NHER 32974 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal object scatter
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Summary
Metal detecting at this location in 1996 retrieved a range of medieval metal objects consisting of a vessel escutcheon, lead biconical spindlewhorl and incomplete pilgrim's ampulla with a scalloped shell and crowned letter for decoration.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF90SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAHAM TONEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1996. Metal detector finds.
Medieval vessel escutcheon.
Lead biconical spindlewhorl, decorated with roughly scratched lines. 16.5g weight.
Incomplete pilgrim's ampulla. Scallop shell design on one side, other crosshatched with a very worn ?crowned letter. Polaroid taken by NCM.
Identified by H. Geake (NCM) 12 November 1996.
H. Geake (NCM) 12 November 1996.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (3)
- AMPULLA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SPINDLE WHORL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- VESSEL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 7 2011 10:32AM