Record ID: NMGW-62F521
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy oval buckle with separate plate, probably of mid-14th to 16th century date The buckle comprises the oval frame (24.2mm long and 27.1mm wide) with separate folded sheet plate (33.3mm long, 15.8mm wide and 1.4mm thick). The buckle has an expanded outside edge (5.5mm wide and 4.5mm thick), which in convex (8.6mm deep) and has a notch for the pin. The sides are also convex and the bar is offset and narrowed. The pin does not survive but the presence of iron corrosion suggests an iron pin was used. The plate is folded around the bar (7.6mm deep) with a slot for the…
Created on: Monday 26th January 2015
Last updated: Saturday 18th August 2018
Spatial data recorded.