NHER 25086 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval toy
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Summary
A small lead figure on horseback found by metal detecting. The figure was thought to be a medieval pilgrim badge, but is more likely to be a post medieval toy.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG40SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURGH CASTLE, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1989. Metal detecting.
Small lead figure on horseback.
Traces of red paint on figure and blue in saddle area.
Initially identified as medieval pilgrim badge (St George or sporting badge).
Subsequently corrected to post medieval toy.
To be photographed NAU.
Identified by D. Gurney (NLA), A. Rogerson (NLA), D. Wicks (NLA)
D. Gurney (NLA) 20 February 1989.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- PILGRIM BADGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- TOY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 19 2016 2:34PM