Find Spot record MCC4926 - Fingringhoe near Parish Church

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Two lead strap ends found close to the Parish Church.

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Grid reference TM 028 204 (point)
Map sheet TM02SW
Civil Parish FINGRINGHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Two Lead (alloy?) strap ends found close to the parish church following ground disturbance caused by fallen trees in 1987. Both have animal head decoration. They are similar to copper alloy strap ends which suggests that these could be models or trial pieces for use in manufacturing. <1>. <2>. <3>.

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  • <1> DESC TEXT: Newman, John. 1987. Suffolk Archaeology unit Finds identification Record..
  • <2> Photograph: unknown. 1987. No Title. N/A.
  • <3> DRAWING - ELEVATION: Cross, T. 1987. Models/ Trial pieces for strap ends..

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Nov 3 2015 11:41AM

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