- Roman and Early Medieval Britain: Leather pouch fragments from Iona (7th century) and Newstead Fort (80–180 CE) reveal square pouch constructions reminiscent of later medieval designs.
- Hedeby (Denmark): Leather fragments, including drawstring pouches were recovered from Viking-period contexts, often displaying four-piece construction.
- Grimstad (Norway): A leather pouch found in a male burial was constructed from four rectangular leather panels plus a triangular flap for closure.
- Medieval London (14th century): A small drawstring pouch in the Museum of London shows evidence of leather folding and stitching typical of panel-built designs.
These findings demonstrate a long-lived tradition of practical, four-panel pouch construction across Northern Europe. Typically square and compact, drawstring pouches like these served essential functions—holding coins, tools, or personal items—while highlighting continuity in leatherworking techniques from the Roman Iron Age through medieval times.
