NHER 20973 (Find Spot record) - Possible medieval object
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Summary
Metal detecting in this area during 1984 recovered a cast bronze object. It had a pennanular outer ring with overlapping tracery inside. It was tentatively dated to the medieval period, although its function was not determined.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF72NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HILLINGTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
September 1984. Metal detecting. Found in former parkland.
Cast bronze penannular object, with ?foliate terminals and criss-crossing tracery between, twining over and under outer ring. Perhaps medieval but use unknown. 4.4cm diameter.
Information from penes [1].
Slides at KLM (S1).
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
E.M. James (KLM), 29 September 1984.
See (S2).
Associated Sources (4)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Aug 2 2017 3:57PM