Record ID: LVPL-709294
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sword or dagger chape dating from the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is tubular narrowing in width towards the base and is oval in cross-section. The chape consists of a single flattened sheet of copper alloy which has been folded over leaving a join running down the rear of the object. Both the base and the top of the object are open. At the top of the object are two small rivet holes at the front and one at the back, all of which are infilled with soil/corrosive material. The upper edge (mouth) of the chape is decorated with two incised circumfrential g…
Created on: Friday 19th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-70839F
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sword or dagger chape dating from the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is tubular narrowing in width towards the base and is oval in cross-section. The chape consists of a single flattened sheet of copper alloy which has been folded over leaving a join running down one edge. Both the base and the top of the object are open. A regular circular perforation, probably for a rivet to attach the chape to the leather, runs through each side of the object. The top of the object, just below the mouth, is decorated with a worn circumferential ridge. The object has a …
Created on: Friday 19th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BB4E84
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sword or dagger chape dating from the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is sub-triangular in plan and oval in cross-section. It consists of a single flattened sheet of copper alloy which has been folded over leaving a join running down one edge. Both the base and the top of the object are open. A regular circular perforation, probably for a rivet to attach the chape to the leather, runs through each side of the object. The perforation measures 6.07mm on each face. The chape is undecorated and has a dark green patchy patina. Similar examples can be found…
Created on: Friday 31st January 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area.', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F15750
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of an incomplete copper alloy dagger or scabbard chape, medieval in date (AD1300-1500).The chape is sub triangular in plan and sub-oval in section with a hollow interior. It is made from a single piece of sheet metal wrapped around, measuring up to 1.56mm in thickness. The welding seam is clearly visible on the interior and exterior of the object. The chape tapers down to a collared knop at the terminal end where its profile curves outwards slightly. Near the top of the chape is a perforation hole pierced through the sheet metal from the outside and measures 2.80mm in di…
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-62B451
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sword or dagger chape, probably dating from the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is sub-triangular in plan, made from a rolled strip of copper alloy pressed together to form a join at the back forming a squashed hollow conical shape. The top and bottom end of the chape have been broken off. There are remnants of silvering to the surface. There is no evidence of other decoration, though wear and corrosion may obscure this. The object has a smooth mid green patina and is in fair condition.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley next the sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D11B93
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy sword or dagger chape dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and oval in cross-section. It consists of a single flattened sheet of copper alloy which has been folded over leaving a join running down one edge. The base of the object has a rounded knop above which is a transverse collar. The top of the chape is open. At the top of the object on one face are two small rivet holes for attachment to the leather. The object has a mid-green patina and is in good condition.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hatherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-144226
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy dagger chape dating to the Medieval period (1100-1500). The object is triangular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The centre of the object has triangular openwork above which is circular openwork. Above this is a small circular rivet hole. The object consists of one piece of metalwork which has been folded over along its length leaving the top and opposite side, which contains the rivet hole, open. The reverse arm of the object has broken away. The object has a dark green patina and a small amount of gilding can be seen on the upper face.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scopwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8B7C74
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete rolled copper alloy dagger chape, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (13th to 18th Centuries AD). It has been constructed from a folded sheet of copper alloy metal. The ends are cut and bent up. It is a mid green colour and in good condition. Length: 29.71mm Width: 11.46mm Weight: 3.8 grams
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-2C7263
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy lace chape dating to the Medieval period. The object consists of a sheet of copper alloy which has been bent into a tubular shape. The object tapers to the base and has an overlapping seam. Slits have been made at the base of the sheet and they have been folded inwards. The top of the object remains open. The object has a smooth light green patina and is in good condition. Lace chapes can be dated from the 14th to the 15th century.
Created on: Friday 30th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 11th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Denbigh', grid reference and parish protected.