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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy terminal for a stirrup, of Late Early Medieval dating (c. 1050 - c. 1100 AD)The terminal is sub triangular in shape. The terminal has an incomplete and hollow U-shaped back face that terminates in old breaks. This contains traces of a white solder that would have enabled attachment to the iron arm of the stirrup. From the base of the terminal projects the stylised beast, which has a long neck that curves round to face back up the stirrup, creating a circular aperture. Two flattened and rounded crests run from the top of the beast's head towards the foot of the terminal and on both faces of the terminal above the central aperture are moulded oval shaped indentations representing the eyes.It measures 44.45mm in length, 27.25mm wide and 11.01mm thick. It weighs 27.2 grams.The stirrup terminal is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.This stirrup terminal is similar to that in Fig 3 (Williams, 1997, 2), depicting a crested animal head. These types of terminal enclose the stirrup arm completely and tend to found in the East Anglia and Lincolnshire areas. It has been dated to the late 11th century AD.Reference:Williams, D. 1997. Stirrup Terminals. Finds Research Group Datasheet 24. Finds Research Group 700-1700. Stoke-on-Trent.
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