NHER 15346 (Monument record) - Roman pits/ditches, Early Saxon wristclasp
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Summary
In 1979 a number of features were noted in this area of the route of the Swaffham bypass road. These were thought to be pits and/or ditches, and contained 1st to 4th century Roman pottery sherds and coins. An Early Saxon wristclasp was also recovered.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF70NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Full Description
October 1979. South of Little Friars Thornes. On Swaffham Bypass line.
Dark features containing 1st-4th century Roman pottery and coins. Also Early Saxon wristclasp.
Discovered by A. Rogerson (NAU), and C. Morris.
Partial excavation by A. Gregory (NAU).
See detailed report in file by A. Gregory (NAU).
Includes prehistoric flint, medieval sherds. [1]
Compiled by A. Rogerson (NAU), 10 October 1979.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (16)
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
- QUERN (Undated)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Undated)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- CHAIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- COIN HOARD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FLUE TILE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- NAIL (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- TILE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- WEIGHT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- SLEEVE CLASP (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Jul 1 2011 11:13AM