Monument record SSH 003 - Hill Farm, Somersham. (Rom)

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Summary

Metal detected metalwork scatter.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 0661 4887 (101m by 100m)
Map sheet TM04NE
Civil Parish SOMERSHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Two coins in poor condition: 1. Sestertius, ? Flavian. 2. As, possibly Antonine. One coin of Allectus (293-296 AD), London Mint.
Retained by finder.
September 1993: Metal detected finds by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s). Eleven Rom bronze coins C1- C4; bronze brooch Colchester derivative hinged type, 61mm length, drawn; bronze finger ring with glass intaglio, `natural blue' colour; bronze hollow- backed mount, ? bucket foot - metal detector finds (S1). A mass of metal detector finds shown on finder's map indicating site spreads S and W of original SSH 003 area (S1).
See also Med.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. SAU, Plouviez J, finds report, September 1993.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (S1) with drawings.

Finds (5)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Feb 27 2009 4:30PM

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