Site Event/Activity record ECC2465 - Anglo-Saxon Ivory Mount from 64 Morant Road, Colchester, 1987

Location

Location 64 Morant Road, Colchester
Grid reference TM 0079 2447 (point)
Map sheet TM02SW
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Technique(s)

Organisation

Keeble, P. W.

Date

1987

Map

Description

Walrus ivory disc in a copper alloy base, decorated with clambering beasts and acanthus foliage in Winchester style 1000-1050AD. Riveted to book or shrine found in rear garden of 64 Morant Road by owner.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Jones, Christine. 1987. History File: Anglo-Saxon disc held in British Museum.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Late Anglo Saxon ivory disc from 64 Morant Road, Colchester (Find Spot)

Record last edited

Mar 14 2016 3:59PM

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