NHER 31688 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon stirrup-strap mount
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Summary
Metal-detecting in 1995 recovered a Late Saxon stirrup strap mount. This piece was rectangular with openwork decoration and a central animal head in relief.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG14SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUNTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
September/October 1995. Metal detector find.
Late Saxon stirrup strap mount, openwork, central animal head in relief, four rivet holes, slight flange only. Rectangular. Two animal heads at 'apex'.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
See Monograph (S1).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 11 November 1995. Amended by A. Beckham (HES), 7 August 2020.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF57562 Monograph: Williams, D. 1997. Late Saxon stirrup-strap mounts. A classification and catalogue. A contribution to the study of Late Saxon ornamental metalwork.. CBA Research Report. No. 111. No 469; p. 98.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- STIRRUP STRAP MOUNT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Aug 7 2020 12:05PM