Record ID: SF-74D729
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint early Bronze Age barbed and tanged arrowhead. It is triangular in shape with projecting rounded barbs, both of which are damaged and one largely missing. The central tang is sub-rectangular in shape. Both faces have invasive/covering, scaled, low-angle retouch. The flint is a mid-grey colour with heavy patination. Barbed and tanged arrowheads are characteristic of the Neolithic/early Bronze Age transition to middle Bronze Age period, c.2400-1000 BC. Length: 30.00mm, width: 25.38mm, thickness: 4.54mm, weight: 3.25g
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7906A4
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a single Middle Bronze Age copper alloy palstave. One fragment consists of the butt end and the other the inner part of the blade. The two fragments fit together neatly at the break. In profile the object has leaf-shaped flanges that become rapidly narrower beyond the stop-ridge along the sides of the blade. The stop-ridge is a raised bar of the same height as the butt flanges. There does not appear to have been a side-loop originally. The blade appears to have been 'crinoline' or S-shaped originally, although the outer end is missing making it difficult to confirm th…
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BA6686
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy possible Bronze Age axe. It is sub-triangular in shape and wedge-shaped in profile. One side curves outwards slightly and is relatively sharp suggesting that it may be part of a cutting edge and the shorter side adjacent to this also appears to be complete, while there is a rough break across the longer inner edge. The surface is heavily corroded and the break is very well worn. Because of the damage and corrosion it is uncertain whether this is definitely a Bronze Age axe and if so what type of axe this may be. It should be noted,…
Created on: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-AFCFC9
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy small middle Bronze Age socketed side-looped spearhead. The blade is leaf-shaped and 13.60mm wide at its broadest point. The mid-rib is angular and continues the length of the blade on each side. The small remaining section of the socket is lozenge-shaped in cross-section and is 9.97mm in length and 10.20mm in width. The surface of the metal is corroded and there is damage to the blade wings and the outer tip, while most of the socket is missing.  This spearhead most likely belongs to Davis' (2012, 2) 'developed side looped' G…
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashbocking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D08B4D
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a socketed spear of Bronze Age date. Only the mid-rib of the outer tip survives. This is long, narrow, tapering and lozenge-shaped in cross-section. Small sections of the blade project to either side, but these are largely missing. The inner end of the central hole is visible within the break at the inner end and is filled with iron corrosion. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded and the breaks are well worn. Without further diagnostic details its precise form and date cannot be determined, but socketed spears were in use from c.1800 BC until c.900 BC. …
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 24th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monk Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-026D60
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy possible Bronze Age axe. It is trapezoidal in shape, rectangular in cross-section and wedge-shaped in profile - tapering towards one end, which remains relatively sharp. There is a rough break across the opposite end and also probably along one side which is straighter than the other, perhaps indicating a deliberate cut. The surface is heavily corroded and these breaks are very well worn. Because of the damage and corrosion it is uncertain whether this is definitely a Bronze Age axe and if so what type of axe this may be. It should be noted, however, …
Created on: Friday 9th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Buckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B5EB04
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint early Bronze Age barbed and tanged arrowhead. It is triangular in shape with projecting rounded barbs, one of which is slightly longer than the other. The central tang is largely missing. Both faces have invasive, scaled, low-angle retouch, with an unretouched patch in the centre of each face. The flint is a light, tranlucent colour with limited patination. Barbed and tanged arrowheads are characteristic of the Neolithic/early Bronze Age transition to middle Bronze Age period, c.2400-1000 BC. Length: 28.67mm, width: 19.30mm, thickness: 5.32mm, weight: 2.38g
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E1255B
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy early Bronze Age flanged axe. The outer part of the butt is missing. It has strongly concave sides with a flaring, outwards curving blade. A low flange runs down either side, disappearing towards the blade. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded and the breaks are well worn. This example probably belongs to the Willerby or Arreton metalworking phases, which equates to Needham's (2017, fig.16) Period 3 or Period 4 - c.1900 BC -c.1500 BC Length: 59.97mm, width: 37.86mm, thickness: 12.30mm, weight: 76.30g
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-05F222
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy small middle Bronze Age socketed side-looped spearhead. Only part of the socket survives. This is a hollow tubula  shape, expanding slightly towards its inner, blade end, and is lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The remains of small flattened loops project to either side, their outer faces both missing. The entirety of the blade is missing making it difficult to further classify the object. The surface of the metal is very heavily corroded and the breaks at either end are well worn. Although small in size, this is not unusual for spears of this…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-75E127
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy late Bronze Age 'Thorndon' Type double-edged socketed knife. Only the section where the socket joins the blade survives. The socket is oval in cross-section with v-shaped notches running inwards on either face of its inner end. The small surviving section of the blade is a flattened oval in cross-section with only a very slightly raised mid-rib running down the centre of each face and missing blade edges. The breaks are all well worn. This knife form dates to the Wilburton-Ewart Park phase of the late Bronze Age, c.1140-c.800 BC. For a more compl…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lackford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0FC953
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy middle to late Bronze Age socketed spearhead. The fragment is sub-triangularin shape with a pronounced lozenge-shaped mid-rib extending to the tip. To either side the blade is flattened with both outer edges missing. The metal is a dark-green in colour with a pitted and corroded patina. Without the further diagnostic features the object cannot be further assigned to a type and only a broad middle to late Bronze Age date can be suggested Length: 58.99mm, width: 15.18mm, thickness: 10.05mm, weight: 15.16g
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. James, South Elmham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3934D2
Object type: PIN
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy late Bronze Age/Iron Age pin. The stem is circular in cross-section and tapers to a point at the lower end. It is slightly bent out of shape. The head is a flattened knob shape with a concave outer face, a small raise dot in the centre. The surface has a fine brown patina with a band of bright green corrosion around the stem. Cup-headed pins are known from the late Bronze Age (Ewart Park phase), although these tend to be larger and are uncommon, and also from the Iron Age to early Roman period, but again these tend to have larger and deeper cups. Similarit…
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woolpit', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BE038A
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Mid - Late Bronze Age spearhead. The fragment comprises a section of the outer tip of the spear, including the lozenge sectioned central mid-rib and the blade to either side which tapers strongly towards the tip. The lower part of the spearhead including all of the socket is missing. The surface is pitted with corrosion. The fragment has lost most diagnostic features and so the classification cannot be further refined, although it should be noted that the mid-rib is high, which is a feature more common on spearheads of Middle Bronze Age date. Len…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 9th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BCD50E
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy late Bronze Age socketed axe. The fragment comes from the outer rim of the socket. Part of a straight side, curving very slightly at one edge. The outer face is decorated with a raised transverse ridge c.12.5mm behind the edge of the socket. The edge of a longitudinal casting seam can be seen behind the break to one side. The surface of the metal is corroded and the breaks are well worn. The socketed form of the axe suggests a late Bronze Age date c.1150-c.800 BC. Without further diagnostic features it is difficult to assign the fragment to a specific…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 28th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-25519B
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late Bronze Age socketed axehead. Only one corner of the the blade end of the axe survives. Behind the blade the small surviving section of the side curves inwards with a casting seam running longitudinally along the centre. The surviving inner part of the socket is sub-rectangular in shape. Both surfaces have patches of corrosion and there is damage along the cutting edge of the blade. The breaks are all well worn. The socketed form of the axe suggests a late Bronze Age date c.1150-800 BC. Without further diagnostic features it is difficult to assign the fragment…
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Henny', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A9EF88
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy Middle Bronze Age socketed and side-looped spearhead. The blade is flame-shaped, 76mm in length and 31mm in width, with a pronounced rounded midrib running down the centre of both sides. Each wing has a bevelled outer edge, c.2.2mm wide. The hollow socket is circular in cross-section, tapering to adjoin the midrib. There is a small loop to either side of the socket, each c.18mm in length and each positioned c.11mm above the outer end, both with flattened outer loop plates. It survives in good condition with a fine dark green patina surviving in places. There are…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fordham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A043A4
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy middle to late Bronze Age socketed spearhead. The blade is flame-shaped with a pronounced lozenge-shaped mid-rib extending to the tip. To either side the blade is flattened and slightly bevelled along both edges. Only a small part of the lozenged cross-sectioned inner socket survives. The metal is a dark-green in colour with a pitted and corroded patina. Without the full socket the object cannot be further assigned to a type and only a broad mid to late Bronze Age date can be suggested. The object is small in size, but not unusually so for a spearh…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8C59DB
Object type: PIN
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy middle Bronze Age 'Picardy' pin. Only a small section of the upper end of the pin survives. The head is an inverted conical shape with a flattened outer face, its lower end tapering to join the circular cross-sectioned shaft. The sides of the head are decorated with incised concentric grooves and there appears to be further incised linear decoration on the shaft as is typical on this style of pin, but this is worn and obscured by corrosion. The break at the lower end of the shaft is rounded and well worn and there is damage to the sides of the head in plac…
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-AF8925
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy late Bronze Age socketed axehead. Only the blade end survives. The blade curved gently outwards and the sides are both straight. The break across the inner end is well worn. The surface of the metal is corroded in places. Only a broad late Bronze Age date can be suggested due to the lack of diagnostic features. Length: 42.75mm, width: 23.95mm, thickness: 11.49mm, weight: 38.66g
Created on: Thursday 2nd May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stradbroke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-83888B
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of metalworking debris consisting of 337 fragments  (fig 1) and further pottery sherds. The combined weight of the metalwork assemblage is 3218 grams. It can be divided into 13 categories of material which are as follows: 23 definite chape fragments, 50 probable chape plate fragments, 49 plate fragments with raised ribs, 6 curved plates, 118 undiagnostic copper alloy plates, 58 further very small undiagnostic copper alloy plates, 2 sword fragments, 7 spear blade fragments, 3 pommel fragments potentially from a flesh hook, 2 casting jets 14 odd…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.