NHER 19127 (Find Spot record) - 14th or 15th century dog's head spout
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Summary
In 1983 a copper alloy spout dating to the 14th or 15th century and shaped like a dog's head was recovered.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF61SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIGGENHALL ST GERMANS, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
28 March 1983. Found in cultivating near river.
Bronze spout in form of dog's head. 14th century possibly from leather pitcher.
Identified by A. Gregory (NAU).
Fine example with much detail on head. 14th-15th century.
Identified and photographed by S. Margeson (NCM).
See drawing (S1) in the Illustration Library.
R. Silvester, April 1983.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- VESSEL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
May 16 2014 12:14PM