NHER 56834 (Find Spot record) - Middle Saxon to post-medieval finds

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Summary

Metal-detecting in 2012 recovered a Middle Saxon hooked tag; a Middle/Late Saxon strap-end; a Middle Saxon to medieval key, a Late Saxon/medieval lead object, either a strap-end or model for a trefoil brooch; medieval/post-medieval buckles and a post-medieval mount.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TL98NW
Civil Parish	WRETHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Full Description

Before 14 February 2012. Metal-detecting. [1].
Middle Saxon hooked tag.
Middle/Late Saxon copper alloy strap end with silver rivets.
Middle Saxon to medieval key.
Late Saxon lead object, either a strap-end or model for a trefoil brooch.
Medieval/post-medieval buckles.
Post-medieval mount.
Information from PAS import.
A. Beckham (HES), 12 March 2013 and P. Watkins (HES) 1 August 2013. Amended by E. McDonald (HES), 4 April 2017.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF50955 Photograph: I & RS. Digital finds image.
--- SNF100593 Publication: British Museum. 2014. Treasure Act Annual Report 2012. p 32.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (5)

Object Types (7)

HOOKED TAG (Middle Saxon - 651 AD to 850 AD)
STRAP END (Middle Saxon to Late Saxon - 775 AD to 925 AD)
KEY (LOCKING) (Middle Saxon to Late Saxon - 800 AD to 1050 AD)
MODEL (Late Saxon to Medieval - 851 AD to 1100 AD)
BUCKLE (Medieval to 17th Century - 1500 AD to 1700 AD)
BUCKLE (Medieval to 17th Century - 1500 AD to 1700 AD)
MOUNT (16th Century to 17th Century - 1600 AD to 1700 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Jun 14 2020 12:43AM