Record ID: NMGW-E03A81
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bridgend
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy buckle frame with separate plate of mid-12th to 14th century date The buckle is represented by the oval frame and the fragmentary sheet plate but is missing the pin (with an overall length of 38.7mm and a weight of 3.4g). The buckle frame (with a length of 16.4mm and a weight of 2.2g) is of ornate outside edge type. The outside edge is expanded and of rectangular section (4.3mm wide and 3.6mm thick) and decorated on the front with ribbed mouldings and grooves. A central groove which would defines a notch for the missing pin. The sides are convex (giving the …
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.