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HER Number:MDV133891
Name:Findspot of strap fitting, Christow

Summary

An incomplete copper alloy probable strap fitting, possibly a Stirrup-Strap Mount, probably of Early Medieval to early Medieval, c. AD 1000-1200 was found in Manaton in 2017. Retained by finder.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 82 84
Map Sheet:SX88SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishChristow
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCHRISTOW

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • PAS FindspotCode: DEV-316B41

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (X to XII - 1000 AD (Between) to 1200 AD (Between))

Full description

British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-316B41 (Website). SDV365320.

(Found 2017) An incomplete copper alloy probable strap fitting, possibly a Stirrup-Strap Mount, probably of Early Medieval to early Medieval, c. AD 1000-1200. The surviving fragment comprises of a broadly trapezoidal en face human mask with a hollow reverse. See record for full details.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365320Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-316B41. [Mapped feature: #140151 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV8052 - STRAP FITTING (X to XII - 1000 AD to 1200 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 21 2023 11:13AM