NHER 31615 (Find Spot record) - Medieval copper alloy strap swivel
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Summary
In 1995 a 12th century copper alloy strap swivel with animal heads on each side of the attachment bars, and decorated with impressed dots and lines, was recovered from this area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG01NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWANTON MORLEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1995.
Probably 12th century bronze strap swivel, loops missing. Animal heads on each side of three bifurcated attachment bars. Decorated with impressed dots and lines. For comparison see (S1).
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA), 28 November 1995.
NGR corrected from original [1].
M. Horlock (NLA), 26 March 2003.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HARNESS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 5 2013 10:55AM