Monument record MLI41132 - Saxon or Viking Metalwork Finds West of Mablethorpe
Summary
Saxon or Viking pin heads, strap ends, and a book mount found West of Mablethorpe
Type and Period (1)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A report of 17 Saxon pin heads, 2 saxon strap ends and 1 Ringerike-style book mount, found at this site west of mablethorpe and north of Meers Bank. {1}{2}
Ringerike style decoration is not typically Saxon, and is associated with Norse and Viking peoples from the end of the 10th century to the 12th century at the latest. It may be possible that the finds were misidentified, or that they represent a mixed assemblage.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI3393 Index: SMR FILE. WITHERN WITH STAIN. - -.
- <2> SLI1388 Correspondence: TOBITT M. 1988. PARISH FILE. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TF 4715 8500 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHERN WITH STAIN, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 30 2024 9:27AM
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