Record Details
| NHER Number: | 24125 |
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| Type of record: | Find Spot |
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| Name: | Roman and medieval metal object scatter |
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Summary
Metal detecting in November 19897 and May 2002 recovered a collection of Roman and medieval coins which included a coin of Trajan and four Henry II pennies. These were declared as Treasure. Other finds included a fragmented Roman nail cleaner and medieval strap end.
November 1987. Metal detector finds in area a few yards across.
Nine complete and one half Tealby pennies, Henry II. Mostly very fragile and clipped. Detecting to continue in 1988.
Information from member of the public [1].
A. Gregory (NAU) 6 November 1987
Addendum: Semis of Trajan found within 30-40m on same occasion and under same circumstances.
A. Gregory (NAU) as above.
Late November 1987: continued metal detecting.
Two short cross pennies and four more Tealbys found as above.
See sketch map (S1) in file.
A. Gregory (NAU) 4 December 1987.
September 1990.
Finds recovered declared Treasure Trove.
E. Rose (NLA) 15 September 1990
19 March 1991.
Six coins declared Treasure Trove at Norwich.
D. Gurney (NLA) 20 March 1991.
May 2002. Metal detecting.
In approximate area of 12th century coin hoard.
Four medieval coins, Roman and medieval metal objects.
See lists in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA) 30 June 2002.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | Not displayed |
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| Map Sheet: | TM49NW |
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| Parish: | NORTON SUBCOURSE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
November 1987. Metal detector finds in area a few yards across.
Nine complete and one half Tealby pennies, Henry II. Mostly very fragile and clipped. Detecting to continue in 1988.
Information from member of the public [1].
A. Gregory (NAU) 6 November 1987
Addendum: Semis of Trajan found within 30-40m on same occasion and under same circumstances.
A. Gregory (NAU) as above.
Late November 1987: continued metal detecting.
Two short cross pennies and four more Tealbys found as above.
See sketch map (S1) in file.
A. Gregory (NAU) 4 December 1987.
September 1990.
Finds recovered declared Treasure Trove.
E. Rose (NLA) 15 September 1990
19 March 1991.
Six coins declared Treasure Trove at Norwich.
D. Gurney (NLA) 20 March 1991.
May 2002. Metal detecting.
In approximate area of 12th century coin hoard.
Four medieval coins, Roman and medieval metal objects.
See lists in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA) 30 June 2002.
Monument Types
- FINDSPOT (Roman to Medieval - 43 AD to 1539 AD)
Associated Finds
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- TOILET ARTICLE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- COIN HOARD (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- STRAP FITTING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1989. Coins are treasure trove. 13 September. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
| --- | Photograph: EWE 25-33. |
| <S1> | Map: Finder's Map.. |
Related records - none
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