NHER 19828 (Find Spot record) - Broken 14th century ring brooch
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1983 recovered a broken 14th century copper alloy ring brooch, with alternating birds in relief, and bosses with paste which may be settings for gemstones.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | POSTWICK WITH WITTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1983. Found with metal detector. Postwick Marshes.
Broken 14th century ring brooch with alternating birds in relief and bosses with paste, possibly settings for gemstones.
Donated to museum.
S. Margeson (NCM), 9 November 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)
- BROOCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Jan 26 2011 3:20PM