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Record ID: NMS-9D9633
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver finger ring of Henig Type II. D-sectioned hoop expanding smoothly from the rear through the shoulders to form the slightly flattened bezel set with an oval carnelian intaglio depicting a standing figure facing (in impression) right. Hardened dirt or corrosion product fill part of the engraving. Width of bezel 8mm. Height of hoop 18mm. Width of hoop 21mm. Weight 3.9g. 1st - 2nd century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2015
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Record ID: NMS-E362FA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete silver developed crossbow brooch of Bayley and Butcher (2004) type T192. The crossbar, axis bar and pin are missing, broken at the end of the highly arched pentagonal-sectioned bow. The bow becomes abruptly circular-sectioned with a collar before the foot-plate, which is straight sided, bevelled on either edge with a single transverse rib and a pair of ribs at the upper end and two pairs of transverse ribs at the lower end. The sides of the sheath catch-plate have broken flush with the reverse of foot, with only the blunt terminal of the catch-plate surviving.
The upper …
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Grimston', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-788C89
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of gold sheet from an unidentified object. The sheet is folded forming a front and back-plate the edges of which are torn, except for the lower edge of the back-plate which appears neatly cut, and the straight folded edge. The front-plate is decorated with a row of stamped dots above a row of repoussé pellets parallel with the folded edge, the lower edge possibly torn along a third row of pellets or dots. Surviving dimensions 12 x 7mm. Weight 0.4g.
Although ancient (over 300 years old) the decoration would be consistent with a Bronze Age, Roman or Early Medieval date, and…
Created on: Friday 10th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Foulsham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-DDE7CD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete silver finger ring. Broken, the rear of the hoop missing, swelling smoothly from the narrow, oval-sectioned breaks through the shoulders to form the bezel which is undefined and undecorated except for a slightly flattened centre. The lack of diagnostic features makes dating difficult, but the form would be consistent with Roman finger rings, although a post-medieval date is also possible. Width of hoop 22mm. Width of bezel 7mm. Weight 3.7g.
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Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2020
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Record ID: NMS-DDAFA3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver finger ring of Henig Type II. D-sectioned hoop expanding smoothly from the rear through the shoulders and around an empty oval setting to form the bezel. The bezel is slightly flattened. Part of one side of the bezel and setting is missing. Width of bezel 9mm. Height of hoop 18.5mm. Width of hoop 23mm. Weight 5.9g. 1st - 2nd century AD.
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Roudham and Larling', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-DC362C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of silver Roman finger ring in the form of a stylised snakes head, broken at the narrow circular-sectioned neck. The head is oval, flat on the reverse, convex on the upper face, with ribs and pellets indicating details, now very abstract. Possibly Johns (1996) Type B iv. Surviving length 14mm. Width 8.5mm. Thickness 3.5mm. Weight 1.0g. 1st - 2nd century AD.
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
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Record ID: NMS-DBC159
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Roman silver finger ring of Henig type II. D-sectioned, oval hoop expanding smoothly from the narrow reverse through the shoulders and around an empty oval setting to form the bezel. The rear of the hoop is slightly distorted and a small section of the edge of the setting is missing. Width of bezel 9.5mm. Height of hoop 18mm. Width of hoop 23mm. Weight 4.4g. 1st - 2nd century AD.
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
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Record ID: NMS-69CEAF
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver finger ring. D-sectioned band with slight internal median arris, widening and thickening smoothly from the rear of the hoop to the front. There is a narrow moulding at either edge of the band on slightly less than half of the upper face of the ring either side of the otherwise undefined shoulders and bezel. External diameter 16mm. Internal diameter 11.5mm. Maximum width 5mm. Maximum thickness 3mm. Weight 1.9g. The simplicity of the ring makes close dating difficult.
Created on: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near King's Lynn', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-865B3E
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Four base silver radiates fused together in a pile. Given this feature they clearly entered the ground in a similar position and, since they are of base silver, they furnish a case of Treasure. The only legible portions are provided by the face visible at each end of the pile, an obverse of Postumus from his Principal Mint and another of Gallienus from the Gallic Mint operating in the late 250s (with a GALLIENVS.P.F.AVG legend, radiate and cuirassed bust right). Both coins are in sharp condition with little wear and the loss or deposition most probably occurred in the 260s.
Three m…
Created on: Wednesday 11th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
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Record ID: NMS-065376
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman 'Brancaster type' gold finger ring. Flattened D-sectioned band expanding smoothly to two integral transverse projections which support the separate soldered, engraved rectangular bezel, leaving a transverse rectangular aperture below. The bezel is now slightly distorted at an angle to the band.
Internal diameter 13 - 15mm. External width 19mm. Height 18mm. Bezel 7 x 7mm. Weight 3.7g. 4th - early 5th century AD.
The intaglio inscription, in three lines, reads (in impression) DOM/NICA/VIVA[S], translating as 'Long life to you, Domnica (or Dominica)'. The name Domnica is atte…
Created on: Monday 24th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd July 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Near Fakenham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-4892B4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy bell with lozengiform cannon, remains of iron crown staple and seven triangular apertures in side. Slightly squashed. Cf. examples from Beachamwell (HER 25476), Bradenham (HER 31358), Great Dunham (HER 45401), and two bells dated on the PAS website to the Roman period, from Newport, Essex (ESS-954081) and Brill, Buckinghamshire (BUC-F532E5), but also to others on the website which are dated to the Late Saxon period, e.g. examples from Chippenham, Cambridgeshire (SF-2C7AE4), Barham, Suffolk (SF-4A8FA1), Paulespury, Northamptonshire (NARC-D9C172) and West Clandon, Su…
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Friday 8th January 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Marham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-EB64B8
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman flat, gold openwork link or part of clasp, probably from a necklace or similar item of jewellery. Formed from rectangular-sectioned cut strips of gold, an originally oval or circular frame around three pelta-shaped strips arranged with curved backs meeting in the centre and spiralled ends touching the frame. There is a circular suspension loop on the outside of the frame at one end retaining a fragment of knotted circular-sectioned wire, and a broken loop at the opposite end.
Surviving length 17mm. Surviving width 10mm. Thickness 1mm. Weight 0.6g.
See a rectangular lin…
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: NMS-3EF493
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Marham, Norfolk (also see summary of the hoard at IARCH-677D3D).
This record covers 14 copper alloy radiates of Carausius (7) and Allectus (7) discovered in 2013 (2013T420) and a further 8 coins discovered in 2014 (2014T836). The latest addition has been recorded separately at NMS-F5793C (2016T821) and brings the total number of coins up to 27.
Catalogue:
Carausius
IMP CARAV[...], Radiate, cuirassed bust right. Reverse [...], female, perhaps Pax with transverse sceptre, left. Mintmark and further details illegible, weight 2.07g
IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, Radiate…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Marham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-4B7F74
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of copper-alloy Roman bracelet. Two strands of wire twisted around each other, then flattened on the internal, upper and lower faces to give an almost square overall section. Broken at both ends, curved. Section 2 x 2mm.
Created on: Thursday 16th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 10th December 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Barnham Broom', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-D52921
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy strap-mounted and skirted terret ring. The oval-sectioned loop is broken with just under half surviving, above a collar before a lozengiform skirt with rounded knops at each corner. The skirt is angled down at the front and back, and up at each side, partially concealing an oval-sectioned, curved attachment loop. One side of the skirt is missing.
Other terrets of this type are known from Norfolk, e.g. from Newton FLotman (NMS-DCB9F2, HER40445). Protected loop terrets are usually considered to be Roman, dating to the late first and second centuries AD.
Maximum …
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
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Record ID: NMS-60EAD1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Roman headstud brooch. Complete cast-in-one loop, triangular-sectioned wings with transverse grooves on front face, axis bar and slot retaining top part of hinged pin, triangular-sectioned bow hollow-backed at the upper end. Circular headstud divided into four cells each retaining red enamel, bow decorated with a median zig-zag rib with long cell to either side retaining traces of enamel of an uncertain colour, terminating in a pair of transverse ribs before flat terminal knop. Complete, curved catch-plate on reverse. Length 47mm. Width 15mm. For very similar examples, se…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: NMS-4BC706
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete copper alloy Roman spoon. Pear-shaped bowl of Crummy Type 2, A short section of flat-sectioned off-set handle only survives. Traces of tinning. Width of bowl 27mm. Length of bowl 49mm.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Thompson', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-0B5BB1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver circular disc, probably a bezel from a finger ring. The disc features a diademed head engraved in intaglio facing to the right. Encircling this is the retrograde and somewhat garbled legend ANTONI VIVAS IN DEO. Several of the letters are back-to-front but the meaning is relatively clear.
The formula VIVAS IN DEO is a Christian one, the translation of this inscription being 'Antonius, may you live in God'. The fact that the letters are retrograde and engraved in intaglio would have made the bezel suited for use as a signet.
Two strikingly similar silver bezels (both 10mm i…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Near Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-42BC43
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy Roman penannular bracelet. About half survives. Decoration consists of a circular-sectioned terminal reel, after which the decoration is not fully rounded and there is a median arris internally, bead with engraved angled grooves, concave moulding, smaller bead with angled grooves, five irregular transverse grooves, three pairs of intersecting lines followed by a pair of transverse grooves, after which is a possible median arris defined by a groove to either side which peters out or has become worn, and a groove along either edge which continues to the break. The deco…
Created on: Monday 14th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th June 2020
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: NMS-3E9666
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of copper alloy Roman developed crossbow brooch. One arm of crossbar only with large, integral onion-shaped terminal knop, collared before oval-sectioned stepped bar with two blind holes on upper face. A fragment of the broken copper alloy axis bar protrudes from the break.
Surviving dimensions. Length 27mm. Depth 12mm. Diameter of knop 11mm.
See a similar example from Richborough (Bayley and Butcher, 2004, fig.91, no.323).
340 - 460 AD ( Bayley and Butcher, 2004, 185).
Created on: Monday 14th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th June 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Binham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: NMS-3DD6E4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Roman two-piece sprung Colchester brooch. Short, C-sectioned wings, D-sectioned bow, solid triangular catch-plate broken at fold. Pierced lug, spring and pin missing. Moulded curved groove on either side of uppermost part of bow. Length 38mm. Width 16mm. 1st century AD.
Created on: Monday 14th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th June 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Binham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: NMS-F597B6
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Romano-British copper alloy protected-loop terret. Just over half of the circular-sectioned ring, which springs from a collar with a deep groove on each long face, is missing. Almost all of the original edge of the skirt is missing, the one short section of surviving edge possibly suggesting a multifoil form, with a curved, round-sectioned attachment loop benieth.
The surviving part of the ring, which does not appear to be distorted, shows the loop was a shallow oval.
Surviving height 32mm. Surviving length and width of skirt 32mm and 24mm. Late 1st century.
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
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Record ID: NMS-C46BC8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Roman silver penannular snake-headed finger ring, less than half survives. Oval snake head, convex on the upper face with moulded ridges and grooves indicating stylized features, and a slight flange around the edge. The sub-rectangular-sectioned band narrows slightly towards the break.
Johns (1996, 45, fig.3.3) Type Bii.
Roman. Probably 1st - 2nd century.
Weight 2.1g. Width of head 9mm..
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Fincham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-C3CF63
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Roman silver penannular snake-headed finger ring. Oval snake head, convex on the upper face with a flange around the edge and worn almost completely smooth. The sub-rectangular-sectioned band narrows towards a twisted break.
Johns' (1996, 45, fig.3.3) Type Bii.
Roman. Probably 1st - 2nd century.
Weight 1.8g. Width of head 8.5mm. Approximate external width (reconstructed) 34mm.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2012
Last updated: Friday 30th May 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Scarning', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-0665E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative rear hook bow brooch. C-sectioned wings decorated with a pair of transverse lines with a zig-zag line between at each end. Three rearward facing hooks, with a hollow on the inside of the wings below the central hook and corrosion or possibly the remains of solder under the left hand hook. Trapezoidal-sectioned bow with a crest with six transverse grooves at the upper end, becoming a rib with a median groove which terminates at the foot in two transverse grooves. Complete or near complete solid triangular catch-plate on the reverse.
The bow a…
Created on: Monday 24th September 2012
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Rocklands', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-8B3A40
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Material: Garnet
Height: 20mm, width: 17mm, weight: 14.5g
Condition: Fracture on the dome of the head with several cracks and small chips. Chipped at the neck on the right. The short neck is polished with a shallow line engraved at the front. This was probably already cut down from a longer neck in Antiquity when it was most likely inserted into a bust made of another precious material.
Description: A miniature head of Socrates. He is shown bearded, with a bald pate and with long hair at the back. He has a round face with characteristically prominent cheekbones and brow, and wit…
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-61F8C7
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Two late Roman silver siliquae, both rather heavily clipped, one of Theodosius and the other of Honorius. The coins have a little wear but not much. The phenomenon of clipping siliquae seems to belong to the very last years of the 4th century and the early years of the 5th. The latest coin was struck between 395 and 402, suggesting a date of loss or deposition in the early years of the 5th century.
Catalogue:
Theodosius, siliqua, heavily clipped, reverse VOT/X/MVLT/XX in wreath, further details illegible, weight 0.70g, AD383-95
Honorius, siliqua, heavily clipped, reverse VIRTVS ROMA…
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Gressenhall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-A64323
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A group of 39 sestertii dupondii and asses, the latest legible specimen of which dates to the reign of Gordian III. Although the date range spreads over more than a century, they form a compact group and their wear patterns are consistent with coins lost or buried together, the earlier coins generally showing more wear than the later ones. These coins were all found in a relatively small area and undoubtedly represent a dispersed hoard.
Catalogue
Trajan, sestertius, reverse illegible, 98-117 (JO1)
Trajan, dupondius, reverse illegible, 98-117 (MB1)
Trajan, dupondius, revers…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Scottow', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-47DCF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A single Roman gold coin, a solidus of Arcadius, found in exactly the same area as a hoard of 26 late Roman gold solidi and 4 silver siliquae discovered in 1993. This coin is plainly part of the same hoard, missed during the 1993 excavations. It was struck in 394-5, a date that exactly accords with the latest coins in the hoard and its crisp, almost mint state, similar to that of the other coins of this date present, suggests that it had not been in circulation long when the hoard was buried.
Arcadius, solidus, mint of Milan, Roman Imperial Coinage volume IX, 35b (September 6, 394 t…
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Near Hingham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-B9A004
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Thin gold sheet disc, now distorted, with repoussé decoration consisting of a central eye surrounded by (clockwise) a horse / winged horse or lion, phallus, crab, phallus, snake or tendril with leaf-shaped terminal, scorpion, an arrow, and a bow and arrow. There is a border around the edge of the disc consisting of an outer cable-like line and an inner beaded line, through which are two circular piercings about one third of the circumference apart..
Compare a similar but un-perforated repoussé gold disc with a winged phallus and a cantharus flanked by winged griffins from Colch…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Keswick', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-F30911
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of Roman silver penannular finger ring with a flat sectioned band and stylized snake head terminal in low relief. Most of the band is missing. Width of terminal at maximum 9mm. Width of band at break 2mm. Weight 1.00g. Mid 1st - 4th century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Shouldham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-8B1007
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman gold finger-ring with red glass convex fronted setting in an oval collet surrounded by a scalloped collar. The hoop is a narrow strip that widens into sub-triangular shoulders with scalloped edges and two pairs of oblique grooves. External diameter 18.5mm. Internal diameter17.5mm. Collet 12.5 x 10.5mm. Weight 2.65g. 3rd - 4th century.
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 11th March 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Sedgeford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-D0B445
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period c.47-46 BC (Reece Period 1). CAESAR (downwards) reverse type depicting Aeneas left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. African mint. As RRC p. 471, no. 458/1.
The coin was discovered in the same location as a hoard of 21 silver coins found 1994 (14 coins) and 1995 (7 coins)[1]. The coin is of a Roman silver denomination known as the denarius (plural denarii). It was issued by Julius Caesar and minted in Africa in 47-6 BC (RRC[2] type 458/1). The coin satisfies the terms of the T…
Created on: Friday 12th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Breckland', 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.
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.
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-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-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-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.
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-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-3A8E05
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver finger-ring partly encrusted in ferrous concretion, with flat apparently undecorated square bezel. The surface of the metal is very pitted where exposed on the bezel, but quite smooth near the narrowest part of the hoop. This ring was reported as possible treasure under the Treasure Act 1996 and subsequently returned to the finder after being disclaimed as treasure.
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Feltwell', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-3A5B84
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of silver Roman finger ring, broken across flat possibly oval bezel, engraved double chevron on damaged shoulder, small part of broken D-sectioned band with twin engraved lines. This ring was reported as possible treasure under the Treasure Act 1996 and subsequently returned to the finder after being disclaimed as treasure.
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ashwellthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-366083
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Head of silver crossbow brooch with stub of narrow trapezoidal section bow. The side knobs are pinecone shaped, the upper knob more globular below an elongated finial, and there is a pair of rib mouldings before each knob. The cross arm is of hexagonal section. Iron axis bar. Keller Type 1 and Pröttel Type 1 (Swift 2000, 14).
Date: Late 3rd - early 4th century.
Dimensions: Width at cross arm 47mm. Weight 20.31g.
The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 9th March 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Great Witchingham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-25B0D0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a silver Roman finger ring, bezel missing, broken against transverse knurled rib on shoulder, flattened D-sectioned band tapers to break at centre of base. This object was reported as possible treasure under the Treasure Act 1996 and subsequently returned to the finder after being disclaimed as treasure.
Created on: Monday 7th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Colkirk', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-21A737
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of silver finger ring. D-sectioned hoop expanding slightly to the shoulder with two cast indentations creating slightly hunched shoulder. A fragment of the round or oval bezel inset for a (missing) stone survives. Bezel 10mm wide.
Created on: Monday 7th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Thetford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-E5D314
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy prick spur with a high tin content and tin enriched surface giving silvered appearance. It is a 'rivet-spur' type with a heel-plate containing the corroded remains of iron goad. The point is missing, and it has a slightly domed head on reverse. The object is rectangular-sectioned with a broken hook above and bifurcated decorative lobe below. The sides are chamfered and triangular sectioned, with rectangular sectioned grooved transverse bar at both juntions, with flat-sectioned perforated discoidal terminals, one of which retains the corroded remains of a large circular he…
Created on: Friday 4th January 2008
Last updated: Monday 25th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Colkirk', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-CF7725
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete silver finger ring. Most of D-sectioned (3 x 1mm), parallel-sided hoop is missing. The circular bezel (diameter 6.5mm) is cast integrally with, but is set on the outer surface of, the hoop. Its surface is flat and undecorated apart from a number of randomly distributed pecked impressions. On both sides of the bezel the hoop is decorated with three moulded grooves (3mm in length). Internal diameter c. 20mm, weighing 1.3g. This ring was reported as possible treasure under the Treasure Act 1996 and subsquently returned to the finder after being disclaimed as treasure.
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mid Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-CED6E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of P-shaped or crossbow brooch. Broken at both ends. Lower bow of flat 'D' section ending with a single engraved transverse line above a pair of side notches, the footplate decorated with a pair of side notches, transverse line and another pair of side notches at the break. The catchplate does not survive. It is evidenced by a small broken backwards projection on the footplate, below which all of that side of the plate is missing. A rather flimsy example. Length 19mm, width 4mm. Weight 0.62g. 3rd - 4th century.
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'East Walton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-8FC3E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete finger ring.of Henig Type II. 'D' sectioned, expanded and flattened for bezel Set with oval black glass with chamfered sides, impressed with (now undecipherable, possible bust facing left) design, cracked and chipped. Parallel transverse engraved lines either side of setting and further engraved wavy lines around setting. Internal diameter at least 19mm, width of bezel 13mm, glass setting 9 x 11mm. 1st - 2nd Century AD (Johns, 1996, 42 - 3).
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2006
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Burnham Market', grid reference and parish protected.
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