NHER 21292 (Find Spot record) - Late medieval copper alloy ring
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Summary
Metal detecting towards the end of 1984 recovered a late medieval copper alloy finger ring from the ploughsoil. The ring was of a plain design but did have a legible inscription.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM49NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTON SUBCOURSE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Late 1984. In field to west of Norton New Road. Metal-detector find in ploughsoil.
Late medieval copper-alloy finger ring: plain band with punched ridge borders; inscribed AIA MARIA (for AVE...). Polaroid (black and white) taken by NCM.
Information from member of the public [1].
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM) 4 April 1985.
A. Gregory (NAU) 10 April 1985.
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)
- FINGER RING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Apr 24 2013 11:06AM