NHER 41066 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval ritual deposit at Cherley, Low Road
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Summary
At some time prior to 1982 a post medieval shoe and two saucers were found behind a fireplace in this house. They were probably placed there as ritual or apotropaic objects.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM49NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HADDISCOE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Pre 1982. Found behind fireplace.
Lady’s button boot and two saucers - discarded except for fragments of one saucer.
Information from (S1).
Nothing known of age of house but circumstance suggest a genuine apotropaic concealment.
E. Rose (NLA), 4 January 2005.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (4)
- POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- RITUAL ARTEFACT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- RITUAL ARTEFACT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHOE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jan 31 2006 3:16PM