NHER 35687 (Find Spot record) - Medieval buckle

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Summary

In 2000 a medieval buckle was found by workman digging foundation trenches for a new building.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF91NW
Civil Parish BEESTON WITH BITTERING, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

2000. Casual find when hand digging footing trench for new dwelling.
Found at a depth of about 45cm (18" - 9" topsoil and 9" clay). Middle of Burrels Meadow.
Medieval buckle: oval frame (15x23mm) with groove in centre of outer edge (pin missing); rectangular plate (11x19.5mm) with pin slot, frame recesses, punched lines along side and attachment edge, three rivet holes, enclosing remains of textile.
Late 13th-14th century.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 18 September 2000.

Associated Sources (0)

  • BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Feb 7 2011 11:31AM

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