NHER 36987 (Find Spot record) - Two Roman brooches, medieval coin of Henry III
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1991 recovered a Roman enamelled headstud brooch dating to the 2nd century, the wing of a Roman fanbow brooch, and a long-cross cut half shilling of Henry III minted between 1247-50.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF80NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1991. Metal detecting.
Roman enamelled head stud brooch. 2nd century. For comparison see Hattat I, 36 (S1).
Roman wing of fanbow brooch of the humped type, mid 1st century.
Polariod of both (S2).
Henry III long-cross cut half shilling (without sceptre) 1247-50. Reverse reads -NiCOLE-
W. Milligan (NCM), 22 September 1992.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF6324 Publication: Hattatt, R.. 1982. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches. 1. I, 36.
- <S2> 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 (2)
Object Types (2)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 8 2010 4:34PM