NHER 30390 (Find Spot record) - Medieval strap fitting

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Summary

Metal detecting here in 1993 recovered a medieval strap fitting made of copper alloy with engraved decoration.

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Map sheet TM19NE
Civil Parish BRACON ASH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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August 1993. Metal detecting finds.
Medieval gilt copper alloy decorated plate, probably mount, triangular, but broken. Engraved with inset zones of cross hatching, and a leaf scroll towards apex, folded under through damage. One rivet hole in 'base'.
Identified S. Margeson (NCM) 21 December 1993.
W. Milligan (NCM) 16 August 1993.

  • --- Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
  • --- Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • DRESS COMPONENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • FURNITURE FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

May 23 2017 3:14PM

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