NHER 28296 (Find Spot record) - Medieval horse harness stud and 16th century hooked tag
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1991 recovered a medieval copper alloy enamelled stud from a horse harness, and a 16th century copper alloy openwork hooked tag.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG23SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SUFFIELD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 1991. Found with metal detector. [1]
Medieval bronze enamelled stud, lozengiform, three bars (enamel now gone) shank on reverse. Probably from horse harness.
16th century bronze openwork hooked tag; circular plate with relief bust in semiprofile and openwork decoration around rectangular loop and haft.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), compiled by A. Rogerson (NAU), 4 February 1991.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF53864 Monograph: Ashley, S. 2002. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk. East Anglian Archaeology. No 101.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- HARNESS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- DRESS COMPONENT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
May 2 2017 3:40PM