NHER 33339 (Find Spot record) - Medieval pilgrim's ampulla
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Summary
Metal detecting here in 1997 recovered a medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla decorated on one side with a shell motif crowned with a 'W' (for Walsingham).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF90NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAHAM TONEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
November 1997. Metal detector find.
Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla, slightly battered and one 'handle' missing. Shell motif on one side with crowned 'W' (for
Walsingham?).
Polaroid taken by NCM.
Identified by H.Geake (NCM).
D. Gurney (NLA) 19 December 1997.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- AMPULLA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 13 2007 9:07AM