NHER 21647 (Find Spot record) - Medieval mirror case
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Summary
Metal-detecting in 1985 recovered a complete medieval bronze mirror case. An important example.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG40SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1985. Metal-detecting north of Lords Lane.
Bronze complete mirror case, 13th century, see (S1) for comparison.
Photos NCM. Published (S2). Illustration (S3).
W. F. Milligan (NCM) 3 July 1985. Amended by A. Beckham (HES), 30 June 2020.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF4360 Article in Serial: 1984. A medieval mirror from Heybridge, Essex. Antiquaries Journal. Vol LXIV, pt II, pp 399-402.
- <S2> SNF2842 Article in Serial: Margeson, S. 1985. A Mirror-case from Bradwell. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXXIX Pt II pp 217-218.
- <S3> SNF100606 Illustration: [Unknown]. [Unknown]. Drawing of a medieval mirror-case. Find Illustration. Film. 2:1.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- MIRROR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jun 30 2020 12:56PM