NHER 15611 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal find
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Summary
A medieval copper alloy horse harness pendant was found on the surface of a ploughed field in 1979.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG33SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BACTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1979. Field north of Back Lane. On ploughed surface.
Bronze quatrefoil pendant from horse-harness, decorated with cross in relief, each arm composed of three lozenges.
(S1) type V. Drawn (S2) NCM.
Identified by by S. Margeson (NCM).
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.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF6818 Publication: 1940. London Museum Medieval Catalogue. pl.XXIX.18.
- <S2> SNF49959 Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HARNESS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2011 12:23PM