NHER 20170 (Find Spot record) - Roman brooch

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Summary

Metal detecting in 1984 recovered a two piece Colchester derivative brooch, dating from AD 50 to AD 80.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF70SW
Civil Parish OXBOROUGH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

February 1984. In former park of Oxborough Hall. Found with metal detector. [1].
Type H fibula. Pin mechanism missing but probably sprung. Decoration down centre bow and at ends of top "milled" rather than beaded. Two piece Colchester derivative. Rear Hook type. Dating from around AD 50 to AD 80. Identified by A. Gregory (NAU).
E. M. James (KLM), 13 February 1984.
Later information suggested this object was found in the NHER 23506 area.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • BROOCH (Roman - 50 AD to 80 AD)

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Record last edited

Apr 15 2013 4:55PM

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