NHER 15281 (Find Spot record) - Medieval copper alloy finger ring
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Summary
Metal detecting in this area during 1978 discovered a medieval finger-ring made from copper alloy. The ring took the form of a plain loop decorated with a central raised band which was milled on each side.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1978. In field south of Nunnery, east of Barnhamcross Common. Found with metal detector when area a building site.
Bronze finger-ring, plain loop decorated with central raised band milled on each side. Diameter 18mm.
S. Margeson (NCM) 2 August 1979.
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)
- FINGER RING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Dec 6 2010 11:09AM