NHER 22916 (Find Spot record) - Roman disc brooch
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Summary
In 1986 a fantastic example of a 2nd century Roman disc brooch was recovered from here. It was decorated with orange and red enamel as well as blue, turquoise and white millefiori.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG11SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RINGLAND, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
17 August 1986. On edge of sugarbeet field below Cobbs Hills.
Superb bronze disc brooch 2nd century AD, orange and red enamel and blue, turquoise and white millefiori.
Information from member of the public [1].
Photographs (S1) taken by NAU and NCM.
Identified by A. Gregory (NAU).
W. Milligan (NCM) 20 August 1986.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 5 2018 3:14PM