Record ID: SUR-FAD33B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Anglo-Scandinavian cast copper strap-end (cf. Thomas Class E, Type 4) made from a single plate of cast copper alloy. The rear end has broken off. The body of the object is tongue-shaped and decorated with a complex double-stranded insular Borre style ‘vertebral ring-chain’ interlace motif. The reverse is undecorated. 
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-559DC7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) strap end of Thomas Class E, Type 1 dating to the period c. AD 1000 - 1100. It would have comprised of an open-work design, but all that remains is the attachment end. The attachment plate retains three entrally positioned rivet holes. The openwork tongue terminates in an old break and has two semi-circular holes. A more complete example can be found on PAS see SOM-F33A5F. Cf. Thomas, G, 2004, p. 3, no. 24. A similar example is illustrated in (Griffiths et al 2007; 64 no 334) where it was noted the design o…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-54E330
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy strap-end of 9th Century date. All that remains is the zoomorphic 'mouse/bat' terminal which is broadly triangular in shape. It is worn, with the zoomorphic details not clearly visible.  Length: 16.99mm Width: 8.35mm Weight: 1.51g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-566360
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy early medieval (Anglo Saxon) strap end (cf. Thomas Class A2h). The plate is narrow and oval, waisted to a flared rear end which is characteristically split but incomplete having  broken across the rivet holes on the edge. The front of the plate is decorated with cross hatching or lattice decoration within a linear border. The terminal is zoomorphic, although now too worn for much detail to be visible.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-ACBE4C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end. Cast elongated oval zoomorphic strap end with a beast head terminal with drilled dots for nostrils and eyes and moulded nostrils, with a bordered panel of  incised vegetal ornament which ends in two short curls beyond which are a pair of rivets of diameter 2.5mm and length 3.1mm with burred ends which pass through the split inner or proximal end of the object; Thomas Class A Type 1 subtype possibly axvi. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 800-850 Length: 37.9mm, Width: 12.9mm, Thickness (overall): 2.3mm, Weight: 4.34gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-AC7A2D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval copper alloy zoomorphic strap end of Anglo Scandinavian 'Urnes' style dating to c.AD 850-1100, most likely Thomas' Class G. The object is sub-rectangular in plan. One end is wedge-shaped with a split end, the other is a trapezoidal terminal containing a trapezoidal aperture. The object has a larger trapezoidal aperture towards the centre of the object. There is a central raised animal mask at the junction between the wedge-shaped attachment end and the central aperture. Between the two apertures is a raised design possibly forming part of the body or limb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-97E267
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Almost complete late Anglo-Saxon strap-end of Thomas Class E, type 1, with openwork relief decoration on both faces. The terminal end is missing, yet symmetrical. The attachment end is rectangular, split to hold the strap, and retains the rusty remains of an iron rivet at either corner. The split end is separated from the body of the strap-end by a transverse ridge on both faces. The upper openwork decoration six small holes of similar size, there are a further two below of a larger size, the very end, as mentioned, is missing, it is likely a further two small holes would have formed …
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-839004
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 750 - 950. The strap end is of Thomas' Class A, Type 2 with patterned decoration. The strap end is broadly triangular with a pointed terminal at the closed end and a worn break at the attachment end. The zoomorphic terminal is in the form of a forward facing animal head; much of the surface is damaged or missing but the terminal appears to include raised rounded pellet eyes and a stub-nosed snout. The central panel bears a curvilinear design with interlinked zig-zags geometric features. The rever…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-82A41B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date, c. AD 750 - 950. Possibly Thomas' Class A, Type 5. The strap end is sub-oval in shape with a pointed terminal at the closed end and a worn break at the end from which the split attachment plates would have extended. Only part of the lower plate survives. The pointed terminal is worn though bears traces of indistinct moulded decoration. The front of the main plate has a longitudinal recessed rectangular panel. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 33.2mm…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-81E632
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy strap end (Thomas Class B, Type 1) of early medieval date (c.750-850). Description: The strap end remains as the tapering attachment end which terminates in three moulded ribs before a transverse break. The split attachment end is bilobed and has two attachment holes, now missing their rivets. The front plate has also broken away in parts around the holes. The fragment is undecorated. It has a medium green patina.  Measurements: length: 22.2mm; width: 11mm; thickness: 3.7mm; weight: 2.92g Discussion: It is not clear whe…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-81A5F6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap end (probably Thomas Class B, Type 5) of early medieval date (c.800-900). Description: The strap end is parallel sided, with a tapering, pointed terminal engraved with three grooves on the front only. It also has a groove running around the edge, seen in profile, possibly representing a partly open mouth. The attachment end is missing. The front has very worn, decoration in the form of engraved repeating crescent motifs either side of a central spine engraved with chevrons. The reverse of the strap end is flat and undecora…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-1BFB96
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy strap end with a wedge shaped terminal end which is not split, but has two rivet holes, one through either corner with the remains of copper-alloy rivets within them. The shaft is incomplete and what remains is decorated with four transverse mouldings. Superficially this strap-end is of a similar form to the attachment end of a Thomas Class B type I, however, as the wedge shaped attachment end is not split it may have been created from the foot of a small long brooch (Thomas, 2003, pg4-5, fig2). Length: 25.85mm Widt…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickhambrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-06EB59
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap end. The strape end is made of two trapzoidal zones whose narrow parallel edges touch, the upper being much bigger than the lower so that it is similar to a butterfly or hourglass shape. The larger section is split into two to provide a slot for a strap to be placed within. It is also pierced by two circular holes which contain circular domed headed rivets. This section is decorated by three incised slightly diagonal and non-parallel lines running across its width. The reverse is plain and undecorated and plain barring one circular pit. The obj…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-06B522
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap end dating from the Early Medieval period, in the 9th century AD. Although in one piece, the strap end has two distinct parts: the strap attachment plate, and a long tapering shaft. The split-end strap attachment plate is trapezoidal in plan (being 13.4mm long and its width tapering from 9.6mm at the split end to 4.5mm where it joins to the shaft), and wedge-shaped in profile. Near its widest point is one rivet hole. The shaft is 27mm long, and in cross-section goes from circular at the tip, to sub-rectangular where it joins with the s…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-05913B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from an Early-Medieval cast copper alloy strap-end, classified as Thomas's (2003, 2) Class A. This would date the artefact to around the 9th century AD. Only the zoomorphic terminal and a small section of the plate survives. The fragment begins with a diagonal break truncating a section with a rectangular panel likely displaying a chip carved zoomorphic design. Below this it narrows to a squared off terminal which has incised decoration creating a zoomorphic style terminal This includes large comma-shaped ears and a snout. The strap end has a medium gree…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-056503
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early-Medieval cast copper alloy strap-end, classified as Thomas's (2003, 2) Class A. This would date the artefact to around the 9th century AD.  The strap-end is flat in profile and sub-rectangular in plan with sides which widen and then narrow from its upper terminal in smooth convex (almsot crinoline) curves. It has an elongated narrow squared off zoomorphic terminal. The plate is split for c. one sixth of its length to provide a slot for a strap to be placed within. The upper terminal of this split end are pierced by two circular holes (c.1.0mm d…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-03EBD6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper alloy strap end of Early Medieval date (c. AD 900-1100), Thomas Class E, Type 1b (Winchester Style). The artefact comprises a tongue shaped plate with a near complete rectangular attachment plate immediately above. Two rivets (left and middle) are still present on the attachment plate, the third is missing, along with the right corner of the plate. The plate is composed of Winchester style decoration in high relief and in the form of a series of elongated tendrils or leaves in an irregular pattern. At the top of the p…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-EC4375
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy probable strap end. Cast tongue-shaped straight-sided plate with a rounded end and a straight end, with five drilled holes symmetrically disposed, probably Thomas Class E. The holes may form a decorative motif but that pair nearest the inner straight end would have permitted stitched attachment at the usual site for such an object. Torn across one of those holes. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000 Length: 36.8mm, Width: 19.1mm, Thickness: 1.3mm, Weight: 6.55gms
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-72B0E6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap end dating to the late early-medieval period, c. AD 1000-1100. The object consists of a flat sub-trapezoidal plate with a projecting shaft, terminating with a split end joined by a small pin. The edges of the plate are worn with breaks marking areas which are now lost. The shaft is thicker and decorated with unclear ridges which extend diagonally down the sides of the shaft. Much of the shaft is split into two flat plates. These are joined near the terminal of the object by a thin pin with the ends of this pin visible on the exterior edg…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-71C14D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end fragment. The inner end of a tongue-shaped openwork strap end, Thomas Class E Type ?2, with addorsed kidney-shaped holes with a single attachment hole between them, and with a horizontal bar separating this field of decoration from its neighbour. Suggested date: 850-1000 Length: 28.8mm, Width: 22.3mm, Thickness: 2.6mm, Weight: 5.52gms
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.