Monument record BDG 032 - Findspot of a Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla.
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Summary
1993: Lead, pilgrim's ampulla, originally with pierced handle on upper part of each side - now only stubs of handle survive.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 305 674 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM36NW |
| Civil Parish | BADINGHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1993: Lead, pilgrim's ampulla, originally with pierced handle on upper part of each side - now only stubs of handle survive. One side has ?simple shield with diagonally crossed lines and cross in upper sector above ?shield simple "collar". Other side has series of vertical lines below similar collar. Possibly from Walsingham, Norfolk. Metal detector find? (S1). Note from Spencer B per Newman J, "Very crude saltire cross on reverse may have a human figure associated with it. If so this could only be St Andrew with Bromholm Priory, Norfolk, as a possible source" (S2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF19660 (No record type): SAU, Newman J, finds report, 1993, drawing.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (S1) (S2) in S Elmham St Cross parish file.
- <S2> SSF21479 (No record type): Spencer B, notes on pilgrim's ampullae, per Newman J.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 10 2013 9:18AM