Record ID: PUBLIC-FBD509
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early post medieval cast copper alloy strap or box fitting. The main body is triangular in form with an openwork sub-triangular aperture in the centre with the body extending to terminate in a trefoil shape. There is a single medial hole towards the top of the main body and a further hole in the centre of the trefoil, all of which at one time contained iron pins or rivets with the rusted remains very visible. The object has an overall length of 23.79mm, is 12.6mm at its widest point,1.35mm thick and weighs 1.3g Similar objects have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Schem…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-81D2DD
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval incomplete copper alloy hinged fitting possibly for a book or casket. The fitting has a retangular shaped plate with two rivet holes. The patina overall is smooth and shiny with patches that are rougher both on the inside and outside surfaces.
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-ED576E
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably post medieval cast copper alloy strap fitting. The main body is triangular in form with an openwork triangular apperture within, then it narrows and terminates in a fleur, being 29.2mm in length. There are two pivet holes in the top of the main body and a further hole in the centre of the fleur, all, at one time, contained iron rivets with the rusted remains very visible. Similar objects have been recorded on The Portable Antiquities Scheme database, identity of these objects is still disputed and may relate to either books or small boxes or possibly even both. Style how…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F4C221
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Early Post-medieval complete cast copper alloy hinged plate possibly from a casket dating 1300 - 1600 AD. The length is 19.63mm, the width is17.24mm and the weight 3.5g. The shape is sub rectangular with the sides having a concave shape forming an 'ox-hide' shape. At the top of the hinge there are four protrusions, which would have created the hinge junction. Two of the four protrusions are complete with a hole through which the hinge bar would originally have passed. the other two protrusions are incomplete due to old breaks. On the rear of the hinge there are two sma…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-883D28
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy, probably Post-Medieval, hinged furniture fitting, probably a hinged mount from a casket or similar c.1500 - 1700 AD. Sub-triangular with rounded symmetrical notches on the top and bottom edges. The tip has broken off. The back shows a 2mm wide raised rim around the edge and a 7mm diameter circular lug c.1mm high approximately 20mm from the widest end. This half of the hinge had 3 cylindrical axis bar holders. The other half would have had 2 holders, one of which has snapped off and is present in this item.
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C89062
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A trapezoidal strip of iron with 2 intact nail holes and traces of two more along the 2 broken end edges. These holes are circular, are of different sizes and irregularly spaced and placed along the strip. All 4 have been punched from the front as the iron has risen in a rim around the edges of the holes at the back. The strip tapers from 40.1mm at the widest point down to 27.2mm at the narrowest.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3B7127
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy hinge. The plate is rectangular, has two rivets and two projecting loops. The outside edge has two ridges flanking a small triangular bump. PAS record NMS-6ED5E6 has the same hinge but with an attachment, said to be from a casket.
Created on: Saturday 8th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ivinghoe', grid reference and parish protected.