NHER 15901 (Find Spot record) - 15th century copper alloy spout, 15th to 17th century sheep bell
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1979 recovered a 15th century copper alloy spout with an animal head, which may have been from a leather vessel, as well as a 15th to 17th century sheep bell.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPROWSTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
September 1979. Found with metal detector. [1]
15th century bronze spout with animal head - from leather vessel?
Sheep bell 15th/17th century.
Compiled by S. Margeson (NAU), 13 February 1980.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (3)
- BELL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- VESSEL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- BELL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 28 2014 12:26PM