NHER 32032 (Find Spot record) - Medieval finds

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Summary

A medieval seal matrix, a lead weight, a copper alloy disc and a token found during metal detecting.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG41SE
Civil Parish ORMESBY ST MARGARET WITH SCRATBY, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

Map

November 1995/January 1996. Metal detecting finds.
Pointed oval lead seal matrix with unpierced lug at top on reverse and a relief central rib. Rosette in centre (octofoil). SIGIL':IVL---TME: Beautifully engraved but corroded and obscured lettering.
Defaced lead shield-shaped lead weight.
? Medieval copper alloy disc with roughly scored cross on each face, nicked edges; uneven scored lines on both faces. ? Function.
Late medieval groat-sized token, profile bust (male), border of annulets on obverse. Long cross, 3 pellets in each angle, border of annulets on reverse.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 5 April 1996.

  • --- Monograph: Ashley, S. 2002. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk. East Anglian Archaeology. No 101.
  • DISC (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • PERSONAL ORNAMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • TOKEN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • WEIGHT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Jun 26 2017 1:05PM

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