NHER 21975 (Find Spot record) - Multi-period finds
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Summary
Metal detecting has recovered a Roman coin, two fragments of Samian pottery, fragments of unglazed medieval pottery, a copper alloy medieval key handle and a square medieval coin weight.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM49SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
October to November 1985. Metal detecting finds in ploughsoil and surface finds. In south corner of field.
Antoninianus of Claudius II R illegible, irregular.
Two sherds of Samian ware, including one F33 rim.
Four sherds unglazed medieval.
One copper alloy medieval key handle.
Square coin weight with Sovereign type between HD.
A. Gregory (NAU), 20 November 1985.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (5)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- COIN WEIGHT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- KEY (LOCKING) (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 17 2026 8:17AM