NHER 25255 (Find Spot record) - Middle to Late Saxon strap end
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Summary
Metal detecting on this site has recovered a Middle to Late Saxon strap end decorated with a fine animal head and a foliage design.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROSTWICK, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
February 1989. Metal detecting.
9th century copper alloy strap end, broken and perhaps reused - two holes above animal head. The animal head is very finely modelled with deep cut ears. Field in centre of strap end decorated with foliage motif (two scrolls?) possibly with niello inlay. Rubbed edges.
See (S1).
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), 21 March 1989.
W. Milligan (NCM), 23 March 1989.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- STRAP FITTING (Middle Saxon to Late Saxon - 651 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
May 17 2012 10:33AM