An Irish cast copper-alloy strap-end found near Geddington, Northamptonshire. (c) Portable Antiquities Scheme, CC BY-SA 4.0
Description
Irish Strap-End (NARC-3835F4)
An Irish cast copper-alloy strap-end found near Geddington, Northamptonshire
This Irish type strap-end is classed as Thomas Class F. The decoration consists of a zoomorphic terminal and panels of interlace. Its manufacture is possibly traced to Viking Age Dublin and is likely linked to Viking distribution of Irish artefacts. Strap-ends came in various styles and were fairly common throughout the Viking world. They were used to decorate the ends of belts and to stop them getting damaged.
