NHER 37566 (Find Spot record) - Medieval rowel spur
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Summary
Metal detecting here in 2002 recovered a star rowel from a medieval rowel spur. This example was heavily worn through use, with only nine of the twenty original points surviving.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF73NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RINGSTEAD, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
October/November 2002. Metal detecting.
Medieval Ae star rowel from rowel spur, large (diameter 68mm) with nine of originally twenty lozenge-shaped points, pierced by irregular oval central hole, the shape possibly resulting from much wear during use. The size indicates a date in the late 14th century. See for comparison (S1).
Identified by S. J. Ashley (NLA).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 9 December 2002.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF66476 Article in Monograph: Ellis, B. M. A and Egan, G. 1995. Spurs and spur fittings. The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, c. 1150-1450. Clark, J. (ed.). 124-156. p 147.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- ROWEL SPUR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Aug 8 2016 12:15PM