Find Spot record MCC4864 - West Mersea
Summary
Saxon metal detector finds.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 013 137 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01SW |
| Civil Parish | WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Detector finds: Two groats - middle Saxon one 700-710AD the other 710-725AD. Copper alloy disc shaped mount with concave back. The front has a finely cast head and upper body of a male fgure in classical/byzantine? dress. This is probably Late Saxon to Early Medieval referred to British Museum for further information. LS strapend (not seen but reported.) <1> See also PRNs16755 and 16751
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX54418 DESC TEXT: Suffolk County Council. 1990. Suffolk C C.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM