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Description: | Early Medieval strap-end of Thomas (2003) Class B and of uncertain Type, possibly Type 2 and of late 8th to 10th century dateThe strap-end appears to be near-complete (with a length of 47.4mm and a weight of 11.4g) but may have lost the upper part of the split terminal. It is possible that the strap-end was modified and reused, leaving a stepped terminal (with a thickness of 2.4mm - 3.1mm). The attachment end is straight, slightly angled and is widest (with a width of 10.7mm). There were three attachment holes to secure the strap, two positioned near the end (2.0mm and 2.2mm diameter) and a third near the end of the recessed area, which retains remnants of the iron attachment rivet. The sides are near-straight (slightly concave) and converge, before expanding at the terminal. The mid-section of the strap-end is of D-shaped section (with a thickness of 6mm). The surface is worn and little of the applied decoration survives, however a triple incised chevron is evident on both sides. The zoomorphic terminal is sub-triangular with concave faceting on each side, representing the beast's eyes. The head is separated from the body by a rounded moulding, flanked on each side by grooves and a smaller moulding on one side. No other detail survives on the head. The rear of the strap-end is plain and is concave along its length. The surface has a mid to green patina with adhering brown iron corrosion over both faces near the terminal.
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