NHER 15475 (Find Spot record) - Roman and medieval metal objects
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Summary
Metal detecting in this area during 1979 recovered a Roman dolphin brooch, a worn Roman sestertius and a small late medieval belt hook.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
October 1979. In field north of River Yare. Found with metal detector.
1st century Dolphin fibula with decorated crossbar and beaded bow; also worn sestertius of early 2nd century.
15th century small belt hook with circular openwork plate.
See file for more details.
A. K. Lawson (NAU) 7 November 1979.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (3)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Oct 23 2023 11:18AM