NHER 30585 (Find Spot record) - 9th century Saxon brooch of Continental type
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Summary
Metal detecting in 2994 recovered a Saxon brooch of Continental type, dating to the 9th century. It was decorated with enamel and the figure of a haloed saint.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM19NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHWELLTHORPE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1994.
9th century enamelled disc brooch of Continental type. Half length figure of saint and halo. Enamel missing. Broken lug and worn catch plate on reverse. Copper alloy. For comparison see Sachsen und Angelsachsen Colour pl.N and cat.no. 493.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA), 18 April 1994.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- BROOCH (Middle Saxon - 651 AD to 850 AD)
- BROOCH (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 27 2012 3:17PM