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Description: | A sheet copper alloy bell probably dating from the medieval period. There is an integral loop at the top for suspension, and the seam in the sheet runs down one side and is now open. Most medieval and Post medieval bells of this type divide into four petals at the base, which are folded into the create a base which stops the pea or striker from falling out, but leaving slits for the sound to escape. These petals do not survive on this example, and it is unclear whether there were originally any. This bell is also larger than some of the Medieval examples. Compare SUSS-A99234 which suggests a medieval date. It is also possible that a striker was suspended inside the bell and the base was always open. Compare NMS-D79B05 which suggests a late saxon (10th century) date for a bell of this type. There is no evidence of the striker on this example, so the date is not certain. On the balance of probability, a medieval date is more likely.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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