NHER 62181 (Find Spot record) - Medieval lamp
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Summary
In 2017 part of a medieval ceramic lamp was discovered during building work at this property (which was built in 1856). It was found within soil beneath the sand bedding for a tile floor.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM49SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GELDESTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January-June 2022. Stray Find.
Discovered during building work:
Fragment of medieval ceramic cresset lamp.
This object was found within "...9 inches [23cm] of soil beneath the sand bedding of a pamment tile floor…".
Information from PAS import.
P. Watkins (HES), 24 June 2021.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- CRESSET LAMP (Medieval - 1200 AD to 1450 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Aug 31 2022 5:13PM