NHER 14681 (Monument record) - Site of old fair, medieval to post medieval coins
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG32SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TUNSTEAD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Found winter 1978-1979 with metal detector in ploughsoil. [1]
Cut quarter of short-cross silver penny, possibly Henry II.
Halfpenny coin of Edward III, and copper alloy double-looped buckle of medieval type.
Also large quantities of post medieval metalwork, and copper and silver coins from Commonwealth and later.
Finds scattered all over surface of field, which is said locally to be site of 'Old Fair'.
A. Gregory (NAU), 23 March 1979.
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 (4)
- BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- COIN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- COIN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2026 6:19PM