NHER 24012 (Find Spot record) - Middle/Late Saxon and medieval to post-medieval finds

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Summary

Metal-detecting between 1986 and 2018 recovered medieval coins and a jetton; aswell as Roman, Middle/Late Saxon and medieval to post-medieval metal objects. The metal finds include Roman brooches; Middle or Late Saxon strap-end; medieval mounts, buckle, strap fitting and spindle whorl; medieval/post-medieval dress hooks; and a post-medieval buckle, key, spoon, and weight.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF80NE
Civil Parish NORTH PICKENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

August 1986. Metal-detecting. [1].
Copper alloy strap-end 9th century (S1). Middle Saxon/Late Saxon (drawn and photo NCM). A similar strap-end was accessioned by Moyses Hall Museum (Accession No.: 1982.337B.2) (S2).
Silver double patard - Charles the Bold (1467-1477) Duke of Burgundy.
Post medieval copper alloy casket key.
Copper alloy tanged part of shoe buckle, 18th century.
Identified by L. Webster (BM(MLA)) and M. Archibald (BM(CM)) and S. Margeson (NCM).
See (S1) in file.
W. Milligan (NCM) 1 September 1986 (to NAU October 1987). Amended by A. Beckham (HES), 28 July 2020.

January-May 2018. Metal-detecting. Site extended to the whole field. [2].
Roman Colchester brooches.
3 medieval coins, a spindle whorl, strap fitting and a mount in the form of an acorn.
Medieval/post-medieval dress hooks and a silver octofoil mount.
Post-medieval circular trade weight and spoon fragment.
Information from PAS import.
The medieval silver octofoil mount was submitted as possible Treasure (2015 T155) but subsequently disclaimed and returned to the finder.
A. Beckham (HES), 28 June 2018. Amended by E. McDonald (HES), 1 June 2018.

February 2018. Metal-detecting. [3].
1 medieval coin.
Information from PAS import.
E. McDonald (HES), 1 May 2019.

April-May 2018. Metal-detecting. [4].
1 medieval jetton and a buckle.
Information from PAS import.
E. McDonald (HES), 4 September 2018.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Illustration: Penn, K. [Unknown]. Drawing of a Middle/Late Saxon strap-end. Film. 4:1.
  • <S2> Correspondence: Richardson, C. 1990. Letter from C. Richardson to S. Margeson regarding 'East Anglian brooches'. 1 March.
  • BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 65 AD)
  • BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 65 AD)
  • STRAP FITTING (Middle Saxon - 651 AD to 850 AD)
  • STRAP FITTING (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
  • COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • SPINDLE WHORL (Medieval to 17th Century - 1066 AD to 1700 AD)
  • BUCKLE (Medieval - 1200 AD to 1450 AD)
  • MOUNT (Medieval - 1200 AD to 1400 AD)
  • COIN (Medieval - 1217 AD to 1242 AD)
  • STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1250 AD to 1400 AD)
  • JETTON (Medieval - 1280 AD to 1340 AD)
  • MOUNT (Medieval - 1300 AD to 1500 AD)
  • COIN (Medieval - 1413 AD to 1422 AD)
  • COIN (Medieval - 1413 AD to 1422 AD)
  • COIN (Medieval - 1485 AD to 1500 AD)
  • DRESS HOOK (Medieval to 17th Century - 1500 AD to 1650 AD)
  • DRESS HOOK (Medieval to 17th Century - 1500 AD to 1700 AD)
  • BUCKLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • KEY (LOCKING) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • SPOON (16th Century to 17th Century - 1550 AD to 1650 AD)
  • WEIGHT (16th Century to 17th Century - 1590 AD to 1603 AD)

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Record last edited

Aug 1 2025 4:48PM

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