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Description: | A Medieval - Post Medieval lead alloy pilgrim badge or mount, probably dating 1350-1530. This object is square and decoratively cast with a W in the centre comprising two overlapping 'V's; there is a raised ridge forming a square border and then a beaded border around the edge of the mount. The reverse has no obvious signs of attachment; there is a groove which follows the same line as the ridge forming the square border on the front surface. There is a slight scar in the centre of the reverse which may have been the location of a pin or it may be a scar from the casting as it is aligned with a casting seam.The letter W occurs frequently on ampullae (for example HAMP-DACBB1) and they have been tentatively associated with pilgrimage to Our Lady of Walsingham. The relatively large number and wide distribution of the ampullae involved point to a shrine of major importance such as Walsingham. While there is a good case for regarding the 'W' as standing for Walsingham, the letter may also have had a more general meaning as double 'V' (Virgo Virginium). Dimensions: length: 18.78mm; width: 18.39mm; thickness: 3.05mm; weight: 2.75g.
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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