NHER 16171 (Find Spot record) - Iron Age coins
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Summary
In the early 20th century a number of Iron Age coins were found somewhere near Haddiscoe village (but exactly where is uncertain). They were given to children as toys and were lost sometime before 1980.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HADDISCOE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Full Description
Probably in 1930s. Somewhere near Haddiscoe village, but exact site unknown.
Dug up 'handfuls of tin coins'.
Were identified in 1980 (by showing informant [1] drawings and photographs of other finds) as Iron Age potin coins.
Coins used as toys by children and presumed lost.
A. Gregory (NAU), 23 May 1980.
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 (1)
- COIN (Iron Age - 800 BC to 42 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jan 25 2006 2:59PM