NHER 12307 (Find Spot record) - Multi-period finds scatter

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Summary

Metal detecting at this site has recovered a range of metal objects including a large lump of slag, Roman metalwork and brooches and a medieval lead seal matrix. The matrix reads (S' VO* SCI : EDMUNDI : CAMERAM (I serve the chamber of St Edmund).

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Map sheet	TG20SW
Civil Parish	CAISTOR ST EDMUND, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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1977. Metal detecting.
At depth of around 60cm (2 foot). Context 1 at grid reference.
Lump of iron tap slag, around 12.5cm (5 inches) long.

1984.
Area extended to include Roman metalwork and brooches.
See list and (S1) in file.
Part of large scatter NHER 28456
E. Rose (NAU), 9 May 1984.

1986.
Medieval seal found - see file.
E. Rose (NAU), 21 April 1986.

Redescribed. The matrix reads (S' VO* SCI : EDMUNDI : CAMERAM (I serve the chamber of St Edmund).
See file.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 25 June 2004.

Associated Sources (4)

--- SNF9511 Photograph: CZG 9-15 (seal).
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF51276 Map: Finder's Map.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)

Object Types (5)

METAL WORKING DEBRIS (Undated)
BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
FURNITURE FITTING (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
STEELYARD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Related NHER Records (1)

Geographical: NHER 28456 - Part of: Possible Roman building and multi-period finds (Monument)

Record last edited

Jul 26 2022 8:00AM