NHER 4888 (Find Spot record) - Roman brooch and figurine from chalk pit southeast of church
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Summary
A Roman brooch and a terracotta figurine have been found.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL79SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | METHWOLD, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Chalkpit southeast of church.
Has yielded an Roman brooch and terra-cotta Bacchante like that shown in (S1).
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
21 November 1975. Visit.
Pit is now mostly an overgrown jungle, but part is used for allotments; 30cm (1 foot) trench observed, nothing seen.
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FIGURINE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jul 11 2006 12:21PM