Record ID: NMS-7EC162
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Late Saxon Strap-end, very worn tongue-shaped with rounded split attachment-end pierced by single copper alloy rivet and very stylised animal-head terminal, 8 x 29mm. 10th century.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EDBEE3
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Head of a Saxon dress pin with polyhedral head. The head is plain with a small moulded collar below it. The original length of the pin is unknown, but it was probably between 10-15cms, the shank being of circular cross-section.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-D6A715
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mid Saxon/Late Saxon Fragment of strap-end, Thomas's Class A, Type 1, central section, both ends missing, decoration with Trewhiddle-style animal with double-strand body interlaced in elaborate knot, head with open mouth, within remains of oval frame (?body of another animal). Below this is a pair of symmetrical animal-heads projecting upwards from the remains of their double-strand interlaced bodies, 17 x >19mm. Cf. the double-strand interlace on strap-ends from North Yorkshire in D.C.M.S. Treasure Annual Report 1998-1999, 42-5. 9th century.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wendling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-D5F994
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Saxon incomplete top knob, worn and corroded, from florid cruciform brooch, sides broken, mask originally flanked by two inward-facing beaked heads, (old breaks), >17 x 22mm. Leeds and Pocock (1971) Group V. Late 6th/early 7th century.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beeston with Bittering', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-974B64
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon Fragment of stirrup-strap mount, broken and very corroded, upper part missing, slightly trapezoidal, decorated with at least two pairs of multi-foils springing from central stem, each with single ring-and dot, and one in base, all within border. Base with possible traces of a break where flange is missing, somewhat obscured by iron corrosion on the central area on front and back. A vertical oval area of solder can also be seen on the reverse up to the break. 40 x >30mm. The form if not the decoration is perhaps closest to Williams' (1997) Class B, Unclassified, although unl…
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Sunday 2nd June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme Hale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-825BD2
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Mid Saxon Pin with globular head and most of round section shank missing, rather abraded condition. There is no collar, but the rather small size suggests this is not Romano-British. Diameter 7.5 – 8mm. 8th – 9th century.
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratton Strawless', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-824CE6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Late Anglo-Saxon finger-ring or earring, once with overlapping ends, now distorted and partly opened out. Hoop of circular cross-section towards the widest, central part and more angular towards the ends. Near one end are the very faint indications of two or three ring-and-dot motifs. Metal has dull purplish surface. Length of hoop c.63mm. Compare Margeson 1993 (Norwich Households) no. 1. 11th century.
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratton Strawless', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-81C956
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Early Saxon copper alloy small-long brooch of Leeds' (1945) trefoil-headed type, footplate missing. The centre of the headplate is decorated with two vertical rows of C-shaped stamps set 4mm apart. D-section bow with rectangular panel at top and base. Single pin lug and traces of iron spring on reverse. Ancient break. In rather abraded condition. Width of headplate 38mm, surviving length 43mm. 6th century.
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2005
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hindringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-026755
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Late Saxon copper alloy harness link, worn and bent rectangular-sectioned bar, lozengiform terminals, both broken with remains of knops at angles and oval perforation, expanded oval central section with elaborate engraved geometric pattern containing niello, now standing proud of corroded surface. >72 (approximately 88mm reconstructed) x 24mm. Cited by Williams (2007, 4). 11th century.
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2005
Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashmanhaugh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-C20B54
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Early Saxon unidentified object: a strip broken at both ends, one apparently narrowing to a rounded terminal and broken across a probable perforation, the other bent before the fracture. Width 4.5m, tapering gently towards the perforated end, 4mm. On one face numerous longitudinally scoured lines. Length >27mm. Possibly a very narrow strap-end. The pale green patination suggests this is not medieval or post-medieval.
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bunwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-AFF5E5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Saxon Small-long brooch of Leeds' square-headed (panelled) type, footplate missing. Rows of blind drilled holes follow the (damaged) sides and the top. The panel, which is defined by engraved lines along the sides and top, is entirely flat. At the top of the D-section bow a rounded notch on both sides of the front. Ancient break at base of bow. Length 34mm, width 22mm. 6th century.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bunwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-AFD276
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Saxon foot of cruciform brooch, broken in antiquity above the half-round moulding, which consists of two broad ribs divided by a moulded groove and both with pairs of engraved transverse lines. The animal head is decorated with two chevrons formed by pairs of engraved lines, one above and one below the protruding eyes. The top of the undivided muzzle is marked by a similar chevron. Length 39mm, width 17mm. Late 5th century.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 24th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bunwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-AFBC71
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Saxon Half-round detachable knob from cruciform brooch. Tab, on inner end to project over edge of headplate, has a median arris and is transversely chamfered at the end. Two transverse grooves on inner part, waist, single groove on rounded outer end. The main part of the empty median channel is open at the rear, and the closed part next to the tab has worn through to the rear. Length including tab 19mm, width 9.5mm, thickness 8.5mm. Late 5th – early 6th century.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bunwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-AF4682
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Saxon fully round detachable knob from cruciform brooch, slot on inner end to fit over edge of headplate, pair of grooves encircling inner part, waist, rounded outer end. The median channel is empty. Worn. Length 10.5mm, diameter 7.5mm. Mid to late 5th century.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bunwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-703014
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon copper alloy Winchester style strap-end, rectangular, 17 x 34mm. A split attachment end has two horizontal ribs with oblique notches bordering a rectangular panel on both faces, pierced by two iron rivets. The body of the strap-end is decorated with a cast, chamfered, openwork pattern with central plant stem and tendrils which end in rectangular bosses on the outside edges. This piece is slightly smaller than, although of identical form to, a strap-end from Harling (HER 6033) illustrated in EAA 74 (1995) fig.41, no.75, which was originally thought to be incomplete with term…
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mautby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-6F9833
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Early Saxon incomplete Florid Cruciform brooch, all below mid-bow missing. Worn and corroded. Integral top knob with raised rectangular panel at junction with headplate; above this is a human mask, flanked by two outward-facing curled-down beaked birds' heads with angled headframes and pellet eyes. Annulet stamps on human nose and flanking birds' necks. Side knobs missing. The headplate is rectangular with borders of annulet stamps. Perforation in centre of both outside edges for attachment of missing side knobs. Rectangular panel at the top of the hollow-backed bow. The break acro…
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Attleborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-312C02
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Mid Saxon to Late Saxon Fragment of unidentified object, perhaps a brooch or censer, part of curving openwork body with angled flange or rim pierced by an copper alloy rivet. The surviving section of the openwork body comprises a horizontal band from which projects a rectangular strip between fragments of two oblique strips. The outer face is decorated with stamped ring-and-dot and there are traces of engraved marking-out lines and oblique notches along the edge of the rim. Probably 9th-11th century.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beachamwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-3053A3
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of Late Saxon bridle cheek piece from horse harness, crudely cast with knopped perforated lozengiform terminal (oval perforation), trapezoidal-sectioned bar broken before with central boss, 32 (at least) x 23mm.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Dunham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2EEBA4
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mid Saxon copper alloy pin, collared head, globular or bi-conical with rounded top (diameter 8mm, height 9mm), broken shank (length, including collar, >17mm).
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2E78A6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Early Saxon brooch, head and part of bow missing. The remaining fragment of bow has two incised horizontal lines at the junction with the foot (19 x >42mm). The foot is flanked by slight swellings (similar to lappets) at the springing of the bow, after which it widens and then tapers to an expanded semi-circular terminal. The foot has remains of bordering lines of double semi-circular stamps. There is a triangular catch-plate on the reverse. This brooch bears some resemblance to an incomplete brooch from Grimston (HER 13800, published in Ashley and Rogerson (1992), 361-2, n…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beeston with Bittering', grid reference and parish protected.