NHER 9590 (Monument) - Late Saxon spearhead, possible burial

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Summary

In 1938 an iron spearhead, probably dating to the 10th century, was recovered near the church during the construction of electricity pipelines. A deposit of vivianite suggested bones had been buried nearby, so this may have derived from a Late Saxon burial.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish TROWSE WITH NEWTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

1938. Near church. While digging trench for electric pipeline at depth of 11ft (3.4m).
Iron spearhead probably 10th century. [1]
Deposit of vivianite suggested bones nearby.
Purchased for NCM (S1).
Compiled by R. R. Clarke (NCM).

  • <S1> Article in Serial: Wake, T. 1942. Some Recent Archaeological Discoveries in Norfolk. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXVIII Pt I pp 23-30. p 28.
  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Late Saxon. Towse wit Newton.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TG 20 NW 190.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • SPEAR (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)

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Record last edited

Apr 1 2022 10:51AM

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