NHER 30031 (Find Spot record) - Saxon metal finds
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1993 recovered an Early Saxon tag and part of a strap end.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROXTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
August 1993. Metal detecting.
Early Saxon strap end, pointed end of, cast curvilinear decoration, grooved decoration, two openwork holes.
?Late Saxon tag, circular with two pierced attachment loops, probably once with hook, now broken. Decorated with cast cross motif, the arms terminating in trefoil acanthus leaves, central boss.
Identified by S.Margeson (NCM).
A.Rogerson (NLA) 1 October 1993.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- STRAP FITTING (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- DRESS COMPONENT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 23 2012 4:07PM