St Margaret of Antioch badge found in Cawston, Norfolk in 2021

Title

St Margaret of Antioch badge found in Cawston, Norfolk in 2021

Subject

A rare medieval badge of allegiance showing St Margaret of Antioch has been found in Cawston. It is likely that it was owned by a literate, upper class woman. St Margaret was the patron saint of childbirth and pregnant women. The badge was made in either Norwich or London has been declared treasure. More on the find can be found here

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Creator

Des Cook & Naomi Horrocks

Source

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-61439097 

Date

2021

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