NHER 23768 (Find Spot record) - Medieval weight from garden of Willowmere, Sea Palling Road

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Summary

A medieval lead shield-shaped weight depicting a Latin cross in relief was found.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG32NE
Civil Parish INGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

1987 or before. Originally given as 'found in general area of Fishpond Shubbery' (wood at 395 262).
Details of finding not known.
Lead shield-shaped weight; hole through point. One face with relief device of Latin cross, the corners expanded into round knobs. 70mm long, 50mm maximum width, 20mm thick, very heavy.
Information from [1] who was given it by occupant of bungalow in Fishpond Shrubbery who had it from someone else. E. Rose (NAU), 1 July 1987.

1990.
[1] states that this is in fact from the garden of 'Willowmere' Sea Palling Road. House not yet located.
E. Rose (NLA), 15 February 1991.

[1] now locates garden at grid reference given (6 November 1991).
E. Rose (NLA), 12 July 1991.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • WEIGHT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Feb 7 2011 3:04PM

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