NHER 11219 (Find Spot record) - Medieval shield boss

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Summary

In 1767 a medieval shield boss made from brass was discovered in Wretham. At the time it was felt that this shield component was of Danish origin and had been engraved locally.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

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Civil Parish WRETHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

No mapped location recorded.

1767.
Embossment of shield of cast brass. Hook at end and back part of sword and rivets in several places. Lower part broken off by rough treatment of workman who dug it up.
See (S1): 'An Embossment of a Danish shield' engraved by Thompson of Norwich.
See sketch (S2) in file.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).

  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Wretham.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Article in Serial: Armstrong. 1781. Hundred of Shropham.. History and Antiquities of the County. Vol VIII, pp 197-8.
  • <S2> Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
  • SHIELD (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Sep 12 2013 11:20AM

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