Monument record LKH 106 - `Gerald Palmers, Maids Cross' (Rom) (AND BACKLOG)
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 725 835 (100m by 100m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78SW |
| Civil Parish | LAKENHEATH, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bronze balance beam of the Rom period with small silver weighing discs and traces of a chain on one of the terminal rings (S1). The silver discs are set twice as close on one side of the central pivot than on the other. Each end of the balance has finials of 5 ridges. Length 26.3 cms (S2). Reputed to have been found (with metal detector) at (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s). 1992- Nov 1995: Metal detector finds by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) include Ae3 of Valentinian (AD 364-378) and Colchester derivative double pierced lug type brooch (S3). Also PMed.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50042 Bibliographic reference: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Archaeol in Suff 1984, PSIA, 36, 1985, (1), 44.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (S3).
- <S2> SSF2692 (No record type): BSEMH, card 1984-36A, 1984 (ill).
- <S3> SSF17729 (No record type): Rolph P (EDARG) per SAU (Pendleton C & Plouviez J), finds reports, 1995.
Finds (4)
- FSF19129: BALANCE (Roman - 301 AD to 400 AD)
- FSF19130: WEIGHT (Roman - 301 AD to 400 AD)
- FSF19131: COIN (Roman - 301 AD to 400 AD)
- FSF19132: COLCHESTER DERIVATIVE BROOCH (Roman - 301 AD to 400 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Jun 23 2015 4:32PM