Record ID: NMS-D5565B
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Piece of gold rod, probably a small fragment of a flange-twisted or bar-twisted torc with three flanges, now bent into a spiral of two full turns. One end is original, with a rounded tip and neat triangular cross-section. From the rounded tip, the terminal flares slightly for c. 10mm and runs straight, before starting to coil. As it starts to curve, each face becomes concave so that the cross-section is Y-shaped, and the rod is then neatly twisted as well as bent into a coil. After two full turns the rod is apparently cut or broken. It is…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-775561
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Penannular circular ring of late Bronze Age date, apparently made of gold throughout. The ring is almost circular in cross-section, with a flat facet around the interior. The ends are cleanly made across the thickness, forming a straight narrow gap 1.8mm wide at most. The ends are neat and flat, but cracked slightly implying that the gold may be a thick plating over a core of different material. The ring flares slightly in thickness, from 4.2mm wide and 4.8mm thick at the ends to 4.6mm wide and 5.1mm thick in the centre. The gold is an even co…
Created on: Friday 18th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-81CA76
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Rectangular piece of gold sheet with repoussé and punched decoration, of early to middle Bronze Age date. The decoration consists of three longitudinal panels, each one made from a pair of relief lines or creases with  corresponding grooves on the reverse, so either pushed out from the reverse (the repoussé technique) or hammered over a shaped former or patrix. The effect is to give the two undecorated strips a slightly raised feel. Each of the three decorated panels is filled with two longitudinal rows of pun…
Created on: Sunday 7th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Reepham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-E93EBA
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Penannular ring of probable Bronze Age date, probably from a composite (multiple strand) ring. It is C-shaped in cross-section, with a convex outer and a concave interior. The width of the ring is very consistent but the two ends do not sit quite in line, as if the ring has been slightly bent out of shape. There is a c. 1.5mm gap between the two ends, one of which is slightly incurved and the other slightly outcurved, as if they once joined. The top and bottom edges are neat and parallel, but one is more highly polished than the other, which has a narrow roughened str…
Created on: Friday 15th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-342C53
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Rectangular piece of gold sheet with repoussé and punched decoration, of early to middle Bronze Age date. The decoration consists of three longitudinal panels, each one made from a pair of relief lines or creases with  corresponding grooves on the reverse, so either pushed out from the reverse (the repoussé technique) or hammered over a  shaped former or patrix.  Each of the panels is filled with two longitudinal rows of punched dots, some set in pairs and others offset to give a zig-zag effect. The punch…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-C2FF83
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete gold artefact of possible middle to late Bronze Age date. It comprises a strip of sheet gold with worn transverse breaks at either end. Now bent approximately mid-way along its length at an obtuse angle, probably after deposition; the bend shows stress marks and there is a small tear at the apex. Both surfaces have traces of hammer marks, indicating that it was hammered flat from a thicker wire or bar. Dimensions: Length (bent): 49.5mm, approximate unbent length: 66.7 maximum width: 11.8mm, minimum width: 8.5mm, thickness: 0.8mm, weight: 3.8g. Discussio…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: NMS-A38BB2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete gold artefact of probable Bronze Age date. It comprises a strip of sheet gold with a jagged transverse break across the wide end. The plate tapers along its length into a square-sectioned hook which curves under the plate. Just behind the hook is a circular perforation punched from the reverse of the strip to the front. Dimensions: Length (bent): 26.7mm, maximum width: 15mm, minimum width: 1.5mm, thickness: 1.2mm, weight: 1.8g. Discussion: A number of similar objects have been reported as potential Treasure and are recorded on the PAS database, includ…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th April 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-A3603B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete gold artefact of possible Bronze Age date. It comprises a strip of sheet gold with a jagged transverse break across one end and folded horizontally so that the corners overlap. At one end are two small perforations, possibly rivet holes. Dimensions: Length (folded): 10.2mm, maximum width: 14mm, minimum width: 13mm, thickness: 1mm, weight: 1g. Discussion: A number of similar objects have been reported as potential Treasure and are recorded on the PAS database including: HAMP-B9814B (2018 T700), SUR-DE6DF2 (2017 T644), BH-1BE953 (2014 T901); this last…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: NMS-B2D198
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete gold strip of uncertain date (see discussion). Broadly rectangular with one complete end which exhibits a circular perforation. The strip is bent at a sharp angle and has a number of dents, terminating in a jagged break. There are extensive scratch marks, probably from post-depositional damage. Dimensions: Length (bent): 37mm. Approximate full length: c. 59mm. Width: 9mm. Thickness: 1mm. Weight: 3.9g. Discussion: The strip was found in an unstratified context during metal detecting. It has no decorative or other diagnostic features, and thus it is d…
Created on: Friday 28th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-5E3BC2
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Complete gold Middle Bronze Age four-flange twisted-bar torc. The main bar has been cut longitudinally to create an X-shaped cross-section and has been twisted relatively evenly. The hoop has been slightly distorted and a number of the crests of the twist have been bent or otherwise damaged. At either end of the twisted section is a trumpet-shaped terminal. These appear to be integrally cast and have a circular cross-section. At each terminal the bar tapers just before the twisted flange ends. Each terminal then doubles back and gradually expands along its length. Both of…
Created on: Friday 12th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Dunham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-9533FB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Short length of gold rod, oval-sectioned and S-shaped in profile. The sides exhibit slight longitudinal facets. Both ends have been hammered, cut and torn, leaving a flattened trapezoidal face on each side flanked by two angled facets. Dimensions: Length: 14.5mm, width: 5.7mm, maximum thickness: 4.3mm, minimum thickness: 1.3mm, weight: 3.4g. Discussion: A number of similar objects have been reported as potential Treasure, individually and as components in hoards, and are recorded on the PAS database. They are most typically described as Bronze Age ingots, such…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-894CFF
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete fragment from a gold Middle Bronze Age flange twisted torc comprising one terminal and a length of twisted metal, terminating in a break. The surviving terminal is oval in cross-section and exhibits evidence of hammering at the tip. Four longitudinal cuts have been made into the bar to create an X-shaped cross-section and the bar has then been twisted. The piece curves along its length and terminates in a break. This would appear to be accidental, rather than deliberate. The edges of a number of the twists are dented, probably due to post-depositional factors. …
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Trunch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-8F739C
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold unidentified ornament of Bronze Age date. The object consists of a strip of sheet gold formed into the shape of a pointed oval. At either end, the long edges of the band have been folded inwards in order to create the pointed terminals. Near the tip of each terminal is a circular perforation. Both perforations are now blocked with soil. Dimensions: Length: 21.9mm, width: 4.6mm, thickness: 1.6mm, weight: 1.2g. Discussion: A number of parallels from the Portable Antiquities Scheme suggest that a Bronze Age date is most likely. Examples include Northfleet, Ken…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wood Dalling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-ACBFA4
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Slightly distorted Middle Bronze Age gold penannular composite ring formed from three D-sectioned strips of gold probably soldered together and now separating at several points, with straight, blunt terminals. Each of the D-sectioned strips has slightly raised edges internally. Width of band 8.5mm. Thickness 1.5mm. External measurement of ring 15 x 14mm. Weight 3.8g. Composite penannular rings formed from C-sectioned, D-sectioned or sub-circular strips or bars, are a well known Middle Bronze Age artefact type as single finds or forming part of sets of linked rings. See for example NM…
Created on: Monday 6th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fincham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-6E2A74
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of probable Middle or Late Bronze Age gold sheet strip or ribbon ornament decorated on one face with eleven longitudinal grooves. One end has been cut transversely or broken neatly, while the other convex end is apparently complete although crumpled and split across a single piercing. Width 10mm. Thickness less than 1mm. Length (unbent) c. 48mm. Weight 3.1g. For notes on Bronze Age ribbon ornaments see Treasure Annual Report 2007 47-8, nos. 38 and 39. c.1300 - c.800 BC. For similar examples see NMS-46A4D6, ESS-C13B97, PAS-E9E2A1.
Created on: Friday 3rd January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Deopham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-A1B392
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Middle Bronze Age composite penannular gold ring, now almost straightened, comprising two ribs formed from separate c-sectioned bars with convex upper faces and hollow on the reverse, joined longitudinally. One end is complete and unbroken, the other slightly distorted, the join between the two ribs separated at the terminal, but either cut very neatly or also complete. Penannular rings with c-sectioned ribs are a well-known Middle Bronze Age artefact type. For similar rings see LIN-D7E6D1 and ESS-E9CCB4 (two ribs), BERK-A5FFE5 and HER43133, Norfolk (multiple linked rings), ESS-CB3683…
Created on: Monday 20th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-AEC678
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Biconical gold bead: sheet bead of biconical profile and annular form, probably cast. The wall is of constant thickness and slightly rough inner face. No join is visible to the naked eye. Weight: 0.74g; Diameter: 10.5mm; Internal diameter: 5mm; Width: 6.5mm
Created on: Monday 7th January 2013
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-46A4D6
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of probable Middle or Late Bronze Age gold sheet strip or ribbon ornament decorated on one face with nine longitudinal grooves. One end has been chopped obliquely, while the other is apparently complete and slightly convex. Length at least 16mm. Width 8.5 - 9mm. Thickness 0.4mm. Weight 0.86g. For notes on Bronze Age ribbon ornaments see Treasure Annual Report 2007 47-8, nos. 38 and 39. c.1300 - c.800 BC.
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-65A2F7
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Late Bronze Age gold pendant: one end of a slightly bent round-sectioned shank has been hammered into a D-sectioned loop, while the other expands into a conical terminal on which another object may have swivelled. Formerly described as probably Roman, it has been reassigned, by Caroline Barton and Ben Roberts of the British Museum, to the Late Bronze Age on the basis of its similarity to a copper alloy example in the Boughton Malherbe (Kent) hoard (PAS KENT-15A293). Length 34mm. Width of loop 5.5mm. Diameter of shank 2 - 1.5mm. Diameter of terminal 3mm. Weight 1.89g. 9th century BC.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fransham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-CC57A7
Object type: WIRE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure reported from Andrew Rogerson: Curving fragment of round-sectioned gold wire, both ends chopped and hammered flat on one side. A pair of transverse lines on one hammered facet may have been engraved to test the metal.
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.