NHER 31171 (Find Spot record) - Possibly Roman metal find
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1995 recovered part of a possible Roman balance.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG13NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MATLASK, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
March/April 1995. Metal detecting.
Object of uncertain date. Pre Saxon, cast, very sturdy fitting with moulded decoration along edge of 'wing'. Pierced at end, with iron in hole. Oval moulded boss at other end at right angles. (Maybe Something to do with a balance,possibly ?Roman. A. Rogerson (NLA)).
To be photographed.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA), 9 May 1995.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF82663 Photograph: 1994. LDY 9-10, Late Saxon viking terminnal..
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (4)
- BALANCE (Undated)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Undated)
- BALANCE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 1 2023 8:02AM