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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, of probable Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1700).Around 75% of the strap fitting is present, with the lower two lobes missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The strap fitting was originally sexfoil (six lobed) in shape, with a pointed oval suspension loop at the top of the artefact. Four out of the six lobes survive, the upper and lower lobes are larger than the four to the sides. The sexfoil terminal is split, to allow for attachment of a strap. The suspension loop is located above the largest lobe, with a horizontal collar separating it from the sexfoil terminal. The suspension loop is a pointed oval in shape, with a circular suspension hole present. This has an internal diameter of 4.4 mm. The front edges of the strap fitting are bevelled. The reverse is undecorated.It measures 36.6 mm in length, 25.2 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 11.4 g.The strap fitting is a mid to dark green colour, with uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.A similar sexfoil strap fitting with suspension loop has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-8C8C83 and was considered to be Medieval to Early Post Medieval in dating (AD 1200 to AD 1700).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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