NHER 34460 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal find
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Summary
A medieval copper alloy signet ring, crudely engraved with the letter 'e', was found by chance in 1999.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG11NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ATTLEBRIDGE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
2 March 1999 or before. Casual find.
A large copper alloy ring was recovered. The item was probably man's finger ring (signet ring) and has an oval bezel engraved with a lower case black letter 'e' within a clumsy border. It has been dated to the 15th century.
Identified by H. M. Geake (NCM):
A. Rogerson (NLA), 18 May 1999.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- FINGER RING (Medieval - 1400 AD to 1499 AD)
- SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1400 AD to 1499 AD)
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Record last edited
Jul 15 2016 4:49PM