NHER 34667 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal find
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1998 recovered a large medieval copper alloy signet ring.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG01NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LYNG, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 1998. Metal detecting.
A large medieval signet ring made of bronze with a D-section hoop and oval bezel was found. The bezel has an engraved M beneath a crown, with two short lines either side, and an engraved oval border surrounds the design. This is a common 14th century design.
Identified by H. Geake (NCM).
K. Sussams (NCM), 13 May 1999.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- FINGER RING (Medieval to 16th Century - 1300 AD to 1539 AD)
- SEAL MATRIX (Medieval to 16th Century - 1300 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Oct 26 2010 12:18PM