Record ID: DUR-61C246
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Strap fitting/ Mount Fragment of an enamelled cast copper alloy mount. This object appears to have been rectangular in plan when complete, although it may have formed part of a larger mount or fitting. The long edges of the rectangular plate have a lip projecting downwards. The object is broken along both of the shorter sides. The upper surface is decorated with inlaid enamel. This is laid out in a symmetrical herringbone pattern, on either side of a central dividing line. Traces of enamel remain. The mount has a rectangular-sectioned pin projecting on the reverse, in a perpendicular…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richmond Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-F31E57
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy rectangular bar with triangular enamel panels, probably Roman in date. It is rectangular in plan and in cross-section. The upper face is split into triangular panels by a central zig-zag line. These panels are infilled with enamel, the upper line being red, the lower being blue. There are four blue triangles and the red, the last upper triangle having lost its enamel. The mount is then broken. The reverse of the item is plain and flat. It has a generally green patina with some darker patches on the reverse due to corrosion. It is uncertain what the funct…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2010
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Record ID: DUR-E1D6C7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Roman vessel mount in the form of a human head, possibly representing Cupid, 1st- 3rd century in date. It is domed and hollow on the reverse. The mount has a small broken loop on the top of the head, the front part of which has been decorated to form part of the hair-style. The loop would have been linked to the mounts use, possibly allowing a handle to be suspended from it. The hair is picked out with grooved lines, ending in curls along the forehead and longer strands ending in curls covering the ears. The face is worn but the eyes are circular and sligh…
Created on: Monday 13th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2010
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Record ID: DUR-A9B151
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Iron Age/ Roman mount or fitting. On the left are two circular concave discs, one above the other, touching. From the space in between the two discs, on the right-hand side, is an openwork teardrop shape, lying vertically. At the rounded end is another circular concave disc, this one is slightly larger than the other two. These discs could have been filled with enamel or other decorative material but none now remains. The reverse of the mount is flat with the remains of a fitting on the back of the largest disc. It is broken and it is not clear …
Created on: Tuesday 17th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2010
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Record ID: DUR-5F6BF5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mis-cast Roman lion head mount. It is sub-circular in plan with a protrusion at the base. The reverse is flat and has a pitted uneven surface. The front is the face of the lion is relief and this detail has been affected by the mis-cast. The top protrusion is the nose and the lower is meant to be the mouth. The detail for the mane and eyes has been lost in wear, corrosion and the incomplete casting.
Created on: Monday 14th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 14th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3A0412
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy mount in the form of Medusa's face from the Roman period. It is a very fine example with lots of detail remaining. The mount is sub-circular in plan and is hollow. The reverse is now filled in with iron corrosion with a central square shaft of the stud used to attach the mount. The face is complete with all features still visible. The hair is designed to represent the snakes which made up Medusa's hair. Her face has a beaded line around the edge.
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2016
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Record ID: LVPL-337066
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy decorative strap or belt mount, Roman and circa 3rd century in date and most likely to be associated with the military. Similar decorative late Roman mounts of a similar style, although with a different openwork designs have been found in Germany (Oldenstein 1976, tafel 69, 902-907). This mount is sub-circular in shape measuring 30mm in length and 23mm in width. It is open work. The frame is made from 2 coinjoined, tapering arms which form the sub-circular shape. At the narrow ends each arm has a circular knob. In the centre there is a s-shaped element which joins the…
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-CB8B04
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy tripod mount from the Roman period. It has a Celtic style to its design. It is a male figure facing forwards. His hair is picked out with straight lines all over his head. He has a central parting shown by a line down the middle, the edge of the hair is also marked with a line. The head is round (diameter is 24.5mm) with small marks for ears. The eyes are round, the nose is in relief and straight, the mouth is just a horizontal line. There is a small circular hole on the top of the head which is now filled with mud. The body is quite simple, there are no arms, …
Created on: Tuesday 15th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-1DBDD5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount from a vessel or furniture. Roman in date with Cletic influences. It is in the form of a face of Medusa. The features on the face have been quite crudely incised. The eyes are small circular hollows. The nose is long and straight, the mouth is small. There is a torc/decorative band around the head at the top. This ends in 2 rounded terminals visible above the eyes. The mount is hollow and there is corrosion on the back which has made the surface uneven. There is a circular hole at the base, below the chin, possibly for attachment. One of the Gorgons, …
Created on: Monday 7th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-52D258
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy vessel mount in the form of a bird, Roman in date, probably 1st/2nd century AD. The bird is sat down and has a long body which narrows towards the tail. The head is solid. The bird is sat on a circular loop which would have attached it to the vessel, this has been cast in one. The surface is worn and corroded so no details can be seen.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-3C7162
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy vessel mount, in the shape of the goddess Minerva's head. It is hard to date this type of object precisely but it is most likely to be from the 1st-3rd centuries AD. The mount has a partialy hollow reverse, presumably where it would have attached to the vessel. It appears complete and is only slightly worn. The front of the mount is the face of Minerva. She is helmetted with the typical crest on top. Hair can be seen protruding from the helmet above the eyes and down the side of the face. The eyes are elliptical and recessed. The mouth is worn but appears to be op…
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-E1A822
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount in the shape of a boar's head. Roman in date, it is hollow-cast. There are traces of 2 legs at the front which have now broken off. A very similar example was found in Aldborough which still has its front legs (Bishop; 1996; 93, no.589). There is no obvious method of attachment other than the hollow casting of the animal's body. There is moulded decoration which picks out the crest, eyes, nostrils and cheeks. The top of the face takes the form of an elongated lozenge shaped moulding. Adam Gwilt from National Museums, Wales has seen this and comments that …
Created on: Friday 4th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-221CA0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount of Roman date in the shape of a lion. The mount is incomplete, having broken just before the hind legs. It is made of solid copper alloy and has been cast. The face is facing forwards and shows the lion with his mouth open. The eyes, nose and details of the mane have been picked out. Behind the mane the mount narrows and is smooth on all surfaces. It widens again where it reaches the hind legs. The break here is uneven and appears old. This would have been a mount on some piece of furniture and is most likely to be Roman.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL2155
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount in the form of human face, probably Medusa. It measures 46mm wide and 53mm long. It is mostly complete with just one edge being slightly broken. The features on the face have been quite crudely incised. The hair is parted centrally and extends all the way down the face. The hair appears to be plaited and there is a torc/decorative band around the head at the top. The mount is hollow and the back has the remains of two studs for attachment. There is corrosion on the back which has made the surface uneven.
Created on: Monday 8th July 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.