NHER 12408 (Find Spot) - Medieval bronze ampulla or bottle
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Summary
In 1859 a medieval bronze ampulla or bottle was found in Drayton. The exact location and nature of its discovery are uncertain.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DRAYTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Full Description
1859.
Bronze bottle or ampulla found.
Information from (S1).
See (S2).
Presumably the same as that in St Peter Hungate Museum (S3) described as a pilgrim's flask.
E. Rose (NAU), 2 December 1987.
Associated Sources (4)
- <S1> SNF56706 Archive: Bolingbroke family. 1300's-1960. Bolingbroke Collection. Norfolk Record Office.
- <S2> SNF4928 Serial: Bryant, T. H.. 1898-1915. The Churches of Norfolk. Vols 1-19. Vols 1-19..
- <S3> SNF58736 Publication: 1975. Guidebook to St Peter Hungate Museum. p.11.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- AMPULLA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- BOTTLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jan 26 2011 2:32PM