NHER 9590 (Monument record) - Late Saxon spearhead, possible burial
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Summary
In 1938 an iron spearhead, probably dating to the 10th century, was recovered near the church during the construction of electricity pipelines. A deposit of vivianite suggested bones had been buried nearby, so this may have derived from a Late Saxon burial.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TROWSE WITH NEWTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1938. Near church. While digging trench for electric pipeline at depth of 11ft (3.4m).
Iron spearhead probably 10th century. [1]
Deposit of vivianite suggested bones nearby.
Purchased for NCM (S1).
Compiled by R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF87262 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Late Saxon. Towse wit Newton.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TG 20 NW 190.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF2060 Article in Serial: Wake, T. 1942. Some Recent Archaeological Discoveries in Norfolk. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXVIII Pt I pp 23-30. p 28.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SPEAR (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Apr 1 2022 10:51AM