Record ID: SF-10D9A8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy toggle-clasp from a sword belt hanger of Post-Medieval date. Part of the toggle plate survives intact, the toggle itself and corresponding clasp missing due to old breaks. It has a flat rectangular shaped plate with large central circular perforation with two small circular rivet holes to either side. The exterior edge is raised with moulding and incision decoration giving the appearance of corded decoration. The upper and lower edges have extensive moulded decoration in the form of two semi-circular perforations between which the plate has trefoil knops…
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2009
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F90B47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Venetian Soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan, c.1501-1521 AD.
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-089985
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Venetian Soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan, c.1501-1521 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetheringsett cum Brockford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-79D144
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy hooked tag of Read's Early Post-Medieval Class E Tyupe 3 hooked tags (Read, 2008: p. 93). It is missing the tip of the hook due to old breaks but is otherwise complete. The object has a rectangular sewing loop beneath which is an openwork oval plate. This comprises a facing human bust wearing a hat, with foliate motifs running along each side of the plate towards the hook. The integral hook is rectangular in form, lozenge shaped in section andtapers towards the now incomplete tip. The entire object measures 38.16mm in length, 18.89mm in width, 2.97mm…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snetterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-396C70
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sword belt hanger of Post-Medieval date. It is rectangular in plan and section, with a decorative openwork plate. At the top of the fitting is a moulded transverse ridge with diagonal decorative motifs, beneath which is a single incised transverse groove. At the centre of the groove are the remains of an iron rivet for attachment to the belt or strap. Beneath the groove both sides of the mount have symmetrical openwork decoration comprising a punched semi-circle, followed by three projecting lobes and a further semi-circle. At the centre of the plate between the two…
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2009
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7455F8
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy hooked tag of Post-Medieval date. It is missing the upper edge of the attachment loop due to old breaks. The tag is circular in form with a concave back face and moulded, dome-shaped front face. At the top is the remains of an integrally cast copper-alloy rectangular attachment loop, which is flat and rectangular in cross-section. To both sides and the base are projecting circular sewing loops with central circular perforations, the one at the base has an additional projecting terminal knop. The front face has moulded decoration in the form of an Irish h…
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2009
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Butley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0C9633
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy hooked tag or hasp and clasp fastener of Post-Medieval date. It has a circular plate that is dome shaped with a hollow back and moulded front face. At the top of the plate is an integrally cast lozenge shaped loop that would have originally enabled attachment to the now missing corresponding hooked clasp. On both sides and at the base are small integral and oval shaped lugs that would have acted as sewing holes. The lug at the base of the plate has a small terminal knop. The front face of the hasp has moulded relief decoration in the form of an Irish harp s…
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2009
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hessett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5BB8DC
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pin of uncertain later Early-Medieval to Post-Medieval date. It has a spherical copper-alloy head with extensive moulded and inlaid decoration on its outer surfaces. This comprises a conical boss at top centre, with four similar bosses evenly spaced around the circumference. Each boss has a collar formed from transverse ribs at top and bottom separated by a transverse band of corded decoration. Three of the four bosses on the circumference of the object have incomplete and corroded yellow glass settings. Between the bosses the surface of the head has four large S-shaped …
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2016
Last updated: Friday 25th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haughley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-84E9D1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy hooked strap fitting of Post-Medieval date. It is formed from two joining halves, one hook piece and one eye piece. The eye piece has a rectangular body that is triangular in cross section with a projecting rectangular eye. On the back face of the body are two integrally cast cylindrical rivets with flattened heads. The opposing hook piece has a similar body with integral rivets, but instead of the eye has a projecting transverse collar from which projects the hook piece. This is sharply curved upwards and back towards the plate/body and has a flattened triangular …
Created on: Monday 8th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8626EE
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy biface coin weight of Post-Medieval date. It is square in form, rectangular in section, with marks of value on each face. The obverse depicts a crowned shield bearing a double headed eagle with cross or foliate motifs to each side and below the shield, all within an inner circle. The reverse has a central motif formed from the hand of Antwerp flanked by the letters M-D and with the letters L-P below, all within an inner circle. This weight measures 15.31mm in length, 13.38mm in width, 1.93mm in thickness, and 2.71g in weight. This is a Post-Medieval coin weight produ…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-46DAF7
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy spur of Post-Medieval date. The object is in two joining fragments comprising one end and terminal and part of hte rowel box, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. The arm is D-shaped in section with flat back and rounded front face, tapering towards the terminal. This is heart-shaped in form with single circular rivet holes at each lobe of the heart, and a projecting transverse collar between terminal and arm. On the outer face the arm has extensive decoration. This comprises floarl or foliate motifs either side of the rowel box, extending half way a…
Created on: Friday 5th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldeburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4687F0
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Medieval to Post-Medieval uniface coin weight for a French half ecu au soleil. The weight is square with a mark of value on the obverse face. This comprises a sun within a crowned shield, all within a beaded circular border. The entire object measures 11.15mm in length, 11.03mm in width, 2.15mm in thickness, and 1.63g in weight. This is probably an English coin weight for a French half ecu au soleil. This denomination was issued between 1475-1654 AD and suggests a similar date range for the current weight (Withers and Withers, 1995: pp. 39, 70).
Created on: Friday 5th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldeburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-46B6E8
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Post-Medieval uniface coin weight of uncertain type. It is square in form with faceted edges and a mark of value on the obverse face. This comprises a three quarter length standing figure of a king(?) holding orb and sceptre within a beaded circular border. The entire object measures 13.95mm in length, 15.04mm in width, 2.15mm in thickness, and 2.72g in weight. This is copper-alloy coin weight with its closest parallels in terms of marks of value with coin weights used for continental dukats (Withers and Withers, 1995: p. 23) or alternatively British coins of Ja…
Created on: Friday 5th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldeburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-311EBA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn base silver French coin, probably a contemporary copy of a douzain of Louis XIII perhaps struck by the Duc of Rohan or similar in the mid-17th century (c.1628-1633 AD?). The coin has a copper-alloy core with plated silver surfaces, possibly overstruck on an offical coin of Louis XIII? The flan is oval in form and both legends are poorly struck.
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldeburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DC41A4
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-Medieval hooked tag of Read's Class D Type 6. It is composite in form with trefoil shaped front and back plates, between which is held the hook and sewing lug. The front plate has a trefoil of domed bosses that are very worn but appear undecorated, the edges of the plate decorated with multiple small notches. The back plate is flat and of equal size to the front plate. Visible between and held in place by the two plates, and visible particularly prominently on the back plate, is a separtately cast integral sewing lug and hook. This is formed from a copper-alloy wir…
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snetterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4B8801
Object type: TONGS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Post Medieval pair of copper-alloy sugar tongs dating to circa AD 1700-1900.I t is comprised of the terminal and short stem. The main 'bowl' of the object is flared where it joins the stem and rounded at the other end. At the centre of the bowl is a circular depression that is poorly finished with numerous concentric grooves and striations, probably caused during manufacture by drilling or twisting the metal to make the depression. The underside of bowl has five deep grooves that radiate from the junction of the bowl and stem, giving the impression of a scallop …
Created on: Friday 27th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4C05A6
Object type: TONGS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Post Medieval pair of copper-alloy sugar tongs dating to circa AD 1600-1900. It is comprised of the terminal and arm of one of pair. It consists of a short stem with faceted surfaces that is trapezoidal in section and terminates in an old break. The main 'bowl' of the object is flared where it joins the stem and rounded at the other end. At the centre of the bowl is a circular depression that is quite well finished, although some concentric grooves and striations are visible, probably as a result of the manufacturing process. The underside of the bowl has no dec…
Created on: Friday 27th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brome and Oakley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-ABE657
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron British military bridle bit. It is a curb bit with cylindrical mouthpiece that is arched and its centre. At the head of the bridle the shanks have circular cheek rings to which are attached cast iron hooks that hold in place a separately cast copper-alloy curb chain of 15 links. Below the mouthpiece are oval rein rings (snaffle) from which the shanks arch to an integrally cast and slightly curved slobber bar. At each end of the slobber bar are integrally cast terminal loops with separately cast iron rein rings. At the juncture of mouthpiece and shanks each shank has on its…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SF-ECD665
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver wire ring of Post-Medieval to Modern date. It is formed from five parallel strands of silver wire that are plaited to form the ring shape. Breaks in individual wires are visible in places. The surviving ring measures 17.75mm in external diameter, 3.76mm in thickness, and 1.12g in weight. This finger ring is of late Post-Medieval to Modern date, c.18th-20th centuries AD, and therefore does not qualify as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act.
Created on: Friday 19th February 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buxhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-8E0925
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy 17th century farthing traders token of Thomas Hempstead of Hundon, Suffolk. As Williamson, 1967: 1083 no. 157. Obverse: THO.HEMPSTED.AT, the initials T M H within an inner circle. Reverse: HVNDON.IN.SVFFOLK, the initials T M H within an inner circle.
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newmarket', grid reference and parish protected.