook recurves from between the tendrils the tip almost meeting the base of the plat…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C9C9C4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A solid copper alloy strap fitting, probably a strap slide or toggle of Roman date, AD 43 - 410. It is circular with a convex or domed front surrounded by a groove and then a raised rim. There is a narrow groove around the side, towards the back. The back is flat with an integral sub-rectangular tab projecting, perforated by an oval hole. The measurements are; diameter 14.9mm, thickness 13.3mm, and weight 6.27g. Compare SWYOR-F35009
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-C976D8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two-part, cast copper alloy swivel, of medieval date, about AD 1060 - 1500. An integral rod projects from the circular base of one of the loops and passes through a hole in the base of the other loop allowing them to swivel. One loop is oval in cross-section the other loop is compressed into a rounded rectangular shape. Both loops have moulded diagonal lines at the base, usually interpreted as zoomorphic, beast biting bar type animal heads. The central element is hemispherical on each loop and is decorated with grooves parall…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-C8A374
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded cast copper alloy post medieval strap slide. The plate is rectangular, 23.9mm in length, with moulded decoration of unclear form and three pairs of small flanking projecting lobes. The reverse is flat with a pair of projecting lugs, one at either end of the plate, with flat cross section. These would have formed a square loop to hold the straps.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C83C82
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval strap slide dating from AD 1250 - 1400. It is a rounded rectangular frame with a single integral external rivet. Measurements are; length 19.5mm, width 17.2mm, thickness 2.8mm and weight 2.26g. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/strap-slides/#Medievalstrap-slides
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C66FDD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sub-circular copper alloy Post Medieval strap fitting; a mount dating from AD 1500 - 1800. It has two inetegrally cast spikes on the reverse, bent over to grip the fabric. The front is plain. Measurements are; diameter 10.0mm, thickness (including attachment pins) 4.2mm and weight 0.71g.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-A2DF5C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy hooked strap fitting or scabbard hook from a sword belt of Post-Medieval date (c. 16th - 17th century). The object has a rectangular plate, with a concave back and faceted edges on all sides. At the upper end of the plate is an integrally cast globular knop drilled for and retaining an iron rivet. At the lower end is a square collar, decorated with two incised transverse grooves and terminating with a round hook, 10mm in diameter. The rear of the collar has an integral copper alloy rivet. The reverse of the object has an incomplete …
Created on: Saturday 24th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 24th February 2024
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Record ID: OXON-8B0A1C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval strap slide dating to the period AD 1270-1400. The fitting takes the form of a rectangular frame, with a small rectangular protrusion in the centre of the exterior of one long edge. The opposite edge is slightly narrower and thinner than the other edges. The strap slide has an mottled dark brown patina. The fitting measures 24.9mm long, 19.9mm wide, and 2.14mm thick. It weighs 3.1 grams. Strap slides were used during the Medieval period as a method of holding down loose parts of straps. In Egan and Pritchard (2002, 232) there…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-890333
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy military harness strap slide of Roman date, c.AD 100 – 300. The object consists of a front plate comprising two globular hemispherical terminals joined by a waisted central rectangular panel, and a loop. The front plate is D-shaped in section with a concave interior on the reverse. Projecting from the reverse is an integral rectangular loop extending along the long axis. This loop is rectangular in section. The metal has a dull grey patina and is in a fairly good condition. The object is 18.47mm long, 8.43mm wide, 4.66mm thick (10.29mm&nbs…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th 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: LEIC-725FD6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy strap slide, dating to c.AD 1150 - 1350. The strap slide is trapezoidal in plan and rectangular in section. The sides have a small triangular internal projection. At the top is a ridged lobe. Length: 21 mm Width: 26 mm Weight: 3 g For a discussion on these types of strap loops, see Egan and Pritchard 1991, p. 231-233; cf. Ibid Fig. 149,
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-70F9C8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval cast copper-alloy hooked hanging plate from a sword belt fitting (c.1550-1700) The object comprises a flat curvilinear attachment plate with a trefoil terminal at one end, the other end being lost to a worn break. The rightmost knop of the trefoil terminal is lost to a worn break. The plate is waisted below the trefoil terminal before expanding almost horizontally into the shoulders of the plate, then tapering to a point that ends abruptly at the break, the break possibly cutting across a circular rivet hole. The upper surface is decorated in pronounce…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-70DCED
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval cast copper-alloy hooked hanging plate from a sword belt fitting (c.1550-1700) The object comprises a flat curvilinear attachment plate with a trefoil terminal at one end, the other end being lost to a worn break. The plate is waisted below the trefoil terminal before expanding almost horizontally into the shoulders of the plate, then tapering to a point that ends abruptly at the break. The upper surface is decorated in worn foliate moulded relief, black lacquer remaining in the recesses. The cap of an iron rivet remains in situ at the trefoi…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-5185C5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy probable strap fitting, likely dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). Description:  the object is formed of a single plate, that is broadly an elongated lozenge in plan and trapeziodal in cross-section.  On the front face, the edges of the object are bevelled.  The main section is lonzenge-shaped with a central, circular perforation.  The apex of the main section terminates in a molded tri-lobe. The base of the lozenge extends into a rectangular section, which tapers towards a broken, slightly fo…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-4BB3F4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy gilded possible Limoges-style strap fitting or buckle plate of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1350. The object is sub-triangular with a forked terminal formed of two sub-rectangular strips which curve round slightly before terminating in worn breaks. Two circular perforations are present to the corners of the wider end. The upper surface of the object is decorated in low relief with a possible winged figure, possibly representing the angel of St Matthew. The figure is depicted only from the waist up. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark …
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-4A0A8B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Strap Fitting (Sword Belt) of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is composed of a flat plate with moulded foliate or vine scroll decoration. It has a trefoil terminal and a tapering body and a rounded terminal. There is a single rivet hole in the upper trilobed portion with iron corrosion surrounding. Length: 25.87mm, Width: 13.65mm, Thickness: 1.94mm, Weight: 1.7g The metal is green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. This is one of usually three fittings that together with an upper plate formed a hanging arrangemen…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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