Find Spot record LMD 292 - Findspot of a Medieval bronze purse bar
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Summary
Location
Grid reference | TL 865 467 (point) Approximate |
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Map sheet | TL84NE |
Civil Parish | LONG MELFORD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A bronze purse bar length 5.2cm was donated to Moyses Hall by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) in 1984.
It is similar to another purse bar (BSEMH 1984-101A CRN 01469) but the decoration is of saltire crosses.
It was found with a metal detector by the donor and examined and dated by J Cherry of the British Museum (S1).
Formerly recorded as LMD MISC
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF2676 (No record type): BSEMH, card 1984-101B, 1984 (ill).
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 23 2019 3:15PM