Monument record BSE 597 - Medieval bronze buckle, Moreton Hall
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Summary
Bronze buckle decorated; seals, buckle. Formerly recorded as BSE MISC
Location
| Grid reference | TL 872 636 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86SE |
| Civil Parish | BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bronze buckle decorated; seals, buckle. C13 onwards. Moreton Hall area. Lead seal, eight pointed star motif, has mirror image inscription which may read S RADVDI IPALFREI, reverse has fleur-de-lys or trefoil motifs. Diameter 3.1cm. Bronze buckle length 8.6cm. Bronze buckle with carved decoration of seated figurine with attendant figure on either side holding (?lamps) aloft. Size 2.5cm x 2.0cm. Found with metal detector (S1).
Formerly recorded as BSE MISC
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF2619 (No record type): BSEMH, card 1979-186 & 1979-196.
Finds (3)
- FSF14665: BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- FSF14666: SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- FSF14667: BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 27 2018 4:43PM