NHER 18499 (Find Spot record) - Medieval harness pendant

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Summary

A medieval horse harness pendant recovered by a metal detectorist. It is made of copper alloy and is decorated with a stag's head in red enamel.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG21SW
Civil Parish HORSHAM ST FAITH AND NEWTON ST FAITH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

September 1982. Metal detecting. Just east of Old Norwich Road, now closed. Found in ploughed field.
Octagonal copper alloy harness pendant with red enamel stag's head on gilt ground.
A. Gregory (NAU), 3 November 1982.

  • --- Monograph: Ashley, S. 2002. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk. East Anglian Archaeology. No 101.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • HARNESS PENDANT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Jan 26 2011 3:12PM

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