NHER 29165 (Find Spot record) - medieval lead weight
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1992 recovered a very fine medieval lead weight. Shaped like a shield, the weight has the arms of England (three leopards) and is pierced by a square hole in the top edge of the 'castellated' border.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPROWSTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1992. Metal detector find. [1]
Medieval lead weight. Shield shaped with Arms of England (three leopards) and pierced square hole in top edge 'castellated' border (shield raised above border). Top edge decorated with zig-zag and pellets. Very Fine. Weight 414g.
See (S1).
Identified by S. Margeson (NLA), 28 July 1992
W. Milligan (NCM), 5 August 1992
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- WEIGHT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2012 2:44PM