Record ID: SF-F3741D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch. Half of the headplate and the bow survive, the remainder of the object now missing due to old breaks. The head has a central rectangular panel at the top edge of which is an integrally cast knob. This is half-round with concave back face, semi-circular head, narrow neck and expanded collar decorated with double transverse grooves on the collar and single groove at the base of the head. At the top centre of the knob are the possible remains of an incomplete terminal projection of uncertain form. The central panel of the head…
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Market', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4C2789
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bridle fitting or harness link of Early-Medieval date. One terminal and part of the shaft survive intact, the remainder of the object now missing due to old breaks. The surviving terminal is lozenge shaped in plan with a central oval perforation and projecting globular knops at each exterior corner. From the inner edge of the terminal extends a rectangular shaft that is D-shaped in section with flat back and rounded front face. It measures 30.20mm in length, 25.38mm in width at terminal, 8.66mm in width at shaft, 5.35mm in thickness and 9.32g in weight.…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A40001
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Offa, c.787-796 AD. Light Coinage as North, 1980: no. 317; Chick Type 18 (Chick, 2010: pls. 3-4)
Created on: Wednesday 5th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-21E1B9
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag of Read Class E Type 1. It is missing part of one sewing lug and the terminal end of the hook due to old breaks. The plate is sub-oval in form with small projecting semi-circular lugs at the top that have central circular sewing holes. At its base the plate tapers to a small projecting transverse collar beneath which extends an integral, but incomplete, hook that is oval in section and missing its tip due to old breaks. The front face of the plate has extensive decoration. This comprises a central oval panel of niello inlaid wi…
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snetterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1114A6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy finger ring of probable Early-Medieval/Anglo-Saxon date. The hoop is oval shaped in section with terminals that taper to points and would originally have overlapped to form the ring shape. One terminal is now missing due to old breaks and the ring is currently oval shaped in form with the terminals spread apart due to post-depositional damage. The entire object measures 25.31mm in width, 29.09mm in length, 3.38mm in thickness/diameter and 2.20g in weight. Similar finger rings have been recorded from Suffolk (for example SF-07FB63, SF-450B65 and SF-DE3E03) and su…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stonham Aspal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-110CF9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy finger ring of probable Early-Medieval/Anglo-Saxon date. The hoop is oval shaped in section with terminals that taper to points and would originally have overlapped to form the ring shape. It is currently slightly oval shaped in form due to post-depositional damage that has also resulted in the removal of much of the original surface. The entire object measures 20.50mm in width, 18.23mm in length, 3.33mm in thickness/diameter and 2.06g in weight. Similar finger rings have been recorded from Suffolk (for example SF-07FB63, SF-450B65 and SF-DE3E03) and suggest a L…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stonham Aspal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1100DD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy finger ring of probable Early-Medieval/Anglo-Saxon date. The hoop is oval shaped in section with terminals that taper to points, which are folded against one another to form the ring shape. All surfaces have extensive wear and corrosion with little of the original patina surviving. The entire object measures 19.23mm in width, 21.30mm in length, 3.52mm in thickness/diameter and 2.64g in weight. Similar finger rings have been recorded from Suffolk (for example SF-07FB63, SF-450B65 and SF-DE3E03) and suggest a Late Anglo-Saxon date for the current example, c.800-11…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stonham Aspal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C1E5B1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy strap-slide of later Early-Medieval date. It has a domed sub-oval shaped head with projecting central globular knob, and globular knobs at each of the cardial points around the periphery of the head. On the back face of the head is an integrally cast loop that is rectangular in form and section and runs from top to bottom centre of the object. It measures 17.40mm in length, 17.15mm in width, 7.78mm in thickness (16.24mm including loop), and 5.59g in weight. It is of probable later Early-Medieval date, perhaps c.10th-12th centuries AD, if not slightly la…
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C0CEEB
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag of Read Class B Type 2. It has a flat, circular plate with punched decoration on the front face. This comprises a central, perforated ring and dot surrounded by four evenly spaced ring and dot motifs, all within an outer grooved border. At the base of the plate is a flaring collar containing a central, single ring and dot motif. From the collar extends the integral hook, which is triangular in form and curves backwards to a sharp point. The entire object measures 19.12mm in length, 11.32mm in width, 0.71mm in thickness, and 0.46g in weight…
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C0BC16
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast lead object, perhaps a disc or nummular brooch of later Early-Medieval date. A fragment from one side of a flat circular plate survives, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. It has decoration on its front face comprising a border containing multiple transverse ribs. Inside the border are two transverse lines with a large projecting pellet at their centre. Either side of the lines the front face has traces of additional moulded decoration but its precise form is uncertain due to the preservation of the object. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measu…
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A7A125
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy disc brooch of Early-Medieval date, Weetch type 18. It has a flat, circular plate with the remains of enamelled decoration on the front face. This comprises a raised border from which extend four semi-circular fields, one at each of the cardinal points. Each field is recessed for enamel, as are the surrounding areas of the front face, but the enamel is now missing due to post-depositional corrosion. On the back face is an integrally cast pin lug that is rectangular in form with a single circular aperture. The opposite side of the back face has a corresponding catch…
Created on: Tuesday 30th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-979002
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag of Read Class E Type 1. It has a sub-oval plate with two projecting semi-circular attachment loops at the top, separated by a central triangular projection. Each of the loops has a central circular sewing hole. The front face of the plate has decoration comprising a central rectangular panel that contains the corroded remains of possible inlaid wire or niello decoration, but its precise nature is uncertain due to the preservation of the object. The remainder of the front face is covered with drilled circular indentations, many of which per…
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-976CCE
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag of Read Class A Type 1. It has a flat, triangular plate with two circular sewing holes at the attachment end. At the base the plate tapers to an integral hook that is rectangular in section and terminates in old breaks. All edges of the plate are decorated with evenly spaced small triangular notches. The entire object measures 25.39mm in length, 15.19mm in width, 1.02mm in thickness, and 1.20g in weight. This is a hooked tag of Early-Medieval date. It finds parallels in Read's (2008) Class A Type 1 hooked tags (e.g. Read, 20…
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-975E54
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag of Read Class A Type 1. It has a flat, triangular plate with two circular sewing holes at the attachment end. At the base the plate tapers to an integral hook that is rectangular in section and folds backwards to a tapering sharp point. The entire object measures 29.21mm in length, 13.17mm in width, 1.17mm in thickness, and 1.20g in weight. This is a hooked tag of Early-Medieval date. It finds parallels in Read's (2008) Class A Type 1 hooked tags (e.g. Read, 2008: no. 7) and is of Early Medieval date, c.7th-11th centuries AD.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-974C39
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag of Read Class B Type 2. It has a flat, circular plate with punched decoration on the front face. This comprises a central ring and dot surrounded by a circle of six identical ring and dot motifs, all of which have central circular perforations. At the base of the plate is a flaring collar with a single ring and dot motif that is also perforated. From the collar extends the integral hook, which is triangular in form and tapers to a sharp point. The entire object measures 17.36mm in length, 11.78mm in width, 0.81mm in thickness, and 0.44g in…
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-97400C
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag of Read Class B Type 2. It has a flat, circular plate with two circular sewing holes towards the upper edge. The front face has decoration comprising a central ring and dot surrounded by a circle of six identical ring and dot motifs, two of which are perforated to form the sewing holes. At the base of the plate is a flaring triangular collar with a single ring and dot motif, from which would have originally extended the now missing hook. The entire object measures 14.78mm in length, 12.59mm in width, 1.02mm in thickness, and 0.…
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9731D1
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag of Read Class A Type 2. It has a flat, circular plate with two circular sewing holes towards the upper edge, one of which is incomplete due to old breaks. At the base extends an integrally cast hook that is triangular in form and tapers to a point that is incomplete due to old breaks. The entire object measures 14.97mm in length, 11.17mm in width, 0.57mm in thickness, and 0.30g in weight. This is a hooked tag of Early-Medieval date. It finds parallels in Read's (2008) Class A Type 2 hooked tags (e.g. Read, 2008: nos. 55-56) …
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-972A67
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag of Read Class A Type 2. It has a flat, circular plate with two circular sewing holes towards the upper edge. At the base extends an integrally cast hook that is triangular in form and tapers to a point that is incomplete due to old breaks. The entire object measures 18.28mm in length, 12.68mm in width, 0.61mm in thickness, and 0.46g in weight. This is a hooked tag of Early-Medieval date. It finds parallels in Read's (2008) Class A Type 2 hooked tags (e.g. Read, 2008: nos. 55-56) and is of Early Medieval date, c.7th-11th centuries AD.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9722B4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag of Read Class A Type 2. It has a flat, circular plate with two circular sewing holes towards the upper edge. At the base extends an integrally cast hook that is triangular in form and tapers to a sharp point that has been partially flattened due to post-depositional damage. The entire object measures 19.51mm in length, 12.09mm in width, 0.81mm in thickness, and 0.71g in weight. This is a hooked tag of Early-Medieval date. It finds parallels in Read's (2008) Class A Type 2 hooked tags (e.g. Read, 2008: nos. 55-56) and is of Early Medieva…
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-970584
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bridle fitting of late Early-Medieval date. It has a central zoomorphic panel comprising the foreparts of two opposing beasts, perhaps dogs, panthers or similar. Each has a sub-rectangular breast with curving neck that tapers to an oval head. Both have open mouths/snouts, short projecting ears, and multiple grooves along the back of their necks. At the base of the breasts extend single forelegs with forked toes or claws that form two sides of a rectangular suspension loop that has a transverse cylindrical bar. To one side of the central panel extends a …
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.