NHER 15284 (Find Spot record) - Medieval plaque
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL98SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRETTENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1978. Metal detecting.
Field south of river, east of Brierhill Covert.
Copper alloy enamelled armorial plaque, for decorating a chest or similar.
Shield shaped but cut down.
Arms of England; gules 3 lions passant guardant in pale or, a label of five points azure.
Pre 1340, when Edward III quartered arms of England with those of France.
Label of 3 or 5 points used by Edward II and III during lifetime of father.
S. Margeson, (NCM) 27 July 1979.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF53864 Monograph: Ashley, S. 2002. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk. East Anglian Archaeology. No 101.
- --- SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- FURNITURE FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- PLAQUE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
May 29 2025 9:10AM