NHER 24072 (Find Spot record) - Medieval silver penny and medieval or post medieval dagger guard
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1987 recovered a decorated copper alloy dagger guard dating to the late medieval or early post medieval period, and a medieval silver penny, possibly minted under Edward I.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG30NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | POSTWICK WITH WITTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
September 1987. Found with metal detector. West of Brundall Barn. [1]
Decorated bronze dagger guard, early post medieval or medieval.
Penny, possibly Edward I, Durham mint.
The dagger guard was donated to NCM, the coin was retained by the finder.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
W. Milligan (NCM), 24 September 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 (3)
- COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SCABBARD (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SCABBARD (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 26 2011 4:24PM