NHER 12708 (Find Spot record) - Roman copper alloy coins, buckles and leather work
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Summary
Three copper alloy coins and 'half a barrow load of old leather with iron buckles' were recovered in this area during the construction of a soakaway in 1972. Although the leather has since perished, it is believed to have dated to the Roman period.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG41NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | POTTER HEIGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Around 1972. Found in digging soakaway 6ft (1.8m) deep into sandy soil, east of wind pump. [1]
Three bronze coins and 'half a barrow load of old leather with iron buckles.'
Leather rotted away.
Coins given away, only one remaining in finder's posession.
A. Gregory (NAU), 1977.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (3)
- BUCKLE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2011 11:58AM