Find Spot record MNL 854 - Findspot of a small Medieval buckle

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Summary

Buckle of small size remarkable for a human face cut onto one curved side. Formerly recorded as MNL MISC

Location

Grid reference TL 701 754 (point) Approximate
Map sheet TL77NW
Civil Parish MILDENHALL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Buckle of small size remarkable for a human face cut onto one curved side. The human likeness has an uncommon resemblance to the current Prime Minister. This particular object, however, is missing its tongue. It was found with a metal detector on one of 3 fields to W, NE & SE of (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) (S1).

Formerly recorded as MNL MISC

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> (No record type): Barton Mr, September 1988.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: Drawing, photograph, letter J Cherry (BM).

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 5 2019 1:51PM

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