NHER 37529 (Find Spot record) - Possible medieval furniture fitting
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Summary
A fragment of a medieval animal head terminal made in Roman style, perhaps a hasp from a casket hinge, was found in a garden.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM49SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Before 16 August 2002. Found in garden on edge of ditch. Garden of 45 Hemmant Way.
Fragment of Romanesque animal head terminal with lug, perhaps a hasp from a casket hinge.
See description in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 9 November 2002.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF85590 Photograph: 2002. KTM 16-23, Medieval copper alloy head..
- --- SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
- --- SNF50602 Photograph: NLA. Finds Photograph.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- FURNITURE FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Oct 31 2012 12:43PM