NHER 62287 (Find Spot record) - Roman and medieval finds

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Summary

Metal-detecting at this location in 2017 recovered a number of metal objects, including Roman brooches and a silver finger ring and a medieval buckle, silver brooch and lead seal matrix.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TM09NW
Civil Parish GREAT ELLINGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

June-October 2017. Metal-detecting. [1].
2 Roman brooches and silver finger ring.
Medieval lead seal matrix.
Information from PAS import.
The Roman silver finger ring was disclaimed as Treasure (Ref: 2018 T130) and returned to the finder.
E. McDonald (HES), 2 April 2018 and P. Watkins (HES), 1 February 2021.

January 2024. Metal-detecting. [1].
Medieval silver annular brooch.
Information from PAS import.
This silver brooch was submitted for consideration as Treasure (Ref: 2024 T171).
P. Watkins (HES), 3 May 2025.

Before 21 November 2024. Metal-detecting. [2].
Medieval buckle.
Information from PAS import.
P. Watkins (HES), 29 May 2025.

  • --- Photograph: I & RS. Digital finds image.
  • BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 75 AD)
  • BROOCH (Roman - 100 AD to 300 AD)
  • FINGER RING (Roman - 200 AD to 300 AD)
  • BUCKLE (Medieval - 1100 AD to 1200 AD)
  • BROOCH (Medieval - 1200 AD to 1400 AD)
  • SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1200 AD to 1300 AD)

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Record last edited

Jul 2 2025 12:16PM

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