NHER 30364 (Find Spot record) - Multi period metal object scatter

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Summary

Metal detecting at this site from 1993 to 2001 retrieved a diverse selection of multi period metal artefacts. Noteworthy finds consisted of an engraved Saxon pin, a tiny silver wire ring brooch from the medieval period, a fine silver annular brooch and various coins.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TM08NW
Civil Parish QUIDENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

1993. Metal detector finds.
Edward III halfpenny.
See list in file. Identified by J. Davies (NCM) 12 November 1993.
13th century buckle, moulded pin rest, engraved transverse lines.
Medieval lead disc, cross in sunken circular field in centre, pelleted border.
Medieval strap end buckle and integral plate.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM) 1993.
W. Milligan (NCM) 15 November 1993.

1994. Metal detector find at location [1].
Middle Saxon pin, engraved 'twisted' lines on spherical head.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM) April 1994.
Polaroid (S1) in file.
W. Milligan (NCM) 19 April 1994.

1994. Metal detector find.
At location [2].
13th century buckle with expanded frame and grooves on frame and traces of gilding. Broken pin bar.
At location [3].
13th century buckle with expanded pin rest and stamped ornament on frame.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM) 11 October 1994.
Polaroids (S2) in file.
W. Milligan (NCM) 15 August 1994.

1996. Metal detector find.
Medieval buckle, pin missing. Oval frame with narrow offset bar and widened outer edge with groove for pin, bordered by punched lines. Very short plate with three rivet holes and double punched border.
Polaroid (S3) in file.
Identified by A. Rogerson (NLA).
W. Milligan (NCM) 30 July 1996.

1996. Metal detector find.
Medieval ring brooch, tiny, made of silver wire, with four small spherical bosses. Pin missing.
Polaroid (S4) in file.
Identified by H. Geake (NCM) 1996.
W. Milligan (NCM) 31 December 1996.

1997. M/d finds.
At location [4]. Gilt bronze buckle and plate, latter with fleur-de-lis terminal. Two attachment holes (one rivet) plus pin swivel hole. Flat at back. Probably 13th century. Polaroid (S5) in file.
At location [5]. Small casket key, hollow stem with assymetrical bit. Stem slightly tapering to circular bow. Late medieval to Early post medieval.
At location [6]. Medieval coin. See list in file.
Identified by V. Fryer (NCM) May 1997.
W. Milligan (NCM) 14 May 1997.

1998. Metal detecting.
Silver annular brooch, (S6).
See description in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA).

Before 16 February 2000. Metal detecting.
One medieval coin.
Middle Saxon pin.
Medieval and post medieval metal finds.
See lists in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA) 13 October 2000.

Before 26 March 2001. Metal detecting.
One ?Late Saxon coin fragment.
Medieval coin
Two post medieval objects.
See lists in file with NGRs.
A. Rogerson (NLA) 22 September 2001.

  • --- Photograph: NLA. 2001. Finds Photograph. Polaroid.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • <S2> Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • <S3> Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • <S4> Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • <S5> Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
  • <S6> Illustration: Holness, A.. 1998. Drawing of a medieval silver annular brooch frame.. Paper. 1:1.
  • PIN (Middle Saxon - 651 AD to 850 AD)
  • COIN (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
  • BROOCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • DISC (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • HARNESS FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • KEY (LOCKING) (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • PURSE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • BUCKLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • COIN WEIGHT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • KEY (LOCKING) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • KEY (LOCKING) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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May 13 2024 12:35PM

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