NHER 31340 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal find
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1994 recovered a medieval gilded copper alloy harness pendant decorated with the image of a horse and rider, the rider raising his sword.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM08SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH LOPHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1994. Metal detecting.
Gilded bronze circular harness pendant, horse and rider with sword raised in low relief on a pelleted ground. Suspension hole in projecting arm.
Polaroid (S1) in file.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), 11 October 1994.
W. Milligan (NCM), 25 April 1994.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF53864 Monograph: Ashley, S. 2002. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk. East Anglian Archaeology. No 101.
- --- 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.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HARNESS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jun 7 2023 7:58AM