NHER 21448 (Find Spot record) - Medieval brooch
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Summary
In 1985 a 13th century brooch was found in the garden here.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF73SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BIRCHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
April 1985. Garden of 62 Lynn Road.
Bronze ring brooch, circle surmounted by six dogs? heads, all facing left in order. Diameter 2.7cm. Similar head at head of pin. 13th century but no parallels with such heads found.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
E. M. James (KLM) 11 May 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)
- BROOCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 10 2006 2:23PM