NHER 19968 (Find Spot) - Probable Late Roman brooch (Feltwell, poorly located)
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Summary
A Late Roman copper alloy and enamel brooch with a rim inlaid with gilt and a centre of red, white, green and yellow glass was found during farming land off Tennis Drove. The glass may be Early Saxon.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FELTWELL, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Full Description
Pre December 1983. Found when working on land. Found 'off Tennis Drove' (road in square 71-93).
Bronze brooch with enamel centre, circular, rim inlaid with gilt. Proud centre of red/white/green/yellow glass. Pin at back. Diameter maximum 2.5cm. Late Roman type, but glass seems Saxon.
See (S1) and (S2).
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
Information from [1].
E. M. James (NCM), 12 December 1983.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- BROOCH (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 26 2018 11:21AM