NHER 8036 (Find Spot record) - 'Ancient weapons and implements' and medieval horseshoe
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Summary
A medieval horseshoe was found when digging drains in 1879. When the causeway to Coltishall Bridge was repaired in 1896 many 'ancient weapons and implements' were recovered.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORSTEAD WITH STANNINGHALL, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1879. Found 2.1 to 2.4m (7 to 8 feet) below surface when digging drain in Horstead side of Coltishall Bridge.
Iron horseshoe with wavy outline.
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
Around 1896 when conduits under causeway to Coltishall Bridge were repaired, numerous remains of ancient weapons and implements were unearthed.
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
(S1) contains information from the owner of the field.
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Horstead with Stanninghall.
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Horstead.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF7142 Monograph: Millican, P.. 1937. A history of Horstead and Stanninghall, Norfolk..
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Undated)
- HORSESHOE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Sep 12 2013 3:14PM