NHER 31009 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal finds

The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please to consult the full record.

See also further .

Summary

Metal detecting in 1989 recovered medieval coins, an unusual gilded brooch or buckle and a gilded horse harness pendant.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF61SW
Civil Parish WATLINGTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Before October 1994. Metal detecting. Grid reference supplied by finder.
Two medieval coins. See list in file.
Gilded medieval buckle/brooch, circular frame with raised ?cross. A low square boss to either side of projection. Constriction for pin not opposite projection, but at ninety degrees to it. Flattened, rectangular section, gilded on one face only. Very worn, pin missing. Unusual.
Medieval gilded horse harness pendant. Looped rectangular mount engraved with cross which is set within an outer quatrefoil frame. Dome-headed rivet in centre of cross.
Identified by A. Rogerson (NLA) and J. Davies (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA), 31 October 1994.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • BROOCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • HARNESS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Sep 26 2012 11:18AM

Comments and Feedback

Your feedback is welcome; if you can provide any new information about this record, please contact the Norfolk Historic Environment Record.