Accession No
Z 29799
Description
Copper alloy fastener with single hook. Thin rectangular frame, rectangular loop; extending from lower edge is a wide hook that terminates in thickened rim. Possibly for suspension of an item from a belt.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Barrington
Period
Medieval
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Z 29799
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
30mm
Events
Context (Display)
Previously mounted on plain paper-wrapped display board with handwritten label reading: 'Part of clasp (bronze). Barrington, Cambs. 1884. Purchased.'
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten affixed label reads: '12.2.84 Barrington'. Reverse: 'Barrington 12/2/84'.
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna
Context (Related Documents)
The catalogue card includes sketch diagram
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Clasp; Belt Fastener; Hook.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bronze hook with expanded, rectangular end, with rectangular hole cut out.
Event Date 23/8/2001
Author: Clare McKenna
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy fastener with single hook. Thin rectangular frame, rectangular loop; extending from lower edge is a wide hook that terminates in thickened rim. Possibly for suspension of an item from a belt.
Event Date 8/12/2023
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:15810
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