NHER 15794 (Find Spot record) - Medieval coin
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Summary
A silver hammered medieval halfpenny, probably of Henry III, was found by metal detecting at this spot. One fragment of undated pottery has also been found on this site.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OLD CATTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
October 1979. In pasture known as Buttercup Meadow. Metal detecting. Found 3.5cm (1 1/2 inches) below surface.
Cut hammered halfpenny, probably Henry III.
S. Margeson (NCM), January 1980.
1982.
Found just west of here, 'a sherd' - no information.
Infornmation from NCM map sheet.
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)
- POT (Undated)
- COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jan 26 2011 3:00PM