NHER 59737 (Find Spot record) - Early Neolithic and Late Saxon to post-medieval finds

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Summary

Metal-detecting between 2014 and 2022 recovered an Early Neolithic flint flake; medieval and post-medieval coins; a Late Saxon/medieval pendant (made from a silver coin of continental origin) and a medieval leash swivel.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG31SW
Civil Parish WOODBASTWICK, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

January-February 2014. Metal-detecting. [1].
Early Neolithic flint flake.
Information from PAS import.
A. Beckham (HES), 1 April 2014.

June-July 2015. Metal-detecting. Site extended to whole field. [2].
1 medieval coin.
1 post-medieval coin.
Information from PAS import.
A. Beckham (HES), 4 August 2015.

October-November 2015. Metal-detecting. [3].
Late Saxon/medieval coin pendant made from silver denier of continental origin.
Information from PAS import.
This coin pendant was declared Treasure at inquest (Ref: 2015T525) and subsequently acquired by the British Museum.
E. McDonald (HES), 1 November 2017. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 26 November 2023.

March-April 2022. Metal-detecting. [4].
Medieval leash swivel.
Information from PAS import.
P. Watkins (HES), 18 November 2023.

  • --- Photograph: I & RS. Digital finds image.
  • FLAKE (Early Neolithic - 4000 BC to 3001 BC)
  • PENDANT (Late Saxon to Medieval - 1000 AD to 1300 AD)
  • LEASH (Medieval - 1100 AD to 1200 AD)
  • COIN (Medieval - 1207 AD to 1210 AD)
  • COIN (16th Century to 17th Century - 1600 AD to 1700 AD)

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Record last edited

Aug 12 2025 9:23AM

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