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Description: | A slightly incomplete cast copper alloy spur with attachments, dating to the late Medieval - Post Medieval period, between AD 1400 - 1700 (length of main body of spur: 109mm; width: 87mm; thickness at shank: 11.5mm; weight of all spur parts: DO ON SCALES IN OFFICE).The main spur part is an incomplete 'U' shape in plan with a D-shaped section. At one end, the shank and fragment of badly corroded iron spur rowel remain, which is positioned in between the slit in the shank. The shank has a double moulded collar before joining with the 'U' shaped section. To either side of the shank on the U-shaped section, there is a single incised slanted line, resulting in a '/ \' appearance. The spur is more complete at one of the arm's terminals than the other with three attachment holes at on end. The opposing arm is broken halfway towards where these attachment holes would have been. However, the remaining section of this arm has also been found separately with a hooked fitting still attached through one of the holes, which in turn has a circular protruding stud at the opposing end to the hook Two additional and separate hooked fitting with similar studs were also found with the main body of the spur. However, these two additional hooked fittings also have a substantial amount of leather still attached. Lastly, a slightly incomplete cast copper alloy spur buckle was also found with the main body of the spur. This double looped buckle is undecorated with a circular protrusion in the centre of the outside edge at one end and a narrowed strap bar in the centre. The remains of a cast copper alloy chape and iron pin are still visible on this buckle. Overall, the spur and its attachments are in a worn and corroded condition with numerous areas suffering from active bronze disease. However, there are some areas where the original light green patina remains.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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