Record ID: DOR-532796
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval stirrup strap mount (Williams Class a, type 8) dating to the 11th century. A cast copper alloy, sub-triangular mount. It has three attachment holes, one set below the apex and the other two at the base, above the right-angle flange.The lower two holes retain the corroded traces of iron fixings. The apex is slightly truncated by an ancient break. The front is decorated with moulded zoomorphic elements and lobed tendrils.The details of the decoration are quite deeply cast and clear. At the apex is a zoomorphic head terminal with prominent eyes. There flows from the ape…
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pamphill', grid reference and parish protected.