NHER 31407 (Find Spot record) - Multi period metal object scatter

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Summary

Intensive metal detecting from 1994-98 has recovered several metal objects from a variety of periods. These comprise two medieval gilded double-looped buckles, a post medieval jetton and an incomplete medieval lead plaque or mount in the shape of a six-pointed star surrounded by a circle.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TM08NW
Civil Parish QUIDENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

November/December 1994. Metal detector find.
Medieval gilded double-looped buckle, with lobes at corners (two small, two large) and moulded pin-rests.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM) 4 April 1995.
W. Milligan (NCM) 5 April 1995.

January/February 1995. Metal detector find.
Medieval double-looped buckle with scalloped outer edge.
Polaroid (S1) in file.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM) 10 April 1995.
W. Milligan (NCM) 11 April 1995.

1997. Metal detector find.
Post medieval jetton.
See list in file.
H. Geake (NCM) 5 September 1997.

1998. Metal detecting.
Medieval incomplete lead plaque/mount. Basic shape is a six-pointed star surrounded by a circle and openwork in between. The centre of the star holds a circle with an unclear design of two standing figures with a ?staff between them. Traces of casting seam and two stubs of attachement spikes on reverse. Perhaps a pilgrim badge (A. Rogerson).
K. Sussams (NCM) 13 May 1999.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • FURNITURE FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • HARNESS FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • PILGRIM BADGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • TOKEN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Sep 15 2016 9:59AM

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