NHER 33184 (Find Spot record) - Roman coins and medieval padlock
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM09NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BESTHORPE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1997. Metal detecting.
Barrel padlock case in the shape of a horse with saddle, legs largely broken off. Two rectangular slots in rear for entry of bolt, key would have entered from opposite end. Hollow head would have secured shackle to form a locked loop.
See (S1) from a 12th/13th century context.
See (S2).
I.D. H. Geake (NCM) 23 January 1997.
W. Milligan (NCM) 21 January 1997.
1998. Metal detecting.
Eight Roman coins.
I.D. J.A.D. (NCM) February 1999.
See coin sheets in file.
K. Sussams (NCM), 15 May 1999.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF56786 Monograph: Biddle, M.. 1990. Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester.. No 3665.
- <S2> SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- PADLOCK (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 1:45PM