Late Anglo-Saxon strap end, Bradwell-on-Sea (EHER 46163)
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Summary
A fragment of a late Anglo-Saxon copper alloy strap end. The precise findspot and circumstances of discovery are unknown.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 00 09 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A fragment of a cast copper alloy tongue-shaped strap end with cast decoration on the front surface. The decoration is enclosed within a raised outer border; it consists of a central vine stem with a rectangular calyx from which emerge three terminal shoots. The strap-end was broken in antiquity and a hole drilled through the tongue for secondary usage. The decoration is related to the Winchester style. The precise findspot and circumstances of discovery are unknown. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX65867 Report: Suffolk County Council. 1999. Archaeological Service Finds Report.