Record ID: SF-72AE73
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a sheet copper alloy medieval probable lace chape or tag. It is a hollow cylinder, with a straight edge-to-edge seam, and is open at one terminal where there are two opposing rivet holes close to the edge. It tapers slightly to the opposite terminal which is enclosed and flattened, and has a single piercing for suspension. The object measures 52.66mm in length and is 7.68mm wide at the open terminal and 5.45mm wide at the closed terminal. It weighs 3.88g. This object may have functioned as a strap end with a pendant attached to the suspension hole. It is likely to date to the fourteen…
Created on: Thursday 17th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetheringsett', grid reference and parish protected.