NHER 53915 (Find Spot record) - Post-medieval weight find
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Summary
During a metal detecting survey between May and June 2001 a number of post-medieval finds including lead musket balls, an iron and lead weight and a piece from a WWII large bomb were recovered.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM09SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | QUIDENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May - June 2001. Metal detecting survey A11 improvement scheme.
Post-medieval lead musket balls, an iron and lead weight and part of a large WWII bomb (the nosepiece) were recovered recovered from this site. It is possible that the bomb is probably associated with the airfield at Snetterton.
See reports (S1) and (S2).
S. Howard (NLA), 24 March 2010.
Associated Sources (2)
- <S1> SNF58079 Unpublished Contractor Report: Babtie Group. 2001. A11 Roudham to Attleborough Improvement Scheme. Metal Detecting Survey. Babtie Group.
- <S2> SNF73520 Unpublished Contractor Report: Brossier, A. 2007. A11 Roudham Heath to Attleborough Improvement Scheme. Post Excavation Assessment and Research Design. Jacobs. B0026600.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- MUSKET BALL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- WEIGHT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jan 16 2025 1:00PM