NHER 34191 (Find Spot record) - Medieval harness pendant
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Summary
Metal detecting here in 1999 recovered a medieval horse harness pendant with traces of gilding.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM19SE |
|---|---|
| District | SOUTH NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | THARSTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
December 1998/January 1999. Metal detecting.
Medieval horse harness pendant engaged with attachment stud.
Plain elongated pendant is perhaps reminiscent of Normans trite-shaped shields.
Traces of gilding survives.
Drawn by S. J. Ashley (NLA).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 15 February 1998.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HARNESS PENDANT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 14 2009 11:17AM