Record ID: NMS-236202
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver hawking vervel. D-sectioned band, the convex face inwards, engraved externally BILNGFORD IN NOR presumably for Billingford. There is a faint transverse line between the G and E indicating the join in the ring, and the remains of a very worn and now indecipherable mark between the R and B, perhaps a maker's mark. External diameter 11mm. Internal diameter 9mm. Width of band 2.5mm. Weight 0.57g. Circa 17th century. Discussion: Vervels were fixed to the leather jesses on the feet of birds of prey and may have served as points of attachment for the leash. They often…
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2016
Last updated: Friday 16th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-2AE576
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver hawking vervel of ring type. D-sectioned band, flat externally and curved internally, with an engraved external inscription in roman capitals +HADLYGE • IN • SVF', probably referring to Hadleigh, Suffolk. A pair of faintly engraved guide lines are visible between the inscribed letters, and a faint X behind the initial cross. External diameter 9mm. Internal diameter 6mm. Width of band 2.5mm. Weight 0.6g. Discussion: For similar examples see: KENT-C245C7 (2007 T378), YORYM-2FB222 (2007 T183), BH-01EC33 (2007 T24) and BERK-6BD475 (2011 T461). Vervels were used in falconr…
Created on: Friday 11th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wiveton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-82AD63
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval silver hawking vervel of Lewis and Richardson type C.ii. It has a D-sectioned ring, the flat outer face of the band inscribed Henrye Prince *. The ends of the band are butted together and soldered onto the reverse of a shield-shaped plate aligned longitudinally with the band. The face of the shield is engraved with the badge of the Prince of Wales, three ostrich feathers enfiled by a coronet and passing through a scroll bearing the words ICH DIEN. Internal diameter of band 8 mm. External diameter of band 10.5 mm. Width of band 3mm. Height of shield 10 mm. Width of s…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-F39863
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Post-medieval silver hawking vervel of Lewis and Richardson type C.ii. Flat sectioned band with a separate shield set longitudinally and attached with solder, engraved with a lion rampant. The outer face of the band is inscribed Edward Hunne. Dimensions: External diameter 9.5mm. Width of band 3mm. Width of shield 4mm. Weight 0.54g. Discussion: The family of Hunne, of Ilketshall St Margaret, Suffolk, bore Azure a lion rampant guardant Argent (Corder 1965, column 44). An Edward Hun / Hunn was a defendant in a chancery suit re lands in nearby South Elmham during th…
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pulham Market', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-092867
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible hawking vervel. Flat sectioned ring inscribed W SPRYNG around one face and OF PAKENHAM around the other. The A and M of Pakenham are ligatured. Similar to an example from Emneth (2007 T305). Pakenham is in Suffolk. c. 17th century. Sir William Spring of Packenham (d. 1638) was knighted by Charles I in 1611 and served as Member of Parliament for Bury St. Edmunds in 1625. He had a son, also called Sir William Spring (1613 - 1654) who was made a baronet. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Spring_of_Pakenham] It seems likely that the vervel could have belonged to either S…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fransham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-1E9786
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver pendant shield with an integral loop at the apex, probably a vervel of Lewis and Richardson type C.iii. The shield is engraved on both faces: Fr Man / nock of / giffardes / hall // in Stoke / in Suf. / esquire . Two similar objects are illustrated in the Treasure Annual Report 2004 nos.319-320. The better parallel of the two, no.320 (from Suffolk), is described as being 'possibly from horse harness' which is most unlikely. Edward Martin has kindly supplied the following genealogical data: Francis Mannock Esq. succeeded his father William at Gifford's Hall, Stoke by Nayland, in …
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foulsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2C1204
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver hawk-ring or vervel. Annular and flat-sectioned with an engraved inscription around one face: ·m' Come·buck of Chichly (there is an additional small nick above the initial m). Chicheley is in Buckinghamshire. Found very close to a silver bell, also reported as Treasure. 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2009
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emneth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-973788
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flat, silver, angular shield-shaped object inscribed WC 1643, the date and the owner's initials, within an engraved linear border with multiple transverse lines. The heads of two separate silver rivets are flush with the front face and their shanks bent over onto the reverse. Probably part of a hawking vervel, although normally the shield-shaped plate and the ring are joined with solder. 1643 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2009
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-A95326
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
CURATOR'S REPORT A late 16th - 17th century silver hawking vervel. Circumstance of Discovery Found while searching with a metal detector in Wereham, Norfolk Description Incomplete silver hawking vervel: a small shield-shaped plate with the scar of a missing ring on the reverse. The top is scalloped and the base pointed. Engraved decoration on the front consists of a contour line and a cross. For a short discussion of vervels see Treasure Annual Report 2004, no. 345. The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of …
Created on: Monday 24th November 2008
Last updated: Friday 4th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wereham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-D15F32
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver hawk ring or vervel of Lewis and Richardson type C.i, narrow D-sectioned band applied with shield (10 x 13mm) bearing engraved gryphon sejant to dexter on a crest wreath. The band is bent up towards the top of the shield and bears an inscription around the flat outer face: *W / Sydnor'. Internal diameter of band approximately 6mm. Weight 1.55g. 17th century.
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colney', grid reference and parish protected.