Monument record BNL 027 - Findspot of an Anglo Saxon bronze die stamp.
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Summary
Metal detector find of bronze object with relief design on one surface. Probably a die (?foil work).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 35834 60999 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM36SE |
| Civil Parish | BENHALL, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1998: Metal detector find of flat bronze object with tapering sides, with a relief design in beaded border on top surface. Probably a die (for foil work?). Length 39mm, maximum width 15mm, 3.5mm thick. Drawing in parish file (S1)(S2).
Also a few Rom coins and Med silver (Ely) coins on this field, not seen.
Note c.80m east of ESax stud - see BNL 026 (sf 17951).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF50008 Verbal communication: Metal Detector Survey. Brunt M (IMDC), March 1998.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (S1)(S2).
- <S2> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. SAU, Plouviez J, Finds Report, March 1998, ill.
Finds (1)
- FSF24506: DIE STAMP (Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 14 2013 11:12AM