NHER 32276 (Find Spot record) - Roman brooch fragment, medieval strap fitting
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1996 recovered a fragment of a Roman dolphin brooch and a medieval strap fitting.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | POSTWICK WITH WITTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
1996. Metal detector finds.
Roman, fragment of upper bow and head of dolphin brooch. ?Spring or hinged? 1st century AD.
Medieval belt loop. Gilded loop, equal length arms fixed with two dome-headed rivets. Length 41mm (for suspension).
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
Compiled by H. Geake (NCM) 4 November 1996.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
May 13 2022 12:42AM