NHER 28593 (Find Spot record) - Medieval buckle
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Summary
Metal detecting in this area during 1991 recovered a 13th century buckle.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CRINGLEFORD, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
April 1991. Metal detecting. Northeast of Newfound Farm.
13th century copper alloy rectangular buckle, with projecting animal head, elaborate ribbed tongue rest with ogee shaped inner edge. Eyes deeply drilled, once inlaid.
See Polaroid (S1).
Compare with examples from Beachamwell (NHER 12153) and Walsoken ('4').
S. Margeson (NCM), 25 July 1991.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 26 2009 10:28AM