NHER 50080 (Find Spot record) - Roman and Late Saxon to post medieval objects
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Summary
Metal detecting survey in 2006 recovered post-medieval coins; and Roman, and Late Saxon to post-medieval metal objects. The metal finds include a Roman nail cleaner; a Late Saxon/medieval strap-end; a medieval horse harness pendant on which traces of silvering and red enamel survive; and a post-medieval buckle.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG22NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWANTON ABBOTT, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
August 2006. Metal detecting.
Roman nail cleaner.
Roman/Early Saxon strap-end. This find has been re-dated to late 10th-11th century by S. Ashley and A. Rogerson, 3 June 2020.
Medieval harness pendant.
Post medieval coins and a buckle.
See list in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 26 February 2007. Amended by E. McDonald (HES), 1 June 2020.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)
Object Types (4)
- NAIL CLEANER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- STRAP END (Late Saxon to Medieval - 975 AD to 1100 AD)
- HARNESS PENDANT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- BUCKLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 29 2025 9:31AM