Record Details
NHER Number: | 30632 |
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Type of record: | Monument |
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Name: | Undated linear marks and medieval metal find |
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Summary
A 1990 aerial photograph shows the cropmarks of various linear features. Metal detecting in 1994 recovered an inscribed medieval silver seal matrix with a suspension loop.
Images - none
Location
Grid Reference: | TG 41 17 |
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Map Sheet: | TG41NW |
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Parish: | REPPS WITH BASTWICK, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
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Full description
THE CROPMARKS DESCRIBED BELOW ARE NOW RECORDED AS NHER 45104.
31 July 1990. Ordnance Survey air photography.
Cropmarks noted by B.Cushion (NLA) and shown to E.Rose May (NLA) 1994.
Cropmarks of various dark linear features, some forming incomplete rectangles.
NB. The words 'camping site' on 1:10,000 Ordnance Survey really refer to the adjacent field and not this site.
Photocopy in file.
B.Cushion and E. Rose (NLA), 1 June 1994.
1994. Metal detecting.
Silver circular seal matrix, 15th century, with 5-petalled flower, and very neat legend: SIGILLVM CHRISTINE DE WATTONE. Facetted handle with collar and trefoil terminal, through which is attached a suspension loop. 15cm (6 inches) deep.
S. Margeson (NCM) 23 November 1994.
October 2006. Norfolk NMP.
The cropmarks described above are now recorded as NHER 45104.
S. Tremlett (NMP), 23 October 2006.
Monument Types
- LINEAR FEATURE (Unknown date)
- RECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE (Unknown date)
Associated Finds
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
--- | Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS 90.244.169. |
--- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
--- | Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1995. 'Toilet chain' is a treasure. 3 January. |
Related records - none
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