NHER 67835 (Find Spot record) - Medieval to post-medieval finds

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Summary

Metal-detecting at this location between 2019 and 2023 recovered a medieval casket key and a brooch or other dress accessory made from a French silver coin and a medieval/post medieval harness mount.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TF72SE
Civil Parish	GREAT MASSINGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full Description

September 2016. Metal-detecting. [1].
Medieval brooch or dress accessory made from French silver coin (demi-gros of John II of Avesnes, the Count of Hainaut - AD 1280-1307).
Information from PAS import.
This medieval silver object was submitted for consideration as Treasure (Ref: 2023 T234).
P. Watkins (HES), 21 April 2024.

August 2019. Metal-detecting. [1].
Medieval/post medieval harness mount.
Information from PAS import.
P. Watkins (HES), 4 March 2024.

Before 31 January 2023. Metal-detecting. [1].
Medieval casket key.
Information from PAS import.
P. Watkins (HES), 4 March 2024.

Associated Sources (0)

Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)

Object Types (3)

KEY (LOCKING) (Medieval - 1100 AD to 1300 AD)
BROOCH (Medieval - 1280 AD to 1307 AD)
HARNESS MOUNT (Medieval to 16th Century - 1350 AD to 1550 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Aug 2 2025 6:05AM