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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