Find Spot record NKT 079 - Drawing of a golden whistle, Newmarket Heath
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Summary
Mr Tymms exhibited a drawing by Mr Bacon of a small golden whistle. Formerly recorded as NKT MISC
Location
| Grid reference | TL 617 624 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL66SW |
| Civil Parish | NEWMARKET, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
At the quarterly meeting (of the SIA), December 22nd 1853, held at Bury St Edmunds ... Mr Tymms exhibited a drawing by Mr Bacon of a small golden whistle, shown in the annexed engraving (illustrated) found on Newmarket Heath 14 years since (1839) now in the possession of Miss Evans of Ely. It is of fine gold, of beautiful workmanship and weighs 12 dwts 11 grains. From the enamelled ruby cross on either side it may have been worn by a dignified ecclesiastic (S1).
Formerly recorded as NKT MISC
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50042 Bibliographic reference: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. PSIA, 2, 1859, 98.
Finds (1)
- FSF2991: WHISTLE (Undated)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 4 2019 6:08PM