NHER 10791 (Monument record) - Site of post medieval lime kiln and Roman coin
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Summary
In 1723 a Roman coin of Antoninus Pius was recovered from the bottom of lime pits here. A map from 1838 also shows a lime kiln located here but a visit in 1992 failed to record any evidence of this structure.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM08NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | QUIDENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1723. In lime pits 'at bottom', about 305m (100ft) O.D.
Large bronze coin of Antoninus Pius.
Obverse reads A.P. PPTR COS.III.
Reverse shoes Genius S/C.
See (S1) and (S2).
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Also lime kiln on (S3).
E. Rose (NAU).
1992. No kiln visible in pit.
Information from [1].
Associated Sources (6)
- --- SNF87260 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Quidenham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TM 08 NW 3 [2].
- <S1> SNF4598 Serial: Blomefield, F.. 1805-1810. An Essay Towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk.. Volume Unknown.
- <S2> SNF1141 Monograph: 1901. The Victoria History of Norfolk. The Victoria History of the Counties of England. Vol 1. p 320.
- <S3> SNF49461 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1805-1836. Ordnance Survey Map. One inch to the mile. First Edition.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 1 2023 2:33PM