NHER 33172 (Find Spot record) - Medieval lead ampulla

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Summary

Metal detecting in 1997 recovered a medieval lead ampulla. The front was decorated with an arrow while the back showed a scallop shell and the letter R.

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Map sheet TM08NW
Civil Parish QUIDENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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1997. Metal detector find.
Heavy lead ampulla. Close ribbed scallop shell motif on back. Front shows a broad arrow running longitudinally the length of the ampulla. Above the shell motif is possibly the letter R +?
Polaroid (S1) in file.
Identified by V. Fryer (NCM) May 1997.
W. Milligan (NCM) 14 May 1997.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • AMPULLA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Mar 1 2023 2:35PM

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