Buckle of bronze

This rectangular bronze double buckle was found at Threave Castle in Kirkcudbrightshire. It dates from the 15th century.

Rectangular double buckle from Threave Castle, Kirkcudbrightshire

Threave Castle was built in the late 14th century on a small island in the River Dee. It was a stronghold of the Black Douglases, one of Scotland's most powerful medieval families.

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Online ID:	000-100-083-525-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.HXA 81
Date:	14th or 15th century
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Dimensions:	20 mm H x 15.5 mm W
What:	Buckle
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Where:	Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Threave Castle
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References:	Good, G.L. & Tabraham, C.J. 'Excavations at Threave Castle, Galloway, 1974-78' Medieval Archaeology Vol 25 (1981) pp 90-140
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