NHER 19222 (Find Spot record) - Medieval lead pilgrim badge

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Summary

At some point before 1983 a medieval pilgrim badge was found on the river bank between Nuns Bridges and a heap of dredgings. The badge features an inscription accompanied by half-length figures of St Paul and St Peter and likely dates to the 13th-14th century.

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Map sheet	TL88SE
Civil Parish	THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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Pre 1983. 'Found on river bank between Nuns Bridges and a heap of dredgings'.
Lead plaque. Rough edge, a pilgrim sign from Rome. Inscription + SIGNA APOSTOLORVM PETRI ET PAVLI. Half-length figures: St Paul with sword to left, St Peter with key on right. Attachment holes seem to be secondary as they disturb inscription. Probably 13th-14th century. Dimensions of 3.6cm x 3.1cm. Plain back. The corner holes are original however.
Identified by J. Cherry (British Museum).
E. Green (NCM) 18 March 1983.

Associated Sources (1)

--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Object Types (2)

PILGRIM BADGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
PLAQUE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Jan 25 2011 12:00PM