Record ID: SOM-5FA159
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy horse harness pendant with enamelled heraldic decoration. The pendant is in the shape of a square topped shield with a transverse suspension lug projecting from the centre of the top of the shield. The loop is has a sub-circular hole through it, possibly worn. The shield appears to be decorated with: gules three lions passant guardant or with a label of three points azure. A red back ground with three gold lions on it and at the top over one of the lions a blue bar with three short blue bars extending down from it. Only small parts of the enamel survive, mai…
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsbury Episcopi CP', grid reference and parish protected.