NHER 37207 (Find Spot record) - Medieval ampulla or pilgrim's flask
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Summary
Metal detecting recovered a medieval ampulla or pilgrim's flask. The flask depicts a large crown on one side and a shield of arms on the other. The large crown may refer to Our Lady, The Queen of Heaven.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG01SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MATTISHALL, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May 2002. Metal detecting.
Only find in whole field.
Medieval copper alloy ampulla, large crown on one side, other side with shield of arms: A roundel between in chief a chevron and in base a bar. Like (S1). The large crown may refer to Our Lady, The Queen of Heaven. The arms are unidentified.
Identified by S.J. Ashley (NLA).
A. Rogerson (NLA), 3 July 2002.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF8292 Publication: Spencer, B. 1980. Medieval Pilgrim Badges from Norfolk. Vol 41. No 40.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- AMPULLA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Dec 3 2010 12:39PM