Record Details

NHER Number:26391
Type of record:Find Spot
Name:Medieval lead pilgrim sign

Summary

In 1991 a medieval lead pilgrim sign, or possibly a livery badge, was recovered from the River Wensum, near to Fyebridge (NHER 62). The badge was rosette-shaped, with openwork in the centre and a beaded outer border, and may have referred to St Catherine.

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Location

Grid Reference:TG 23 09
Map Sheet:TG20NW
Parish:NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

Full description

November 1991. River Wensum, near Fyebridge. [1]
Medieval lead pilgrim sign (or livery badge). Rosette-shaped, openwork in centre, beaded outer border. Central wheel motif ?St Catherine. Small loop on reverse- for attachment.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
Compiled by A. Rogerson (NLA), 2 December 1991.

Monument Types

  • FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Associated Finds

  • PILGRIM BADGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Sources - none

Related records

62Part of: Fyebridge, Fyebridge Street (Building)

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