NHER 21091 (Find Spot record) - Roman or Bronze Age metalwork
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Summary
Spearheads, thought to be of Roman date, were found in Gorleston in 1817. However, it is possible that the 'spearheads' were actually Bronze Age axes or halberds, part of the Bronze Age hoards found in Gorleston, see NHER 10556 and NHER 10557.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Around 1817. 'Elsewhere', in Gorleston from urns, site NHER 21090.
'Roman javelin heads', see (S1).
There is a strong possibility, in view of the Gorleston Bronze Age hoards, see NHER 10556 and NHER 10557, that these were Bronze Age axes or halberds.
E. Rose (NAU) 29 January 1985
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (3)
- AXEHEAD (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
- HALBERD (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
- SPEAR (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 13 2022 1:59AM