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harness-fitting
;
strap-fitting
Object Type
harness-fitting
strap-fitting
Museum number
1847,0208.48
Description
Cast copper alloy circular, openwork strap fitting, probably a harness mount. The upper surface is gilt. Strap loop attached on underside, at centre.
Cultures/periods
Iron Age
Production date
50 BC - AD 100
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Stanwick
(Stanwick hoard, 1843)
Materials
copper alloy
Technique
cast
gilded
Dimensions
Diameter:
18.60 millimetres
(strap loop)
Diameter:
83.90 millimetres
Height:
31.40 millimetres
Weight:
111 grammes
Thickness:
4.30 millimetres
(edge)
Bibliographic references
MacGregor 1962 / The Early Iron Age Metalwork Hoard from Stanwick, N. R. Yorks
Leeds 1933 / Celtic Ornament
Palk 1992 / Metal horse harness of the British and Irish Iron Ages
(no. 515A)
Fitts 1999 / Melsonby revisited: Survey and Excavation 1992-5 at the site of discovery of the 'Stanwick', North Yorkshire, Hoard of 1843
(p37)
(analysis results)
Prudhoe 1846 / Report on the discovery of the Stanwick deposit
(Pl. II, Fig. 6)
Location
On display
(G50/dc12)
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1847,0208.48
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
M.1
Miscellaneous number:
Set A