Record ID: NMS-22CE27
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Unidentified silver object, possibly a mount, complete but in two refitting pieces. The object is cruciform in shape, comprising a central rectangular panel from which project four animal-heads, forming the arms of the cross. One animal-head has broken off at the neck and is now separate; two are bent inwards at 90 degrees to the central panel, and the fourth is almost straight with a slight inward curve. The reverse of the object is plain and slightly hollowed, and the central plate is slightly convex. The upper surface of the object is decorated in low relief. The …
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerleyton, Ashby and Herringfleet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-D98AF6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy tinned belt mount, triangular comprising concave short end and three co-joined lobes on both sides, traces of ring-and-dot decoration, one of originally two spikes bent inwards on reverse, to hold width of 2mm, 12 x 27mm. 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 7th September 2004
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horringer', grid reference and parish protected.