NHER 33288 (Find Spot record) - Possible Late Saxon object
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Summary
Metal detecting recovered a lead filled copper alloy 'foot'. This has three projecting lobes that look similar to Late Saxon animal-headed finials.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL69SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | METHWOLD, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
24 May 1993. Metal detecting find.
Lead filled bronze `foot' with triangular base and three projecting lobes related to those Late Saxon animal headed finials or feet?
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM) 1993.
W. Milligan (NCM) 15 August 1995.
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (3)
- BOX (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- PERSONAL ORNAMENT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- VESSEL (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 15 2016 10:22AM