NHER 37303 (Find Spot record) - Medieval crucifix figurine
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Summary
A late 12th to early 13th century enamelled figure of Christ from a Limoges crucifix was recovered during beet hoeing.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF60NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUNCTON HOLME, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May 2002. Found whilst beet hoeing.
Remarkable robed figure of Christ from a Limoges crucifix, enamelled late 12th or early 13th century.
Further details to follow.
See (S1) in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 10 July 2002.
Associated Sources (7)
- --- SNF49959 Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
- --- SNF50980 Illustration: White, S.. 2002. Finds Illustration.
- --- SNF50979 Monograph: Smarzonski, H. & Netzer, N.. 1986. Medieval Objects in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Medieval Enamels and Glass.. Vol I.
- --- SNF52660 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2003. Journey ends for old icon. 17 April.
- --- SNF85532 Photograph: 2002. KTJ 20-27, Medieval figure of christ..
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF68489 Unpublished Document: Robinson, J. (BM). 2002. Figure from Wallington, Norfolk.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- CRUCIFIX (Medieval - 1150 AD? to 1250 AD?)
- FIGURINE (Medieval - 1150 AD? to 1250 AD?)
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Record last edited
Feb 24 2026 9:41AM