Element record MNT26935 - Finds from metal detecting survey by Molekats at Owls Nest Field, Keyworth

Summary

Finds scatter recovered by metal detecting by the Molekats at Owls Nest Field, Wheatcroft Farm, Keyworth.

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 60366 30255 (304m by 238m)
Map sheet SK63SW
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Keyworth, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Nine metal detecting visits during 2013 to Owls Nest Field recovered 54 artefacts. The date range is Roman to modern. Finds include Roman coins, Roman brooches, 16th century coins, 18th century coin, 19th century coin, a lead seal (17th/18th century), 20th century coins, clasp (15th-17th century), buckle (18th century), Crotal bell (17th century), Horse bell (18th-19th century), livery button (19th century), musket balls, lead objects and a clothing fastener (15th-16th century). Several lead objects and a bronze coin have been sent to the British Museum for identification. Also recovered Roman pottery, mainly greyware and a few pieces of colour coat. This adds to previous finds from this field and brings the total of Roman coins to 71. (1)


<1> Molekats (South Nottinghamshire Field Detectives), 2013, Owls Nest, Wheatcroft Farm, Keyworth. Field Survey Report. (Unpublished document). SNT4688.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Molekats (South Nottinghamshire Field Detectives). 2013. Owls Nest, Wheatcroft Farm, Keyworth. Field Survey Report..

Finds (11)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Aug 7 2018 11:32AM

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