NHER 14217 (Find Spot record) - Possible Saxon object
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Summary
An unidentified object, a piece of baked clay with a stylised horse's snout with flaring nostrils on one side, was found in this garden. The style of the design suggests it may be Saxon.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF84SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM THORPE, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1978.
Object of baked clay found in garden in Back Lane. Around 1.3cm (1/2 inch) long, flat on one side, other side resembles stylised horses snout with flaring nostrils as depicted on some Saxon brooches.
A. Gregory (NAU).
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 (2)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Undated)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2010 3:17PM