NHER 31491 (Find Spot record) - Medieval and post medieval metal objects

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Summary

Metal detecting at this location during 1995 recovered a range of metal objects. Finds included a particularly fine medieval circular seal matrix with an octofoil in the centre and an early post medieval binding ring with stamped ornament.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF90NW
Civil Parish SHIPDHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

May/June 1995. Metal detecting find.
Very nice 12th/13th century lead circular seal matrix with octofoil in centre.
S'IOHIS:FIL:ROGERI
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).

June/July 1995. Metal detecting find.
Medieval or Early post medieval baluster moulded head and narrow rectangular strap with rivet hole (broken across hole) ?function.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 26 August 1995.

August/September 1995. Metal detecting finds.
Medieval ribbed iron barrel-padlock case.
September/October 1995.
Early post medieval binding ring with stamped ornament, probably intended to look like an inscription. Internal diameter 17mm, external diameter 20.5mm.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 11 November 1995.

Associated Sources (0)

  • PADLOCK (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • PERSONAL ORNAMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • PERSONAL ORNAMENT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • RING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Mar 17 2011 3:18PM

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