NHER 3184 (Find Spot record) - Early Saxon urn and prehistoric and medieval finds
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG03NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GUNTHORPE, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Before 1913 at unknown site. [1].
Urn 13.9cm (5 1/2") high probably about 183m (600 yards) northwest of church.
Information from 1959.
See (S1).
Exhibited to the Prehistoric Soceity of East Anglia in October 1913.
See (S2) and (S3).
R. R. Clarke (NCM)
Note report of site NHER 21317 as an alternative.
A. Gregory (NAU) 25 February 1988.
However informant [2] (1989) states that area of site NHER 3184 is locally known as Blood Hills.
This is a frequent name for Early Saxon cemetery sites and suggests this is the correct location.
E. Rose (NAU) 9 March 1989.
1st half of 1999. Metal-detecting.
Cast copper alloy rectangular frame from folding strap clasp, as (S4).
Remains of folding end appears as a sheet roller.
Late 13th century to early 15th century.
Roping circular lead pot mend.
In situ sherd is almost glazed Grimston.
2 Medieval coins, see list in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 30 December 1999.
Associated Sources (9)
- --- SNF1959 Article in Serial: Clarke, R. R. and Myres, J. N. L. 1939. Norfolk in the Dark Ages, 400-800 A.D., Part I. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXVII, Pt II pp 163- 214. p 188.
- --- SNF60512 Photograph: Ashley, H.. [unknown].
- --- SNF87261 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Early Saxon. Gunthorpe.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF86966 Article in Serial: 1914. Summary of Proceedings. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society of East Anglia. Vol I Pt IV (for 1913-14) pp 485-491. p 498.
- <S2> SNF1526 Article in Serial: 1913. Proceedings of Archaeological Societies [3 of 3]. The Antiquary. Vol XLIX pp 471-474. p 473.
- <S3> SNF1996 Article in Serial: Clarke, R. R. 1940. Norfolk in the Dark Ages, 400-800 A.D., Part II. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXVII Pt II pp 215-249. p 235.
- <S4> SNF57551 Publication: Egan and Pritchard. 1991. Dress Accessories. No 552.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (5)
Object Types (5)
- POT (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Aug 16 2023 12:53AM