Find Spot record BRS 041 - Anglo-Saxon coin hoard found on bank of River Waveney
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Summary
A hoard of fifty one Late Saxon coins and a Late Saxon brooch on Barsham Marshes on the bank of River Waveney.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 3962 9141 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM39SE |
| Civil Parish | BARSHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
15/16 March 1986: Coin found on surface while walking along Barsham Marshes on bank of Waveney. Rest of coins were found with metal detectors.
Brooch, folded to contain some coins (number unknown) some loose coins above and below.
Sixty one coins, all (?) Aethelraed II long cross type 997 to 1003, one disc brooch no pin.
Identified by E.B. Green (NCM).
Also on Norfolk HER as NHER Number: 22467
Sources/Archives (0)
Finds (2)
- FSF38954: BROOCH (Late Saxon - 850 AD to 1065 AD)
- FSF38955: COIN (Late Saxon - 850 AD to 1065 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 20 2015 11:12AM