Record ID: SUSS-BE7415
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Anglo-Scandinavian harness link, dating to the 11th century. The object has been cast in one piece. The fitting comprises a D-sectioned strip of copper alloy, with a broken ring at either end. The breaks are all very worn and corroded. There is a prominent unbonate knop in the centre of the object, it is otherwise undecorated. The metal is heavily corroded and worn. The metal is a patchy mid reddish-brown colour, typical of 11th century metal work found in this part of Sussex. The corrosion has eaten away much of the original surface. The object is defi…
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2007
Last updated: Friday 8th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Manuden', grid reference and parish protected.