NHER 28979 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal objects

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Summary

Metal detecting here in 1992 recovered a range of medieval metal objects. These artefacts comprised a pin, purse bar modified for use as a tool and two mounts that would have been attached to a belt or harness.

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  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG31SE
Civil Parish BLOFIELD, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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Tools

Early 1992. Metal detecting.
Medieval pin with baluster head.
Medieval purse bar (Type A) with flange filed down and point 'sharpened' to make a tool.
See (S1).
S. Margeson (NCM) 1 May 1992

April 1992. Metal detecting.
Medieval heart-shaped mount with two projecting lobes- leaf at one end, trefoil at other.
Medieval triangular mount, with transverse ribs.
Both for attachment to belt or harness.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
J. Davies (NCM) 5 May 1992

  • <S1> Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • HARNESS FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • PIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • PURSE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Dec 2 2008 5:24PM

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