NHER 68709 (Find Spot record) - Roman pottery sherd
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Summary
In 2024 a Roman pottery sherd was found in a core sample taken from a pond at this location. This sherd had been trimmed into an approximate circle, suggesting it may have been used as a gaming counter.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL98NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARLING, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
October 2024. Stay Find.
Found in core sample taken from pond during work by Norfolk Ponds Project (from a depth of c.40cm at the base of a pond):
Roman pottery sherd with its edges trimmed into an approximate circle, suggesting it was possibly used as a gaming counter.
Information from PAS import.
P. Watkins (HES), 3 May 2025.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- GAMING PIECE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Dec 11 2025 7:52AM