NHER 35038 (Find Spot record) - Medieval lead ampulla
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Summary
Metal detecting here in 1997 recovered a medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla. This example was small and badly made with a shell motif on one side and a possible 'R' on the other.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG22NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURGH AND TUTTINGTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
November 1997. Metal detecting.
Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla, small and badly made. Shell motif on one side, possible 'R' as the other.
Identified by H. M. Geake (NCM) December 1997.
Polaroid taken by NCM.
K. Sussams (NCM) 20 May 1999.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- AMPULLA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jun 27 2017 1:38PM