Element record L10509 - POST MEDIEVAL FIND FROM NEWARK

Summary

FINDSPOT (Tudor to Elizabethan)

Location

Grid reference SK 80079 53940 (point)
Map sheet SK85SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Newark, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A church brass was found on 12th October, 1966, during alterations to a building in Newark. It consists of the figure of a man standing, with hands in prayer, in Elizabethan style costume. It measures 2ft long and 8in wide; it dates to the period c 1550-1575. The brass was originally in the private chapel of the Chauntry House, Appleton Gate. It is in good condition, except for a small fragment missing from one of the feet. (1)
Grid ref given is for the site of the Chantry House - see M18186.


<1> EMAB eds, 1966, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 44 (Published document). SNT160.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1966. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 9. p 44.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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