NHER 2580 (Find Spot record) - Medieval dagger, Ten Mile River
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Summary
In 1940 a quillon dagger was dredged from the site of the old ford on Ten Mile River. The dagger had a loose pommel and dated to the 14th/15th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL69SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHERY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1940. Stray Find.
Dredged from site of old ford on Ten Mile River, Southery:
1 medieval copper alloy quillon dagger. 14th - 15th century. Pommel loose.
See drawing (S1).
Donated to King's Lynn Museum given to museum by Great Ouse River Board.
Information from (S2).
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 24 May 2018.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF91782 Illustration: [Unknown]. Drawing of a medieval copper alloy quillon dagger. Card. 1:1.
- <S2> SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Southery.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- DAGGER (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
May 24 2018 2:27PM