NHER 30039 (Monument record) - Multi-period finds and possible Early Saxon cremation

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Summary

Metal detecting in this area during 1993 recovered a Roman coin, a Roman brooch, a fragment of an Early Saxon brooch, a medieval strap fitting and part of a medieval vessel. The Early Saxon brooch fragment was burnt, suggesting that it came from a cremation.

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Location

Map sheet TF71NW
Civil Parish EAST WALTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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August 1993. Metal detecting.
Roman coin, see list.
Head and spine of Colchester two piece brooch, 1st century.
Medieval strap end of folded sheet, with one rivet and expanded border.
Medieval sheet rivet for vessel repair.
Identified by J. Davies (NCM) and S. Margeson (NCM).
A. Rogerson (NLA), 1 October 1993.

October 1993. Metal detecting.
Burnt fragment from foot of Early Saxon great square headed brooch. To be photographed.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 21 December 1993.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
  • COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
  • BROOCH (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
  • STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • VESSEL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Jun 26 2023 4:38PM

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