NHER 23725 (Find Spot record) - Medieval papal seal and pottery
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Summary
Metal detecting recovered a medieval papal seal of Clemens VI and some medieval pottery. The seal would have been used by the pope to secure a document.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG31NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORNING, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May 1987. Found while metal detecting. On surface behind new piling on north bank of cut west of St Benet's Abbey, probably in spoil or dredgings.
Large rim sherd of medieval unglazed bowl with flanged rim.
Lead bull of Clemens VI.
Information from [1].
A. Gregory (NAU), 4 June 1987.
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)
- BULL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 24 2023 11:20AM