NHER 16247 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval bell
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Summary
A post medieval copper alloy bell from a shire horse's collar found in 1980.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF61SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MIDDLETON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
June 1980. Found in working on land.
Bell, copper alloy, shaped like church bell, complete with moulded curb round rim. No clapper. Height 5cm overall, including loop at top. Diameter of mouth 4.5cm, sheep bell?
Identified as a shire horse top collar bell by B. Yates (Rural Life Museum).
E. James (KLM) 12 June 1980.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- BELL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 15 2012 2:51PM