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Record ID: SF-43DA57
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy pin of Ross type LXIX (Ross 1991, 288), inverted pear or hot air balloon type, dating to circa AD 600-900. Only the head, collar and small segment of the upper shaft now survive. The shank is circular-sectioned.  L 16.43mm; W (diameter of head) 7.69mm; weight 1.69g
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-42B58D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cruciform, dating to AD 420-480. The foot is missing. The head plate is rectangular and has an integral full rounded top knop; the latter has a domed head, a waist and a base, which extends outwards on the front face. The head plate has bevelled sides and has the same width as the arched bow protruding from its lower edge; its back face has a pierced semi-circular tab which is blocked by a fragment of the iron axis-bar; a fragment of the spring and iron corrosion products are encrusted around the…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2DFB8F
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy stirrup strap mount of Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date. It is sub-triangular in plan with a zoomorphic relief design.  It is composed of a narrowed upper terminal which expands towards an expanded flat lower edge with two outer projections. The lower projections and upper terminal are zoomorphic, in the form of an animal heads. Between the two projections are two circular intergral lugs, above which is an old break. At the back of the flattened edge is a right-angled flange. The upper surface has moulded relief decoration composed of two…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2C098E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy disc brooch of Early-Medieval date. It is missing a small part of the plate and pin due to old breaks. The brooch has a flat circular plate with openwork and moulded decoration, although corroded. This comprises a central cross-shaped motif with central lozenge shaped panel and circular perforations in each quadrant. At the centre of the lozenge is a slightly raised conical boss. The outer edge of the brooch, whilst corroded, suggests 'teeth' around the edge. On the back face of the plate is an integrally cast transverse semi-circular pin lu…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-2B7C38
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) nummular brooch.  Discoidal in plan and flat the front face is decorated with a human figure holding a staff and with a crown, sat on a bench holding a figure, either a child or animal, within a border of raised pellets or beads. This brooch fits a group of late Saxon disc brooches which copy, or appear to copy coinage of the period see Weetch (2013:15-16 fig no176,179), with the variants being divided by whether they copy obverse or reverse designs. To the reverse is an intergral pin and catchplate, which are …
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walsham-le-Willows', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-187732
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) hooked tag. The plate is rectangular with angular steps down into an integral hook. There are three circular sewing holes across the top edge. It cannot be assigned a Read type due to it's slightly unusal form.  Length: 16.66mm Width: 12.26mm Weight: 0.80g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1856DA
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable miscast and/or unfinished copper-alloy catch piece sleeve clasp of C6th date. Consisting of a rectangular bar with a rectangular catch element projecting from the centre of othe front edge. The object appears to have been made in a two-piece mould, and there are casting flashes of metal surviving which in a finished object would have been filed away. No decoration can be seen and there is not evidence of lugs.  Length: 33.66mm Width: 16.90mm Weight: 9.30g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4815E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (cut half) silver medieval penny of Edward the Confessor, dating to the period AD 1042-1044. 'PACX' Type. Uncertain moneyer and mint. B.M.C. iv; Hild. D; North vol.I, no.813
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-4769EB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete  copper-alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) Type 2.2.4 of Martin Cruciform brooch type B - AD475-550 (Martin, 2015, pg29, 37, 38 (fig 14) and 128). Only the foot of the brooch survives with an old break across the upper end of the flat panel. Only half the catchplate survives to the reverse of the rectangular flat panel. Above the head is the half-round panel which has moulded transverse grooves. It is defined by a zoomorphic section moulded to look like the head of an animal, probably a horse, with small projecting pellet eyes to either…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2F49F4
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of complete Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy tweezers dating to circa AD 43-1066. The tweezers are sub-rectangular in plan. In section, the arm end is bent out shape at a 90 degree angle to the loop. The loop is circular and contains the remains of a complete wire suspension loop. The suspension loop has two coiled ends to keep it in place. The arms of the tweezers flare outwards and the tip of one arm is folded inwards at 90 degrees.  The form and the inclusion of a slip knot suspension loop suggests an Early Medieval date. …
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1C9DE5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early Medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) finger ring. The penannular hoop is D-shaped with tapering ends which crossover and is D-shaped in cross-section. The ring widens gently to a centre which does not have a bezel. There is signs of corrosion and pitting on the patina. A number of similar rings have been found during excavations, e.g. Elveden (West 1998, 26, no.24.7) and Thetford (Goodall in Rogerson and Dallas 1984, 69, fig.110, nos.17-20) and and recorded with the PAS in Suffolk (e.g. SF-1114A6, SF-07FB63, SF-450B65 and SF-DE3E03). …
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1C6837
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early Medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) finger ring. The penannular hoop with tapering ends is circular in cross-section. The ring widens gently to a centre which does not have a bezel. There is evidence of a white metal coating.  A number of similar rings have been found during excavations, e.g. Elveden (West 1998, 26, no.24.7) and Thetford (Goodall in Rogerson and Dallas 1984, 69, fig.110, nos.17-20) and and recorded with the PAS in Suffolk (e.g. SF-1114A6, SF-07FB63, SF-450B65 and SF-DE3E03). Some examples have the ends twisted t…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1BFB96
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy strap end with a wedge shaped terminal end which is not split, but has two rivet holes, one through either corner with the remains of copper-alloy rivets within them. The shaft is incomplete and what remains is decorated with four transverse mouldings. Superficially this strap-end is of a similar form to the attachment end of a Thomas Class B type I, however, as the wedge shaped attachment end is not split it may have been created from the foot of a small long brooch (Thomas, 2003, pg4-5, fig2). Length: 25.85mm Widt…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickhambrook', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-052BEC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an early-medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) cruciform brooch. The object consists of the zoomorphic foot below two transverse moulded ribs. Immediately above the ribs is a worn transverse break. The creature is heavily stylised, moulded pellets for eyes below two thin incised grooves representing brows. The face flattens before opening out into two flat and semi-circular nostrils which are wider than the rest of the head. The nostrils are separated by a ridge - the snout - which begins at the midpoint between the eyes and runs longitudinally, before terminating in a bifurcat…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-045F93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment copper-alloy equal-armed brooch of Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date. Only the terminal end survives. The terminal is flat, triangular in form and missing parts of its outer edges due to old breaks. There is no evidence of decoration on the front plate.  On the back face is a single D-shaped pin lug with circular aperture. It is 22.15mm in length, 32.91mm wide and 11.36mm in thickness, weighing 8.12g. This is an incomplete equal-armed brooch. It is similar to those known as the 'Anglian' type, seen as having Scandinavian influence …
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-04053E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) small-long brooch. The head plate is incomplete missing the top projection and left side knob, roughly trefoil-shaped consisting of a central square with a D-shaped section projecting to the side with a notch to the side behind it. The outer face of the central section is decorated with a raised square while the D-shaped section is decorated with longitudinal lines engraved. In the centre of the reverse of the head there is a sub-rectangular pin lug covered with heavy iron corrosion from the now…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-02E276
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy buckle with integral plate. It is broadly triangular in form with hollow/concave back face.The attachment end is semi-circular with a central circular rivet hole and each side of the plate has identical moulded decoration, the frame is now incomplete and there is a pin hole for the missing pin in the centre of the plate. The front face of the object has the remains of an added white metal coating and is missing its rivets due to old breaks. The concave back face is undecorated but has two integrally cast attachment lugs.…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-74F5B5
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Anglo-Scandinavian cast copper-alloy bridle bit link of early medieval date. It has a rectangular shaft that is D-shaped in section with flat back and rounded front face which has a rounded boss before the incomplete end. At the complete end, there is a knobbed loop. Length 41.21mm, width 20.38mm, weight 9.99g. Similar examples are recorded through the Portable Antiquities Scheme (see for example SF-DD8A4E, SF-59F6E2, SF-C06A13, SF-F8CCA3) and have been studied by D. Williams, who suggests their possible use as harness links and dating to the 11th century …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1B00D9
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy two-part harness pendant, medieval and circa 1300-1500 century in date, consisting of an outer pendant frame and a solid inner pendant. The outer pendant frame is shaped like a six-petalled flower with a suspension loop set at right angles to the plane of the pendant. The suspension loop is at the terminal of a two parallel rectangular shafts, which projects from the top of the middle of the central petal. The outer pendant measures 46.1mm in length and 28.4mm in width. The inner pendant is also a circular six-petalled flower, each petal fitting inside a large…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Finningham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1AB887
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an incomplete scabbard chape of Early-Medieval date, possibly an end protector for a knife scabbard. It finds parallels in a number of examples recorded through the PAS (e.g. LIN-E5C477, SF-0E88A2, HAMP-1DA880 or WAW-03F886) and is of probable c.11th century AD date. It depicts a possibly a bear-like creature or man with a straight bar behind and above the figure, the lower part is missing due to old breaks. It is 35.2mm length, 15.8mm width, 2.1mm thickness, 4.34g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Creeting St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.