NHER 23778 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon Ringerike style cast mount
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Summary
In 1987 a Late Saxon Ringerike style cast mount, in the form of an animal head, was recovered from this area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STOKE HOLY CROSS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1987. Found in garden with metal detector. [1]
Ringerike style cast mount in form of animal head with engraved tendrils, presumably soldered in place. 11th century.
Acquired by the Norwich Castle Museum: NWHCM: 1990.52.2
See polariod (S1).
Identified by and compiled by S. Margeson (NCM), 14 May 1987.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF2893 Article in Serial: Margeson, S. 1987. A Ringerike-style Mount from Stoke Holy Cross. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XL Pt I pp 126-127.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- DRESS COMPONENT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- FURNITURE FITTING (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 2 2023 9:50AM