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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600).The fitting consists of a sub triangular mount.The mount is a tapering rectangle in shape with an inward facing chevron shape at the top and an incomplete narrowed rectangular backward looping closed hook at the lower end. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis, both containing the remnants of iron rivets. The upper face of the mount has bevelled edges and the reverse face is slightly dished or concave.The mount measures 31.0 mm in length, a maximum width of 12.3 mm and is 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.1 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: WMID-D6A1F5, 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: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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