Record ID: NMS-7C2D74
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bone die measuring 7 x 8 x 6.5mm. Numbers indicated by ring and dots, some of which are very worn, and except for the central dots of the 1, 3 and 5 are all at the very edge or corners of the faces. Opposing faces marked 4 / 3, 5 / 2, 6 (very worn, traces of three ring and dots only survive) / 1 (survives as central dot only), Biddle (1990, 693) type Ai. Weighing 0.75g.
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-7CB3C4
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy pin or hairpin with simple flat-topped head consisting of a gentle conical expansion of the shank. There are faint indications of an encircling groove just below the top. Very slightly curved along the length. Cool 1990 Group 24. Length 116.5mm. Maximum diameter 6mm. Weight 7.56g. Not closely datable but most likely 2nd century.
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-30DCC6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sprung copper alloy Dolphin brooch. Hexagonal sectioned bow with a pair of median grooves along its back from the head to foot, tapering slightly towards foot which has a flat, blunt terminal, most of catch-plate survives. 'C' sectioned wings with one transverse and one diagonal line on each, hook and part of wings filled with iron corrosion from (missing) pin. Length 35mm, width 16mm. 1st century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenninghall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-E7D253
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The eight coins were discovered dispersed over a small area. The group comprises eight silver denarii. The earliest is of Julia Domna, whilst the latest are of the last members of the Severan dynasty, Elagabalus, Severus Alexander, Julia Soaemias, Julia Maesa and Julia Paula. None show much signs of wear although some are rather accreted due to the low silver content of the coins. It seems likely that the eight coins went into the ground together, either lost as part of a purse, or concealed as a hoard. This loss or deposition, on the basis of the condition of the coins, presumably…
Created on: Thursday 25th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdeswell Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-E670B2
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
All the coins are a mixture of first and second century AD copper alloy denominations known as sestertii, dupondii and asses (1 sestertius = 2 dupondii and 1 dupondius = 2 asses).and are mostly worn in appearance. The first eleven coins were found in May 2010 and an addendum of six more in May 2013. These six, coming in after the original group had gone through the Treasure process, are marked with an asterisk in the catalogue. The group stretches from the late first century AD (a worn coin of the Emperor Domitian) to the late Severan dynasty (a sestertius of Severus Alexander of AD22…
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-F2D1B2
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Miniature silver sword. The blade is straight sided for most of its length before curving inwards to the point. The edges on both faces are bevelled. The rectangular hilt guard, handle and rectangular pommel are flat sectioned. There are two circular piercings, one through the hilt guard and one through the top of blade, probably for rivets rather than suspension. The sword is now slightly bent at the top of the blade. Similar miniature copper alloy and iron swords or daggers as votive objects are discussed by Bagnall Smith (2007). Roman, mid 1st - possibly 3rd century. Length 47.5…
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 6th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bracon Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-C5A931
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
7 AR siliquae and 143 base metal coins to AD 402 scattered over a relatively small area. The earliest coin is a nummus of Constantine I (330-5) and latest coins siliquae and nummi of the house of Theodosius struck no later than the early years of the fifth century. They form a compact group which would reflect the circulating medium in the last years of Roman Britain and is most likely the remains of a dispersed coin hoard. One of the coins was a radiate and it is possible associated with this hoard. The 25 addenda coins found July 2010 are marked with * Date The hoard was most …
Created on: Wednesday 6th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breckland', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-7230CC
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy tweezers. One arm only, broken across the loop, expanding smoothly to the slightly in-turned blade, decorated with a groove following each edge. Now bent. Surviving length 58mm. Width at blade 6mm. Width at loop 2.5mm.
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-A72611
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
The group comprises four silver denarii. The earliest, showing some wear, is of Domitian whilst the other three are in crisper condition and show very little signs of circulation. All of these three date to the reign of Antoninus Pius. It seems likely that the four coins went into the ground together, either lost as part of a purse, or concealed as a hoard. This loss or deposition, on the basis of the condition of the coins, presumably occurred in the 150s or 160s. Catalogue Domitian (RIC II, 241), 77-8 Antoninus Pius (RIC III, 63Ba), 140-3 Antoninus Pius (RIC III, 76c), 140-3 Antonin…
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-541A06
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold solidus of the emperor Theodosius I struck at Milan between 378 and 387 (Roman Imperial Coinage vol. IX, no. 5f or 8b). The coin has been fitted with a ribbed suspension loop, also of gold, at the 12 o'clock position on the obverse (6 o'clock on the reverse) in order for it to serve as a pendant. This process is well known from the early Saxon period when many Roman gold coins were thus treated. Coin dated to 378-87, suspension loop added from the fifth to early seventh century. Obv. D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG; Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed right Rev. VICTOR - IA…
Created on: Monday 8th March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-E3D804
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver finger ring of Henig's type XI with wide bezel set with an oval disc showing a scene in relief. This features a male figure reclining to the left; he holds out what appears to be a ewer towards a bird. This represents Ganymede, Jupiter's cupbearer offering a drink to his master in the form of an eagle. Depictions of Ganymede and the Eagle together with representations of Leda and the Swan and Cupid and Psyche are common in the late Roman Empire, the themes of metamorphosis and apotheosis being especially popular in that period. A silver ring from Great Walsingham features a sim…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pulham Market', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-E41DD6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver finger-ring consisting of a plain hoop without a bezel. The inner surface is flat, while the outer is convex with a median arris. Roman, 1st - 4th century.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-8C5302
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tiny fragment of silver finger ring. A flat sectioned fragment of the band, expanding in a smooth curve to a fragment of shoulder or bezel with at least two indentations, survives. Probably Roman, possibly similar to a white metal example in Crummy (1983, fig. 52, no.1791).
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Harling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-8F0621
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of silver finger ring. Rectangular sectioned loop expanding to a moulded oval snake-head terminal with beading around the edge, flat internally. Probably from a penannular ring with a snake head terminal at either end. About a third of the ring survives. Cf. Johns (1996, 45, fig.3.3 type Bii, and 46, fig.3.5, right image). Roman. Original external diameter c. 16mm. Weight 1.11g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quidenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-EE67B3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragments of silver snake finger-ring of Johns (1996) Type C, a form "which incorporates two or more complete snakes in the design" (Johns 1997, 35-7): two lengths of wire, both with a snake-head terminal and one end missing, form a loose reef knot . Part of a probably separate object, a pin with a small biconical head, passes through the centre of the knot. All three fragments move freely, although the pin is held in place by the other two pieces and cannot be withdrawn. 1st - 2nd century.
Created on: Wednesday 21st October 2009
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-F17A11
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman Colchester two-piece type brooch. Undecorated C-sectioned wings, double pierced lug retaining axial bar and spring with eight coils, pin missing. Bow with prominant median longitudinal rib with wide flange to either side tapering only slightly to blunt-ended foot with complete triangular catch-plate on reverse.1st century AD. Width 18mm. Length 35mm.
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2012
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Record ID: NMS-F1BCD7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman Langton Down brooch. Broken cylindrical spring cover completely filled with corroded iron, incomplete trinagular-sectioned bow with median longitudinal rib, foot, catch-plate and spring missing. Surviving width 25mm. Length 29mm. 1st century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-B44FA0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc brooch, of Mackreth's British Plate type, about two-thirds of the outside edge missing. Raised edge, raised inner circle around central cone with collared terminal and central blind hole. Ring of slightly overlapping stamped annulets between inner and outer circles. On reverse double pin lug and remains of copper-alloy pin almost obscured by iron corrosion, incomplete catch-plate. Diameter 25mm. Very similar to Hattatt (2000), fig.206 no. 1069 and 1070. 2nd century
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Diss', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-C406B6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Half an eight pointed star in shape, corroded iron loop extending from flat side, points of star slightly irregular, one broken. Iron corrosion on end of broken point and between two others. 57 x 49mm (71mm including loop), 20mm thick. Weighing 266g / 9⅜oz. Either post-medieval or possibly Roman.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-8EFB32
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead pot mend. Mushroom shaped sub-circular dome on one side, diameter 16 – 20mm, stem 4mm long, base diameter 10 – 11mm, total height 13mm.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wymondham', grid reference and parish protected.