NHER 24056 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon or early medieval lead spindle whorl or weight
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1987 recovered a Late Saxon or early medieval lead spindle whorl or weight, biconical in shape with cast chevron and dots decoration.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SNETTISHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1987. Found with metal detector.
Lead spindle whorl or weight, biconical with cast chevron and dots decoration. Late Saxon or Early medieval, compare with examples from Harling and Thetford.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), compiled by W. Milligan (NCM), 15 September 1987.
Part of large scatter NHER 28450.
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 (4)
- SPINDLE WHORL (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- WEIGHT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- SPINDLE WHORL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- WEIGHT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
May 14 2007 10:20AM