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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600).The fitting comprises two separate elements: a sub circular pendent ring, and a sub triangular mount. In plan the mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an inward facing chevron shape at one end and a narrowed rectangular backward looping closed hook at the other. The hook retains a separate sub circular ring (11.87 mm diameter) with the slight remains of casting sprue on one side. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis, one of which has substantial iron remains on the reverse side. The upper face of the mount has rounded edges and the reverse face is slightly dished.The mount measures 36.58 mm in length, a maximum width of 13.22 mm and is 6.72 mm thick. The metal is 2.50 mm thick. The pendent ring has an external diameter of 11.87 mm and is 1.79 mm thick. Together they have a combined length of 41.82 mm, 13.22 mm wide and 6.73 mm thick. They weigh 4.6 g.The strap fitting is a dark green 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.Strap fittings / belt hangers of this style are typically considered to be part of sword belt sets and of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Several similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database including: LEIC-1EF822, DEV-569712, PUBLIC-DC9968, PUBLIC-D820C0, NCL-1C0942, DEV-548164, SUSS-C654C3, LVPL-F32AC7 and ESS-FB49D0.
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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