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HARNESS MOUNT

Unique ID: NMS-369C15

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval copper alloy harness mount, an elaborate quatrefoil with enamel inlaid front face and a round-sectioned attachment shank on the reverse. The device comprises the attributed arms of Edward the Confessor: Azure a cross patonce between five martlets to sinister [Or]. The martlets should be to dexter. The same error can be seen on a harness pendant from Little Barningham (HER 31861, Ashley 2002, 44, fig. 22 no. 217). Dimensions of 31mm x 28mm. Thickness 4mm. Length of shank 8.5mm. Dates to the 13^th - 14^th century.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 31 mm
Width: 28 mm
Thickness: 4 mm

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 56022
Other reference: BKLG2012

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Runcton Holme (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF6309
Four figure Latitude: 52.654231
Four figure longitude: 0.408309
1:25K map: TF6309
1:10K map: TF60NW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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