2024-03-29T10:13:43+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/448994/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/448994/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/448994/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/448994/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/448994/format/pdfhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/448994/format/rdfhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/448994448994LVPL-DB1015PAS4DFDB101001921BELLcrotal27.4625.73824.4511POST MEDIEVAL15001700
An incomplete cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD).
Approximately 25% of the bell is present, with the base and most of the top missing.
The bell is irregular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The body of the bell has broken across one half of the upper section, resulting in the loss of one side of the mouth and the lower hemisphere of the bell. The internal surface exhibits a couple of areas of reddish brown surface deposits, probably from the original iron pea, which is no longer present.
The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds. This casting method is indicated by the present of two 'sound holes' (internal diameter 3.4mm) which are primarily to assist the positioning of the sand core. This sand core to allow the bell to be cast in one piece as opposed to cast in two separate halves and soldered togther. These two part moulds are split at the central girth rib, and no vertical mould lines are present. The central girth rib performs a useful purpose of accommodating any minor misalignments between the two halves, along with strengthening the bell and preserving the original appearance.
The bell is a light green / silvery grey colour, with an even surface patina.
It measures 27.46mm in length, 25.73mm wide and 24.45mm thick. The metal is 2.05mm thick. It weighs 8.0 grams.
Crotal or rumbler bells in this style and method of construction date from 16th to 17th Centuries AD. However the style continues in use until the late 18th Century, so the bell could be of any date from within that timeframe.
2011-06-19 09:19:132011-09-22 11:18:00411Certain113636PAS4DFDB1010019217121LVPLCopper alloy10627CastIncompletePOST MEDIEVALPMx41047p0gjgrs6sgxPOST MEDIEVALPMx41047p0gjgrs6sgxMetal detectorCircaCirca43241372387070702441425TF9740TF9740TF94SE52.9212720.928951263499486100346969lvpl-db1015.jpg4Post Medieval: Crotal bellNational Museums Liverpool 5images/tgilmore/EasternEuropean RegionCountyNorfolkDistrictNorth NorfolkCivil Parish52.930.938409BinhamReturned to finder95509