NHER 25937 (Find Spot record) - Late medieval to post medieval objects

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Summary

Metal detecting in 1990 and 1999 recovered a late medieval to early post medieval seal matrix, a post medieval coppery alloy weight and a post medieval finger ring.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG20NE
Civil Parish THORPE ST ANDREW, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

1990. Found with metal detector.
Early post medieval finger ring, empty oval setting in bezel. Tendril, ornament engraved on shoulders.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
Compiled by A. Rogerson (NLA), 20 July 1990.

1999. Metal detecting.
Late medieval to early post medieval copper alloy seal matrix with pierced trefoil loop and ciruclar face. Design depicts a 'pelican in its piety', referring to the legend of the pelican who plucked at his own breast in order to feed its young (analogy with Christ).
Post medieval copper alloy nested cup weight, with flat underside and recessed face. Stamped on face is a sword, a ewer and a crown with a badly shaped C under it. Trade weight for Charles I (1625-1649) or II (1660-1685).
K. Sussams (NCM), 13 May 1999.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • FINGER RING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • SEAL MATRIX (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • WEIGHT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Jan 9 2014 3:11PM

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