NHER 31350 (Find Spot record) - Medieval mount
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG01NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELSING, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
December 1994 - January 1995. Metal detecting.
Medieval gilded copper alloy circular mount (diameter 21mm) with 4 pierced lobes placed symetrically (making total diameter 28mm). Quadruped with raised front paw in low relief, eating its own tail which ends in a leaf. Ribs of animal are shown. Lovely, very unusual. 12th/13th century.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA), 9 June 1995.
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (3)
- DRESS COMPONENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FURNITURE FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- PERSONAL ORNAMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
May 17 2022 1:59PM