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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 either two or four arms remaining. The rest were probably lost in antiquity.The remaining arm has a lozenge shaped terminal, with a central oval shaped perforation (11.5 mm by 7.7 mm). The terminal has the remnants of knops on three outer points. A rectangular projection extends away from the terminal.It measures 22.4 mm in length, 20.7 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 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: WMID-38D662; 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: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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HARNESS
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