NHER 8508 (Monument record) - Possible medieval pit, medieval gold and emerald finger ring
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Summary
During construction of a cess pit in 1970 a possible medieval rubbish or cess pit was uncovered. The pit contained animal bones and a medieval gold and emerald finger ring.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG31SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPTON WITH FISHLEY, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
June 1970.
Gold ring with emerald. Found about 4 ft 6 inches down in dark earth (?well, rubbish pit, or cess pit) with bones (?animal) in digging new cesspit. Inquest: not Treasure Trove.
Sothebys sale catalogue for 2 November 1970 no.142.
Purchased by NCM, in NCM [1].
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF94863 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1970. Medieval ring for museum. 5 November.
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Upton with Fishley.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FINGER RING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 25 2017 10:08AM