NHER 3919 (Find Spot record) - Bronze Age gold torc
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Summary
In 1959 a Bronze Age gold torc was discovered by chance at this location.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF71SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PENTNEY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Full Description
1959. Stray find brought to the surface.
A Bronze age torc made of gold was found. The torc measured 12.7cm (5in) in length.
It was given to the KLM but was stolen 4 May 1974.
See (S1) for press cutting and (S2) for copy of photograph.
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
1975.
The gold torc was recovered and restored to the KLM.
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (6)
- --- SNF87258 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Bronze Age. Pentley.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- --- SNF87124 Serial: 1959. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1959. No. 6. p 5.
- <S1> SNF3194 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1960. 4000-year-old torc found. 20 May.
- <S2> SNF50602 Photograph: NLA. Finds Photograph.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- TORC (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
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Record last edited
Jul 19 2016 2:35PM