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Record ID: SF-326AD6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-100. This example is of the Colchester Derivative type, double-lugged subtype. The lower bow, pin and catchplate are missing in old breaks but otherwise the brooch is preserved intact. It has a hemi-spherically sectioned winged head with a projecting double-lug at its midpoint demonstrating two adjacent circular apertures-through which the axis bar and spring are still largely threaded. The bow is 'D' shaped in section and undecorated, curving strongly in profile before truncating neatly in an old break. Prese…
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-BDB3DD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. The brooch is of Colchester Derivative hinged type, demonstrating a circular-sectioned winged head with an internal axis bar and rectangular slot at its midpoint where the original pin would have hinged from (now missing in old damage). The wings themselves are each decorated with double moulded reeded collars, while the bow is 'D' shaped in section and demonstrates a prominent longitudinal crest running down its midpoint-with three moulded 'ribs' adorning each side. The bow tapers along its length to…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B8D096
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn and corroded copper-alloy nummus of Crispus, dating to c. AD 322-323 (Reece period 16). Reverse: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, globe on alter inscribed VOTIS XX in three lines, three stars above. Mint uncertain, c.f RIC VII, p. 197, 372.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FE4C55
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and abraded cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a brooch of Hod Hill type, dating c. 43-75 AD. Only the lower bow and foot remain, being broadly triangular in plan and tapering along its length. Two pairs of double transverse mouldings are visible, one at the midpoint of the fragment and one at the foot. On its reverse face, the remains of the projecting catchplate are visible. Preserved in poor condition with a coarse brownish patina, it survives to a length of 32.56mm, 9.73mm wide by 3.02mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 3.52g.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FDE515
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester Derivative type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only a portion of the head and upper bow survive, the remainder of the object missing in old damage. The head is winged, though most of the wings themselves are missing. At its midpoint on the back of the brooch is the apparent remains of a rearward-facing hook. The bow is plain and 'D' shaped in section, curving in profile before truncating in old damage. Preserved in rather poor condition with a dark greenish patina, it survives to a length of 18.08mm, 14.99mm wide…
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CFDBFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy large module nummus of Magnentius (AD 353-353) dating to c. AD 352 (Reece period 18). Reverse: SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES, Chi-Rho flanked by alpha and omega symbols. Mint of Trier. As RIC vol. VIII, p. 163, no. 318.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-51F9C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy nummus probably of Constantine II (AD 317-340) dating to c. AD 322-323 (Reece period 16). Reverse: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, globe on altar inscribed VOTIS XX in three lines, three stars above. Mint uncertain due to wear. This coin has been attributed to Constantine II based on the fact that the bust faces left.
Created on: Friday 21st September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-769A0F
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The lower section and point of a possible pin shank or awl probably dating from the Roman to Medieval periods, c. 43-1500 AD. It is circular in section, tapering to a sharp point. Preserved in fair condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 38.24mm, 3.26mm thick at its truncated upper edge, and weighs 2.22g.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme Hale', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-767619
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn copper-alloy nummus struck for Constantine I (AD 307-337) dating to c. AD 310-312. Reece period 16. Reverse: SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left holding globe in left hand, chlamys on left shoulder, raising right hand. Mint of London. C.f RIC vol. VI, no. 124.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme Hale', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-9A9451
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Victorinus (AD 269-271), dating to c. AD 269-271. Reece period 13. Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing left with branch and tranverse sceptre. Gallic Mint I. Normanby no. 1406.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hockwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-08A35C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester Derivative type, rearhook subtype bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. The brooch is preserved intact except for its pin and axis bar, both of which are missing in old damage. It demonstrates a semi-circular sectioned winged head, at the middle of which on its rear face is a pronounced rearward-facing hook. The bow is 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating a single longitudinal raised field of reeded decoration, at the apex of which on the head of the brooch is a series of transverse grooves, collars and an engraved saltire moti…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-078ACE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius struck for Trajan, dating to c. AD 114-117. Reece period 5, mint of Rome. Reverse: PM TR P COS VI PP SPQR, Genius standing facing, head left, holding patera and corn ears. C.f RIC vol. II, no. 347.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snetterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DEF570
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, rearhook subtype, dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. The pin mechanism, portions of the head and the foot (along with part of the catchplate) are missing in old damage, though otherwise the object survives intact. It demonstrates a semi-circular sectioned winged head, with a prominent rearward-facing hook projecting from its midpoint. The tips of the wings themselves are broken away, but demonstrate multiple recessed collars of transverse reeded decoration. The bow is sub-circular in section, demonstratin…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-140202
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a bracelet/armlet of Roman date, c. 250-410 AD. The fragment consists the lower part of one shoulder, being broadly rectangular in plan and tapering slightly towards the original hooked terminal end (now broken away in old damage). The upper face of the bracelet is ornately decorated with raised panels containing two parallel lines of three annulets each (six in total), alternating with recessed sections that demonstrate a triple concentric annulet-in-double-ring motif. Just prior to the plain basal section of the fragment wher…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snetterton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-7D02AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy nummus struck for Constantine II as Caesar, dating to c. AD 321-324. Reece period 16, mint uncertain. Reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, wreath enclosing VOT V.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hockwold cum Wilton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-91D8DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly corroded complete copper-alloy sestertius struck for Commodus, dating c. 187-188 AD. Reece period 9, mint of Rome. Reverse: probably P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P (or similar), Fortuna, draped, seated left holding rudder on globe in left hand and cornucopia in right hand. 'S-C' across fields, 'FOR RED' in ex. C.f BMC p. 817, no. 618; RIC vol. III p. 425, no. 513.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F6C63F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat corroded copper-alloy sestertius struck for Antoninus Pius, dating to c. AD 138-161. Reece period 5, mint of Rome. Reverse: extremely worn, uncertain (female?) standing figure.
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2017
Last updated: Sunday 7th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2585FC
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment probably originating from a Roman penannular bracelet, probably dating c. 250-410 AD. The fragment consists the upper shoulder and one terminal of the bracelet, the latter being 'D' shaped in section, flattening and widening towards the terminal itself as it curves strongly in profile. The fragment demonstrates ornate decoration on its upper face, consisting a border of punched circular motifs around the terminal, and an alternating pattern of punched circular motifs in rectangular panels, interspersed with double grooves. When viewed in profil…
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hockham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-E85882
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy nummus struck for the later House of Constantine, dating to c. AD 355-361. Reece period 18, mint uncertain. Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Roman soldier advancing left spearing fallen barbarian horseman. The coin has been struck on a very irregular sub-oval flan.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snetterton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-E83EE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy nummus struck for Theodora, dating to c. AD 337-340. Reece period 17, mint uncertain. Reverse: PIETAS ROMANA, Pietas standing left suckling child.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snetterton', grid reference and parish protected.