NHER 29985 (Find Spot record) - Medieval seal matrix and other metal objects

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Summary

Metal detecting here in 1993-94 retrieved a selection of multi period metal objects. The most glamourous of these was a medieval bronze seal matrix inscribed with 'I am a nuisance' in French! Other finds include a medieval conical bell and silver coin.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF74SW
Civil Parish RINGSTEAD, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

July 1993. Metal detecting.
General finds from field centred at [1].
Late medieval bronze ewer spout fragment.
Lovely 14th century bronze seal matrix and facetted handle, pierced loop (and collar). Profile head facing left. IE SV NVSE [French 'I am a nuisance'].
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 7 September 1993.

August 1994. Metal detecting.
Late medieval conical bronze bell, height 34mm, with deep groove near rim.
Medieval coin.
See lists in file.
Identified by A. Rogerson (NLA) and J. Davies (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 20 September 1994.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • BELL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • VESSEL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Feb 3 2012 11:15AM

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