NMS-17535A: Copper alloy Medieval harness mount

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HARNESS MOUNT

Unique ID: NMS-17535A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval gilt copper alloy horse harness suspension-mount, comprising a hollow-backed scallop-shaped mount, convex face with engraved radiating curved lines, an integral rivet on reverse, slotted projection at base folded onto reverse to form twin suspension-loops for the missing pendant. Height 24mm. Width 17mm. Late 12th-13th century.

Class: pendant suspension mount

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1150
Date to: Circa AD 1300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 24 mm
Width: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 15th April 2015 - Wednesday 20th May 2015

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 59860
Other reference: DDMD052015

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Gilded

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
Parish or ward: Ickburgh (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL8194
Four figure Latitude: 52.51382803
Four figure longitude: 0.66592666
1:25K map: TL8194
1:10K map: TL89SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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