Record ID: SF-2F0207
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy whistle of uncertain date. It is rectangular in form, square in cross-section and hollow, missing part of the mouthpiece due to old breaks. At the end of the whistle is a separately cast circular end plate that tapers at its centre to a conical suspension loop. This has a circular terminal that is biconical in cross-section and has a central circular perforation. One side of the end cap, at the underside of the whistle, has some post-depositional damage. All of the exterior surfaces of the body of the whistle have moulded decoration. On the two sides this…
Created on: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Poslingford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E9FB63
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hone stone of uncertain date. It is formed from a grey/brown stone that has fine surfaces with traces of micaceous inclusions. The hone rectangular in form and section, tapering slightly towards the suspension end, and is missing the top of the suspension end and lower half of the object due to old breaks. At the suspension end are the remains of an incised transverse groove above which on opposing sides of the hone are drilled circular perforations/indentations that do ot perforate all the way through the object. These were probably utilised to secure the hone to a thon…
Created on: Thursday 25th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lakenheath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A6F958
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worked stone object, probably a whetstone, hone or similar object of uncertain date. It is formed from a relatively hard pale white/brown stone that has sparse very small quartz-like inclusions. the entire object is rectangular in form, square in section and missing part of one side due to old breaks. The surfaces have extensive wear resulting in smooth edges and corners and there are traces of possible tool marks in places indicative of deliberate manufacture. It measures 62.13mm in length, 23.42mm in width, 23.76mm in thickness and 55.44g in weight. This appears to be …
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dalham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-88BBE9
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn stone object, probably a whetstone or hone of uncertain date. It is formed from a very finely grained dark grey to black stone, and is square in section and rectangular in form. All surfaces show signs of extensive wear and corrosion, resulting in all corners being rounded and the surfaces slightly concave in places. Towards the old breaks there is what appears to be a single band or constriction running around the object. The entire object measures 31.54mm in length, 12.92mm in width, 11.30mm in thickness, and 9.18g in weight. This is probably a very worn st…
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-23E526
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pendant whetstone of uncertain date. It is formed from a thin, dark grey and fine grained stone that is slate-like in appearance. The surviving fragment is rectangular in form, oval sectioned and terminates at one end in old breaks. At the butt end the sides taper to a squared off end where there is an off-centred hourglass perforation. The entire object measures 31.30mm in length, 14.92mm in width, 3.65mm in thickness and 3.54g in weight. This is an incomplete pendant whetstone of uncertain date, possibly dating to the Early Bronze Age (c.2550-1600 BC) or perhaps even t…
Created on: Monday 19th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-23F8A3
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete pendant whetstone of uncertain date. It is formed from a medium to dark grey fine grained and micaceous stone, perhaps a micaceous schist, and is square in section, rectangular in form, terminating in old breaks at one end. The surviving end is triangular in profile with a worn hourglass perforation, an attempted second circular perforation visible on one side of the complete end. The entire object measures 50.43mm in length, 10.98mm in width, 11.81mm in thickness and 13.24g in weight. This is an incomplete pendant whetstone of uncertain date, possibly dating to the Earl…
Created on: Monday 19th August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-349252
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone object, probably a hone or whetstone of uncertain date. It is formed from a hard grey/brown stone, probably a schist or similar, with micaceous inclusions. The surviving fragment is rectangular in form and section, terminating at both ends in old breaks. Along one long side the edges have what appear to be longitudinal grooves or bevels, past which the object terminates in old breaks. The other three surviving surfaces are worn smooth and demonstrate signs of having been deliberately worn or used. It measures 77.37mm in length, 33.02mm in width, 19.28mm in thicknes…
Created on: Monday 28th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4C90A3
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn stone object, probably a whetstone or hone, of uncertain date. It is missing parts of both ends due to old breaks and demonstrates evidence of use-wear and post-depositional corrosion. The object is rectangular in form and section, formed from a fine grained and micaceous stone, probably a schist or similar. At the top is a central circular perforation that is countersunk on both faces suggesting it was drilled from both directions. One side of the top is missing due to old breaks. Both sides of the hone show signs of use wear and the tapering tip of the object …
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolleshunt Darcy', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-09D678
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone hone, probably formed from a pale yellow/white schist, missing both ends due to old breaks. It is rectangular in form and section, with some damage to at least two faces and tapering slightly towards one end. All faces have evidence of use wear resulting in the surviving surfaces being worn smooth and the corners/edges rounded. It measures 153.48mm in length, 26.16mm in width, 20.83mm in thickness and 161.56g in weight. This is a simple stone (schist?) hone or whetstone. The lack of any distinctive typological features makes close dating of hte object impossible …
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1C28B0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain date. It is conical in shape with a flattened top and bottom, and a central circular perforation. It measures 11.62mm in height, 22.40mm in length, 20.15mm in width, and weighs 21.36g. This weight is of uncertain date and could belong to any period from the Roman through to Post-Medieval periods.
Created on: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Covehithe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-392193
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead object, possibly a weight, of uncertain date. It is oval in shape and section with slightly flattened but undecorated upper and lower surfaces. The object measures 18.28mm in length, 14.34mm in width, 3.61mm in thickness, and weighs 5.94g. This weight could date to any point from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5372D0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is flat, circular in form with a central circular aperture. The object measures 23.87mm in external diameter, 9.57mm in internal diameter, 6.89mm in thickness, and weighs 21.20g. This is a simple cast lead weight or spindle whorl that could be of Roman or later date.
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 18th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cavendish', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5381F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is conical in form with flat top and bottom surfaces and central circular aperture. The object measures 24.30mm in external diameter, 9.34mm in internal diameter, 11.74mm in thickness, and weighs 29.17g. This is a simple cast lead weight or spindle whorl that could be of Roman or later date.
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 18th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cavendish', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-538F02
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is conical in form with flat top and bottom surfaces and central circular aperture. The object measures 21.67mm in external diameter, 10.02mm in internal diameter, 12.09mm in thickness, and weighs 25.52g. This is a simple cast lead weight or spindle whorl that could be of Roman or later date.
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 18th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cavendish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8D1E56
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of uncertain date. It is oval shaped in form, circular in section, tapering towards each end. There are traces of an incomplete central rivet or lug, its precise form uncertain due to old breaks. The entire object measures 31.56mm in length, 17.52mm in diameter at centre, and weighs 49.57g. This is a cast lead weight of uncertain Roman or later date, probably most likely to date to the Post-Medieval period.
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 7th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-342EA2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, probably a spindle whorl, of Roman or later date. It is conical in form with flat back face and slightly flattened top with central circular aperture. There are no traces of any decorative elements. It measures 22.85mm in diameter, 9.32mm in height/thickness, and weighs 25.76g. This is a small lead spindle whorl that may date to any point from the Roman period onwards, although a later date is perhaps more likely given its form and findspot.
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton Mills', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-3487D1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of uncertain date or function. It is cylindrical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and a central vertical circular shaped aperture. The weight measures 33.87mm in length, 19.84mm in diameter, and weighs 66.19g. This is a simple lead weight possibly for use as a net or line sinker of uncertain Roman or later date.
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton Mills', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CDA182
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated cast lead weight or whorl of uncertain date. It is conical in form with a vertical circular aperture. The entire object measures 28.49mm in length/height, 16.07mm in diameter at base, and weighs 26.69g. This weight could date to any point from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton Mills', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CDB2A0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated cast lead weight or whorl of uncertain date, wih slight post-depositional damage at the top. It is conical in form with a possible vertical circular aperture. The entire object measures 15.35mm in length/height, 15.79mm in diameter at base, and weighs 16.53g. This weight could date to any point from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton Mills', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CDBF14
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated cast lead weight or whorl of uncertain date. It is circular in form, oval shaped in section, with a central circular aperture. The entire object measures 28.37mm in diameter, 11.02mm in thickness, and weighs 46.93g. This weight could date to any point from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton Mills', grid reference and parish protected.