NHER 24812 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal find
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Summary
A medieval copper alloy animal head was found in 1988 during bypass construction. It is thought to be the foot of a vessel.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROXTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
June 1988.
Bronze animal head. The foot from vessel or casket (solder inside). There are similar examples (polaroid).
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
W. Milligan (NCM), 8 July 1988
Associated Sources (1)
- --- 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)
- FURNITURE FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- VESSEL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Apr 12 2018 2:27PM