Monument record LMD 075 - Roman artefact scatter of metalwork.

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Summary

1990: metalwork found on area of bypass route by metal detector.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 877 450 (293m by 367m) Approximate
Map sheet TL84NE
Civil Parish LONG MELFORD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

1990: metalwork found on area of bypass route by metal detector, from field (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s). Listed as pelta- shaped plate brooch, enamelled with zoomorphic head terminals. Similar Hattatt 1134, probably C2. Ae coins from same field:- dupondius (?) of Nero AD 54-68; dupondius of Trajan (COSVI), AD 112-7; Faustina II, AD 161- 175; ant of Carausius, AD 286-93; Ae2 Constantine I, London mint, AD 307-13; and follis of Max...., c C4. Details in (S1) (R1).

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <R1> (No record type): BSEMH, Mycock C, enquiry 990, March 1992..
  • <S1> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. SAU, Plouviez J, finds report, LMD 075, drawing..
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
  • <R2> (No record type): Clarke Darren, March 1992..

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 13 2013 10:36AM

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