NHER 18367 (Find Spot record) - Medieval kiln furniture and cannon ball
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CRINGLEFORD, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1982. 3 Newmarket Road. Found in garden.
Cannon ball. About 10cm (4in) diameter, very heavy.
Outer skin rusted in patches but good condition. Found amongst layers of 'iron filings' and traces of burning. Suggests brought in with scrap iron at more recent date.
'Roman road' claimed on east side of garden was in fact flint floor of 19th century shed.
Visit by E. Rose (NAU), 13 September 1982.
April 1985.
Found after flint floor removed for lawn sowing.
Late medieval transitional kiln prop.
W. Milligan (NCM), 22 April 1985.
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 (2)
- CANNON BALL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- KILN FURNITURE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 26 2009 4:04PM