This is an Anglo-Scandinavian Belt end which saw use between c.AD 750 - 950.

It is based on a find listed on the Portable Antiquities Scheme, ID YORYM-B1D77B and is classified as an A1avii or 'Wooperton' type strap end. Quite a few similar (in fact nearly identical) strap ends have been found, mainly in the north of the UK, suggesting that they were produced either in one workshop or using moulds impressed from one original model. It is in Trewhiddle style with interlaced beasts pictured in the central panel and a moulded zoomorphic beast head as the terminal.

Cast in brass using lost wax casting process, original master carved and cast by Stuart Makin of Jackhammer Forge. The strap end comes supplied with rivets and washer to fix it to your belt.

Dimensions: Length: 65mm x Width: 18mm x Thickness: 2mm The strap end would fit a 15mm wide strap.