NHER 23865 (Find Spot record) - Medieval harness pendants and jetton
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1987 recovered two medieval harness pendants and a 15th or 16th century French jetton from spoil heaps on a building site.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG11SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COSTESSEY, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
June to July 1987. Metal detecting. On Riley's building site, from topsoil heaps.
Bronze shield shaped harness pendant, gilt with red enamel. See photograph (S1).
Bronze circular harness pendant, probably gilt, decorated with incised lozenge, interlaced with double bow.
15th to 16th century French jetton.
Information from member of the public [1].
A. Gregory (NAU), 23 July 1987.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- HARNESS PENDANT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- TOKEN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 1 2006 2:55PM