NHER 64774 (Find Spot record) - Post-medieval finds

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Summary

Metal-detecting at this location between 2019 and 2024 recovered a number of post-medieval objects, including a dress hook, buckle, thimble and seed drill spoon.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF80NW
Civil Parish SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

March-July 2019. Metal-detecting. [1].
Post-medieval dress hook, thimble and incomplete seed drill spoon (part of a larger piece of early agricultural equipment).
Information from PAS import.
These finds are only associated with relatively inaccurate six-figure grid references and so could originate from several nearby fields.
E. McDonald (HES), 1 April 2020.

Before 15 March 2024. Metal-detecting. [1].
Post-medieval buckle.
Information from PAS import.
P. Watkins (HES), 3 July 2025.

Associated Sources (0)

  • DRESS HOOK (Medieval to 16th Century - 1500 AD to 1600 AD)
  • THIMBLE (Medieval to 17th Century - 1500 AD to 1650 AD)
  • BUCKLE (17th Century to 18th Century - 1660 AD to 1720 AD)
  • SPOON (18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD to 1900 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Jul 31 2025 1:41PM

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