NHER 33330 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal finds
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG03NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRINTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1997. Metal detecting finds by [1]. South end of field. Part of large scatter 34251.
Box padlock of Winchester type C. Perforated L shaped arm, end missing, and case with a central swelling decorated on underside with fleur de lis in a border all made up of lines of punch marks. Bolt missing. Corrosion from iron springs inside. Medieval.
Medieval belt mount. Slightly domed, with quatrefoil design in relief. Angles in between the foils are filled with bright orange enamel. No rivet now visible, but probably had a soldered-on central single rivet. 13th/14th century. Seen by BM [2].
Identified by H.Geake (NCM).
A.Rogerson (NLA) 11 December 1997.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- PADLOCK (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2006 1:09PM