NHER 20452 (Find Spot record) - Unidentified object
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Summary
A lead object, shaped like the foot of a Roman brooch, was found at this spot by metal detecting. Its date and function are uncertain.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CAISTOR ST EDMUND, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1982 to 1983. Metal detecting in ploughsoil.
Between River Tas and railway.
Lead object, in shape resembles Roman brooch foot - date and function uncertain.
Information from [1].
A. Gregory (NAU), 8 June 1984.
Falls within large scatter NHER 31803.
October 2005.
Could this be part of a lead model of a Roman brooch used to make a lost wax mould?
M. Dennis (NLA), 25 October 2005.
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 (3)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Undated)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (1)
Record last edited
May 29 2025 8:31AM