Find Spot record MCC2638 - Late Anglo Saxon ivory disc from 64 Morant Road, Colchester
Summary
Late Anglo Saxon ivory disc from 64 Morant Road in 1987.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0079 2447 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Walrus ivory disc in a copper alloy base, decorated with clambering beasts and acanthus foliage in Winchester style (AD 1000-1050), Riveted to book or shrine. Found in rear garden of 64 Morant Road by owner in 1987.
Now in British Museum.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC633 Unpublished document: Jones, Christine. 1987. History File: Anglo-Saxon disc held in British Museum.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 13 2018 4:28PM