NHER 29450 (Find Spot record) - Saxon copper alloy strap end
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Summary
Metal detecting here in 1992 recovered a damaged Saxon strap end with very stylised animal head decoration. This artefact forms part of the large scatter NHER 29637.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM09SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | QUIDENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1992. Metal detector find. South of Hargham Hall.
Probably Middle Saxon. Bronze strap end broken 'open' end but two rivet holes visible on back 'plate'. Very stylised animal head.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM) 15 October 1992.
W. Milligan (NCM) 31 December 1992.
Part of large scatter NHER 29637.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- STRAP FITTING (Middle Saxon - 651 AD to 850 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 16 2025 12:57PM