Monument record FLN 071 - Prehistoric artefact scatter of flints and metalwork, including 2 Iceni quarter stater coins and a large flaked axe. (Preh)(BACKLOG)
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Summary
Preh flint scatter & metalwork found during detector rallies, 2004- 2007, including Iceni quarter stater, a large flaked axe, a La Tene III type brooch and part of a MBA side looped spearhead. Also Rom, Sax and Med.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 31679 87439 (553m by 434m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM38NW |
| Civil Parish | FLIXTON (NEAR BUNGAY), WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
June 2004: Preh flint scatter found during detector rally. Includes scrapers, flakes, borers and blades. All classed likely to be late prehistoric site, probably late BA, early IA.
2005: La Tene III type brooch metal detected (C1 BC- early AD) - digital photo with NWHCM (S2).
2006: further finds (while detecting) include double notched flake, (silver or gold?) Iceni quarter stater, a large flaked axe (183 X 75 X 54mm) and a flint hammerstone/core? Details in S2.
2007: 3 flints and fragment of MBA side-looped spearhead - details and drawing in file (S2).
Also Rom, Sax and Med.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (9)
- FSF31695: BORER (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF31696: BLADE (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF31697: FLAKE (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF31698: LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF33013: BOW BROOCH (Late Iron Age - 100 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF33015: COIN (Late Iron Age - 100 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF33016: FLAKED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- FSF33017: HAMMERSTONE (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF33458: SPEARHEAD (Middle Bronze Age - 1600 BC to 1001 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 18 2015 10:58AM