NHER 17034 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon and post medieval metal finds
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1980 recovered a Late Saxon garment hook and a post medieval belt chape.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1980. Metal detecting on ploughed field.
Late Saxon garment hook with two holes for attachment, tip of hook missing. Ellipsoid plate decorated with Maltese cross.
Post medieval bronze belt chape with crescent shaped front plate. Decorated with incised abstract motifs and trifoliate terminal.
Plain back-plate, riveted in place with four rivets.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), January 1981.
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 (2)
- DRESS COMPONENT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- STRAP FITTING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Oct 1 2007 10:47AM