NHER 29443 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon brooch or casket mount, 12 Almond Grove
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Summary
At some time around 1981 a Saxon gilded bronze and enamelled disc was found in the garden of the property during the burial of a terrapin. The object was probably originally a brooch but was possibly reused as a mount for a casket.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Around 1981. Found in garden of donor when burying a terrapin.
10th century gilded bronze enamelled disc with flange. Probably originally a brooch; secondary use as a mount for a casket.
Details, polaroid (S1) and drawing (S2) in file.
Held by Thetford Museum.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), December 1990.
S. Margeson (NCM), December 1990.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
- <S2> SNF97905 Illustration: Milligan, W. 1991. Drawing of a Late Saxon gilded and enamelled disc. Film. 1:1.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- BROOCH (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- FURNITURE FITTING (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Aug 31 2017 10:49AM