Record ID: LON-D6B298 - MEDIEVAL pilgrim badge

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PILGRIM BADGE

Unique ID: LON-D6B298

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of A Medieval lead alloy incomplete pilgrim badge probably 14th century.

A Medieval lead alloy incomplete pilgrim badge probably 14th century. This openwork fragment includes the upper peak of the pointed frame decorated with a central pelleted cross, scrollwork and foliage. One side of the frame is also present but broken from the main section. This side is decorated with pellets within lozenges. The central scene shows a bearded figure receiving something from a higher figure. This higher figure may be an angel as they have a halo and the suggestion of wings. The lower section of the scene and the frame are missing. A small section of the pin remains on the reverse.

John Clark suggests this may be a version of a badge depicting St Alban with the Saint's disembodied head on the left and the executioner to the right.

Dimensions: total length: 39.91mm; total width: 39.04mm; thickness: 1.72mm; weight: 4.15g.

Identified by John Clark Medieval Curator Emeritus, Museum of London.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Length: 39.91 mm
Width: 39.04 mm
Thickness: 1.72 mm
Weight: 4.15 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Fragment [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Greater London
District: City Of London
Parish: City Of London

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TQ3280
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Open fresh water [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Running water [scope notes]

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Recorded by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr John Clark - [view all attributed records]

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