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Description: | A complete copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD).The strap end consists of two pieces of sheet copper alloy metal, welded together. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has been cut into a decorative end, consisting of a triangular knop. From the base of the triangular knop, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. A space is present at the top between the front and back plates, for the strap to be secured. A small circular sectioned copper alloy rivet is present at the top and bottom, which would have secured the strap end onto the original strap. The back plate is the same size as the front one. No decoration is present on the front or reverse of the strap end. The remains of organic material is present between both sides of the strap end.It measures 27.8 mm in length, 6.1 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.3 g.The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar style strap ends, made from paired copper alloy sheets, are consistent with Late Medieval dating (1350 to 1400 AD). Pritchard (2002) published a similar strap end, with an acorn style end as opposed to a triangular knop as #605 and dated it to Ceramic Phase 11 (c.1350 to c. 1400 AD). It is probable that our example is of similar dating due to its similarities in construction and decoration.Reference:Pritchard, F. (2002) Strap-ends in Egan & Pritchard (2002). p124-161.Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (2002) Dress Accessories. Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3. Museum of London / Boydell Press. London.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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