Monument record BRG 021 - Findspot of a Roman bracelet, complete but in two parts.
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Summary
Bracelet, complete but in two parts, slightly distorted, found during groundworks (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 885 658 (98m by 155m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86NE |
| Civil Parish | GREAT BARTON, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bracelet, complete but in two parts, slightly distorted. Circa 60mm diameter, width 8mm max, 5mm min, circa 1mm thick. Simple hook terminals. Decorated with bands of ring & dot and diagonal lines, separated by `vertical' dividers (sketch drawing to follow).
Found `recently' by Eastern Electricity workman (S1) while trenching, at 4 foot depth in hard, sandy, stoney layer. Said to be from near edge of trackway on field headland at circa TL 885 658/9 (S1). Bracelet probably late Roman.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF5352 (No record type): Dorward mr per IPSMG (Plunkett Dr T), Accession Record 17.7.97.
Finds (1)
- FSF21207: BRACELET (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 17 2013 1:51PM