An Anglo-Saxon barbed spearhead, 30 cm long with socket incomplete, found in the upper occupation levels of the fort.
SITEASS
Check Swanton ref and see what other info the Museum may have.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
"An Anglo-Saxon barbed spearhead or angon, 30.0cm long with socket incomplete, found in the upper occupation levels" of the fort.
Site Name
South Shields Roman fort, Anglo-Saxon spearhead
Site Type: Specific
Socketed Spearhead
HER Number
938
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 938 >> C. Bruce, 1880, On the recent discoveries in the Roman Camp on the Lawe... Archaeologia Aeliana, 2, X, 271
M.J. Swanton, 1973, Spearheads of Anglo-Saxon Settlements, 31, 146
Ordnance Survey archaeological record cards, RPM, 1977, Anglo-Saxon spearhead
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
914
DAY1
03
District
S Tyneside
Easting
436500
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
2
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 36 NE 14
Northing
567900
General Period
PREHISTORIC
Specific Period
Neolithic -4,000 to -2,200
Place
South Shields
Description
Bruce recorded that a polished axe was "picked up in the fort", and Hodgson reported that "specimens of flint weapons were also found beneath the level of the Roman station. Two of the number, an arrow-head and a stone celt, are now in the Borough Museum". It appears that all the objects are now missing.
SITEASS
Miket attributes the drawing to Blair but gives no reference so presumably it is in the South Shields Central Museum. Accession no. TWCMS F2611.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
Bruce recorded that a polished axe was "picked up in the fort",(1) and Hodgson reported that "specimens of flint weapons were also found beneath the level of the Roman station. Two of the number, an arrow-head and a stone celt, are now in the Borough Museum".(2) Miket noted, in addition, two scrapers, and published a drawing of the axe. He and the OS seem agreed that, in spite of the drawing and an accession number, all the objects are now missing.
Site Name
South Shields Roman fort, polished axe
Site Type: Specific
Axe
HER Number
937
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 937 >> C. Bruce, 1880, On the recent discoveries in the Roman Camp on the Lawe... Archaeologia Aeliana, 2, X, pp. 270-1
G.B. Hodgson, 1903, The Borough of South Shields, p. 9
Ordnance Survey archaeological record cards, RPM, 1977, flint arrowhead: stone axe(s)
R. Miket, 1984, The Prehistory of Tyne and Wear, pp. 80 and 83, fig. 26, no. 2.2
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
908
DAY1
03
DAY2
09
District
S Tyneside
Easting
436980
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
2
MONTH2
8
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 36 NE 3
Northing
568000
General Period
MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Medieval 1066 to 1540
Place
South Shields
Description
On three occasions between 1887 and 1913 R. Blair published lists of medieval coins found "on the Herd Sands between the South Pier and the Fish Pier", and "on the beach at South Shields". He considered they had all been washed up by heavy seas probably from a wreck. He listed pennies, half-groats and groats of Henry III, Edwards I, II, III and IV, and of the Scottish kings Alexander II, David II, Robert II and James I. Also found were sixpences and shillings of Elizabeth, James I (and VI) and Charles I, as well as Roman coins (HER no. 908). The discovery of finds on this beach is now more usually attributed to the dumping of dredged material from the Tyne.
SITEASS
Discovery of finds on this beach is more usually attributed to the dumping of dredged material from the Tyne.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
On three occasions between 1887 and 1913 R. Blair published lists of medieval coins found "on the Herd Sands between the South Pier and the Fish Pier", and "on the beach at South Shields". He considered they had all been washed up by heavy seas probably from a wreck. He listed pennies, half-groats and groats of Henry III, Edwards I, II, III and IV, and of the Scottish kings Alexander II, David II, Robert II and James I. Also found were sixpences and shillings of Elizabeth, James I (and VI) and Charles I, as well as Roman coins (SMR 908). Dated C13-15th.
Site Name
Herd Sands, medieval coins
Site Type: Specific
Coin
HER Number
936
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 936 >> R. Blair, 1887, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 2, II (for 1885-6), p. 334
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 1909, Herd Sand, South Shields, 3, III (for 1907-08), p. 193
R. Blair, 1913, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 3, V (for 1911-12), p. 3
YEAR1
1993
YEAR2
1994
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
934
DAY1
02
DAY2
01
District
S Tyneside
Easting
439000
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MATERIAL
Bone
MONTH1
2
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565300
General Period
UNCERTAIN
Specific Period
Uncertain
Place
Marsden
Description
When Rev. Thomas Stephens (Monkwearmouth) recorded the discovery of Roman pottery near a quarry east of the cutting for the new road from Harton or Marsden, "or rather the recent extension towards the latter place", he added that he had been informed that, "whilst the cutting was being made, a human skeleton of extraordinary size was found".
Site Type: Broad
Burial
SITEDESC
When Rev. Thomas Stephens (Monkwearmouth) recorded the discovery of Roman pottery near a quarry east of the cutting for the new road from Harton or Marsden, "or rather the recent extension towards the latter place", he added that he had been informed that, "whilst the cutting was being made, a human skeleton of extraordinary size was found".
Site Name
Marsden, inhumation
Site Type: Specific
Inhumation
HER Number
935
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 935 >> Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 1885, Find of Roman Pottery near Marsden, 2, I (for 1882-84), pp. 93-4
YEAR1
1993
YEAR2
1995
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
935
DAY1
02
District
S Tyneside
Easting
439000
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MATERIAL
Ceramic
MONTH1
2
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 36 NE 36
Northing
565300
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
Marsden
Description
Rev. Thomas Stephens (Monkwearmouth) recovered fragments of Roman pottery in a cutting for the new road from Harton or Marsden, "or rather the recent extension towards the latter place". He made the find near a quarry which lay east of the cutting. As it is not clear which road is meant the suggested location is based on the quarries shown south-east of Harton Down hill on the the 1st eedition Ordnance Survey 6 inch map. Amongst the sherds "were pieces of the coarse, dark ware, the brown or yellow, and the red lustrous, or what is commonly termed Samian ware". He also found animal bones, shells and a Roman bronze nail.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
Rev. Thomas Stephens (Monkwearmouth) recovered fragments of Roman pottery in a cutting for the new road from Harton or Marsden, "or rather the recent extension towards the latter place". He made the find near a quarry which lay east of the cutting. As it is not clear which road is meant the above grid ref is a guess, based on the quarries shown south-east of Harton Down hill on the 1st ed. OS 6" map. Amongst the sherds "were pieces of the coarse, dark ware, the brown or yellow, and the red lustrous, or what is commonly termed Samian ware". He also found animal bones, shells and a Roman bronze nail.
Site Name
Marsden, Roman pottery
Site Type: Specific
Sherd
HER Number
934
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 934 >> Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 1885, Find of Roman Pottery near Marsden, 2, I (for 1882-84), pp. 93-4
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
DAY1
01
DAY2
09
District
S Tyneside
Easting
438930
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
2
MONTH2
8
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 36 NE 48
Northing
565370
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
South Shields
Description
The Ordnance Survey quotes Sunderland Museum Records as follows: "A billon coin of Lucius Verus (AD 161-169) found by T Hales 1964. In Sunderland Museum". The grid reference given falls in a housing estate east of Harton and south of Horsley Hill.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
"A billon coin of Lucius Verus (AD 161-169) found by T Hales 1964. In Sunderland Museum". The OS is here quoting Sunderland Museum records. The grid ref falls in a housing estate east of Harton and south of Horsley Hill. Dated C2.
Site Name
South Shields, Roman coin
Site Type: Specific
Coin
HER Number
933
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 933 >> Ordnance Survey archaeological record cards, RPM, 1976, Roman coin
YEAR1
1993
YEAR2
1994
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
DAY1
01
District
S Tyneside
Easting
436000
Grid ref figure
4
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MATERIAL
Bronze
MONTH1
2
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 36 NE 47
Northing
567000
General Period
PREHISTORIC
Specific Period
Iron Age -800 to 43
Place
South Shields
Description
The Ordnance Survey quotes Sunderland Museum Records as follows: "Iron Age (La Tene) bronze brooch from South Shields. In South Shields Roman Fort Museum".
SITEASS
Not in Miket's Prehistory of Tyne and Wear, but probably in the Catalogue of small finds. Check with LA-J.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
"Iron Age (La Tene) bronze brooch from South Shields. In South Shields Roman Fort Museum", the OS is here quoting Sunderland Museum.
Site Name
South Shields, Iron Age brooch
Site Type: Specific
Brooch
HER Number
932
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 932 >> Ordnance Survey archaeological record cards, RPM, 1976, Iron Age brooch
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
DAY1
01
District
S Tyneside
Easting
436000
Grid ref figure
4
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MATERIAL
Ceramic
MONTH1
2
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 36 NE 34
Northing
567000
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
South Shields
Description
Fragment of tile, stamped COH VG, red. Width 4.0 inches. Found at South Shields - probably associated with the fort.
SITEASS
The OS source is the British Museum catalogue.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
"'Fragment of tile, stamped COH VG, red. Width 4.o in. Found at South Shields'. Presented by R. Blair. (Probably associated with Roman fort").
Site Name
South Shields, Roman tile fragment
Site Type: Specific
Tile
HER Number
931
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 931 >> Ordnance Survey archaeological record cards, DT, 1956, Roman tile fragment
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
914
DAY1
29
DAY2
09
District
S Tyneside
Easting
436500
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MATERIAL
Bronze
MONTH1
1
MONTH2
8
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 36 NE 32
Northing
567900
General Period
PREHISTORIC
Specific Period
Iron Age -800 to 43
Place
South Shields
Description
Bronze Belgic coin of Tasciovanus struck at Verulamium. On the obverse is a beardless head to the right wearing a wreath, while on the reverse is a horse prancing to left, a pellet above, and the letters V E (R) (or VIR) below. Said to have been found on the site of the Roman fort, and exhibited to the Society of Antiquaries in 1885. Recorded as missing on 29.1.1993.
SITEASS
At present (29.1.93) it is missing.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
Bronze Belgic coin of Tasciovanus struck at Verulamium. Obv. beardless head to the right wearing a wreath. Rev. horse prancing to left, a pellet above, and the letters V E (R) below. Said to have been found on the site of the Roman fort, and exhibited to the Society of Antiquaries in 1885. Mack's description of this type is not quite identical; he suggests a ring above the horse, and the letters VIR.
Site Name
South Shields Roman fort, Iron Age coin
Site Type: Specific
Coin
HER Number
930
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 930 >> R. Blair & Dr. J. Evans, 1887, Exhibited,Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 2, II ( for 1885-6), p. 115
G.B. Hodgson, 1903, The Borough of South Shields, p. 10
W. Page, ed. 1905, Early Man, Victoria County History, Durham, I, 209
R.P. Mack, 1953, The Coinage of Ancient Britain, type no. 180
D. Allen in S.S. Frere, ed. 1961, Problems of the Iron Age in Southern Britain, University of London Institute of Archaeology Occasional Papers, No. 11, p. 220
R. Miket, 1984, The Prehistory of Tyne and Wear, p. 80 no. 2.1
YEAR1
1993
YEAR2
1994
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
DAY1
29
District
S Tyneside
Easting
437000
Grid ref figure
4
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MATERIAL
Bronze
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 36 NE 46
Northing
567000
General Period
UNCERTAIN
Specific Period
Uncertain
Place
South Shields
Description
Bronze key, with "circular-sectioned shank and complex ward for opening tumbler lock". Length 79 mm, width of ward 27 mm. There seems to be some doubt as to where it was found. "A label attached to this piece describes it as...'dug up at South Shields Roman Fort…" while the museum's accession records, which give an accession date of 6th February 1975, note that it was found at South Shields on the beach. Though published as Roman, Lindsay Allason-Jones thinks it is probably later, any date up to the 17th century.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
Bronze key, with "circular-sectioned shank and complex ward for opening tumbler lock". Length 79 mm, width of ward 27 mm. There seems to be some doubt as to where it was found. "A label attached to this piece describes it as...'dug up at South Shields Roman Fort by CAPR'"(1) while the museum's accession records, which give an accession date of 6 Feb. 1975, note that it was found at South Shields on the beach by C.A. Percival Reed of Aydon House near Corbridge. Though published as Roman, LA-J thinks it is probably later, any date up to C17!
Site Name
South Shields, bronze key
Site Type: Specific
Key (Locking)
HER Number
929
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 929 >> L. Allason-Jones & R. Miket, 1984, The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne, Monograph, No.3.353