Find Spot record MCC4922 - 64 Morant Rd, Colchester

Summary

Bronze and ivory mount found in garden and a circular ivory disc.

Location

Grid reference TM 0079 2446 (point)
Map sheet TM02SW
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

Bronze and Ivory Anglo- Saxon mount found in the rear garden of 64 Morant Road by the Householder P.W. Keeble.
Circular Ivory disc mounted on copper alloy. Possibly part of a book cover or shrine. Ivory is pierced/ carved to show fantastic creatures entwined with foliage. <1>.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> DESC TEXT: unknown. 1994. Colchester and Essex Museum Archaeology Record, British Museum M+ L.A 1987 3-5, 1.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 13 2018 4:36PM

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