Monument record GOS 016 - Medieval artefact scatter, including a limestone spindle whorl. (Med)
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Summary
Finds scatter (including metal detector finds) of a limestone spindle whorl with incised radiating lines and cross-hatching filling alternate panels (Med?).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 15086 55688 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM15NE |
| Civil Parish | GOSBECK, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Finds scatter (including metal detector finds) of a limestone spindle whorl with incised radiating lines and cross-hatching filling alternate panels (Med?). Also a bronze heraldic stud, probably simplified arms of de Bohun family. A similar stud has been found in Bury St Edmunds and pendant with similar simplified arms was found at Bramford. Also a 'Boy Bishop' token, groat size. Nine sherds of Med coarse ware were also found, mainly early (C12 through to C14 - 1 body sherd could be Thetford type). Details in (S1).
Also notes on type of 'Boy Bishop' token in (S2).
Also Rom and Sax.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1)(S2).
- <S1> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Last A & Plummer J per SCCAS, Plouviez J, November 1993, ill.
- <S2> SSF50076 Source Unchecked: Bury St Edmunds Moyses Hall. Mycock C, Report, 1993 (attached to GOS 017 report).
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 26 2013 3:31PM