NHER 11209 (Find Spot) - Late Saxon sword from Little Ouse River
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Summary
A Late Saxon 9th to 10th century AD seax (single edged sword) was found in the Little Ouse River. 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 |
Full Description
Iron scramasax from river, of period of Danish Wars. Little Ouse River. Late 9th to early 10th century.
See (S1) and (S2).
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (4)
- <S1> SNF1785 Article in Serial: 1932. Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society. Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society. Vol XXXII, p 63.
- <S2> SNF49959 Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
- --- SNF87262 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Late Saxon. Norfolk No Povenance.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAX (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 26 2015 10:23AM