NHER 29444 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon bridle cheek-piece
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Summary
In 1992 a complete Late Saxon bridle cheek piece was recovered from the allotments here. The two D-shaped loops were decorated with three projecting knobs and the central square boss was decorated with ring-and-dot patterns.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1992. Casual Find.
A complete Late Saxon bridle cheek piece with two D-shaped loops, each decorated with three projecting knobs. Central square boss decoration with ring-and-dot on three sides, plain (indented) on reverse.
Polaroid (S1) in file.
S. Margeson (NCM) 18 September 1992.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HARNESS (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Dec 6 2010 11:13AM