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Record ID: YORYM-0CE8C7
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Late Iron Age belt or strap mount, most probably part of horse harness or wagon fittings. It is composed of a large, circular ring with a D-shapes section. Soldered inside the ring is a figure-of-eight design, bound in the centre by a large knop. This design is a characteristic openwork decoration that consists of a typical Celtic double-eye ornament. One of the inner rings has been slightly torn. The metal is pitted and a dark greenish-brown colour. There is no further evidence of attachment.
Created on: Monday 29th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 1st April 2010
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Westow', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-7C8BB6
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy miniature horse harness fitting, possibly a terret ring.
The object comprises a part cylinder, rolled sheet of copper alloy, which has three lobe-like extensions on either side. These sides are damaged and worn. The short ends of the part cylinder have rounded terminals. It measures 31.1mm x 17.2mm. One small rivet hole can be seen in the damaged edging. There is a knop extending up from either end of this element. The knops have faceted uprights, with a rounded knopped tops; they are circa 9.3mm in height. Extending up from the centre of the part cylinder is a fu…
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-9F3540
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy minature terret ring, dating to the Iron Age. The ring is circular in plan and semi-circular in section, with two collars flanking the bar. The bar is slightly offset. The collars are undecorated. The object is worn with a mid reddish-brown patina. A similar example with a circular section can be seen in 'Early Celtic Art in Northern Britain' by M. Macgregor, Fig.52. A similar example from Yorkshire is recorded on the PAS database: SWYOR-6FB6D2.
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Boynton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-36C797
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy miniature terret ring.
The ring is roughly circular in shape, with a grooved around the circumference. Three incised triangles decorate either side. Below the ring there is a collar and a rounded knop. Inside the knop there is an iron rivet. The metal is a light greyish-green colour and survives in a good condition.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SUSS-5642A6
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment possibly from an incomplete copper-alloy Iron Age or Roman terret ring. All that survives of the object is the bottom of the loop, through which the rein would have passed and the top of the skirt. The bottom of the loop has broken on both sides and is extremely corroded and worn. The loop is joined directly to the upper part of the skirt, which is rectangular in shape and hollow.
Terret rings were attached to chariots, carts or wagons and served as rein-guides. They helped guide in reins from the horses harness to the rider/charioteers hands. The terret would have been…
Created on: Wednesday 29th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.
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