Record Details

NHER Number:7186
Type of record:Find Spot
Name:Medieval lava quern stone

Summary

In 1956 a lava rotary quern stone of medieval type was discovered during the widening of the main Norwich to Fakenham Road here.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TG 0154 2467
Map Sheet:TG02SW
Parish:TWYFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

1956. During widening of main Norwich to Fakenham Road.
Lava rotary quern (medieval type) 7 inches (18cm) diameter, 12 inches (30cm) thick.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).

Monument Types

  • FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Associated Finds

  • QUERN (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.
---Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Twyford.

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