NHER 20256 (Find Spot record) - Medieval and post medieval metalwork

The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please to consult the full record.

See also further .

Summary

Metal detecting here in 1984 recovered a variety of medieval and post medieval metalwork items. Finds included a medieval copper alloy casket key with circular bow, post medieval mould for lead shot and copper alloy metalworking debris.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TM29NW
Civil Parish SHOTESHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

March 1984. Found with metal detector.
Medieval copper alloy caskey key with circular bow.
17th century stuiver, Netherlands.
Mould for lead shot, made from bronze.
Mount fragment of copper alloy, acanthus leaf. Post medieval in date.
Bronze strap fitting. Post medieval in date.
Copper alloy waste from manufacture. Unknown date.
Some Polaroid photos.
Information from member of the public [1].
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
W. Milligan (NCM) March 1984.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • METAL WORKING DEBRIS (Undated)
  • KEY (LOCKING) (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • COIN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • FURNITURE FITTING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • MOULD (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • STRAP FITTING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

May 10 2007 2:50PM

Comments and Feedback

Your feedback is welcome; if you can provide any new information about this record, please contact the Norfolk Historic Environment Record.