NHER 23338 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal find
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1986 recovered a medieval bronze strap fitting, possibly a loop for the suspension of a purse.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG50NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
December 1986. Metal detecting.
Bronze strap fitting, possibly a suspension loop, in form of slotted loop decorated with animals head. Note that this is an artefact type seen before in several Norfolk metal detecting collections, but previously undated and undecorated. 15th century loop for suspension of a purse. (S1).
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM). A. Gregory (NCM) 22 January 1987.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Dec 16 2011 12:39PM