English: A complete copper alloy zoomorphic D shaped buckle frame, of Early Medieval dating (AD 1000 to AD 1100).

The frame is an irregular oval (D shape) in plan, with an enlarged loop, which tapers to the junction with the strap bar. The strap bar is offset from the plan of the frame. The buckle plate and the pin are missing. A triangular pin rest is present at the centre of the loop. One side of the frame has been decorated with multiple thin grooves (either straight or diagonal, respecting the shape of the loop). Both ends of the buckle frame are decorated with a debased animal (dog or dolphin) head which grip the axis bar between their jaws. The strap bar is rectangular in cross section, thinning at the central point. This is likely to correspond with the edges of the strap plate which would have folded around the strap bar, adding extra security and stability. The strap bar is extremely small (diameter 2.3 mm, width 11.6 mm), this suggests that the buckle may have been more decorative than functional.

The edges of the frame are decorated with a combination of both cast and incised elements. The two animal heads are similar in style and shape with cast pellet like ears, deeply incised ovals for eyes and diagonal incised line for mouth. The snout and nostril grip the strap bar.

It measures 17.1 mm in length, 23.5 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 grams.

The buckle is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of the majority of the surface detail.

Several similar buckles have been recorded on the PAS database including: LVPL-AAE215, HESH-913D85, YORYM-DEE071, YORYM-023A40, and KENT-A88102. They have all been attributed to the Late Anglo-Saxon period (AD 1000 - AD 1100).