NHER 28614 (Find Spot record) - Roman and medieval metalwork
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL98SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRETTENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
5 July 1991. Metal detecting finds west of Peddar's Way.
Medieval inscribed gilt copper alloy ring brooch.
Initials 'A G L A' alternating with small crosses. The initials stand for the Latin version of the Hebrew 'Thou art mighty for ever, O Lord'. The letters were thought to be a charm against fevers.
13th century gilt copper alloy buckle with cast relief decoration in form of 4 scalloped bands.
Roman Sestertius, Faustina I (after 141AD).
See form in file.
Buckle identified S. Margeson (NCM)
W. Milligan, (NCM) 8 July 1991.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (4)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- BROOCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- CEREMONIAL OBJECT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
May 29 2025 9:10AM