NHER 18436 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon disc brooch
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Summary
In 1981 metal detecting on spoil from a site next to The Chase Public House recovered a Late Saxon disc brooch. The brooch had a milled border and pierced lug but was missing its catchplate.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1981. Casual Find.
A worn bronze disc brooch was recovered during metal detecting of spoil from a site next to The Chase Public House.
The brooch has a milled border and may be based on a coin prototype. It has a pierced lug on the reverse and the catchplate missing. 10th century?
Information from (S1).
S. Margeson (NCM) 10 September 1982.
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)
- BROOCH (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Dec 6 2010 11:10AM