NHER 13289 (Find Spot record) - Medieval ampulla found in a cornfield

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Summary

A medieval ampulla, or lead flask, dated to 1300 to 1500 was found in a cornfield near Walsingham. The exact location and nature of its discovery are unclear.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet Not recorded
Civil Parish WALSINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

No mapped location recorded.

1959. Found 'in a cornfield at Walsingham'.
Ampulla, dated to 1300 to 1500 by Warwick Museum who now possess it.
Information from (S1).

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Archive: Bolingbroke family. 1300's-1960. Bolingbroke Collection. Norfolk Record Office.
  • AMPULLA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2011 12:04PM

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