NHER 8065 (Monument record) - Possible undated rectangular enclosure

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Summary

Cropmarks of undated linear features possibly forming two rectangular enclosures can be seen on aerial photographs. Metal detecting on the site recovered post medieval and modern metal objects and a Roman brooch dated to the mid 1st century AD.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG21NE
Civil Parish HORSTEAD WITH STANNINGHALL, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

Pre 1963.
Linear cropmarks on St Joseph aerial photograph, undated.
Note by R.R. Clarke (NCM)).

On NAU air photography these form a rectangle, and part of another.
E. Rose (NAU), 4 November 1983.

January to February 1990. Metal detecting survey.
Produced only late post-medieval and modern material and no pottery. The only significant find was a small plain ?Dolphin brooch. Presumably sprung but rear hook missing, as well as spring, pin and catchplate. Round tapering bow, flattening at foot, which is bent. Mid 1st century AD.
Identified by D. Gurney (NAU).
A. Rogerson (NAU), 3 February 1990.

  • --- Aerial Photograph: St. Joseph GB 0064, Unit TG2718 A-K.
  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Horstead.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

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Record last edited

Oct 21 2011 12:42PM

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