NHER 21579 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon and post-medieval finds

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Summary

Metal-detecting at this location in 1985 and 2022 recovered part of a Late Saxon harness and a post-medieval silver hooked tag.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG10SE
Civil Parish BRACON ASH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

1985. Metal-detecting. [1].
Copper alloy harness fitting or similar, loop with stem, undecorated.
Identified S. Margeson (NCM)
W. F. Milligan (NCM) April 1985.

October 2022. Metal-detecting. Iceni Tours. [2].
Post-medieval silver hooked tag.
Information from PAS import.
This silver hooked tag was disclaimed as Treasure (Ref: 2023 T214) and returned to the finder.
Site extended to the whole field. Previous extent mapped at [3].
A. Beckham (HES), 21 March 2023 and P. Watkins (HES), 31 August 2025.

  • --- Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • HARNESS (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
  • DRESS HOOK (Medieval to 16th Century - 1500 AD to 1600 AD)

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Record last edited

Feb 16 2026 12:10AM

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