Probable site of Anglo-Saxon inhumation cemetery (EHER 81639)
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Summary
The discovery of a 6th-century AD sword pommel may indicate that this is the location of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 78 11 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HATFIELD PEVEREL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2022. Metal detecting.
Revealed a silver gilt sword pommel dating from the 6th century AD. This discovery may indicate that this is the site of an Early Anglo-Saxon inhumation cemetery.
The object has been identified as Hines and Bayliss Type SW2-b. <1>
Further information has been requested from the finder by the Finds Liaison Officer (June 2025).
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX76675 Bibliographic reference: Hines, J. and Bayliss, A. (eds). 2013. Anglo-Saxon Graves and Grave Goods of the 6th and 7th Centuries AD: A Chronological Framework.