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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy single looped D-shaped buckle, of Medieval dating (1250 to 1500 AD).The buckle frame is complete, the pin and the buckle plate are missing.The loop is sub oval in plan, with a thickened and expanded outside edge. The strap bar is narrowed and off set.The buckle is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina.It measures 15.74mm in length, 20.33mm wide and 2.79mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams.Similar single looped D shaped buckles have been illustrated by Whitehead (2003) on page 19, in particular that of #53-#54. This style of buckle is consistent with Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1350 to 1650 AD).Reference:Whitehead, R. 2003. Buckles 1250-1800. Greenlight Publishing, Witham.
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