NHER 30813 (Find Spot) - Roman metal find
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Summary
A probably Roman iron slave shackle was ploughed up in 1942.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM OVERY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Full Description
1942. 'Ploughed up at Burton (sic) Overy, Norfolk'.
Iron object accessioned as a post medieval hobble, but (S1) states it could well be an Roman slave shackle.
E. Rose (NLA), 1 September 1994.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF8407 Article in Serial: Thompson, H.. 1993. Iron Age and Roman Slave-Shackles. The Archaeological Journal. Vol 150 pp 57-168. p 140.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SHACKLE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 13 2018 1:59AM