15th-century priest's brass fragment donated to Norfolk museum
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 13:02 · Archive
A rare 15th-century monumental brass fragment depicting a priest has been donated to Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery. The engraved metal piece was discovered in a field near Holy Trinity Church in Ingham, north Norfolk, by Stephen Wells, a metal detectorist from Alaska who visits the UK each year to explore its fields. The fragment shows a face and the top of a tonsured head, indicating a priest.
Monumental brasses are engraved metal plates set into stone tomb covers, often depicting people, coats of arms and inscriptions. Wells said he found the brass in the field, contacted the Monumental Brass Society for information, and initially kept it at home. During a subsequent trip to the UK, he met with museum staff who provided documentation that convinced him to donate it. 'I'm glad I found a home for it,' Wells said. 'It's your history, not mine, and you should have it on your wall.'
Tim Pestell, senior curator of archaeology at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery, noted that Ingham's Trinitarian Priory was founded in 1360 by Sir Miles Stapleton, an English Knight and one of the founding members of the Order of the Garter.
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- Rare 15th-century priest’s brass fragment donated to Norwich Castle MuseumA rare piece of medieval history has been uncovered and donated to a museum.Eastern Daily Press · 23 Oct, 12:41
- Rare 15th-century priest’s brass fragment donated to Norwich Castle MuseumA rare piece of medieval history has been uncovered and donated to a museum.Norwich Evening News · 23 Oct, 12:41
In this story: Stephen Wells · Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery · Ingham · Holy Trinity Church · Monumental Brass Society · Tim Pestell · Sir Miles Stapleton · Trinitarian Priory
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