NHER 39872 (Find Spot record) - Roman, Middle to Late Saxon and post-medieval finds
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Summary
Metal detecting in 2003 and 2023 recovered a number of metal objects, including a zoomorphic figurine of probable Roman date; a Middle/Late Saxon brooch; a Late Saxon brooch and a post-medieval bell.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM29SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOPCROFT, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
August/September 2003. Metal-detecting.
Fragment of Late Saxon bird brooch.
Post medieval bell found nearby.
See list in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 15 October 2003.
September 2023. Metal-detecting. [1].
Roman zoomorphic figure in form of heavily-stylised seated creature (possibly a dog).
Middle/Late Saxon openwork 'cogwheel' brooch.
Information from PAS import.
P. Watkins (HES), 24 April 2025.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)
Object Types (5)
- FIGURINE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- BROOCH (Middle Saxon to Late Saxon - 800 AD to 900 AD)
- BROOCH (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- BELL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- CROTAL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Jun 13 2025 7:56PM