NHER 32352 (Find Spot record) - Medieval horse harness pendant
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Summary
A shield-shaped medieval horse harness pendant was found by a metal detectorist.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG02SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOXLEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 1997. Metal detecting.
A shield shaped medieval horse harness pendant was recovered. There is no trace of gilding or decoration surviving. There is a hole punched through the tip of the shield, a suspension hinge is missing in the attachment plate, and there is a copper alloy hinge bar.
See (S1).
Identified by H. Geake (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA), 21 February 1997.
Associated Sources (1)
- <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 (2)
- HARNESS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- PENDANT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jun 8 2018 2:36PM