NHER 14201 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval Italian carving
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HETHERSETT, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
In front (east) of Hethersett Hall (building of 1810).
Stone wellhead?, about 1.5m high and 1m diameter.
Carved with very fine Early Romanesque decoration, two opposing lions with one head, interlaced foliage with birds pecking berries, and small animals. North Italian? or South French?
Said to have been left by a former owner.
Seen by E. Rose (NAU) 8 November 1978.
Victoria & Albert Museum confirms North Italian style but says 19th century imitation (from photographs).
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 19 2009 2:28PM