Element record L4269 - ROMAN FINDS FROM MEERING
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 81499 65300 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK86NW |
District | Newark |
Civil Parish | Meering, Newark |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ro material was found in the gravel pits. This included a disc brooch (approx diameter 1.5in), now in the possession of the foreman of the site, and sherds of pottery, including part of the rim of a mortar with the stamp SARRI. (This is the stamp of Sarrius, who was working at Rossington Bridge, near Doncaster, c 155/60-170 AD). (1)
The base of a samian vessel with the potter's stamp CRESIMI, was found by RB Dove. The stamp appears to be that of Cresimus of Montans (Domitian-Trajan). Also found was a bronze dress pin, a sewing needle approx 4in long, and half a jet finger ring. (2)
See L8663 for quern.
Many finds in gravel pit - see SMR map.
<1> EMAB eds, 1963, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 15 (Published document). SNT157.
<2> EMAB eds, 1965, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 30 (Published document). SNT159.
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Finds (6)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM