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Horse tack?
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2026 6:49 pm
by RobsnEms
Hi there,
This looks like it could have some age.
If so, can anybody point me in the right direction?
With thanks,
Robin
Re: Horse tack?
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2026 6:55 pm
by Allectus
Late Saxon/Norman strap distributor.
Re: Horse tack?
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2026 7:08 pm
by RobsnEms
Allectus wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2026 6:55 pm
Late Saxon/Norman strap distributor.
Thank you Allectus. I will look them up and see if I can find a match.
Robin
Re: Horse tack?
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2026 9:14 pm
by Oxgirl
The ends a bit bent. There’s a great guide in the research section. Check out the very top (pinned) topic with guides to different types of finds
Re: Horse tack?
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2026 10:16 pm
by RobsnEms
Oxgirl wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2026 9:14 pm
The ends a bit bent. There’s a great guide in the research section. Check out the very top (pinned) topic with guides to different types of finds
Thank you. The bend looks part of the casting with a thicker section at the top of the loop which would stop two leather straps from meeting.
Are the guides on the PAS?
Re: Horse tack?
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2026 7:56 am
by Oxgirl
The guides aren’t on PAS. Go to this topic
viewtopic.php?t=451.
Scroll down to
Horse equipment and then you need to look at the second link
Saxon Harness Fittings plus the last link to the Finds Research Group paper.
Then you can take a gander at the treasure trove of other links in there
Re: Horse tack?
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2026 8:11 am
by RobsnEms
Oxgirl wrote: ↑Fri Aug 28, 2026 7:56 am
The guides aren’t on PAS. Go to this topic
viewtopic.php?t=451.
Scroll down to
Horse equipment and then you need to look at the second link
Saxon Harness Fittings plus the last link to the Finds Research Group paper.
Then you can take a gander at the treasure trove of other links in there
That’s so helpful. I have had a look through the pages and the PAS. There are several that are matches. The bend is the point of difference, so maybe this is an unintentional bend. It all makes for an interesting artefact!