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The manorial residence of Rubercy (Calvados) Horseshoes second half of the 12th century |
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The manorial residence of Rubercy (Calvados) Horseshoes second half of the 12th century |
The discovery of horseshoes lost by their mounts, is very common at castral sites and, together with the harness components, is evidence of the importance given to equestrian equipment.
Dimensions of the objects
D 87 1 054-1 : L. 100 mm
D 87 1 074 : L. 114 mm ; l. 94 mmBibliography
- Lorren C, Le Château de Rubercy (Calvados) : étude de la demeure principale (c. 1150-1204) - Archéologie médiévale, VII, 1977, p. 109-178
- Lorren C, La demeure seigneuriale de Rubercy (milieu du XIIe - début du XIIIe s.) - Château Gaillard, VIII, colloque de Bad-Muenstereifel, 30 août-4 sept. 1976. Caen : 1977, p. 185-192
- Lorren C, The castle of Rubercy (Calvados) c.1150-1204 - British archaeological reports, International series 121, 1981, p. 103-125
Location
Musée de Normandie, Caen, Calvados
D 87 1 054-1, D 87 1 074 Dépôt DRAC de Basse Normandie