NHER 2169 (Find Spot record) - Possible medieval terracotta head

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Summary

A possible 14th or 15th century terracotta head from the apex of an arch or a decorative motif was found in the wall of a cottage when it was demolished. The figure appears similar to St John the Baptist although it is not depicted in Classical style.

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None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TF93SE
Civil Parish	FULMODESTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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1958. Found in wall of cottage when demolished.
Terracotta head. ?apex of arch or decorative motif. 20cm (8 inchs) long, 15cm (5 3/4 inchs) wide, 7.25cm (3 inchs) deep.
Probably late 14th/early 15th century like St John's heads in alabaster. Nothing Classical about it.
Identified by Dr G. Zarnecki, P. Lasko, and Dr Joan Evans.
See (S1) in NCM.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).

1984.
Location of cottage obtained by W. Milligan (NCM) from local man.
E. Rose (NLA).

Associated Sources (4)

--- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Fulmodeston.
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF2300 Serial: 1958. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries. Vol 5. p 2.
<S1> SNF50602 Photograph: NLA. Finds Photograph. NCM.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Object Types (2)

ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
STATUE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Fulmodeston (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Jun 30 2016 4:05PM