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Record ID: SF-1E4974
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete gilded silver hooked tag, triangular with three rounded lobes decorated with filigree circles around central pellets and a flat back plate of the same shape. In the centre of the three lobes is a circular hole which would originally have held a separate decorative element, probably a flower, via a butterfly clip (split pin) on the reverse. On the reverse the abruptly curving tapering hook is soldered on and the attachment bar is now missing, although there are scars of solder where it would have been attached originally.
Dimensions: 20.46mm in length, 1…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-F5F1D4
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, probably a crucifix of uncertain date. The top arm of the cross/crucifix is missing due to old breaks, as is one arm of one of the figures of Christ depicted on the cross, the remainder complete but worn. The cross has flat rectangular arms that terminate in trifoliate or lis shaped terminals. On both sides of the cross are figures of Christ depicted with arms outstretched to each terminal of the cross arms, head leaning to the left, loin cloth and at the base feet positioned one on top of the other. The figures are in high relief with flat back…
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 31st August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Hitcham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-F3DB22
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete polished stone axe of Neolithic date, pointed oval section. The axe is formed from a finely grained stone that is green/brown in colour with some evidence of post-depositional damage in the form of iron staining on both faces. It is oval in form and section with sharp, crescentic cutting edge that shows little sign of use-wear or retouch. It has good all-over polish with a slightly flattened butt end and two small areas of damage or flake removal, but is otherwise undamaged. The entire object measures 123.53mm in length, 56.01mm in width, 28.02mm in thickness and 267.51g in…
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st May 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Monks Eleigh', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-B1CCC1
Object type: RIVET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet copper-alloy rivet of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. It is formed from a kite-shaped sheet of copper-alloy rolled into a cone, with the top flattened to form a sub-circular head. The entire object has a dark green patina and measures 47.82mm in length, 15.51mm in width, 14.45mm in thickness and 8.39g in weight. Similar rivets are noted by Egan (2005: p. 101) who suggests their usage as possible vessel mends or similar objects. It is likely to date to the Medieval or Post-Medieval periods, c.1400-1700 AD.
Created on: Friday 14th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 31st August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-B06C36
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy vessel fragment of possible Medieval or later date. A small fragment of vessel wall and a separately cast attachment lug or loop, probably for suspending a handle, survive intact, the remainder of the object now missing due to old breaks. The attachment loop is formed from a single rectangular fragment of copper-alloy that is folded horizontally to create a front and back plate with tubular attachment lug at the top and concave sides that flare towards the open attachment end. At the attachment end there are two circular rivet holes through which have been pushed t…
Created on: Friday 14th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-AFD1A1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date. It has a hoop that is D-shaped i section with flat back face and rounded front face, expanding horizontally to a flattened oval shaped bezel. The bezel contains a central circular setting surrounded by a raised circular collar and groove, the setting containing red enamel. Although the enamel shows signs of post-depositional wear and damage there is no evidence of it having had other decorative elements. The entire object has pitted surfaces and a dark green patina. It measures 25.18mm in width, 23.80mm in height at bezel, 2.85mm in thick…
Created on: Friday 14th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-A19931
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy sword belt fitting of Post-Medieval date. It has a flat plate that is triangular in form, slightly curved in profile, and tapers to a hooked terminal at the base. The attachment end has a V-shaped notch and there are two small circular rivet holes visible at the centre of the plate. The hook is separated from the plate by a transverse collar, is D-shaped in section and curves backwards to a rounded point. This holds in place a separately cast copper-alloy ring that is oval sectioned and measures 11.28mm in external diameter. The entire object measures 29.86mm in le…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-A06315
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy buckle of Medieval date, missing its pin due to old breaks. The buckle is as Meols type 4 with large D-shaped frame that has an offest and narrowed bar, projections to either side of bar, and an expanded outer edge that has a central transverse moulding. This comprises a large central rectangular panel or bead with single transverse ridge above and below. Hinging around the frame is a separate copper-alloy buckle plate formed from a single sheet of copper-alloy folded to create a rectangular upper and lower plate of equal size. The plate has rectangular frame reces…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 31st August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-A004F4
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester bow brooch. It is missing most of the pin and catchplate due to old breaks but is otherwise intact. The wings are flat, rectangular in form and separated at their centre by an integrally cast chord and spring of four coils, the pin itself missing due to old breaks. The spring chord is held in place by an integrally cast hook that extends forwards onto the head of the bow and there is a separately cast iron bar visible extending through the spring chord resultant in extensive iron corrosion. It is possible that ths is a later modifica…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-9FDA63
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester bow brooch. It is missing most of the wings, integral spring chord, spring, pin and catchplate due to old breaks. The surviving fragments of the wings are flat rectangular in form and separated at their centre by an integrally cast but incomplete spring chord and hook. Both are oval sectioned and terminate in old breaks close to the head of the brooch. The bow is oval sectioned, undecorated and tapers to a sharp pointed foot that is missing its catchplate due to old breaks. The entire object has worn surfaces and measures 51.55mm in …
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-9FBF14
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman aucissa bow brooch. It is missing the terminal end of the foot, catchplate and pin due to old breaks and although having very worn surfaces is otherwise complete. The brooch has a flattened rectangular head that rolls forwards to hold in place a separately cast iron axis bar, with a central rectangular pin slot enabling the now incomplete iron pin to hinge. Although worn the front face of the headplate preserves moulded decoration comprising a series of transverse ridges between which appear to be bands of beaded or wavy-line decoration, their pre…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-9F1143
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, c.330-335 AD. Reverse: GLORI-AEXER-[], Two soldiers standing either side of two standards. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-9F02B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II, c.324-330 AD. Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS, Campgate surmounted by two turrets, star above. Mint: Trier. As LRBC I no. 39.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-9EEEB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II, c.321 AD. Reverse: BEATA TRA-NQVILLITAS, A globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX, three stars above. Mint: London. As RIC 7 no. 216.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-9ED775
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, c.310-312 AD. Reverse: COMITI-AVGG NN, Sol standing left, chlamys over left shoulder, right hand holding globe, left hand holding whip. Mint: London. As RIC 6 no. 153.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-9E9E14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, c.275-285 AD. Reverse: Illegible legend, Uncertain figure standing with arms raised? The coin has been struck on a square flan with an inner circle on each face surrounding the obverse and reverse types.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-9E9026
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II or Crispina, c.147-187 AD. Reverse: Illegible legend, Uncertain female(?) figure seated left, S-C in the field.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-9E80E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Faustina I, c.138-161 AD. Reverse: Illegible legend, Female figure standing left, right arm outstretched holding uncertain object, S-C in the field.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-8C52A5
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast copper-alloy ferrule of probable Roman date. It is conical in form with worn surfaces that have traces of a pale green patina that in places is missing due to post-depositional corrosion. At the attachment end are two opposing circular rivet holes, with a slight circumferential groove running from the. Most of the ferrule below is undecorated but one side has a transverse indentation seemingly resultant from post-depositional damage. At its base the object has a decorative terminal that has both molded and incised decoration. This comprises two deep transverse grooves that…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-8B54D6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy attachment loop from a drop handle of Medieval date. It is oval shaped in form with a central circular aperture and faceted surfaces with extensive visible tool marks. At the base is an integrally cast cylindrical rivet with flattened round head. It measures 20.43mm in length, 15.78mm in width, 9.24mm in thickness and 11.70g in weight. This is an attachment loop from a drop handle of later Medival date, c.14th-15th centuries AD, if not slightly later.
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.
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