Record Details

NHER Number:35038
Type of record:Find Spot
Name:Medieval lead ampulla

Summary

Metal detecting here in 1997 recovered a medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla. This example was small and badly made with a shell motif on one side and a possible 'R' on the other.

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Location

Grid Reference:TG 23 25
Map Sheet:TG22NW
Parish:BURGH AND TUTTINGTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

November 1997. Metal detecting.
Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla, small and badly made. Shell motif on one side, possible 'R' as the other.
Identified by H. M. Geake (NCM) December 1997.
Polaroid taken by NCM.
K. Sussams (NCM) 20 May 1999.

Monument Types

  • FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Associated Finds

  • AMPULLA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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