Find Spot record FXL 030 - Find spot of a Saxon bronze mount
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Summary
1992: Bronze mount or `casket terminal' in form of beast or dragons head, found metal detecting.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 220 434 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24SW |
| Civil Parish | FOXHALL, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1992: Bronze mount or `casket terminal' in form of beast or dragons head, found metal detecting. Viking period terminal in Urnes style, C11, possibly Anglo-Viking product. Closest parallel from Gotland, Sweden (Stockholm museum 12194). Claimed as possible shrine fittings, more likely secular. Details in (S1)(S2). Drawing in parish file.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF12340 (No record type): Oliver A (IMDC) per SAU (Plouviez J), finds report, FXL 030, March 1992, drawing.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (S1)(S2).
- <S2> SSF23524 (No record type): Youngs S M (BM), letter to SAU (Newman J), April 1992.
Finds (2)
- FSF13497: BOX (Late Saxon - 850 AD to 1065 AD)
- FSF13498: (Late Saxon - 850 AD to 1065 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 25 2013 4:09PM