More information : TF 172098. Three fragments of sheet bronze found in 1965 on the surface at Priory Farm were identified by the British Museum as being the major part of a Roman bronze ritual crown.
Pottery picked up in the same area included samian datable to c.AD 160-190. In March 1966, the finder, Mr K B A Knight of The Vicarage, Deeping St.James, also found one large and three small fragments of bronze in the same field within 100yds of his previous discovery. All the fragments probably form part of the one crown and are now in the British Museum. (1)
Mr Bruce Knight, 90 Millfield Road, Deeping St James indicated that fragments of crown were found at TF 168097, he also indicated the site of a RB settlement centred to TF 170097. Most of the finds from the settlement are in his possession. (2)
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