NHER 7713 (Find Spot record) - Roman pot sherd (Swannington, poorly located)

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Summary

In 1929 the base of a Roman pot was recovered from Swannington parish. The exact location and nature of this discovery are unclear.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet Not recorded
Civil Parish SWANNINGTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

No mapped location recorded.

1929. Base of Roman pot found 10ft (3m) down in gravel pit on Upgate Common
(Swannington Common. E. Rose NAU) (probably in debris) (S1).
Noted and figured in (S2).

1936. See his panphlet in parish file for illustrations.
Compiled by R. R. Clarke.

But Bronze Age card says pit by barrow on Alderford Common! Which?
Compiled by E. Rose (NAU).

  • --- Publication: 30 March 193. [unknown]. EEN.
  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Swannington.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
  • <S2> Publication: Wortley, J. D. 1929. Antiquarian Treasures Discovered at Swannington, Norfolk. No 5.
  • POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

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Record last edited

May 28 2020 10:23PM

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