Late Anglo-Saxon Bronze Harness Fitting

CIRCA 1020-1100 A.D.

1 5/8 in. (19.7 grams, 41 mm).

Flat in section with large loop at the upper edge, eccentrically-placed vertical slot, pairs of lateral lugs and scoop to the (broken) lower edge; Williams's Type 1 harness or bridle fitting. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Tuesday 1st April 2025 in Wenham Parva, Babergh, Suffolk, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-934ACA.

Literature

See Williams, D., Anglo-Scandinavian Horse Harness Fittings, Finds Research Group Datasheet 39, 2007.

CONDITION

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