Monument record MNL 543 - Holywell Drove (Rom)
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Summary
Former (probably 1970's or 1980's) metal detector find of hoard of sixty Roman brooches in a variety of forms including enamelled disc brooches and bow brooches.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 68883 79093 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL67NE |
| Civil Parish | MILDENHALL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Former (probably 1970's or 1980's) metal detector find of hoard of sixty Roman brooches in a variety of forms including enamelled disc brooches and bow brooches. Believed (by finder, the late (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s)) to have been deposited in box . Found in grass meadow S of (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s). No other finds from field despite further detecting (S1) (apart from BA sword). Sold, present whereabouts unknown.
Findspot verified and marked on map in parish file (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50082 Verbal communication: Personal communication. Pooley, D., MDDC per SCCAS (Colin Pendleton). Sept 2004.
Finds (3)
- FSF30498: HOARD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FSF30499: DISC BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FSF30500: BOW AND FANTAIL BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 25 2009 2:05PM