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E25 Leather Strap
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E25 Leather Strap

Datemid 13th-mid 14th Century
Object NameStrap
Mediumleather
ClassificationsArchaeology Excavated
DimensionsOverall (Length x Width): 320 x 32 mm,
AcquisitionTransferred from the Scottish Development Department.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS028481.7
About MeSite number: E25
Site name: 45-75 Gallowgate
Small find number: 251.13
Context number: 155
Trench number: 4
Feature number:
Phase number: 2a
Sample number:
Lab number:
Catalogue number: 605 ('Aberdeen: An In-depth View of the City's Past')

Fragment of strap or belt, of single thickness. Grain-flesh stitching channel along one edge, stitch length 5-6mm. Part of this edge appears worn, with traces of stitch holes; replacement stitch holes are irregularly spaced, and not close to edge. Stitching channel may have been for decorative purposes. Faint traces of stitching along second long cut edge, also along this edge, seven irregularly spaced round holes, c 2.5 x 5mm. Worn. Cattlehide.