NHER 24404 (Find Spot record) - Medieval seal matrix

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Summary

A medieval seal matrix with a crude eagle design was found by a metal detectorist.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG40NW
Civil Parish FREETHORPE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

January 1988. Metal detecting. 'In field opposite Wickhampton Church'.
Note that the map location is as near as can be obtained without a site visit. The real findspot might impinge on sites NHER 14773, NHER 14774 or NHER 14775.
Medieval bronze circular seal, illegible inscription, severely worn around edge, a crude eagle, wings spread, head left.
Information froms [1].
A. Gregory (NAU), 3 March 1988.

Correct grid reference plotted on map at NCM by finder.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Jun 27 2025 8:40AM

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