Record ID: SF-54D7A7
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy socketed axe of late Bronze Age date. Only a small fragment of the socket end survives. This is roughly sub-rectangular in plan with breaks around three sides and part of the outer edge of the socket surviving on the fourth edge. At the socket end the exterior has a thickened rim beneath which is a prominent transverse ridge. There is also a longitudinal casting seam running along the centre of the outer side. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded and the breaks are well worn. Without further diagnostic details only a gen…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3EDF33
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy socked axehead of late Bronze Age date. This is a fragment of the mouth of the axehead. Two sections of the body positioned at an abrupt right-angle to one another survive, each with a rough break around its outer edge. There is a raised rim around the outer face of the mouth and a raised parallel ridge behind this. Thin raised lines also run longitudinally along the centre of each outer face. The fragment has a brown patina with areas of green corrosion.  A similar example can be seen on the PAS database: NMS-38706A. Without further diag…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield St George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-70ECF8
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Middle Bronze Age gold tripartite penannular ring dating to circa 1300-1150 BC. It is C-shaped in plan comprised of three circular-sectioned penannular rings soldered together. The terminals are of an inconsistent width, creating an oblique aperture. Diameter: 14.2mm; Width: 6.4mm; Thickness: 1.3mm; Weight: 3.38g. Discussion: The form is consistent with other examples processed through the Treasure Act including 2021 T762 (Gard 2021) and 2012 T165 (Smith 2012) each of which is dated to the Middle Bronze Age. Meeks et. al. (2008, 13) note that “although small, penann…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DD891B
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy late Bronze Age socketed axehead. Only the blade end and a small amount of the socket survive. The blade curves gently outwards while its sides curve inwards slightly towards the butt end. The break across the inner end is irregular and well worn. A rectangular indentation in the centre of the break represents all that is left of the inner part of the original socket. The surface of the metal is corroded in places. Only a broad late Bronze Age date can be suggested due to the lack of diagnostic features. Length: 39.33mm, width: 39.56mm, thi…
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drinkstone', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F6B423
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age axehead dating to circa 1600-800 BC. The extant element consists of the crescentic cutting edge, with abraded and pitted faces. It terminates in an ancient break just before the cutting edge making it unclear whether the axehead would have been flat or socketed. 
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Henley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F40297
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two probable Middle Bronze Age to Early Iron Age flint tertiary flakes dating to circa 1600-400 BC. 1. Length: 55.6mm; Width: 46.4mm; Thickness: 9.8mm; Weight: 25.46g. 2. Length: 35.5mm; Width: 26.2mm; Thickness: 3mm; Weight: 11.16g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Charsfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-020828
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age probable flat axehead or possibly a chisel dating to circa 2350-1500 BC. Trapezoidal in plan and rectangular-sectioned, the extant piece is heavily worn. It has a thin, straight butt which flares outwards before terminating in an ancient break before any diagnostic features would have been revealed. It is now heavily corroded and abraded. A broad Early Bronze Age date is suggested, consisted with the chronology for flat axeheads. Length: 42.8mm; Width: 22.3mm; Thickness: 5.2mm; Weight: 15.8mm.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Badley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-ED1342
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed axe dating to circa 1300-800 BC. The extant piece consists of the crescentic cutting end, which terminates in an old break at the base of the socket, which is rectangular. The cutting edge is jagged. Length: 22.5mm; Width: 40.5mm; Thickness: 10mm; Weight: 33.67g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Badley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7ACFC6
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle to Late Bronze Age socketed axe dating to circa 1,200-800 BC. The extant element consists of the side and small portion of one face of the socket mouth. The socket mouth has two moulded transverse ridges at the top. The D-shaped handle is intact.  Length: 37.8mm; Width: 24mm; Thickness: 5.5mm; Weight: 32.24g.
Created on: Friday 18th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-261C99
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age socketed axe dating to circa 1200-800 BC. The extant piece consists of a small portion of the front face and side of the socket mouth. It is broadly rectangular plan with straight edges and L-shaped in profile. Length: 26.2mm; Width: 17.4mm; Thickness: 4mm; Weight: 10.06g.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nayland with Wissington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9539D6
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age copper-alloy fragment of an axehead dating to circa 1600-800 BC. The extant peice consists of the crescentic cutting edge and lower blade. The break renders it difficult to determine the form of the complete axe - it could have been socketed but this is now unclear. As a result, it carries a broad Middle to Late Bronze Age date.  Length: 27mm; Width: 52.9mm; Thickness: 4.8mm; Weight: 47.24g.
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Raydon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-19E6DB
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy socketed spear of Bronze Age date. Only the incomplete, worn and damaged blade survives. The blade is long, narrow, tapering and lozenge-shaped in both shape and in cross-section. The mid-rib is prominent and runs the full length of the blade. Small sections of the blade project to either side, but these are incomplete and corroded. A small section of the socket survives. This is cicular in cross-section with a hollow interior. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded and the breaks are well worn. Without further diagnostic details its p…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-19D3A1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy object, probably a dirk, rapier or spearhead of Bronze Age date. The object is an elongated, sub-rectangular shape with breaks along both sides and end. It is oval in cross-section with a slight raised ridge running along the centre of each face. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded and the breaks are well worn. Length: 48.66mm, width: 11.60mm, thickness: 4.28mm, weight: 9.66g
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C58259
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A fragment of a late Bronze Age socketed axe. Only the blade end and the inner part of the socket survives. The fragment is rectangular in cross-section, tapering towards the blade. The blade edge curves outwards and is damaged in places with a notch to one side. Each side of the fragment flares outwards towards the blade and gently inwards towards the break. A slight casting seam can be seen running longitudinally along the centre of one side, but this has largely worn away on the other side. The break has a rounded, rectangular depression in the centre, which is all that…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-742999
Object type: JEWELLERY
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A complete Bronze Age gold item of jewellery dating to circa 2,300-800 BC. Now flattened and squashed, the piece is comprised of a cylindrical piece of sheet metal folded in on itself multiple times. The join is overlapping rather than soldered. The external face of the object is decorated with incised horizontal grooves running around the circumference. They cover the entire length of the piece. Length: 15.7mm; Width: 5.6mm; Thickness: 2.4mm; Weight: 0.60g. Discussion: The piece was likely used as an item of jewellery most likely a bead. It is similar to ot…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-3E1D3C
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a middle Bronze Age (Taunton/Penard Phase) dirk or rapier in two pieces. Only the inner part of the blade and a section of the butt survive. The blade has a low, rounded, slightly angular mid-section, curving outwards gently into slightly concave edges with no pronounced ridge. This forms a rounded lozenge shape in cross-section. The shoulders are damaged and the original form of the butt is unclear. The object is highly corroded with damage and pitting on both faces and around the edges, but the remains of a dark brown patina can be seen on both faces. Th…
Created on: Friday 29th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3DF916
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy middle Bronze Age side looped spearhead. The blade is c.32mm in length and 31.80mm maximum width. Its original shape is unclear as the majority of the outer part is missing. The mid-rib is lozenge-shaped in cross-section meeting the socket at its inner end. The blade is narrow with a rounded lower end. The surviving inner sections of the blade wing are flattened with much of the outer bevels missing. The socket is circular in cross-section and its outer end is missing. There is a small integrally moulded lozenge-shaped loop plate to either…
Created on: Friday 29th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FAKL-1CAE59
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Large scraper made from an opaque, grey-brown flint with some inclusions. There is a small area of cortex at one end. Both the dorsal and ventral faces show signs of a conchoidal fracture although the scars are weakly defined and may reflect natural fracture. Retouch extends across the upper right hand side of the flint (as shown) and down the right hand side. This is short, scaled and abrupt/semi-abrupt. There is also some limited retouch along the left hand edge. Length 110.8mm, Width 59.1mm, Thickness 29.3mm, Mass 182.36g. The coarseness of the working and the form o…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-6D82EE
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age copper alloy awl dating to circa 1200-800 BC. It is flat-tipped and flat in cross-section at the tang end, gradually becoming rectangular-sectioned in the middle section and finally pointed at the functional end, which terminates in an ancient break.  Copper-alloy awls are generally thought of as Late Bronze Age in date. Length: 65.7mm. Width: 5.1mm. Thickness: 4.5mm. Weight: 6.03g
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2AD2BC
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy middle Bronze Age side looped spearhead. The blade is c.66mm in length and 21.47mm maximum width. It is 'flame'-shaped, narrow, tapering towards the outer tip, with slightly concave sides and has a narrow central mid-rib that becomes lower towards the outer end in profile. The outer edges of the blade are largely missing. The socket is circular in cross-section and its outer end is missing. There are small integrally moulded side loops, the outer part of one of which is missing. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded.  This …
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.