NHER 25535 (Find Spot record) - Multi-period finds

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Summary

Metal detecting and field observation have recovered Roman coins, a possible medieval lead trefoil ceiling mount and two large 15th to 16th century double buckles. A large number of post medieval coins, metalwork and a few pieces of post medieval pot were also found. These objects are indicative of activity here from the 16th century onwards.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TG01SW
Civil Parish	MATTISHALL, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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1989. Surface finds, and finds with metal detector.
Two Roman coins, list in file and (S1).
Large collection of post medieval coins and metalwork seen by S. Margeson (NCM) plus a few post medieval sherds. Not recorded in detail, but collection suggests 16th century and later activity.
A. Rogerson (NAU), 19 October 1989.

October 1989. Further finds with metal detector.
Lead trefoil mount, medieval? ceiling? ornament.
Large double buckle 15th to 16th century.
Double buckle with excrescenses 15th to 16th century.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 22 November 1989.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF51276 Map: Finder's Map.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)

Object Types (7)

COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
PERSONAL ORNAMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
BUCKLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
COIN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)