NHER 16748 (Find Spot record) - Medieval copper alloy ring, Sporle Poultry Farm
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Summary
In 1980 a copper alloy ring from a medieval buckle strap was dug up at Sporle Poultry Farm. Part of a very worn inscription was legible on the ring.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF81SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPORLE WITH PALGRAVE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1980. In garden of Sporle Poultry Farm. Dug up.
Bronze ring of a buckled strap.
Probably late 15th/early 16th century.
Inscription very worn; ...ANTO+MEI+??
These were mass produced often with inscription 'Memanto mei domine' (Remember me O Lord).
Identified by J. Cherry (British Museum).
S. Margeson (NCM) August 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)
- RING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 25 2011 11:25AM