NHER 33173 (Find Spot record) - Multi period metal object scatter

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Summary

Metal detecting at this site in 1997-98 recovered a 10th/11th century cast bronze scabbard chape, a post medieval handle from a small brush/bell and a medieval seal matrix with an impression of a cockerel in profile.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TM08NW
Civil Parish QUIDENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

1997. Metal detector find.
Late 10th/11th century cast bronze scabbard chape. Centre 'clasp' possibly depicting a birds head. Pierced cusps at either side. One pair only surviving with one long stud in place. Long side lappets. Basal knob interlace design on both faces.
Polaroid (S1) in file.
Identified by V.Fryer (NCM) May 1997.
W. Milligan (NCM) 14 May 1997.

1998. Metal detecting.
Found by [1] at location [3]. Medieval jetton. See list in file. Identified by J. A. Davies (NCM).
Found by [1] at location [4]. Post medieval small cast bronze ?handle. Hollow, domed, with small projection on top and floral decoration all over. Broken at the base. Possibly the handle from a small brush/bell or even a candle snuffer. Identified by K. Sussams (NCM).
Found by [2] at location [5]. Medieval Ae seal matrix. Circular, bronze; haxagonal handle ending in a trefoil loop. Seal impression is a cockeral in profile. Around the edge are the words: IE SV SEL NVIT - I am the seal of the night. (?For morning letters; the end of the night time; cock-crow etc?). Identified by K. Sussams (NCM).
W. Milligan (NCM) 29 January 1998.

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  • <S1> Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • SCABBARD (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
  • JETTON (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • FURNITURE FITTING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Apr 10 2013 11:42AM

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