Accession No
2015.92
Description
Fragment of copper alloy arched pendant type mount. Three arches, the central one being larger than the two flanking ones. There is a collar on each expanded end.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; West Wickham
Period
Medieval ?13th century ?14th century ?15th century
Source
Cuddeford, Michael J. [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
2015.92; MAA: MN0022; A0045
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
50mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
Michael J Cuddeford found this material during the mid 1990s during metal detecting in West Wickham. It has been registered with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and gifted to MAA. For general information about the site see the Journal of the Haverhill and District Archaeological Group vol. 6 part 1, 1995 (see Bib). For other information including original finds list see the object file.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (References)
Charge, B. B. et al. (1995). 'Field Survey of Sites at Yen Hall West Wickham, Cambs'. Journal of the Haverhill and District Archaeological Group. vol. 6, part 1.
Event Date 1995
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Context (Analysis)
For similar, see Egan, Geoff. Pritchard, Frances. (2002). Dress Accessories, c.1150- c.1450. Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3. The Boydell Press: UK. (See chapter 'Mounts'. pp. 162-243. fig. 140 no. 1198).
Event Date 2015
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
Part of a bronze, arched pendant type mount. It has three arches, the central one being larger than the two flanking ones. There is a collar on each expanded end.
Event Date 27/7/2015
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Fragment of copper alloy arched pendant type mount. Three arches, the central one being larger than the two flanking ones. There is a collar on each expanded end.
Event Date 30/4/2021
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:268417
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