Monument record LKH 139 - Findspot of a Roman bronze cauldron.
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Summary
Bronze cauldron found on ploughed land, 2 ft deep `in lighter sand', rim uppermost (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7218 8342 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78SW |
| Civil Parish | LAKENHEATH, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bronze cauldron found on ploughed land, 2 ft deep `in lighter sand', rim uppermost (S1).
Cauldron is 22.5cm in diameter and 18.3cm deep. The carinated body is made up of two very thin sheets of bronze rivetted together. There are two deliberate holes in the bottom made from the inside. There is an iron binding to the rim and fragments of two iron escutcheon plates. A detached iron carrying handle was also found. C1 AD. Similar cauldrons are known from Brandon (BRD 037) & Icklingham (IKL 023, 035 & Misc (CRN 10393)).
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (1)
- FSF19125: CAULDRON (Roman - 43 AD to 99 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 12 2013 4:12PM