Probably 13th century copper alloy cased mirror, Heybridge (EHER 7809)
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Summary
Medieval copper alloy cased mirror found by metal detector.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 85 08 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEYBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A medieval copper alloy cased mirror found by a metal detector user on a site which has produced Late Iron Age and Roman remains. Made from gun metal, it has a hinged case with punched open cross decoration. The mirror is made of a convex glass disc backed with lead, approximately 30mm in diameter. It is 13th century on the basis of excavated parallels and documentary sources. <1> <2> <3>
Note: See EHER 82191 for the possible site of a medieval house nearby.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX24952 Article in serial: Wickenden, N.P.. 1986. Prehistoric Settlement and the Romano-British Small Town at Heybridge, Essex. Essex Archaeology and History. 17. 7-68. p.60.
- <2> SEX24999 Article in serial: Bayley, J., Drury, P.J. and Spence, B.. 1984. A Medieval Mirror from Heybridge, Essex. Antiquaries Journal. 64. 399-402. pp.399-402.
- <3> SEX6806 DESC TEXT: Priddy, D.A.. 1986. SMR.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80-019
- Old SMR Number: TL80-129