Accession No
2015.133
Description
A rectangular, copper alloy mount. Decorated with a raised border and raised 'X' through the centre creating four triangular panels which are filled with fleur-de-lys. Small circular peg protrudes from the centre of the reverse.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; West Wickham
Period
Medieval
Source
Cuddeford, Michael J. [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
2015.133; MAA: MN0022; A0086
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
22mm
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
Description (Physical description)
A rectangular, bronze mount. It has moulded decoration on the top surface and traces of gilding.
Event Date 31/7/2015
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A rectangular, copper alloy mount. Decorated with a raised border and raised 'X' through the centre creating four triangular panels which are filled with fleur-de-lys. Small circular peg protrudes from the centre of the reverse.
Event Date 30/4/2021
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:268463
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