NHER 32040 (Find Spot record) - Roman brooch
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Summary
Metal detecting here in 1995 recovered a Roman Dolphin brooch. This example had a large head decorated with three rope-style panels on each wing and punched-dot decoration along the bow.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF90SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAHAM TONEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
November/December 1995. Metal detector find.
Roman brooch. Dolphin type with hinge mechanism. Large head decorated with three rope-style panels on each wing, with fluting between. Elaborate punched-dot decoration along bow. 1st century AD.
Identified by J. Davies (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 5 April 1996.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2011 2:03PM