Record ID: NMS-3924D6
Object type: SHACKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman iron shackle of Manning's (1985, 82-4, fig.23, no.7.) Type 7: comprising a bent curved broad C-sectioned bar (diameter 140mm, width 35mm) with loops or 'eyes' at both ends, one broken, the other holding a long curved ovoid loop. Measuring 70 x 163mm.
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billingford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-17B313
Object type: CLEAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Strongly convex blade which is wide in proportion to its length, with an almost straight back which continues the line of the socket and begins to curve upwards towards the missing point. The socket is almost closed and is broken across the nail-hole. Manning (1985, 120-2, plte 57) Type 1b, The form of the cleaver is closest to Q96. The majoity of these cleavers were used for butchering meat and intended for chopping rather than slicing.
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billingford', grid reference and parish protected.