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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy strap distributor or harness link, of Late Early Medieval dating (AD 1000 to AD 1100).Probably 25% of the strap distributor is present, consisting of one of probably four arms remaining. The rest were probably lost in antiquity.The remaining arm has a lozenge shaped terminal, with a central oval shaped perforation (13.3 mm by 9.4 mm). The terminal has knops on three outer points. A rectangular extends towards a central circular perforation, now incomplete.It measures 49.5 mm in length, 22.2 mm wide and 5.2 mm thick. It weighs 8.8 g.The strap distributor 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 most of the original surface.A couple of similar strap distributors have been recorded on the PAS database, including: SUSS-1085A4; SF-F9E133 and WMID-445557. All are considered to be Late Early Medieval in dating (11th Century AD).
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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