NHER 17996 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal find
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG11SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 1982. Metal detecting.
On river bank under Hellesdon Bridge. Not dredged here for 15 years. At 30cm (1 foot) depth.
Steelyard weight about 1kg (2 1/4 pounds) complete with three sets of arms.
1. Lion rampant.
2. Leopards of England.
3. Double headed eagle.
Dates therefore to after 1257.
Border of triangles above shields, each alternate one is hatched. Loop shows signs of wear.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), 17 February 1982.
E. B. Green (NCM), 17 February 1982.
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)
- STEELYARD WEIGHT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 7 2008 11:31AM