NHER 29731 (Find Spot record) - Possibly medieval lava quern or millstone
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG02SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BAWDESWELL, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May 1993.
Found in pothole in drove (public bridleway) leading to heath, recently infilled by adjacent landowner with mixture of flints and bricks.
Lump of lava quern or millstone, ribbed on one face, 125mm by 85mm by 50mm thick.
Could be part of a Cologne millstone according to A. Rogerson (NLA).
Rubble for infill was acquired from farms all over Norfolk owned by source [1] and collected together; but also includes material from restoration of Mill Farm, Hindringham; so possible connection with windmill there.
E. Rose (NLA), 11 May 1993.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- QUERN (Undated)
- MILLSTONE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 25 2011 4:48PM