NHER 16120 (Find Spot record) - Late medieval limestone corbel
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Summary
Before 1980 a late medieval limestone corbel, incomplete but consisting of two human heads, was recovered from a garden in this area. It may have originated in the chancel of the now demolished Snettisham church.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SNETTISHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Pre 1980. In garden, Lynn Road.
Corbel, limestone; incomplete but consisting of two human heads, one tragic and one comic. 25 cm long and 11 cm high.
Identified by E. B. Green (NCM) as late medieval.
Slides in KLM (S1).
Possibly from chancel of Snettisham church, now demolished.
Compiled by E. James (KLM), April 1980.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
May 14 2007 1:37PM