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Description: | An incomplete, copper alloy mount or strap fitting of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1300 - c. AD 1600. The object is irregular in plan and rectangular in cross section. At the top there are two protruding rectangular prongs, these protrude diagonally one on each side, forming a a C shaped curve in between, the prongs appear to have been broken, presumed in antiquity. The object then tapers in, below this there are two semi circular knops, one on either side of the object. From there the object tapers gently in to form a narrow rectangular point at the base, which has been bent towards the reverse on the left side. There is a protruding circular rivet, cast off centre, on the front of the object which extends further on the reverse. On the reverse below the C shaped curve is a circular protrusion cast in the centre. There appears to be some decoration on the front of the object but due to corrosion and time in the plough soil it is difficult to see clearly. The object measures 23.2 mm in length and has a maximum width of 15.0 mm (the base is 5.6 mm wide). It has a maximum thickness of 5.6 mm (with the rivet) and 2.1 mm (without the rivet). The object weighs 2.1 g. The object is a mid brown in colour and has an even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Other similar examples of this type of object haves been recorded on the database, including PUBLIC-91F2F5 and BH-A3C352. It could also be similar to sword belt fittings, eg WMID-E3317E also dating to the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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