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
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> SCC633 Unpublished document: Jones, Christine. 1987. History File: Anglo-Saxon disc held in British Museum.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC2638 Late Anglo Saxon ivory disc from 64 Morant Road, Colchester (Find Spot)
Record last edited
Mar 14 2016 3:59PM