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Description: | Incomplete cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable late medieval to early post-medieval date (AD 1100-1600). The fragment consists of the lower hemipshere of the bell, the upper hemisphere is missing (presumably where the suspension loop was). The fragment is circular in plan. The body of the fragment has a maximum diameter of 20.17mm, with a height of 8.91 mm. The fragment weighs 1.40 grams.The lower hemisphere consists of two circular perforations joined by a central incision which covers approximately a third of the lower hemisphere. The bell has a green coloured patina. Similar examples have been found at Herefordshire (HESH-AE63F0) as well as others from the same sight including HESH-A2A5C9. Rod Blunt (2005) has illustrated similar examples and has dated them to circa 13th-15th century. This object was found during a community dig on a monastic site, therefore the suggested date is AD 1100-1600.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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