Record ID: DENO-281066
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Horse Harness Pendant: Complete but worn cast copper alloy and enamel shield-shaped horse harness pendant. The front of the shield carries the design of a backward looking white wyvern (2 legged, winged dragon with a long tail) set against a blue or green background with a single 6 lobed white mullet in the upper right hand corner. The integrally cast suspension loop is set at a right angle to the shield at the midpoint of the upper edge. Harness pendants of this type are dated c.1200-1400.
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2011
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Besthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.