NHER 8280 (Find Spot record) - Medieval and post medieval metal finds, River Ant
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Summary
A medieval stirrup was found on the site of the medieval ford across the river in 1905. In the 19th century an Elizabethan shilling was found in the same area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG32SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SMALLBURGH, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1905. In bed of River Ant. West side of Wayford Bridge.
Bronze stirrup; from site of medieval ford; see (S1).
(S2) called it Roman stated it may be going to Liverpool Museum.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Also Elizabethan shilling found here in 19th century.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Smallburgh.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF2343 Article in Serial: Green, C. 1961. Broadland Fords and Causeways. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXXII pp 316-331. p 328.
- <S2> SNF426 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1905. [unknown]. 15 May.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- STIRRUP (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 11 2013 1:47PM