NHER 15897 (Find Spot record) - Medieval ring

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Summary

A 15th century copper alloy ring perhaps depicting a dove and an olive branch was found on an allotment. The site has now been built over.

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  • None recorded

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Map sheet TG11NE
Civil Parish HORSFORD, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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September 1979. On surface of allotment.
Bronze ring; octagonal bezel with incuse bird (dove holding olive branch?). 15th century.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
Impression in NCM.
See (S1).
S. Margeson (NCM) February 1980.

Site now built over.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1980. Allotment dig turns up surprise. 3 March.
  • RING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Jan 26 2011 3:00PM

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