NHER 23964 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal finds

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Summary

Metal detecting in 1987 and 1989 recovered a medieval copper alloy seal matrix and a decorated harness pendant.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF92NW
Civil Parish RYBURGH, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

1987. Metal detecting. Southwest of Highfield Farm.

Copper alloy pointed seal matrix with loop near edge on reverse. Very worn, almost illegible. Possibly begins JE SV SEL (I am a seal). 14th century. A medieval object said to have been found to south of this but not seen by NCM. (S1) NCM.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), 31 July 1987.

1989.
Medieval triangular red enamel decorated heraldic harness pendant.
(S1) NCM.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
W. Milligan (NCM), 22 March 1989

  • --- Monograph: Ashley, S. 2002. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk. East Anglian Archaeology. No 101.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • HARNESS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Apr 16 2021 9:54AM

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