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{{Short description|12th-century bronze figurine}}
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The '''Carlton-in-Lindrick knight''' is a small (6&nbsp;cm tall) bronze [[figurine]] from the twelfth century, depicting a mounted [[knight]] armed for combat. It is an important find because period depictions of mounted European knights are relatively rare.
== Discovery and Acquisition ==
The figurine was discovered by use of a [[metal detector]] in 2004 in [[Bassetlaw District|Bassetlaw]], [[Nottinghamshire]]. It is currently in the Bassetlaw Museum in [[Retford]].  The figurine was sought by collections outside Britain, but the [[Art Fund]] and other funds joined with the Bassetlaw Museum to acquire it for local display.
== Depiction ==
The figurine depicts a mounted knight of the twelfth century, apparently armed for combat, as he is holding his shield and is in full armour. Characteristic of knights of the period, he wears a [[surcoat]] and very complete [[chainmail]].  Despite these typically 12th century characteristics, his [[helmet]] is conical and he carries a [[kite shield]], both reminiscent of depictions of Norman knights in the [[Bayeux Tapestry]] of the previous century.
His warhorse wears a [[caparison]].
== In popular culture ==
The Carlton-in-Lindrick knight was featured in the ''[[Britain's Secret Treasures]]'' documentary shown on ITV''.''
== References ==
*[http://www.artfund.org/artwork/9753/the-carlton-in-lindrick-knight Art Fund article on the figurine]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110716141651/http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/pdf/BassNews%20Autumn%2006.pdf Bassetlaw newsletter with article about the figurine]
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