NHER 23708 (Find Spot record) - Roman miniature chisel
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Summary
A Roman miniature, perhaps votive, axe-shaped chisel was found here by metal detecting.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF72SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CONGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
December 1986. Part of large scatter NHER 3565. Metal detecting on arable. In southwest angle of road junction.
Miniature votive? tool, like axe shaped chisel. Copper alloy. Circular top, diameter 8mm, length 21mm.
E. M. James (KLM) 27 April 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 (3)
- CEREMONIAL OBJECT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- CHISEL (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- MINIATURE OBJECT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 11 2025 8:28AM