NHER 22765 (Find Spot record) - Medieval sword belt fitting and strap fitting
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Summary
Metal detecting here in 1986 recovered a copper alloy fitting from a medieval sword belt and a medieval gilt bronze pendant.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG22NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SKEYTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
7 May 1986. Southeast of church. Found with metal detector.
Bronze hooked fitting from sword belt medieval. Not 17th century as originally identified.
Gilt bronze dingly dangly medieval?
Information from member of the public [1].
Photograph taken by NCM.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
W. Milligan (NCM) 8 May 1986.
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 (2)
- PERSONAL ORNAMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2011 11:29AM