Find Spot record MCC38 - Anglo-Saxon strap-end, Hythe Hill, Colchester
Summary
Anglo Saxon, Iron split-end strap-end of probable 9th-10th century date.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 01343 24671 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| 1848 Parish | ST LEONARD |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Iron split-end strap-end of probable 9th to 10th century date. It is straight-sided with a debased zoomorphic terminal accentuated by notches filled with white-metal. Arcs and notches around the upper end are also picked out in white-metal. The strap was secured by a single, quite large, rivet. Length 40mm, maximum width 11mm.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC29 EXCAV REPORT: Brooks, Howard (CAT). 1995. Excavations on the former Colchester Tractors Site, 79, Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex. p.23.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 20 2016 8:20AM