NHER 2961 (Find Spot record) - Saxon or medieval spear
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Summary
In 1959 a Saxon or medieval iron spear head was discovered.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG00SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE ELLINGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1959. Found on bank of a deep ditch.
Iron spearhead possibly medieval. Anglo Saxon or medieval.
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
Press cutting (S1) in file.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Ellingham (Little).
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF3121 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1959. Schoolboy found ancient spearhead. 2 June.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SPEAR (Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Sep 18 2013 4:26PM