Record Details
| NHER Number: | 31489 |
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| Type of record: | Find Spot |
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| Name: | Medieval seal matrix and reliquary |
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Summary
Metal detecting here in 1995 recovered a selection of medieval metal objects. Noteworthy pieces comprised a two-sided discoidal lead matrix and a gilded human head, possibly from a Limoges enamel-type shrine or casket.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TF 94 06 |
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| Map Sheet: | TF90NW |
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| Parish: | SHIPDHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
May/June 1995. Metal detecting.
Medieval coin. See list in file. Identified by J. Davies (NCM).
Two-sided discoidal 12th/13th century lead matrix. S'ALICIE--MENE S'IOHIS---
Lovely gilded medieval human head, worn features. Possibly 13th century from Limoges enamel-type shrine or casket.
Identified by S.Margeson (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 26 August 1995.
Monument Types
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Associated Finds
- BOX (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- RELIQUARY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
Related records - none
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