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Record ID: NMS-D25A83
Object type: PEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a medieval copper alloy pen: the integral shank or handle is missing and only one end survives, broken where it widens into four flanged grooves which taper to a point. Length >26mm. Width 5mm. Probably used for ink rather than wax, one such pen was found with charters and other documents under flooring at Canterbury Cathedral. See image and discussion in Alexander and Binski 1987, p.383, no.422. A complete pen was found in Beachamwell, Norfolk in 1990 (HER 2635). 13th century.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2012
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This findspot is known as 'SNETTERTON', grid reference and parish protected.
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