NHER 19772 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval lead weight, Hill Farm House, Downham
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Summary
In 1977 a post medieval lead 4oz weight was discovered on top of one of the roof beams of this house.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WYMONDHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
About 1977. 'Found on top of one of the studs of the roof trusses' (does this mean queenposts, or what?). [1]
Lead 4oz weight probably 17th century stamped with arms of Norwich, perhaps James I or Charles II.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), October 1983,
W. Milligan (NCM), 11 October 1983.
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)
- WEIGHT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Apr 3 2012 1:54PM