Record ID: SF-D3AC01
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy gilded plate brooch. The plate is oval in shape with an oval recess in the centre surrounded by a raised rim where black glass remains. Around the outside of the recess there is a flattened border containing a ring of incised X shapes. To the reverse are the remains of an incomplete catchplate and raised rib for the pin attachment.  Brooches of this form were gilded with an engraved stone or glass gem set in the centre. According to Mackreth (2011, vol.I, 160-3) they are of British manufacture and date largely to the 3rd century AD. This…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kentford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5B41E7
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman rotary key. The handle is a solid, elongated sub-triangular shape, expanding very slightly towards its outer end, with a circular hole through its outer tip creating a small bow. There is a slight indentation in the centre of each side, flanked on either side by pairs of raised transverse grooves. The stem is short and sub-rectangular in cross-section culminating in a simple bit featuring no clefts or ward-cuts, which projects at a right-angle to the plane of the handle (turned at 90˚ to the modern orientation). The surface of the metal is …
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield St. Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FFF828
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman faience 'melon' bead. It is cylindrical in shape with rounded edges to both faces. Parallel, deep, transverse grooves are positioned around the sides. A circular hole, c.11mm in diameter, runs through the middle, slightly off centre. It has a dark greenish-yellow patina.  See Guido (1978, 100, Types 21 and 22) and Crummy (1983, fig. 32.520-1). Worrell (2015) suggests a 1st to 2nd century date for most. Length: 50.04mm, width: 20.38mm, thickness: 5.66mm, weight: 8.55g
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-436B94
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman enamelled copper-alloy seal box lid section. It is square-shaped with small knops projecting from each corner. A single pierced lug projects at a right-angle from the centre of one side where it would have hinged against the reverse originally. The outer face has a raised border and the centre is decorated with two recessed opposing trumpet-scroll motifs. These are filled with dark coloured enamel and the surrounding field is filled with lighter blue enamel. The reverse has a wide raised rim around the edges and each side section of this has a small…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-2DF786
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of uncertain ruler, dating to the period c.AD 260-c.402. Uncertain reverse type and mint. Heavily corroded.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6BF534
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an enamelled copper alloy Roman disc-brooch. The brooch would have been circular originally, but only around 40% now survives. The outer face is divided by three raised concentric circles, the central one only c.3.5mm in diameter. The outer field formed between these is decorated with raised circles filled with red enamel against a field of light green enamel The inner field contains no obvious traces of enamel. Instead the material on the surface of this appears to be corroded patination. To one end of the reverse there is the remains of a single lug pin fitting, which p…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-4644EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 313-14 (Reece period 16). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, depicting Sol standing left with globe. Mint of London.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whepstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-463537
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 138-161 (Reece period 7). Uncertain reverse type, maybe Salus with patera over altar and vertical sceptre. 
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whepstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A4D4C8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative rear-hook brooch. The head is semi-cylindrical in shape with a rounded outer face and concave reverse where the missing pin fitting would have been secured. The outer face of each wing is decorated with two widely spaced transverse grooves, each with a raised wavy line running down its centre. A rear-facing hook projects from the centre of the upper edge of the head. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section, fully curved in profile and tapers to a blunt point at its lower end. Its outer face is decorated with a central wide longitudina…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-F3060E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman as or dupondius of uncertain probably Flavian emperor, dating to the period AD 69-96 (Reece period 4). Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawkedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F31FBD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Roman denarius of Domitian, dating to the year AD 91 (Reece period 4). IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P reverse type, depicting Minerva standing left, holding spear. Mint of Rome. RIC vol.II, no.727
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawkedon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-06C763
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius or Decentius, dating to the period AD 351-3 (Reece period 18). VICT(ORIAE) DD NN AVG ET CAE(S) reverse type, depicting two Victories holding wreath inscribed Vot / V / MVLT/ X. Mint of Trier. LRBC, 16, no.58/59
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cratfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5E3963
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II, possibly a contemporary copy, dating to the year AD 270 (Reece period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type, depicting an altar with flame above. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9399F8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman hinged Colchester derivative brooch. The head is cylindrical in shape with long wings, the tip of each now missing, and a transverse slot in the centre of its reverse where the hinged head of a copper-alloy pin remains in situ surrounded by the corroded remains of an iron axis bar. Only the head of the pin survives. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section and curved in profile, tapering rapidly towards a heavily corroded break across its lower end. The lower bow, foot and catch-plate are all missing. This style of brooch was in use from around t…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F00162
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman as or dupondius of uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 43-260. Uncertain reverse type and mint. Heavily corroded.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Metfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-ECBE99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-78), dating to the period AD 364-78 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Buckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-E5310F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus of uncertain ruler and reverse type, dating to the period AD 260-402.
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-E51D78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman contemporary copy ('barbarous') radiate of a coin of uncertain ruler, dating to the period c.AD 275-85 (Reece period 14). Copying unclear reverse type.
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-E4E92A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of a Roman amphora. The sherd comes from the shoulder of a vessel and there is a break at one edge where a handle would have extended. It has a hard, smooth fabric with plentiful chalky (<2mm) and sparse mica inclusions (Aa). Both surfaces are an oxidised pale pink-orange in colour and the core is grey. Length: 120.46mm, width: 117.90mm, thickness: 34.89mm, weight: 287.37g
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A09084
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy and enamel probable Roman brooch. It is lozenge shaped with breaks around the edges suggesting that is was part of a larger object originally, probably a brooch. The outer faces has a raised cross dividing it into four lozenge shaped recesses. Two of these contain traces of yellow-green enamel and the others, traces of a light blue-green enamel. The reverse is undecorated and the lack of any means of attachment suggest that it may have formed the centre of a larger continental plate brooch with either an additional head and foot (c.f. Mackreth 2011, vol.II,…
Created on: Friday 24th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet', grid reference and parish protected.