Record ID: SF-5C05A6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy vessel mount or escutcheon of Roman date. It is anthropomorphic in form, depicting a forwards facing female head on an incomplete rectangular plate. The figure has an oval face with oval eyes, elongated nose and small transverse mouth. The hair to either side and above is oval and decorated with multiple diagonal wavy lines delineating the strands of hair. At the top of the brow is a circular motif that may be a component of the hair or headress, above which is a tapering and integrally cast conical moulding. This moulding has crenellated lower edges, t…
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2016
Last updated: Friday 25th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Braiseworth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-643CB9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount, possibly for a box or furniture. It has an elongated conical head with extensive moulded decoration. This comprises a large bead at base with narrow collars above and below, above which is a conical beaded moulding, a double collar, a second smaller conical beaded moulding, and at the terminal end an oval shaped knop with narrow projecting collar. From the base of the terminal extends an integrally cast rivet or shank that is square in section and tapers towards an incomplete tip. The entire object has extremely worn surfaces. It measures 66.77mm in length, …
Created on: Monday 25th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 23rd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Maplestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B387FC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy object, probably a mount or a stud of possible Roman date. Only the head and part of the iron shaft survive, the remainder of the object now missing due to old breaks. The copper-alloy head is spool shaped, with flattened circular terminal end that has a concave upper surface, tapering to a narrow waist, before expanding again to a flattened disc shaped attachment end. From the bottom centre of the attachment end extends the incomplete and corroded remains of an iron pin or rivet, its form uncertain due to old breaks. The entire object measures 11.08mm in le…
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snetterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1C9819
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy mount of Roman date. It has a hexagonal plate with large central oval boss. On the front face the flattened edges of the plate are decorated with multiple ring and dot motifs, while the central boss has a single transverse groove. The back face of the mount is concave behind the central boss, and has the remains of incomplete but integrally cast cylindrical rivets to each end. The entire object measures 26.89mm in length, 16.56mm in width, 6.57mm in thickness, and 6.99g in weight. This is an incomplete strap mount of Roman date. It finds parallels in publ…
Created on: Monday 17th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Maplestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9D3944
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper-alloy mount, possibly from a belt, box, or similar, and perhaps of Roman date. The surviving fragment is rectangular in form, terminating at one end in old breaks, and preserving one complete end and parts of two sides. It has embossed decoration comprising a central rectangular panel, above which is a transverse border formed from a large transverse rib flanked above and below by smaller ribs. At the complete end is a similar vertical border, while at the incomplete lower edge there appears to be the remains of a single small transverse rib. The back face i…
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F09CC1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy object, probably a mount, of possible Roman date. It has a disc-shaped plate with prominent central dome shaped projection that is slightly concave on its back face. One side of the plate is incomplete due to old breaks. On the back face of the plate one side has a small and incomplete but integrally cast cylindrical lug or rivet of uncertain form. The entire object measures 24.12mm in diameter, 11.64mm in height, and 6.98g in weight. This is an incomplete mount or stud, perhaps for attachment to leather. It is of plausibly Roman date, although a later da…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4D6761
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, perhaps a mount, of probable Roman date. It has a flattened rectangular plate with one rounded end from which extends an incomplete but integrally cast central lug or loop of uncertain form. The front face of the plate has extensive incised decoration and lettering. This comprises multiple diagonal notches that run along both sides of the front face, with single transverse bands of punched dots at each end. At the centre of the plate, running between the two bands of punched dots, are the remains of letters formed from multiple punched dots. The…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnardiston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2B9C68
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount or escutcheon, probably from a vessel or similar item, of Roman date. It is in the form of a forwards facing human bust, and is broadly oval in form with a slightly concave back face and moulded decoration in high relief on the front face. At the top of the mount is an incomplete but integrally cast loop or hook, half of which is missing due to old breaks. The figure below is depicted wearing a Phrygian cap that has two transverse folds above a projecting band of hair that outlines the brow and has moulded decoration giving the impression of hair …
Created on: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hintlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FE380A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount of probable Roman date. It is roughly lozenge shaped with concave back face and moulded/domed front face, and in the form of a cherubic male face. Above the face is a band of wavy hair with a central curl in high relief. The face beneath has a prominent brow with conical projection at its centre, below which are deeply set eyes and small nose, mouth and chin. To each side of the face are rounded cheeks that give the object its cherubic appearance. The back face of the mount is concave with a flattened outer edge, and it is not immediately apparent how this ob…
Created on: Friday 9th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arlesford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-919E62
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, possibly a mount, of possible Roman date. It is circular in form with unevenly cast flat back face and moulded front face. The moulded elements comprise a raised circular projection with recessed centre that the remains of a central circular perforation and traces of an added white substance, perhaps solder. The entire object has a worn dark green patina nd has perhaps suffered from post-depositional damage to its outer edges. It measures 49.49mm in diameter, 6.58mm in thickness and 57.46g in weight. A close parallel for this object has not a…
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Larling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CAEA33
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy object, possibly a mount of Roman date. It is zoomorphic in form, probably depicting a stylised dolphin, with rounded front face and concave back face, missing the 'tail' end due to old breaks. The object has an oval plate, tapering and curving towards the tail, where there is a slight projecting and flattened fin. At the broader head end the creature has an open mouth with small tongue(?) and flattened semi-circular projection at the top of the head. The head is separated from the body by a narrow neck that has a central rib. Punched decoration is present o…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-924955
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object, perhaps a mount or pendant, of possible Roman date. It comprises a central openwork motif depicting an eagle with splayed wings and head turned to the right. Short vertical grooves on the front face of the eagle delineate wings and claws, although the features of the head and beak are unclear. The eagle stands within a circular, twisted border, perhaps intended to represent a wreath or similar, that has a single circular rivet hole at the top centre. This has traces of iron corrosion and suggests the object may have either been used as a mount or pendant. A…
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fen Ditton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DDA450
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount, possibly from a box, of probable Roman date. It is roughly conical in form with concave back face, missing most of the outer edge/rim due to old breaks. The front face has a central conical boss, seemingly with a very small circular aperture at its centre that contains the corroded remains of an iron(?) pin or rivet. At the base of the boss the plate flattens and expands to a slightly raised circular rib or border before extending downwards towards the now missing edge/rim. The sides of the plate have moulded decoration comprising multiple pairs …
Created on: Monday 9th September 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gisleham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6EE2F3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy object, possibly a mount or strap fitting of uncertain date. It is flat, roughly oval shaped in form and incomplete on at least two sides due to old breaks. The surviving edges have the remains of notched or scalloped decoration but the precise form this originally took is uncertain due to the preservation of the object. On the front face it has punched decoration comprising six surviving ring and dot motifs, as well as a small circular rivet hole. The entire object has a dark green patina and measures 16.07mm in length, 14.75mm in width, 1.47mm in thickness…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DA5E65
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy object, possibly a mount or stud, of probable Roman date. One terminal end survives, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. The terminal is circular in plan, sub-rectangular in section and decorated arounds its edges with two deep, parallel circumferential grooves. Projecting from the top centre of the terminal is a globular knop with very worn transverse grooved collar. From the centre of the base of the terminal extends an integral shaft that is square in section, rectangular in form and terminates in old breaks. The entire object has worn surfaces t…
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Cornard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B3CF10
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, possibly a mount, of possible Roman date. One corner of the object survives intact, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. It is rectangular in section with bevelled edges, terminating in old breaks on two sides to produce a near rectangular form. At one incomplete corner are the remains of what appears to be a circular perforation or rivet hole. The entire object has a mid green patina and measures 15.33mm in length, 16.75mm in width, 2.76mm in thickness and 3.50g in weight. This is an incomplete mount or similar item but of uncertain for…
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BC06F3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, probably a mount or similar, of Roman date. The surviving fragment comprises a flat, lozenge shaped plate that has bevelled edges and incised decoration on the front face comprising a central ring and dot motif. From one point of the lozenge extends the remains of a possible incomplete loop with central aperture, which terminates in old breaks in both directions. The entire object has a slightly corroded mid green patina and measures 14.44mm in length, 21.41mm in width, 2.69mm in thickness and 2.73g in weight. This is an incomplete object of Rom…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 31st August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E7E2F5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount or stud of probable Roman date. It has a conical head that is hollow/concave on the back face and has a flattened rim around its base. At the centre of the back face is an incomplete integral lug or rivet that was sub-circular in section and terminates in old breaks. The surfaces of the object are undecorated but have a dark grey/brown patina. It measures 11.03mm in height, 19.41mm in diameter, and weighs 11.47g. This is an incomplete copper-alloy mount or stud. Its general appearance is reminiscent of Roman metalwork and a similar but smaller e…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Market', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5CB4B4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper-alloy object, possibly a box mount of Roman date. It comprises a short bar that is rectangular in form and square in section, slightly bent at the centre perhaps as a result of use wear or post-depositional damage. At each end the bar expands to incomplete flattened terminals that are sub-oval shaped in form, missing their outer edges due to old breaks and appear to have the remains of central circular rivet holes. The entire object measures 37.77mm in current (bent) length, 1.91mm in width at bar, 7.37mm in maximum width at terminals, 2.17mm in thickness …
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Waldingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B45AF5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman terminal probably for use with furniture or similar objects. It is circular in section and dome shaped, with a projecting globular knop at the top. Around the base of the object is a moulded collar that is triangular in section, above which is a broad circumferential groove. Above the groove the object expands before tapering again towards the globular knop. The knop is separated from the rest of the object by a prominent circumferential collar, the knop itself is circular in form and oval shaped in section. The base of the terminal is flat and h…
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 7th April 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isleham', grid reference and parish protected.