Record ID: NLM-1EBE96
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy early medieval stirrup strap mount of Williams Class A, Type 1. The pentagonal form mount is quite worn and smooth but some of the linear design engraved with niello is still visible. The apex of the mount has a loop and there are two lower fixing holes at the base. The reverse has a right angle flange and traces of iron corrosion around the back of the fixing holes and apex loop. The length is 48.9mm, the width is 32.5mm and the weight is 22.05g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marsh Chapel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM276
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy stirrup strap mount with niello inlay, plate roughly triangular with curving sides which bear small projections suggesting Ringerike style fronds. The inlaid design is crude and appears to represent knot work motifs. There is a transverse step/ledge across base. Two rivet holes, containing traces of iron are present at the apex and base of the triangle. There are two further, unfinished holes either side of the base.Height 50.4mm, Width 34.4mm, Thickness 3.5mm, Mass 26.05g.
Created on: Thursday 20th August 1998
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LEEDS', grid reference and parish protected.