NHER 23443 (Find Spot record) - Roman crossbow brooch
The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please contact us to consult the full record.
See also further guidance on using the Norfolk Heritage Explorer website.
Summary
Metal detecting at an unknown date in southwest Norfolk/northwest Suffolk recovered a Roman bronze proto-crossbow brooch.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| District | WEST NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Date and circumstances of discovery unknown. Presumed metal detector find from southwest Norfolk/northwest Suffolk area.
Purchased late 1986 by a member of Ipswich metal detector club from someone 'in the Weeting area'.
Roman bronze proto-crossbow brooch, complete - photographed.
Information from member of the public [1].
A. Gregory (NAU) 23 February 1987.
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 (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jul 26 2014 1:22PM