NHER 31827 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal objects

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Summary

In 1996 a metal detectorist found medieval metal objects. They include a sword chape.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF92SW
Civil Parish HORNINGTOFT, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

February/March 1996. Metal detecting.
All bronze.
Simple sheet buckle plate, medieval, folded, with remains of iron rivet.
13th century buckle frame, narrow pin bar mostly missing. Large projection from outer edge with grooved decoration. A smaller version of (S1).
?Late medieval nail, shank rounded at top, square-section below. Discoidal head with deep groove near edge and central dot.
Medieval sword chape with single knop; heart-shaped hole in centre and curving upper edge.
Identified by A. Rogerson (NLA).
A. Rogerson (NLA), 9 April 1996.

  • <S1> Monograph: Ayers, B. 1985. Excavations within the North-East Bailey of Norwich Castle, 1979. East Anglian Archaeology. No 28. Fig 24; No 7.
  • BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • NAIL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • SCABBARD (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

May 18 2022 3:34PM

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