NHER 28503 (Find Spot record) - Early Saxon brooch
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Summary
An Early Saxon brooch found by metal detecting in 1991.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEACHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1991. Metal detecting behind Almshouses, west of New Road.
Early Saxon copper alloy radiate brooch, foot missing, lug and catchplate on reverse. Integral knobs decorated with ring and dot; ribbed bow and cross hatches (relief) head plate, (S1).
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM) 19 June 1991
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF4474 Article in Serial: Ashley, S. and Rogerson, A. 1992. Three Radiate Brooches and a Small-Long Brooch from Norfolk. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XLI Pt III pp 361-362.
- --- SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF77707 Illustration: Ashley, S.. 1991. Drawing of an Early Saxon copper alloy radiate brooch.. Film. 2:1.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- BROOCH (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
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Record last edited
Dec 17 2013 2:18PM