NHER 18160 (Find Spot record) - Saxon strap end/medieval belt mounts
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Summary
Metal detecting in March 1982 found a very worn Late Saxon strap end with animal head terminal and two medieval period belt mounts.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF71SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PENTNEY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
March 1982. Found with metal detector to the west of the church.
A very worn Late Saxon strap end with debased animal head terminal was found. Also recovered were two potentially medieval decorated copper alloy belt mounts, held by NCM.
Identified S. Margeson (NCM) 25 May 1982.
W. Milligan (NC M) 30 May 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 (2)
- STRAP FITTING (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 15 2021 10:54AM