NHER 23224 (Find Spot record) - Medieval casket mount
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Summary
A medieval casket mount, made of copper alloy and in the shape of a dragon head, found by metal detecting.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF70NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BEACHAMWELL, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
December 1986. Found with metal detecting.
12th to 13th century copper alloy ?casket mount, dragon head, cast decoration
See (S1), and [1].
Identified S. Margeson (NCM)
A. Rogerson (NAU) January 1987.
Associated Sources (4)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- BOX (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FURNITURE FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jul 16 2025 7:57AM