Record ID: SF-BA1337
Object type: CURSE TABLET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete lead-alloy curse tablet dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. The full report on this object was undertaken by Dr Roger Tomlin, which can be seen below. When discovered, the tablet was folded up- being partially unfolded by the finder. The illustration provided within this record is by Dr Tomlin, the letterforms suggested above the photo represent a preliminary interpretation of the text. This object was generously donated to SCCAS by the finder. THE LIDGATE (Suffolk) TABLET Rectangular strip, 90mm wide by 33 mm, cut from sheet lead; more or …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-52A78D
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy miniature or votive axe of probable Roman date, c. 43-410 AD. The axe mimics the form of Roman 'shaft hole' axes, being broadly triangular in plan and section with a slightly drooping blade (possibly a manufacturing error). The butt of the axe demonstrates a large sub-rectangular transverse aperture, slightly below which is a blow-hole from the casting process. Preserved in fair condition with an uneven creamy patina, it measures 18.15mm long, 6.89mm wide at the butt, and 4.49mm thick at the midpoint of the object. It weighs 3.08g. A number of similar obj…
Created on: Monday 4th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-BA7BC6
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy and iron steelyard weight dating to the Roman period, c. 43-410 AD. It is biconical in form and circular-sectioned, with the remains of an internal circular-sectioned iron spindle projecting from one end. Preserved in good condition with an off-white creamy patina, it measures 32.41mm long, 33.61mm in diameter, and weighs 125.52g.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Abington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B28C33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy weight of possible Roman to Medieval date, c. 43-1500 AD. The weight is conical and fairly squat, with a flat base that tapers inwards to a pointed top where there is a narrow slit, presumable originally where an iron loop or similar would have projected from (though this is now missing). Preserved in fair condition with an even whitish patina, it stands 23.98mm high and measures 31.06mm in diameter at its base. It weighs 128.58g. Weights of this broad form underwent a long period of use, occuring in contexts from the Roman to Medieval periods. As such…
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Wickham', grid reference and parish protected.