NHER 32107 (Find Spot record) - Medieval to post-medieval finds

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Summary

Metal-detecting at this location in 1996 and 2023 recovered a medieval heraldic pendant and a medieval/post-medieval gold button or cufflink element.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TM18SW
Civil Parish	HEYWOOD, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full Description

August 1996. Metal detecting find. [1].
Medieval heraldic pendant.
Red enamel and gilded.
D. Gurney (NLA) 13 September 1996.

August 2023. Metal-detecting. [2].
Medieval/post-medieval gold button or cufflink element.
Information from PAS import.
This gold object was returned to the finder after being disclaimed as Treasure (Ref: 2025 T82).
Extended to whole field. Previously mapped as a point at [3].
P. Watkins (HES), 31 August 2025.

Associated Sources (3)

--- SNF76834 Illustration: Ashley, S.. 1996. Drawing of a medieval heraldic gilded pendant.. Paper. 2:1.
--- SNF53864 Monograph: Ashley, S. 2002. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk. East Anglian Archaeology. No 101.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)

Object Types (2)

HARNESS PENDANT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
BUTTON / CUFF LINK (Medieval to 18th Century - 1300 AD to 1750 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Feb 21 2026 5:20PM