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Strap & buckle

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found at Kintraw, Argyllshire

Postcard of Strap & buckle.
000-100-104-438-C
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Strap & buckle

This bronze strap and buckle was found during the excavation of a cairn at Kintraw in Argyllshire. It dates from between the 13th and 15th century.

Copper alloy strap and buckle from the excavation of a cairn at Kintraw, Argyllshire, 13th - 15th century

Leather does not survive unless conditions are favourable, but metal fittings like belt buckles and strap ends are often found.


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Online ID: 000-100-104-438-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.173
Date: 13th - 15th century
Between the 13th and 15th century
Material: Copper alloy
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What: Strap / buckle
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Where: Scotland, Argyll, Kintraw (From excavation of cairn (context 6) at Kintraw)
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  • PSAS ci, 295 
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