SF-AB105F. Copyright Suffolk County Council This zoomorphic brooch was recovered by a local metal detector user earlier this year. The term ‘zoomorphic’ is used to signify animal representation. In this case, it is something of a misnomer because the creature is mythological. It is the ‘hippocamp’, coming from the Greek words for horse and sea-monster. …more
In spring of 2015 a conjoined pair of unfinished early medieval copper alloy wrist clasps were found by Mr Michael King in the parish of Sutton, Suffolk whilst he was metal detecting. The pair are a particularly interesting discovery because they are the only two found still attached in this way and may be able …more
In 2015 an Iron Age linch pin of vase-headed type was found at Fressingfield, Suffolk, and reported to the Suffolk Finds Recording Team (PAS: SF-1007C4). Although suffering from some corrosion and post-depositional damage, it remains the most complete example to date recorded within the county. With its characteristic vase-shaped head, iron shank, and …more
