Find Spot record MDO45667 - Medieval bronze buckle from Field 53, Gussage St Michael
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Summary
A bronze buckle, probably of Medieval date (though previously published in a list of "Celtic and Roman bronze objects") was found in a field at Gussage St Michael prior to 1900. It is now in the Dorset Museum, Dorchester.
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Full Description
A bronze buckle, found in field 53 at Gussage St Michael, is in the Dorset Museum. It is 1 3/4 inches square and the bow is hinged to the bar by interlacing eyes. There appear to have been three pins or prongs. It is listed under Celtic and Roman bronze objects (No. Br.125a). <1>
Field 53 is centred at ST 98251314 on O.S. 1:2500. The buckle is classified as "probably Medieval" by Col. Drew <2.1>. (see ST 91 SW 32 for a similar buckle, which is also probably Medieval.) <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO14 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1900. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1900. 21. 77.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 31-AUG-54.
- <2.1> SWX8235 Verbal communication: Drew, Lt Col C D. Oral: Lt Col Drew, Curator, Dorchester County Museum.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210024. [Mapped feature: #635204 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9820 1310 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Gussage St Michael; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210024
Record last edited
Feb 21 2023 10:52AM