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Description: | A cast copper alloy fragment probably part of an Early-Medieval / Anglo-Scandinavian 'zoomorphic' stirrup terminal of probable 11th Century date (950-1150 AD). The terminal is incomplete being worn and broken along many edges. In plan the terminal is broadly sub-rectangular; it has a hollow reverse face which would have enclosed the iron arm of the stirrup: in cross section it is an irregular U-shape. The upper has a moulded ridge along its apex. As the width tapers the fitting thickens until the terminal is solid and slightly bent over. There is no evidence of decoration on the hollow back face; a light grey coloured metal is present - possibly a lead alloy used to fix the terminal to the iron stirrup. The interior surface is also roughened / keyed. The stirrup terminal fragment is a mid green colour with a well preserved polished patina which is abraded in many places. Where abrasion has occurred a light grey green coloured corrosion product is present. Similar but complete stirrup terminals are discussed by David Williams in Finds Research Datasheet 24. He suggests that this form of terminal is of Early-Medieval date and of Anglo-Scandinavian manufacture with influences from the Ringerike and Urnes styles. It is most likely to date from the 11th century AD; however a wider date range is given here.The stirrup terminal fragment measures 19.2mm length 10.5mm width and is 5.4mm thick. The depth of the concave face on the reverse is 4.0mm; however, the edges are heavily abraded and may have originally been thicker. The stirrup terminal weighs 3.79 grams.
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