Norfolk field freasure find of decorative tag declared

A decorative tag more than 300 years old discovered in a ploughed field in Norfolk has been declared as treasure.

The gilded hooked tag was found by Genius Zuokas who was metal detecting on September 1, 2023.

An inquest at Norfolk Coroner's Court held by Samantha Goward heard that inspectors at the British Museum "accepted the finding as treasure".

The specific location of where the item was found was not heard in court and it is now being stored at the British Museum.

The item was described as a "post-medieval silver hooked tag" dated from AD1550-1650.

They were a popular decorative accessory during the medieval and Tudor periods.

The 'gilded medieval hooked tag' was unearthed by a man called Genius Zuokas (Image: British Museum)

The function of the hooks was to hold together garments, to drape up skirts or to simply be used for decorative purposes.

Hooks would prevent skirts from getting dirty when outside or were used to display rich fabrics from underneath.

The accessories were also used to fasten collars and gowns without disrupting the patterns featured on the clothing.

The rich ornament of the fasteners themselves hints at the preciousness of the garments to which they were attached.

Object more than 300 years old found in Norfolk field declared as treasure