NHER 15282 (Find Spot record) - Multi-period metal finds
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1978 recovered four Roman brooches, a Roman pin and disc, and a medieval seal.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL98SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIDGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1978. Metal detecting 'next to cress field'.
Medieval seal, sub circular, central handle, single loop for suspension. Height 25mm.
Device: capital I bordered by palm branch on each side.
Four Roman brooches of 1st to 3rd century dates; decorative bronze pin and convex bronze disc in form of face mask.
S. Margeson (NCM) 2 August 1979.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (4)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- MASK (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- PIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 29 2022 8:17AM