Anglo-Saxon artefacts stolen in Norwich burglary
An Anglo-Saxon mount, believed to be from the 11th century, which was taken in a burglary in Norwich. Picture: Norfolk Constabulary - Credit: Archant
A Roman brooch and Anglo-Saxon saddle mounts were among the ancient artefacts stolen in a Norwich burglary.
A Roman brooch inlaid with coloured enamel which was taken in a burglary in Norwich. Picture: Norfolk Constabulary - Credit: Archant
A building in Gunton Lane was broken into between approximately 4pm and 9.30pm on Monday, March 9.
A Roman brooch inlaid with coloured enamel was taken, along with two Anglo-Sazon saddle mounts believed to be from the 11th century.
A ninth-century copper-alloy strap end was also stolen.
The estimated value of the taken artefacts is believed to be around £3,000.
An Anglo-Saxon mount, believed to be from the 11th century, which was taken in a burglary in Norwich. Picture: Norfolk Constabulary - Credit: Archant
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Police are appealing for help to trace the items – anyone with information about this incident or anyone who may have been sold these items is urged to come forward.
Please contact DC Matt Cornwall on 101 quoting crime reference 36/17306/20.
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An Anglo-Saxon copper-alloy strap end, believed to be from the ninth century, which was taken in a burglary in Norwich. Picture: Norfolk Constabulary - Credit: Archant
