Element record MNT28847 - Finds from 'The Ice House' Field, Bunny park

Summary

Assorted finds, predominantly 17th-18th century, recovered during a metal detecting survey. A Roman dolphin brooch was also recovered.

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 58869 29818 (179m by 272m)
Map sheet SK52NE
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Bunny, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Lead weight (42.3g) - Date TBC

Buckle - c. 16th-17th century

Victoria - Farthing - 1901

11x Musket Ball - c. 17th-18th century

Lead weight (13.2g) - Date TBC

Lead weight (19.4g) - Date TBC

William III - Halfpenny - c.1695-1701

Victoria - Halfpenny - 1894

2x Small lead shot - c. 17th-18th century

George V - Penny - 1916

Lead weight - Steelyard (539g) - Date TBC

Button - Date TBC

Early Flintlock Mechanism from a Military Musket - ‘Type II English Lock’ - c. mid 17th century

2x Lead shot - Date TBC

Roman Brooch - Dolphin Style - c.1st century AD

Double shot - c.17th-18th century

Edward VII - Penny - 1906

Bronze bar - Date TBC

Lead - Date TBC

Possible remains of a large lead shot - c.17th-18th century

Lead weight (47.7g) - Date TBC

George III - Cartwheel Penny - Second Issue, Soho Mint, Birmingham - 1797


R. Pincott, 2015, Bunny Park Grounds, Bunny Nottinghamshire: Preliminary Field Survey Report (Unpublished document). SNT4701.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: R. Pincott. 2015. Bunny Park Grounds, Bunny Nottinghamshire: Preliminary Field Survey Report.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Dec 5 2025 4:44PM

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