Record ID: PUBLIC-94C249
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Medieval three-part folding clasp with attached plate. Trapezoidal frame with upright rectangular cross-section strip and transverse rotating end plate. The bar mount attached to the folding end plate is missing. The non-recessed undecorated clasp plate is folded back on itself laterally around the frame. Contained within the two faces of the plate are the remnants of the fabric strap that have been preserved, presumably by the copper corrosion compounds from the plate. The attachment copper alloy end-rivet also remains within the fabric. The nature of the f…
Created on: Saturday 18th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CF450D
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy folding strap clasp of Medieval date (c.1200-1400). Description: The clasp consists of frame which is rectangular in plan with slightly convex sides decorated with a single transverse ridge. The sides are joined at one end by a strap bar and at the other end a bar for a rotating sheet metal clasp. A deeply engraved line runs vertically across the folding end of the clasp into two protruding grooves created by the transverse ridges. The rotating end is a singular piece of sheet metal folded into itself forming the attachment to t…
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A9CF17
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy folding strap clasp dating to the Medieval period c. AD 1270 - 1500. The front / outer edge of the buckle frame has a folding sheet metal clasp, while its back end has a strip of folded strap plate made of copper-alloy sheet. A single rivet holds the two halves of the plate together. The combination of all three has a length of 32.52 mm, which is in fair condition. A pointed projection is present at the centre of the leading edge, as similarly seen on the example in WHITEHEAD, R. 2003 Buckles: 1250-1880, p.41, no.239.
Created on: Saturday 14th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7349E7
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper-alloy single loop folding strap-clasp fastener dating to c.1270-1400. Egan & Pritchard (2002) pp.117-118, nos. 552-554. Consisting of a sub-rectangular clasp-loop with an incomplete separate folded 0.8mm sheet plate and missing the closure plate. The loop has convex, outwardly curved sides, each with two transverse moulded ridges on the profiles, with both of the outer bars being off-set. The rectangular folded sheet plate has a single aperture for an iron securing rivet  (now missing) with decoration of five apertures in a cross f…
Created on: Sunday 17th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-52C1F8
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early Post Medieval cast copper alloy eye from a two-piece blunt hooked clothing fastener, (Read Class A, Type 8) dating c. AD 1600-1700. This is half of a two-piece clothes fastener. It is sub-oval in plan with three circular attachment loops, one each side of the rectangular attachment loop at the apex and the third at the opposing end. Two ornamental sub-rectangular knops sit at the mid-point on each side of the plate.  The upper surface is decorated in moulded relief with a mounted horseman riding left. The reverse is plain and u…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C8FB80
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clasp. Clog clasp: straight-sided plate with a tab projecting from its straight end and a D-shaped tab on a short stalk projecting from its curved end and folded behind it. A stamped and bordered motif might intend to resemble an heraldic shield, possibly below a Masonic set of dividers. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1800
Created on: Friday 16th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-24BE89
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy double sharp-hooked clasp. Read Class R, not further defined. The object is missing one of its hooks, lost in antiquity, the other is in place. The centre /middle of the piece is a roughly square, flat casting measuring 14.94mm x 11.82mm, with a thickness of 1.4mm. On its surface is possibly an abstract worn cast zoomorphic design, (the finder thinks possibly of a wolf). The existing hook, measured by tape is 38mm long, and has a thickness of 2.21mm which tapers to its point. The reverse side of…
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AF0B23
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy folding rectangular strap clasp. The frame sides are slightly convex, with a transverse ridge near each corner. The clasp retains part of the rotating end, which has an incised zig-zag pattern and terminates in an old break. The clasp also retains part of the plate, which terminates in an old break at a rivet hole. There are traces of strap material between the two halves of the plate, probably wool. The clasp has a smooth dark green patina, which has been eroded in places. Length: 17.2mm. Width 13.3mm. Thickness: 3.0mm. Weight: 1.12g.
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AB420B
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval copper alloy single loop three part folding strap clasp. Only part of the frame and the rotating end survive. The frame sides are slightly convex, with a transverse ridge near the remaining two corners. Both frame sides terminate in old breaks. The rotating end has a trapezoidal bar mount secured by a single rivet. Length: 15.7mm. Width: 9.0mm. Thickness: 4.1mm. Weight: 1.76g.
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6F83A1
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy anthropomorphic folding strap-clasp frame, consisting of one arm and the outside edge only. The outside edge is in the form of a crowned head facing, interpreted as a king's head. The crown is decorated with three fleur-de-lis and a triangular protrusion at one end. Three circular holes decorate the band. The face is in high relief with prominent incised eyes and mouth. The hair is depicted realistically to either side of the head by a series of vertical incised lines. Below the lines is a moulded transverse ridge which represents the base of t…
Created on: Wednesday 13th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3E3BEA
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A late Medieval copper alloy three part folding clasp with plate, dating to AD 1300-1450. The clasp has a rectangular frame and a single folded sheet plate with a single rivet hole where it would have secured both sides around a belt or strap. Instead of a pin to attach the other end of a strap, the clasp has a 'folding closure' forming a rotating end with bar mount held in place by two rivets. Similar examples can be seen on the PAS database SUSS-7A6500, SWYOR-E28067.Whitehead (2003) p 40, Nos.226-228. Measurements: Total length 45mm frame 17mm x 17mm, plate 26mm x 12mm, , wt 8.32gm
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5FEFFE
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A machine pressed copper-alloy shoe or pouch clasp section, dating from the Post-Medieval period AD 1714 - 1830. It is rectangular in shape with one end squared, and the other end rounded. Each end has a hook which has been formed by bending the tip of the end backwards. The front of the clasp has decoration relevant to the Royal House of Hanover, with a Crown set above the initials " G R". Dimensions:- Length 24.7mm, width 13.3mm, thickness 1.0mm and weight is 2.3gm. This type of clasp, predominantly used to fasten clogs and shoes, were in use during the 18th and 19th cen…
Created on: Monday 8th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 12th March 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9AAE89
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval cast copper alloy single loop folding strap clasp with a separate plate (AD1300-1400) . The clasp has a sub-rectangular frame with rounded terminals and thin linear ribs on the arms as a form of simple decoration. The clasp has a strap plate formed from a single sheet of copper alloy which has been wrapped around one thin end of the clasp buckle and is secured by a single rivet, which would also have secured the strap in place. At the opposing end is the strap clasp itself, again a single sheet of copper alloy wrapped around the front end of the clasp buckle with a…
Created on: Sunday 16th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5BDADC
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting. A D-shaped single loop frame with a slightly offset and narrowed strap bar, measuring 22.1mm in length and 23.5mm wide. The closure and plate are missing and the item is worn with only part of the original surface remaining - where present this has a well-developed dark green patina. Similar to no 233 in Whitehead which is described as a strap clasp, and dated to c.1300 - 1450.
Created on: Monday 20th July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ibstock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8E5989
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy clog clasp, dating from c. AD 1700 to 1850. The clasp has a sub-rectangular main plate with three parallel rectangular perforations. One end is square and the other has shoulders which narrow to a small central hook, now broken. The upper surface has an incised line close to the border which follows the outer edges all around the clasp, the reverse is undecorated. There is a wavy border defining the outer edges of the plate. Both ends of the plate have square corners. The clasp has a mostly very pale green colouration.
Created on: Tuesday 16th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F8DAE1
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy clog clasp, dating from c. AD 1700 to 1850. The clasp has a sub-rectangular main plate with three parallel rectangular perforations. Both the upper surface and reverse are undecorated. There is a wavy border defining the outer edges of the plate. Both ends of the plate have square corners. The clasp has a mostly very pale green colouration.
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F8B3DB
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy clog clasp, dating from c. AD 1700 to 1850. The clasp has a sub-rectangular main plate with three parallel rectangular perforations. The upper surface is decorated with symmetrical diamond shaped boxes containing equal armed cross design. One end of the plate has square corners and the other end expands into a fan-shaped terminal with a small tag curving away from the terminal, now broken. The reverse is flat and has identical decoration to the face of the clasp. The clasp has an even dark green colouration.
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D1E074
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (AD 1250 - 1450) copper-alloy Strap Clasp, which has a rotating end. It has a slightly rectangular frame, with a small plate folded over to make the rotating end. The plate has a small oval shaped mount attached with a small rivet. The frame has narrowed bars for both the rotating end, and the bar for the plate. The plate consists of a rectangular copper alloy sheet folded in half around its bar. The end of the plate still has rivet in evidence. Dimensions:- Length 38.60mm, width 13.33mm and weight 5.0gm. Its surface shows signs of having been silvered. …
Created on: Tuesday 26th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 2nd October 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-688121
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy clog clasp. The clasp has been formed from a single plate of copper alloy, Each end terminates with a hook. One of the hooks is much larger than the other and is as wide as the rest of the plate and it is rounded. The other hook is small and simple, formed from just a strap of copper alloy. The plate is smooth and as no signs of decoration.. These hooks would have held the clasp to a leather strap or to the fabric. The hooks would have hooked into another metal fitting with a slot in it, on the reverse of the book or similar object. The metal is a mid reddish-brown…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-686A87
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy clog clasp. The clasp has been formed from a single plate of copper alloy, Each end terminates with a hook. One of the hooks is much larger than the other and is as wide as the rest of the plate and it is rounded. The other hook is small and simple, formed from just a strap of copper alloy. The plate has been decorated on the obverse surface with an image of a oval trellis.. These hooks would have held the clasp to a leather strap or to the fabric. The hooks would have hooked into another metal fitting with a slot in it, on the reverse of the book or similar object…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.