NHER 25991 (Find Spot record) - Two 15th century shield-shaped harness studs
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1991 recovered two shield-shaped harness studs dating to the fifteenth century. Both had the remains of a leather strap, and a cross decoration, and one retained some red enamel.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG23SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SUFFIELD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 1991. Metal detector finds. [1]
Two shield shaped harness studs (Fifteenth century) with shanks and circular roves on reverse. Both have remains of leather strap, and a cross decoration. One in red enamel, the other empty. Dexter L (top quarter) has five 'lentoid motifs'.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NAU), 4 February 1991
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF53864 Monograph: Ashley, S. 2002. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk. East Anglian Archaeology. No 101.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HARNESS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
May 2 2017 3:40PM