NHER 59767 (Find Spot record) - Middle Saxon finial
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Summary
In 2014 a Middle Saxon openwork finial in the shape of a equal armed cross with pelta-shaped terminals was recovered while gardening.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF92SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHISSONSETT, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
March 2014. Stray find. [1].
Middle Saxon openwork finial in the shape of a equal armed cross with pelta-shaped terminals (S1).
Information from PAS import.
A. Beckham (HES), 3 July 2014.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF98213 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2016. Great discoveries like this could soon slip through our fingers. 9 January.
- --- SNF50955 Photograph: I & RS. Digital finds image.
- <S1> SNF93384 Illustration: Gibbons, J. 2014. Drawing of gilt copper alloy chip-carved Middle Saxon openwork finial.. Film. 2:1.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- AESTEL (Middle Saxon - 700 AD to 850 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Nov 29 2019 10:42AM