NHER 56284 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon and medieval metal objects.
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Summary
Metal-detecting in 2011 recovered a Late Saxon bridle cheek piece plus a medieval mount and horse harness mount.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG01SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH TUDDENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
October-November 2011. Metal-detecting.
Late Saxon bridle cheek piece (S1) plus two medieval mounts (S2).
See lists in file.
E. Darch (HES), 28 November 2011.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF98710 Article in Monograph: Ashley, S. 2016. Anglo-Norman elite objects from castle and countryside. Castles and the Anglo-Norman World. Proceedings of a Conference held at Norwich Castle in 2012. Davies, J. et al (eds). pp 281-298. Fig 18.8 No 58.
- --- SNF50955 Photograph: I & RS. Digital finds image.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF84002 Illustration: Gibbons, J.. 2011. Drawing of a Late Saxon copper alloy bridle cheek piece.. Film. 2:1.
- <S2> SNF84003 Illustration: Gibbons, J.. 2011. Drawing of an incomplete medieval copper alloy openwork mount.. Film. 2:1.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (3)
- BRIDLE BIT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- HARNESS MOUNT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- MOUNT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 19 2018 5:30PM