Record ID: BH-148B66
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy stirrup strap mount dating to the eleventh century AD. The fragment comprises a portion of the now trapezoidal plate which extends at one end to a tri-lobed projection with circular perforation. The other end is broken. The upper surface of the plate is decorated with an incised pattern filled with niello. It is not possible to discern the nature of the pattern. The underside of the plate is plain. The fragment measures 29mm in length, a maximum of 23mm in width and 3mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2017
Spatial data recorded.