NHER 34749 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal find

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Summary

Metal detecting on the beach in 1998 recovered an inscribed medieval gold ring.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG42NW
Civil Parish LESSINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

DO NOT ADD FINDS TO THIS RECORD. See [2].

1998. Metal detecting. [1].
Found on beach. Late 14th/15th century gold finger ring.
H.M. Geake (NCM) description: Beautiful gold ring. Simple hoop decorated on the exterior with a three groove zig zag, the angles filled with a well-cut flower between two leaves. On the inside is a 'posy' or motto reading in black letters 'de bon coer', from a good heart. A standard motto of the time, late 14th or 15th century. In very good condition for a beach find.
Retained for Treasure 3 August 1998 and subsequently acquired by Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2002.117).
A. Rogerson (NLA), 12 December 1999 and 8 November 2000. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 26 May 2020.

  • --- Unpublished Document: Department for Culture, Media and Sport. 2000. Treasure Annual Report 1998-1999. p 64; No 137.
  • FINGER RING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Nov 18 2020 5:26PM

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