NHER 10132 (Monument record) - Early Saxon cemetery
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Summary
This may be the site of an Early Saxon inhumation and cremation cemetery, but its exact location is unknown. Brooches, beads, and other metalwork were found at the site in the late 19th century, as was an Iron Age loomweight.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM29NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BROOKE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | HOWE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Full Description
1867 to 1869.
Early Saxon brooches, wrist clasps, girdle hanger, shield bosses, spearheads, glass beads and mounts, found in the late 19th century, indicating the presence of an Early Saxon inhumation and cremation cemetery.
The exact location of the cemetery is uncertain, it may be located in the parish of Howe.
An Iron Age loomweight was also found.
E. Rose (NLA), 11 March 1991.
Associated Sources (9)
- --- SNF56411 Article in Serial: Kennett, D.H.. 1977. Anglo-Saxon finds from Brooke, Norfolk, 1867-1869.. Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society. pp 93-118.
- --- SNF97838 Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service.
- --- SNF49959 Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
- --- SNF87261 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Early Saxon. Brooke.
- --- SNF87261 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Early Saxon. Howe.
- --- SNF87259 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Iron Age. Brooke.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TM 29 NE 3 [2].
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (11)
- LOOMWEIGHT (Iron Age - 800 BC to 42 AD)
- BEAD (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- BROOCH (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- BUCKLE (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- GIRDLE HANGER (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- RING (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- SHIELD (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- SLEEVE CLASP (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- SPEAR (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- STUD (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- TWEEZERS (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
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Record last edited
Jul 19 2016 10:56AM