NHER 13932 (Find Spot record) - Roman brooch and animal remains
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Summary
A Roman disc brooch with a central hole for a decorative setting and many animal bones were found in digging the garden.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM49SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1978. Found while digging garden. 100 The Street.
Circular disc brooch of Roman type, either of tinned or silvered bronze or high lead bronze, with iron pin. Surface decorated with one incised line and two concentric circles of horseshoe stamps. Central hole for decorative setting.
Large quantities of animal bones also found but not seen NCM.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Undated)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Jun 25 2007 3:36PM