Anglo-Saxon Cemeteries of Caistor-by-Norwich and Markshall, Norfolk / J. N. L. Myres, Barbara Green.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Myres, J. N. L. (John Nowell Linton), author.

Green, Barbara, B.Sc., author.

Series:

Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London.

Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anglo-Saxons.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 339 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London : Society of Antiquaries of London, 1973.

Summary:

Report on the largely cremation cemetery excvated in the 1930s; full illustration of pots and other items. Discussion of pottery by Myres, and interesting comments on other objects by Barbara Green.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: I. The Anglo-Saxon Cemeteries of Caistor-By-Norwich and Markshall: Discovery and Background

General Introduction / J.N.L. Myres

Historical Summary / J.N.L. Myres

The Roman Occupation of the Site / R.R. Clarke

Venta Icenorum

the Final Phase / Barbara Green

The Roman Coins from Building 4 / R.A.G. Carson

Late Roman Military Equipment / Barbara Green

II. The Caistor-By-Norwich Cemetery

Cremations

General Note on the Pottery / J.N.L. Myres

Summary List of Associated Urns / J.N.L. Myres

Roman Pottery used for Anglo-Saxon Cremations / J.N.L. Myres

The Grave Goods from the Cremations / Barbara Green

Introduction and Table of Grave Goods

Beads

Bone Casket Fittings

Brooches

Combs

Dress Rings

Gaming Pieces

Glass

Ivory Rings

Manicure Sets

Scrap Bronze

Spindle Whorls

Wrist Clasp

The Runic Inscription from N 59 / R.I. Page Note continued: The Wolf and Boat Drawing on R 9/10 / Barbara Green

Human Remains

Introduction / J.N.L. Myres

The Cremations / Calvin Wells

Inventory of Cremation Pottery and Associated Grave Goods / Barbara Green

Stray Finds probably from Cremations / Barbara Green

III. The Caistor-By-Norwich Cemetery

Inhumations

The Inhumation Burials and their Grave Goods / Barbara Green

Introduction

Bronze Rivets

Buckles

Chatelaines

Pins

Pottery / J.N.L. Myres

Silver Ring

Spearheads

Whetstone

Discussion

Human Remains / Calvin Wells

Inventory of the Inhumations and Associated Grave Goods / Barbara Green

Stray Finds from Inhumation Burials

Coptic Bowl

Textile Remains / B. Chambers

IV. The Markshall Cemetery

Introduction / Barbara Green

Middle Saxon Pottery (Ipswich Ware) / J.G. Hurst Note continued: Grave Goods from the Cremations / Barbara Green

V. Appendices

1. Notes on the Manufacture of Anglo-Saxon Pottery / J.N.L. Myres

2. Gazetteer of Anglo-Saxon Cremations and Burials in East Anglia / Barbara Green.

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