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Description: | A cast copper alloy single loop buckle of uncertain date, possibly Medieval to Post Medieval, AD 1400 - 1700. It has a narrow, oval frame, of rounded rectangular section, slightly bevelled on the upper surface. In the centre of the outer edge of the frame is a rectangular lip, protruding slightly and with a rectangular notch to act as a pin rest.There is no buckle plate; instead there is an integral shaft, of rectangular section, also slightly bevelled on the upper side. This shaft extends from the centre of the inner side of the buckle and terminates in a raised collar and a circular perforation. There is a longitudinal, rectangular notch cut into the shaft, and through the frame of the buckle, to take a cast copper alloy pivoting pin of rectangular section. This pin, which remains in place, is stepped at the outer end so that the portion within the slot is taller than that crossing the buckle frame. The buckle has a rough, light green patina. It is 32.5mm long, 24.9mm wide and 6.8mm thick. it weighs 9.61gm.On initial examination, this buckle was though to be early Medieval because ov the narrow oval frame, but no parallels with the deeply offset pin bar and pivoting pin within a slot could be found in the normal references. On the PAS database, HESH-F24351 is a close parallel, and has a Roman date suggested, though again, no published parallels have been identified.However, there are a number of buckles of similar construction on the PAS database, but which have a rectangular frame rather than an oval one. These are all assigned dates in the Medieval and Post Medieval eras, though with caveats about the lack of published parallels. HESH-132E83 is the most interesting because the buckle is part of a suite of objects, interpreted as a possible dog leash. The mechanism is described as follows: "The buckle pin, is held within a rectangular slot cut into the shank / bar. It is probably also hinged - although it is difficult to see at which point it pivots." HESH-132E83 if different in having a hinged fitting, and a 12th - 13th century date is suggested.DENO-4B97A8, SWYOR-BEAEF3, NMS-3A3BE3, NMS-B8B461 and WAW-B672C5 re all suggested to date from AD 1400 - 1700, with doubts voiced, and it is suggested that the buckle may have been attached to a chain or a solid object rather than a strap. NMS-397194, SUR-C74125 and HAMP-CD8C77 are very similar, but suggest a 14th - 15th century date, with a possible function mentioned as a spur buckle. Finally, SF6559 is fragmentary, but possibly related to this group of objects.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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