NHER 21249 (Find Spot record) - Possible post medieval pipeclay figurine from footpath along Langley Dyke
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Summary
A possible post medieval pipeclay figurine was found. The head and feet are missing. The figure is holding fruit in his hands across his chest. Tendrils and flowers grow from the base of the figure at the back and front between the legs.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG30SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LANGLEY WITH HARDLEY, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
29 July 1981. Found sticking up out of footpath. Footpath along Langley Dyke, at edge of river.
Pipeclay figurine perhaps of 18th century date, head and feet missing, holding ?fruit in hands across chest. Tendrils and flowers growing from base back and front between legs.
Identified by British Museum.
S. Margeson (NCM), July 1981.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- FIGURINE (Undated)
- FIGURINE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Apr 26 2020 4:44PM