The Medieval Period (1100AD - 1499AD)

Heraldic pendant, penninghame

Period:

Medieval

Description:

Kite-shaped bronze pendant with a broken suspension loop.  The design comprises a diagonal cross with a red enamel background and a rectangular panel above enclosed in a shield.  There is foliate decoration around the shield.

 

Pendants like this where used to decorate horse harness.  They often carry the heraldic devices of particular families or individuals.

Place of Discovery:

Mains of Penninghame, Wigtown

Materials/Media:

Bronze

Dimensions:

Length: 40mm

Source:

Stranraer Museum

Accession number:

WIWMS 2000.46

Digital Number:

SMAH 076

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council