Accession No
2015.98
Description
Copper alloy buckle with semicircular frame and open, trapezoidal plate. The central bar is triangular in cross section with small triangular projections either side. There is a grooved channel at the back of the plate.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; West Wickham
Period
Post Medieval ?16th century ?17th century
Source
Cuddeford, Michael J. [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
2015.98; MAA: MN0022; A00051
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
22mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
Michael J Cuddeford found this material during the mid 1990s during metal detecting in West Wickham. It has been registered with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and gifted to MAA. For general information about the site see the Journal of the Haverhill and District Archaeological Group vol. 6 part 1, 1995 (see Bib). For other information including original finds list see the object file.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (References)
Charge, B. B. et al. (1995). 'Field Survey of Sites at Yen Hall West Wickham, Cambs'. Journal of the Haverhill and District Archaeological Group. vol. 6, part 1.
Event Date 1995
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A bronze double frame buckle. One half is trapezoidal in shape the other half is D-shaped. There are small mouldings on either side of the central bar. There are two notches on the frame, one for the pin.
Event Date 29/7/2015
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy buckle with semicircular frame and open, trapezoidal plate. The central bar is triangular in cross section with small triangular projections either side. There is a grooved channel at the back of the plate.
Event Date 30/4/2021
Author: Lily Stancliffe
Exhibition (Li Ka Shing Gallery)
EXH.2023.12 | Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region
Event Date 21/6/2023
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
FM:268423
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