Find Spot record MDO43939 - Anglo-Saxon strap end, Halstock
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Summary
A silver strap-end reported to have been found somewhere near the Roman villa at Halstock around the middle of the nineteenth century. The exact findspot is not known.
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Full Description
An Anglo-Saxon strap-end was discovered near the Roman villa in the mid-C19th. Made of silver, the centre of the front is sculpted with 'Runic' knots and a winged quadruped. <1>
(ST 5408. Strap end sited to Halstock parish from Auth. 1 and OS 10000 1982). <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO18167 Monograph: Wilson, D M. 1964. Catalogue of Antiquity of the Later Saxon Period 1: Anglo-Saxon Ornamental Metalwork 700-1100. 104.
- <1.1> SDO18166 Serial: British Archaeological Association. 1963. Journal of the British Archaeological Association. 19. 215 pl 16.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 881976.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 5383 0798 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST50NW |
| Civil Parish | Halstock; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 50 NW 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 881976
Record last edited
Aug 2 2022 3:45PM
