NHER 644 (Find Spot record) - 15th century stirrup, Queens Road
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Summary
In 1973 a copper alloy stirrup was recovered from a garden, amongst soil which had been brought from excavating at Victoria Station. It has been identified as 15th century in date.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1973. Stray Find.
Found in owner's garden among soil which had been brought from excavating at Victoria Station:
1 medieval copper alloy stirrup. See drawing (S1).
Identified by V&A Museum as 15th century. Like 4a from Die Stiebugel. R. Forrer Berlin 1896.
Slides NCM.
Referred to by finder as 'Viking stirrup from City ditch'.
Information from (S2).
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 13 November 2015.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- STIRRUP (Medieval to 16th Century - 1400 AD? to 1539 AD?)
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Record last edited
Feb 13 2018 10:21AM