Find Spot record 2816/0/3 - Interlaced copper alloy casting

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Summary

Flat copper alloy casting in form of openwork interlaced serpent. The style is of Scandinavian origins and the piece dates from the 11th century.

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Flat copper alloy casting in form of openwork interlaced serpent(?). A deteched serpents head (snapped off) is biting the coil at one end. Characteristic urnes art style of Scandinavian origins. Cast in open mould; flat on reverse side. 11th century. L 43mm x 20mm. Found by metal detector (1)


<1> Penny S, Various, Portable Antiquities Voluntary Recording Scheme Recording Form, 2000 (Paper Archive). SCH4332.

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  • <1> Paper Archive: Penny S. Various. Portable Antiquities Voluntary Recording Scheme Recording Form. 2000.

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Location

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Map sheet SJ55NE
Civil Parish SPURSTOW, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County SPURSTOW, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 11 2002 3:25PM