Record ID: NMS-323DE0
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete tinned bell, upper part only with rounded cannon at apex, remains of iron crown staple and clapper, at least eight triangular apertures in side. See examples from Bradenham (Norfolk HER 31358), Great Dunham (Norfolk HER 45401) and two bells dated to the Roman period, from Newport, Essex (PAS ESS-954081) and Brill, Buckinghamshire (PAS no number), but also to two others considered to be Late Saxon, from Paulespury, Northamptonshire (PAS NARC-D9C172) and West Clandon, Surrey (PAS SUR-B48E74). Height 21mm. Diameter >20mm.
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Sunday 6th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barsham', grid reference and parish protected.