NHER 21716 (Find Spot record) - Medieval pilgrim's flask
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Summary
Metal detecting recovered a badly damaged lead pilgrim's flask from Walsingham. The flask would have been used to contain holy water or oils.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG31NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORNING, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
August 1985. Found in ploughsoil with metal-detector.
Badly damaged fragment of Walsingham pilgrim bottle.
A. Gregory (NAU), 4 September 1985.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- AMPULLA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 1 2012 4:53PM