NHER 33130 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon harness fitting
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Summary
A Late Saxon harness fitting in the form of an animal head, found by metal detecting.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG31NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARTON TURF, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1996. Metal detecting find.
Late Saxon Ringerike checkpiece fragment in form of animal head with 'crest'. Ring and dot eye (unusual). Sort of pointed muzzle, with 'goatee' beard.
Identified S. Margeson (NCM).
H. Geake (NCM) 4 November 1996.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HARNESS (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
May 29 2025 8:44AM