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Description: | A copper-alloy strap-end of probable 1st century AD date. Close parallels for this artefact have been found at Verulamium (see Frere 1984: p. 35/fig. 11, nos. 80 and 81), in layers dating from AD 55-155 and are descirbed as 'apron-mounts'. A similar artefact was also found in a hoard of metalwork at Camerton, Somerset (see Jackson 1990: p. 38/pl. 7, no. 78). Such artefacts appear to be related to military uniform.
The plate is incomplete, the surviving central element being truncated oval in plan. At one end this extends into a rectangular portion with, at the bottom, a moulded transverse band comprising a plain central element with a ridge and groove at the top and bottom. A right-angled flange projects downwards from the bottom edge. Extending outwards from this flange is a rounded knob with a moulded ridge and groove at the base. On the underside of the plate is a short integral rivet of circular section.
The artefact is very corroded. It measures 38.6mm long, 17.7mm wide and 8.3mm thick. The weight is 11.07g. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Watters, Julian - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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