NHER 35259 (Find Spot record) - Medieval pin from a brooch
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Summary
A large pin from a medieval annular brooch, likely 14th century, was found by a metal detectorist.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG02SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOXLEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May to June 1999. Metal detecting. [1] rally site.
A large pin from a medieval annular brooch was recovered, with a broken loop and rectangular section shaft. There is transverse moulding at the junction of the shaft and the loop and the tip is cut away so that it can sit nicely on the brooch frame. Length 52mm. Probably 14th century.
K. Hinds (NLA), 8 March 2000.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- ANNULAR BROOCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jun 8 2018 2:36PM