NHER 11202 (Find Spot record) - Early Saxon sword (Norfolk, poorly located)
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Summary
A 5th or 6th century AD two edged iron sword was found on the border of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire before 1938. The exact nature and location of this discovery are unclear.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORFOLK NO PROVENANCE, -, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Before 1938 at unknown site on Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border.
Two edged iron sword probably 5th to 6th century. 87.6cm (34 1/2 inches) long.
See (S1).
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87261 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Early Saxon. Norfolk No Provenance.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF3372 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1938. Eastern Daily Press. 23 June.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SWORD (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 22 2022 9:47AM