NHER 22007 (Find Spot record) - Possible Roman awl and medieval strap buckle
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF72SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CONGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Autumn 1985. North of Anvil Pit. Metal detecting.
Awl shaped object of iron 5.5cm long. Similar to objects in South Shields Roman fort catalogue, described as possible Roman awls, but not an exact parallel.
Not identifiable by A.Gregory.
See (S1)
E. M. James (KLM), 22 November 1985.
Probably found same time as above, with metal detector.
Large oval copper alloy strap end buckle 4.9cm x 3.5cm overall. Late medieval.
I.D. S. Margeson (NCM).
E. M. James (KLM), 28 October 1985 (to NAU December 1985).
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (3)
- AWL (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 5 2021 12:04PM