NHER 31994 (Find Spot record) - Medieval and post medieval finds

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Summary

Metal detecting at this site has recovered medieval and post medieval metal finds including a possible lead medieval pilgrims flask and a possible medieval pilgrims badge and four post medieval coin weights including one for a half noble minted in Amsterdam.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG21SW
Civil Parish OLD CATTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

1995. Metal detecting.
Norwich quarter token.
See list in file.
I.D. J. Davies (NCM), 30 November 1995.
Medieval lead ? pilgrim flask base-edge with relief inscription SAL.SALVS.. (rest illegible). Base has inscription (fictitious around central rib with two eyes(?), possibly reproduction human face or sun) within a contour line border.
? medieval lead disc fragment with pelleted border, and inscription round outside. Possibly two figures. Possibly pilgrim sign.
Medieval fragment of inlay bar (with undulating engraved decoration).
Post medieval harness fitting ? or lock fragment.
Four coin weights (a) round IV [back-to-front D] (both sides) 2.92gm; (b) Low Countries 1619, 3.27gm; (c) GG 3 5.64gm; (d) Amsterdam half noble 15th century 3.13gm (last 3 square).
Post medieval lead disc, engraved 4 and decorated with relief bosses.
I.D. S. Margeson (NCM), November 1995.
See (S1).
W. Milligan (NCM), 6 December 1995.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • AMPULLA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • COIN WEIGHT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • DISC (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • PILGRIM BADGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • COIN WEIGHT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • DISC (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • HARNESS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • LOCKING MECHANISM (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • TOKEN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

May 5 2021 4:59PM

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