Record Details

NHER Number:34414
Type of record:Find Spot
Name:Late Saxon metal find

Summary

Metal detecting from 1995 to 1996 recovered a Late Saxon brooch.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TF 68 41
Map Sheet:TF64SE
Parish:OLD HUNSTANTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

1995/ 1996. Metal detecting.
10th century Anglo-Scandinavian disc brooch with low relief ornament. Remains of lug and catchplate on back.
Front shows heavy wear corresponding to position of pin on back. Interlace ornament worn but probably Borre style.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), 1996.
Polaroid (S1) in file.
W. Milligan (NCM), 23 April 1996.

Monument Types

  • FINDSPOT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)

Associated Finds

  • PLATE BROOCH (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)

Protected Status - none

Sources and further reading

---Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1>Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.

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