Find Spot record FAS 026 - Findspot of an Anglo-Saxon decorative bronze disc from a hanging bowl.

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Summary

Metal detected decorative bronze disc from a hanging bowl of circa AD 550-AD 650 .

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 8400 6677 (50m by 50m) Approximate
Map sheet TL86NW
Civil Parish FORNHAM ALL SAINTS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Bronze disc/escutcheon from hanging bowl, identified by BM as dating from between AD550 & AD650. Decorated with enamel, three swirls and three 'triangular' motifs. Found metal detecting on (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s)(S4).

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
  • <S1> Verbal communication: Personal communication. Newman J, SAU, April 1994.
  • <S2> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Plouviez J, SAU, January 1994, ill.
  • <S3> Unpublished document: British Museum. Youngs S M (BM), letter to Mr A L Skinner, April 1994.
  • <S4> Source Unchecked: Bury St Edmunds Moyses Hall. Mycock C, enquiry 1467, 1994, notated map.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 17 2013 1:53PM

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