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HER Number:MDV133898
Name:Findspot of buckle fragment, Ilsington

Summary

A Post Medieval copper-alloy buckle frame fragment of a sub-rectangular shoe or knee buckle (c. AD 1720 to AD 1790) was found in 2014 in Ilsington. Retained by finder.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 76 75
Map Sheet:SX77NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishIlsington
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishILSINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • PAS FindspotCode: PUBLIC-965E04

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (XVIII - 1720 AD (Between) to 1790 AD (Between))

Full description

British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, PUBLIC-965E04 (Website). SDV365320.

(Found 2014) A Post Medieval copper-alloy buckle frame fragment of a sub-rectangular shoe or knee buckle (c. AD 1720 to AD 1790). The fragment represents the corner of the buckle frame i.e.: one outer edge and a small portion of the side of the frame. The buckle frame is convex at the front and is flat at on the reverse. The outer edge is stepped towards the middle surface. The front of the frame has a moulded floral decoration. The surface has a light green patina and bears traces of gilding in some places.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365320Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. PUBLIC-965E04. [Mapped feature: #140159 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV8060 - BUCKLE (XVIII - 1720 AD to 1790 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 21 2023 3:59PM