NHER 33646 (Find Spot record) - Roman brooch
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG23NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HANWORTH, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
April/May 1998. Metal detecting finds.
Roman brooch, rather corroded Dolphin with wide semi-circular wings open at back for spring (rear facing hook to hold chord missing). One wing survives, decorated on front with 2 broad vertical grooves with a moulding between. The bow is even more corroded, but has longitudinal decoration with a catchplate on reverse. 1st century AD.
Identified by H. Geake (A&E)
A. Rogerson (NLA) 5 June 1998.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Jun 1 2021 8:00AM