NHER 16240 (Find Spot record) - Medieval personal ornament
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Summary
A medieval coiled copper alloy wire brooch or hat ornament with impressed decoration, twisted into double knot, with leaf-shaped terminals and three rough mauve glass 'stones' was found at this spot.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF84SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM THORPE, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May 1980.
Coiled wire copper alloy brooch or hat ornament. Impressed decoration, twisted into double knot, with leaf shaped terminals. Three rough mauve 'stones' (actually glass - P. Lawrance (NCM)) in settings on middle. 4cm x 2cm overall.
I.D. A. Gregory (NAU) and S. Margeson (NCM).
E. James (KLM), 12 June 1980.
Corrected with accurate grid reference 17 July 1980.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- BROOCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- PERSONAL ORNAMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Oct 3 2023 2:25PM