Record Details
| NHER Number: | 34667 |
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| Type of record: | Find Spot |
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| Name: | Medieval metal find |
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1998 recovered a large medieval copper alloy signet ring.
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Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 08 17 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG01NE |
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| Parish: | LYNG, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
January 1998. Metal detecting.
A large medieval signet ring made of bronze with a D-section hoop and oval bezel was found. The bezel has an engraved M beneath a crown, with two short lines either side, and an engraved oval border surrounds the design. This is a common 14th century design.
Identified by H. Geake (NCM).
K. Sussams (NCM), 13 May 1999.
Monument Types
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Associated Finds
- FINGER RING (13th Century to 16th Century - 1300 AD to 1539 AD)
- SEAL MATRIX (13th Century to 16th Century - 1300 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status - none
Sources - none
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