NHER 2653 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic flint axehead, Roman coin of emperor Septimius Severus
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF80NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Around 1950. Near Old Peoples House while ditch was being dug.
Small polished flint axe, tapering and with flat edges for more than half length towards butt.
Compiled by E. B. Green (NCM).
1962. Found in garden of Old Peoples House (Westfield Rd).
'Greek Imperial' bronze coin of Septimius Severus + Abgar VIII issued AD 193 - 210.
Identified by R. A. C. Carson of the British Museum. 'These oddments of 'Greek imperial' bronze do from time to time turn up'.
Compiled by R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Swaffham.
- --- SNF87260 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Swaffham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 6 2014 4:45PM