Medieval domed circular mount of copper alloy. The edge is nicked, possibly to imitate beading, and fine grooves spiral down from the top to the edge. The separate rivet is missing. Probably late 13th or early 14th century in date. Found in a 15th to 16th century pit. From context 60, feature 67, SBS 83, St Bartholomew's School, Saxon Road, Winchester.
Domed copper-alloy mount
Medieval, probably late 13th or early 14th century in date
Found during excavations by Winchester Museums Service Archaeology Section at St Bartholomew's School, Saxon Road, Winchester, Hampshire in 1983
The mount would have been used along with others to make decorative patterns on a leather belt, a shoe or on horse harness. It was found in the forecourt of Hyde Abbey, near St Bartholomew's Church, and might have been lost there by one of the abbey's many visitors or pilgrims.
