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Crane bone flute

Findspot: 
Castle Acre, Norfolk
Period: 
Date: 
12th century

Simple bone instruments, such as pipes and whistles have been found in many places across Britain and were used by children during the medieval period and later, as can be seen in Bruegel’s Children’s Games.

Collection information

Collection: 
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Accession No: 
NWHCM: L1984.11

Exhibition details

Catalogue number: 
26

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