Accession No
2015.216
Description
Fragment of copper alloy strap end made from sheet metal; folded end missing. Copper alloy rivet through thickness, remains of textile between the plates.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; West Wratting
Period
?Medieval
Source
Cuddeford, Michael J. [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
2015.216; MAA: MN0023; A0028
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze; Textile
Local Term
Measurements
26mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
Michael J Cuddeford found this material during the mid 1990s during metal detecting in West Wratting. It has been registered with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and gifted to MAA. For general information about the area 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 (CMS Description)
Part of a thin, bronze strap end. Made from sheet metal it is missing the folded end. A bronze rivet hold the two sides together and there is a fragment of textile in between the two sheets of metal. This is held in place around the rivet.
Event Date 11/8/2015
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Fragment of copper alloy strap end made from sheet metal; folded end missing. Copper alloy rivet through thickness, remains of textile between the plates.
Event Date 30/4/2021
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:268559
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