NHER 25286 (Find Spot record) - 9th century Trewhiddle style silver strap end
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1985 or 1986 recovered a 9th century silver strap end with an animal head terminal in the Trewhiddle style. The terminal has ribbed edges and a central field decorated with symmetrical foliage springing from a central stem inlaid with niello. There are punched dots around the edges of the leaf motifs, and two silver rivets.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF92NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STIBBARD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1985 or 1986. Found with metal detector.
9th century silver strap end with animal head terminal, ribbed edges and central field decorated with symmetrical foliage springing from central stem inlaid with niello. Punched dots around edges of leaf motifs. Two silver rivets, Trewhiddle style.
Polaroid NCM (S1).
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), compiled by W. Milligan (NCM), 14 April 1989.
Associated Sources (1)
- <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 (2)
Object Types (2)
- STRAP FITTING (Middle Saxon - 651 AD to 850 AD)
- STRAP FITTING (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 9 2018 11:09AM