Record ID: KENT-B55396
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval to early Post Medieval copper alloy chape from the late 15th or 16th centuries. The chape is cast in one piece. The base of the chape semi-circular in plan with rounded knop protruding form the bottom edge. the front fact of the chape is decorated with incised lines radiating from the top edge. Above this the body id decorated with three further horizontal incised lines. The open top if the chape is curved in shape and has sides which flare to create the opening to allow the dagger to be inserted. On the reverse of the chape there is an open rectangle a third of the …
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-6B24D1
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy scabbard chape, in two pieces. The chape has a moulded scallop shell design with a knob projecting from the base. There is a panel of raised diagonal ropework design above the shell. The reverse plate of the chape is missing. This design dates to around the late 15th to 16th century.
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 19th November 2010
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Record ID: SF-BBD951
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy rolled sheet metal chape. The chape is cylindrical, and its upper edge is incomplete due to old break. There is a single rivet hole close to the edge at the front, on the opposite side from the seam where the metal overlaps. The chape is plain, and tapers to its foot which is narrow and rectangular, with three parallel transverse incised lines of decoration. It has been bent a little out of shape, and the metal has split, probably due to plough damage.The chape measures 34.84mm in length, 8.75mm in width at the attachment edge and 4.6mm at the foot. It weighs 3.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Last updated: Monday 29th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Akenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-D32BB3
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy sword chape, 35mm long, 23mm wide and 5mm thick . The object is in fair condition and weighs 5.98grams. The object is sub rectangular in form with a rounded base terminating in a spherical knop. It has a lipped edge and is decorated with a series of circular holes in its centre. The upper edge is sharply stepped and comes down to meet the central holes.
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2010
Last updated: Saturday 12th September 2020
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Record ID: NARC-B8A435
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy scabbard chape. The chape has a stylised moulded scallop shell design, the lower section is missing, but the chape is likely to have had a knop projecting from the base. There is a raised horizontal line above the shell. The reverse plate of the chape is missing. This design dates to around the late 15th to 16th century.
Created on: Sunday 5th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-6D52B1
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sheet copper alloy dagger scabbard chape length 49mm, width 16.5mm, thickness 5.5mm, weight 7.33g. This example is made from a plain copper alloy sheet, about 1mm thick, that has been folded into a conical shape, but is now misshaped. Examples are known from archaeological contexts in London and have been dated to the 14th-16th centuries (Ward, 1967, 280-288). Ward Perkins, 1967, London Museum. Medieval Catalogue, HMSO
Created on: Monday 31st January 2011
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-4E4977
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy chape from scabbard. The chape comprises a rectangular neck with a scallop-shell shaped body. The body is domed in cross-section and has a ribbed perimeter. In the centre are three apertures with a moulded rib above. A back-plate is riveted onto the reverse.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horncastle', 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: GLO-473655
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sheet copper alloy dagger scabbard chape length 38mm, width 13mm, thickness 8mm, weight 4.85g. This example is made from a plain copper alloy sheet, about 1mm thick, that has been folded into a conical shape. Examples are known from archaeological contexts in London and have been dated to the 14th-16th centuries (Ward, 1967, 280-288). Ward Perkins, 1967, London Museum. Medieval Catalogue, HMSO
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-217557
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy dagger chape of medieval date. The chape is formed from a single sub-rectangular sheet of metal which has been folded to make an open ended truncated cone. The metal is very worn making the overlap of the two ends difficult to make out. The closed end of the chape has three lines marking the folds. The attachment end is worn and asymmetrical. The chape is undecorated. Traces of iron corrosion are present within the chape. The metal is a dark brownish-black colour and is worn. The chape is 39mm long, 11.2mm in diameter and weighs 9.7g.…
Created on: Friday 11th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 15th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catterick Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-630731
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dagger chape made from one thin sheet of metal folded over and joined together. The chape is undecorated, probably originally oval in shape now flattened and dates from the 14th to 15th centuries. It is 42mm in length, 20mm in depth and 5mm thick.
Created on: Monday 14th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GRASSINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-469DD2
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fitting in the form of a dragon head. The terminal is an elongated rectangular snout ending in circular nostrils, above this is a raised area around the circular eyes and above this semi circular ears. Behind the ears it thins and widens slightly to form the trapezoid neck which ends in a curved, probably broken edge with the remains of circular rivet holes, one to each side. In profile the dragon head, prominent brow ridge and ears are in relief. The back is concave with a deeply indented triangular groove; the lower (pointed) end of the groove ends before the term…
Created on: Wednesday 7th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Duncton', grid reference and parish protected.

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.

Record ID: ESS-7E5D98
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval damaged and incomplete cast copper alloy chape. Originally the chape would have been formed of a lower section with two sets of parallel arms extending from the upper corners. Only one pair of parallel arms survives, with several damaged and broken projections where the lower plates would have been located. The arms are rectangular with a circular terminal. It is 44.85mm long, 16.84mm wide, 3.90mm thick and weighs 5.04 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd August 2010
Last updated: Monday 27th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birch CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-FB3B72
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy sword scabbard chape. The chape is D-shaped in cross section, the back plate is missing. The top edge has a concave aperture with rolled ends. In the centre is a cordate aperture at the base is a circular knop terminal. Length 39mm, width 22mm, thickness 6mm, weight 5.97g
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2010
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-DD3894
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Post Medieval lace chape or aglet. It is cylindrical, and has been flattened at one end. It is made of 2 sheets of copper alloy rolled up, the ends of which do not over lap. there is a small hole at the tope which features on both sides, where the chape would have been sown onto the lace. It is decorated with a band at the top and bottom consisting of 4 lines encasing a row of diamonds. in the center at the back is a floral leaf pattern, and the front has a flower (sunflower looking) with a possibly crown in the center. Or it could be a face! Th…
Created on: Thursday 7th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2010
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Record ID: GLO-B53F60
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sheet copper alloy dagger scabbard chape length 29mm, width 15mm, thickness 7mm. This is example is made from a plain sheet copper alloy, >1mm thick, which has been folded into a triangular shape. The mouth of the chape is heavily corroded and truncated. On the reverse the seam is off-centre. The overall condition of this object is poor with corrosion eating away at the extremities of the piece. Examples are known from archaeological contexts in London and have been dated to the 14th-16th centuries (Ward, 1967, 280-288).
Created on: Friday 17th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Keysham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-F4C7C3
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy late Medieval- Post Medieval chape, dating from c. 1400- 1600. Only the front (domed) half remains, the flat back having broken away. In plan the chape has a semi-circular lower half with a small extension knop at the base. It is decorated with incised lines, giving a scallop effect which meet at the centre in a semi-circular hollow. Above this are two circular holes, one to the left and one to the right of this hollow. The upper half is narrower, and sub-rectangular, with crenellations at the top edge. Near the top is a heart-shaped hole.
Created on: Monday 20th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2011
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Record ID: LIN-887544
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy chape. The chape has a flat, circular base with a hole in the centre. The base is slightly flared and has a collar at the top of it. The body of the chape is thin, oval in cross-section and incomplete. The chape is formed by a sheet of copper-alloy rolled over.
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
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Record ID: GLO-898576
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy scabbard chape length 37mm, width 24mm, thickness 5mm, weight 6.71g. This would have had a separate sheet copper alloy back plate, but this is now missing. The upper half is plain with an openwork cordate shape hole in the centre, the top has an undulating/ crenulated edge. The lower half is scallop shaped with radiating line emanating out from the top centre at which point is an openwork trefoil. There is a small knop at the base. Date late 15th-16th century.
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tytherington', grid reference and parish protected.