Monument record BLG 008 - Fields 7069, 7766, 7759 & 8255 (Un)

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Summary

Metalwork scatter, sling shot, strap end, buckle, brooch catch plate, see details.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 117 506 (100m by 100m) Centred on
Map sheet TM15SW
Civil Parish GREAT BLAKENHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

1984-1985: Un metal detecting finds by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) include:- find 153 "Roman sling-shot"; finds 406, 418, 410 buckles; 412, 420 brooch catchplates; 419 bronze leather attachment; 399 bronze strap end with traces of silvering; and 400 bronze gilded strap end with "dec dragon" (S1)(S2).
Also Rom, Sax & Med.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> (No record type): Cummings D (IMDC), per SAU Ipswich (Newman J), 1985, map.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (S1)(S2).
  • <S2> (No record type): SAU, Newman J, ID records & artefact record sheets, 1985, ill.

Finds (4)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 17 2009 11:01AM

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