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Record ID: SF-FA4EB5
Object type: GIRDLE HANGER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Girdle Hanger or symbolic key dating to the Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period, c. 480-570AD. The bottom of the shaft and part of E-shaped terminal are preserved. It is decorated with transverse grooves and ring and dot motif. It is a Felder type B2f, inclined upward closed terminal frame with plain prong ends.  This is an Early Anglo-Saxon girdle hanger, an object typically found in burial contexts associated with women. It finds parallels in other examples from Suffolk (see for example West, 1998: nos. 36.2, 53.1-2). Lengt…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6BB731
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from an Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy annular brooch, dating to the late fifth or sixth century.  The frame is flat, circular, and un-decorated. It terminates in a restriction for the pin (which is missing).  Length: 24.25mm Thickness: 3.77mm Weight: 4.76g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6B9CC9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy disc of Medieval date 8th-9th century. All that remains is a quarter of the disc, which has cruciform arms and a chip-carved counter-relief interlace is net-like and occasionally expands to form small triangles. The interlace is abstract, with no animal elements identifiable, but there is evidence of gilding. The reverse is undecorated and has corrosion. The catchplate and pin are missing. Similar examples can be seen in PAS see NARC-E11208.  Length: 20.58mm Width: 16.85mm Weight: 0.91g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-69468E
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead hooked tag of probable Early Medieval date. It consists of a circular boss with two pierced attachment loops, the hook is missing, with iron corrosion present around a circular hole in the disc. Decoration comprises a prominent boss in the centre of three sets of double-line in counter-relief. Hooked tags manufactured from lead are very uncommon, and it is possible it is a mould rather than a finished tag. Similar examples can be found on PAS (see NMS-412B7B). There is also a similar example with similar decorative motif made of lead from Cod…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-68D845
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead complete possible Viking gaming piece. It is oval in cross-section, with a copper-alloy rod in the centre, it has a flat, mis-shapen base. It tapers towards its upper terminal end. A similar, solid, possible gaming piece has been found at Long Melford, Suffolk see SF-C01997, Little Wilbraham, Cambridgehsire see SF-50B784, and two hollow very simliar examples have also been found at Little Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire, see SF-6F5256 and SF-6F7361. An alternative function of these objects would have been as weights rather than gaming pieces. Height: 18.94mm …
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-559DC7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) strap end of Thomas Class E, Type 1 dating to the period c. AD 1000 - 1100. It would have comprised of an open-work design, but all that remains is the attachment end. The attachment plate retains three entrally positioned rivet holes. The openwork tongue terminates in an old break and has two semi-circular holes. A more complete example can be found on PAS see SOM-F33A5F. Cf. Thomas, G, 2004, p. 3, no. 24. A similar example is illustrated in (Griffiths et al 2007; 64 no 334) where it was noted the design o…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5508CC
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) stirrup terminal. The object is an elongated, tubular shape, C-shaped in cross-section with an open concave reverse and zoomorphic moulding on the outer face and sides. The centre of the lower end of the outer face projects downwards culminating in a rounded point representing the snout of an animal. Above this the outer face is decorated with a moulded 'eye' to eithe side, each consisting of a sub-oval loop with a pellet pupil in the centre and behind each eye a moulded 'ear' projects. The holl…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-54E330
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy strap-end of 9th Century date. All that remains is the zoomorphic 'mouse/bat' terminal which is broadly triangular in shape. It is worn, with the zoomorphic details not clearly visible.  Length: 16.99mm Width: 8.35mm Weight: 1.51g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-53827B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Ansate brooch dating to 700-1000AD.  All that remains is a flattened circular terminal with incised circular border that contains a cross-shaped motif. It is encrusted with iron corrosion, and to the reverse has the remains of an iron pin. A similar, more complete, example can be seen on PAS, see SF-5260B8. This ansate brooch is of Middle Anglo-Saxon date with close parallels noted from Ipswich (West, 1998: nos. 98.3-4).  Length: 14.76mm Width:13.30mm Weight: 2.28g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-53472C
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pin of 'Wrythen headed' form, dating to the Early Medieval period- c. 750-850. It demonstrates sub-spherical circular-sectioned head decorated with deep spiralling grooves that converge at its apex, from the base. The shank is missing, but would have had a circular cross-section. Diameter: 11.12mm Weight: 5.27g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3F1A9F
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy hooked tag dating to circa AD 750-1065. Broadly circular in plan, it is comprised of a single thin sheet and is worn and corroded. Extending from the bottom is the stub of the hook, which tapers into a point curling back on itself.  Two parallel circular sewing holes are located at the top. Both faces are undecorated.  The form is consistent with Lewis and Naylor's A1.x in that it is broadly circular and undecorated (2013). Thomas notes that the sub-circular form was a later 8th century&nbs…
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3DEE5C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) buckle frame. It is D-shaped in plan and cross-section, flat backed with a narrowed bar, and notch for the now missing pin.  Short, plain frames are a feature of buckles of the 7th to 8th centuries (for examples, see MacGregor and Bolick 1993: 191 - 208). Length: 32.17mm Width: 21.67mm Weight: 11.62g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3DDF1B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) buckle frame. It is sub-oval in plan with a slightly narrowed bar, and missing pin.  The frame is circular in cross-section. Short, plain frames are a feature of buckles of the 7th to 8th centuries (for examples, see MacGregor and Bolick 1993: 191 - 208). Length: 21.06mm Width: 10.64mm Weight: 2.17g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-D193CA
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, broken in two, copper-alloy Anglo-Scandinavian or Early Mediaeval cheekpiece dating to the 11th century. At both ends there are a lozenge shaped loops with a knop at each outer corner and an oval hole in the centre. The fitting has a central modelled zoomorphic design surrounding a central hole for the bit, depicting a dog, an old break is in the centre of the loop. The obverse surface of the harness is bevelled with a semicircular cross section whilst the reverse is plain and undecorated. The object has a light green to brown patina.These fittin…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C17FEE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incompletecopper-alloy disc brooch of Early-Medieval/Anglo-Saxon date. It is missing its pin and parts of the outer edge of the plate. The plate is disc shaped in form with decoration on its front face. This comprises a central circular hole surrounded by three concentric circles, three punched dot and circles, a further pair of concentric circles towards the outer edge of the plate. On the back face of the plate is a single, integrally cast semi-circular pin lug, and corresponding catchplate, traces of the corroded iron pin visible at the pin lug. The elongated catchplate…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iken', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BE7600
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy small-long brooch of Early-Medieval date (Anglo-Saxon).  Only the head remains, which would have formed a trefoil shape, one arm is missing. To the rear, there is iron corrosion remaining from the now missing pin.  Length: 23.64mm Width: 25.15mm Weight: 5.03g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iken', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-81D0D8
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) sleeve clasp catch-element. It is sub-rectangular in shape and slightly curved in profile. The plate and bar are cast in one piece with the sub rectangular catch-element, within which is a long oval slot, projecting from the centre of a straight front edge. The rectangular plate has a straight outer edge and an integrally cast, narrow, longitudinally positioned bar projecting from the inner edge of the outer face. The outer face of this bar is decorated with two groups of two transverse grooves, creating …
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-5842EB
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy late early medieval, or Viking Age, cheekpiece, cheekpieces were worn in pairs and each is pierced with a round hole through which the ends of the jointed iron bit projected.  Only a fragment of the flat plate and of the central hole survives as well as the knob which originally was at the base of a loop, the latter is now missing. This cheekpiece seems most likely to be Williams Type 1, it is very worn with no visible decoration evident. (Williams 2007). Length: 51.14mm Width: 26.81mm Weight: 13.63g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-54961C
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy pin of Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) dating to 7th-10th Century AD. It confirms to Ross Type LXIXii - inverted-pear or 'Hot-air-balloon' headed type with a ring collar. Only the head and part of the shaft remain.  Head Diameter: 5.49mm Length: 9.58mm Weight: 0.61g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-54734B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cruciform brooch detachable side knob. It is half round, with a slot and hole for pin on the base. It is semi-oval in cross section. It has a lozenge shaped dome, tapering into a waist before terminating in the base. Due to its half round shape, it conforms to Cruciform Brooch Phase B, dating to 475-550AD (Martin, 2015, pg 128). Height: 15.85mm Diameter: 8.31mm Weight: 5.57g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

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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.

Record ID: SF-F804CE
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy anthropomorphic figurine of possible early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) date, but potentially later. A standing figure, heavily stylized and apparently naked, but with no clear evidence of genitalia.  The face has a prominent triangular nose with a simple eye to either side and a crecentic groove for the mouth. The arms are flat against the sides of the body, crudely rendered via a rough groove along their inner edge. The left arm is slightly shorter than the right and seemingly missing the hand. The chest is defined by a Y-shaped groove and appears ma…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoxne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F75D07
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy strap end, missing attachment end due to old breaks, now worn. Narrow Anglo-Saxon strap end 750-900, animal head terminal, worn diagonal incised line decoration above; Thomas Class A , probable Type 2.  Length: 36mm, Width: 12.6mm, Thickness: 1.4mm, Weight: 3.29g
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F6EDED
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy finger-ring, with circular cross-section which tapers from 3.9 mm in diameter in the centre to sharply pointed overlapping ends. Both ends are now bent out of shape; there is no further decoration. The ring 23.2 mm in external diameter. This shape is characteristic of Viking or Late Anglo-Saxon finger-rings.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-63B4EB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy late early medieval disc brooch, flat and circular in shape, which would have orginally been enamelled and has a cross motif, formed of shallow pits, on the front face. The pin lug with a fragment of corroded iron from the pin survives on the back face and a fragment is missing from the edge due to old breaks. This brooch is most similar to Weetch type 18 A, which are dated to the 9th-10th centuries and had champleve enamel, in this case now missing, the decoration is of Weetch cross type iii, being a cross with expanding arms and bulb-shaped intersti…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-10B4E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), dating to the period AD 1062 - 1065. Moneyer FOLIPINE (FOLCWINE) on SVDB (Sudbury). Obverse is bust facing, crowned and bearded. Obverse inscription EADDARD REX (variant of N830). Reverse is a small cross with radiating terminals ( variant of N830 ). Reverse inscription +FOLIPINE (FOLCWINE) on SVDB.  North vol.I, no.830 variant. Diameter 16.28mm, Thickness 1.13mm, Weight 1.1g EMC 2024.0063
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-7DCC6C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy early medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) strap end with inlaid niello and silver wire decoration. Only the lower zoomorphic terminal end survives. The outer face of the terminal has moulded, C-shaped 'ears' curving inwards to either side of its inner end and an inwards cuving, blunt snout, but few other visible features. A small sub-lozenge-shaped section of niello remains in the centre of the head with inlaid silver wire in an S-shape with additional curls to either side. The outer face of the small surviving section of the body above this …
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7DB528
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) supporting arm brooch or Stützarmfibel. The head is a flattened rectangular shape with incomplete circular lugs projecting from either end of the reverse. The upper end of the bow expands to the full width of the head where they join leaving a only a small recess along the upper edge of the outer face of the head. The rest of the upper and middle bow is uniform in size, D-shaped in cross-section with a rounded outer face and strongly curved in profile. Across the lower end of the outer face of the bow there is a raised flat&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7D9469
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. At the head there is a trefoil-shaped plate consisting of a central rectangular section with a D-shaped projection to either side, each with a notch to either side behind it creating a constriction. A further D-shaped section would have projected from the outer end originally, but this is now missing. To the reverse there is the inner remains of a single lug pin fitting. The upper part of the bow projects downwards from the lower edge of the head. This is D-shaped in cross-section with a flat rev…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FD2665
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) pin. Only the lower end of the pin head suvives. This is crescentic-shaped suggesting that it formed a loop of some sort originally. Below this is a collar c.11mm wide ribbed with multiple transverse grooves and a flattened rectangular shape in cross-section. The stem below this is circular in cross-section and tapers to a blunt tip at its lower end. The surface of the metal is corroded with a reddish-brown patina in places.  Without the upper part of the terminal it is difficult to be certain of the pin's type, bu…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-17BB93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy small-long brooch dating to circa AD 450-500. The piece is virtually complete save for the missing pin. The head plate is flat and rectangular. The arms are broadly in the form of an elongated crescent. The front face of the headplate is decocorated with two parallel incised grooves running along  the edge. The edge of the trefoils are decorated two parallel incised transverse grooves. The bow projects from the lower edge of the headplate. It is plano-convex in cross-section and curved. Its underside is concave. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-882061
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy ansate brooch dating to circa AD 700-1000. Roughly 60% of the piece survives with part of the body and one terminal missing. It is rectangular in plan and section. The bow consists of a flat central element and is stepped into the terminal. The central element is decorated with two deeply incised longitudinal grooves. The element beneath contains a median arris either side of which are opposed ring and dots. The extant terminal now terminates in old breaks so it is unclear precisely which shape the terminal would have taken, making typological …
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Alderton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5DF24C
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) bridle bit link from a horse's harness. At one end there is an attachment loop with sub-triangular outer edge and sub-circular inner hole. A slight knop projects from each corner of its outer edge and the reverse of the D-shaped hole is bevelled. Evidence of wear can be seen to one side of the loop suggesting that a strap was attached here during use. A  bar projects from the inner edge of the loop, 7.95mm wide, D-shaped in cross-section, with a rounded outer face and flat reverse. There is a raised lozenge…
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-46579B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from an early medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) strap end. The fragment comes from the upper end of the object where the strap would have been accommodated originally. It is trapzoidal in shape - slightly wider at its upper end and becoming narrower towards an abrupt, straight break across its lower end. One side is damaged, but the other has a small knop projecting from its centre. In profile the upper half of the fragment is bifurcated with the rear section of this now missing. A copper-alloy rivet remains in situ through each corner of the upper end. The outer surface…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Troston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F34E65
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An fragment of a copper-alloy early medieval (middle Anglo-Saxon) ansate brooch. Only one terminal survives. This is sub-lozenge shaped with a straight break across its inner end. Its outer face is decorated with an incised saltire cross-shaped dividing it into four lozenge-shaped cells, each decorated with parallel engraved chevrons. There is evidence that small lobes projected from each of the three outer corners orginally, but two are missing and the remaining one to one side is hardly visible due to corrosion. To the reverse a double lug pin fitting projects still holding a corrode…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F346FC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) probable small-long brooch. Only the foot of the brooch survives. This is an expanded patulate or axe-shape with inwards curving sides and outwards curving lower edge. There is a break where it probably attached to the brooch. There is no evidence of decoration, but the edges are damaged and corroded. This style of foot appears on several forms of small-long brooch (and on the later Anglian equal-arm brooch, but these are less common). Penn and Brugmann (2007) place the small-long brooches within their phas…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F33F3E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) small-long brooch. Only the foot of the brooch survives, making it difficult to identify the type. The foot terminal is a narrow spatulate shape with inwards curving sides and straight lower edge and curves inwards slightly when viewed in profile. Above this on the outer face there is a raised panel, D-shaped in cross-section, its outer face decorated with multiple transverse grooves and above this a narrow, undecorated section that expands very slightly towards its upper end where there is an abrupt break where …
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F33735
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) cruciform brooch. Only the foot of the brooch survives with a well worn break across its upper end. This terminal of this is zoomorphic in decoration and slightly tapering towards the tip. The outer face of the terminal is decorated with a semi-circular moulding to either side of the tip producing the effect of nostrils and above this, at the widest point of the terminal, there is a pellet-like eye to either side. Across the inner end of the terminal there is a raised panel, D-shaped in cross-section, its outer face d…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F29971
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) stirrup terminal. The object is an elongated, tubular shape, C-shaped in cross-section with an open concave reverse and zoomorphic moulding on the outer face and sides. The centre of the lower end of the outer face projects downwards culminating in a rounded point representing the snout of an animal. Above this the outer face is decorated with a moulded 'eye' to eithe side, each consisting of a sub-oval loop with a pellet pupil in the centre and behind each eye a moulded 'ear' projects. The holl…
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-F1EE5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver early medieval sceat dating to the period c.AD 730-c.765. Secondary Series L (Type 12). North vol.I, no.63; Abrahamson L050
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: LVPL-36ACBB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval copper alloy strap end dating from AD 750 - 950. It is a Trewhiddle style strap end of Thomas sub-type A1ai. The strap end has a zoomorphic closed end in the form of an animal snout. There are crescentic eyes and large looped ears. The main body of the strap end has a billeted outer border, then inside that a plain border. The rectangular panel contains a Trewhiddle style beast. It is probably a single right facing animal with its head towards the split end. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: length 31.8mm, Width 12.4mm, Thickness 4.4mm, Weight 2.46g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-8E1266
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete gilded copper alloy Early Medieval Great Square Headed Brooch,  Group IV  Phase 1 GSHBs (Hines). Leeds Group A3 (a) and (b) The brooch has a rectangular head, concavo-convex mid-bow element and a rectangular plate flanked by lappets or side lobes; twin lugs with corroded iron spring behind the head and a missing catch plate. The foot of the brooch has broken off.  The head plate has an outer zone with triangular punch marks, which extends into the interior to mark off a rectangular inner zone from the outer border. The outer borde…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-386E33
Object type: HAIR PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman-Medieval cast copper-alloy pin, c.AD 100-1500. This pin consists of a round-sectioned shank that tapers to a point and is bent over 90 degrees. The head of the pin head is has moulded decoration, consisting of a rectangular section with a rounded knop. Similar pins to this have an additional knop to finish the head, but these are missing here. The pin has a mottled dark green patina.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0D7939
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable Early Medieval cruciform/small long brooch dating to circa AD 450-550. The extant piece consists of the lower bow and foot. The bow is rectangular in plan and curved in profile. It is has convex underside and concave front face. At the junction of the bow and foot is a transverse incised groove. The foot is flat and broadly triangular in shape. It is now heavily worn but appears undecorated. Emerging from the reverse of the foot is a broken, flat likely D-shaped catchplate. 
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F8E0D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy small-long brooch dating to circa AD 450-500. The surviving element consists of a, trefoil head plat and bow. The head plate is flat and rectangular. The arms are broadly in the form of an elongated crescent. Each arm has a triangular knop positioned before the trefoil terminal. The front face of the headplate is now heavily worn but appears undecorated. The bow projects from the lower edge of the headplate. It is plano-convex in cross-section  and curved. It in. It is decorated with a median longitudinal incised groove…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A36AF5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Early Medieval copper-alloy probable small long or cruciform brooch dating to circa AD 450-550. The extant element element consists of a broken, now rectangular, head plate and bow. The piece is plano-convex in section and the bow is C-shaped. The bow terminates in an ancient break. Emerging from the reverse of the headplate are the remnants of a central D-shaped lug. The piece is now very heavily worn and covered in a green patina. 
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A3043E
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy sleeve clasp dating to circa AD 450-480. It consists of a bar which is rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. From one edge projects a median D-shaped hook element with central, circular perforation. The bar is decorated with two sets of two incised transverse grooves positioned just beyond the edges of the hook. The main body of the clasp has broken away although a perforation at one edge can be discerned.  This example very likely falls into Hines’ B12 category.  Penn and Brugmann simplify Hines&…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8DBC23
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper-alloy early medieval (probably late Anglo-Saxon) zoomorphic brooch. A flat plate in the form of a stylised bird standing in outline facing right. The bird has a rounded body, sub-triangular tail and a small head with duck-like, up-turned beak. Two incomplete legs project from the centre of the lower edge. To the reverse there is the remains of a single-lug pin fitting at the tail end and an incomplete catch-plate at the head end, both covered with iron corrosion. The object is slightly bent when viewed in profile, the surface of the metal is cor…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7C1919
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval gilded copper alloy mount, of middle early-medieval date (c.700-860).The mount has two flattened square terminals with engraved square borders that contain diagonal cross motifs formed of four raised pointed ovals  .These are connected by a  flat bar with circular silver rivets divided by a shallow groove. The reverse of the terminals each has an integrally cast lug. 
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-6693AC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy cruciform or small-long brooch dating to circa AD 450-550. The surviving element consists of a flat, incomplete headplate and upper bow. The head plate is flat and rectangular. terminating in worn breaks on all edges. The front face is heavily abraded and no decoration can be ascertained. The bow is decorated with a median arris before terminating in an ancient break. Projecting from the reverse of the headplate is a median flat lug which terminates in an old break. It would have hinged the now missing externally cast pin.  The …
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-665FBD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy small-long brooch dating to circa AD 450-550. The surviving element consists of a flat, incomplete bow and headplate. The head plate is flat and rectangular. Only a fragment of one arm now survives, projecting from the edge. Separating the headplate and arm is an incised longitudinal groove. Set in front of the groove are three ring and dots, a design replicated on the opposite edge. In the centre of the headplate is a circular perofration 3mm in diameter. It is unclear precisely what function this perforation played. T…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-65EAE5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy small-long brooch dating to circa AD 450-500. The surviving element consists of a flat, incomplete trefoil head plate and bow. The head plate is flat and rectangular. Only one arm now survices, projecting from the side edge. It is broadly an elongated crescent. It carries punched ring and dots running along the heavily abraded outer edge. The headplate is plain. The bow projects from the underside of the headplate and is C-shaped in section. It is decorated with a median longitudinal arris. At the junction of the headplate a…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-648334
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy sleeve clasp dating to circa AD 450-480. It consists of a bar which is rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The bar has three raised rectangular bosses. Two are located at each edge whilst there is a central boss located at the midsection of the bar. Projecting from each boss are the faint remains of loops. Projecting from the rear edge of the central boss is a hook element which is now broken and survived by two stubs.  The narrowed rectangular fields between the bosses are decorated with inc…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D28366
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval to Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) stirrup mount dating to circa AD 1000-1100. It is sub-triangular in plan and plano-convex in section. It has a narrowed, now broken terminal. The terminal is zoomorphic, representing the snout of a beast. The loop has broken away. On the front face is now heavily worn but there is moulded decoration probably representing a pair of snake-like beasts. The lower edge contains two opposed perforations. There is no decoration on the reverse. The piece is consistent with Williams 1997 Class A, Type 6 with a similar example d…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D12A39
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval penny probably of of Aethelweard of East Anglia (AD 850-855) BMC type 25, dating to circa AD 850-855 (N 450). Moneyer: Possible Eadmund; Mint: East Anglia. Ref: North 1980: 75. 
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D0A667
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cut farthing of Edward the Confessor (AD 1042-1066), Trefoil-Quadrilateral type, dating to circa AD 1046-1048 (N 817). Unclear moneyer and mint. Ref: North 1980: 140.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9479B1
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval to Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) stirrup mount dating to circa AD 1000-1100. It is broadly lozenge-shaped in plan with projecting circular loop for suspension which is now filled with corrosion.  The base of the mount is flat, and offset at a right angle from the body. The body solid with a raised saltire running through it. The edges are raised. The junction of the edges and saltire are adorned with raised rounded knops. In the centre of the saltire is a raised rounded knop. Two raised rounded knops are present on the edges of the widest points of the lo…
Created on: Friday 13th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Monk Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-943967
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval to Medieval stirrup terminal dating to circa AD 1000-1100. Rectangular in plan and L-shaped in section, it has a socket at the reverse. T. The front face has moulded zoomorphic decoration. At the bottom edge are two nostrils comprised of opposed rounded knops . Above this a median bulbous protrusion. Above this is a moulded V-shape probably representing the ears.  A similar example is depicted in Williams 1997 fig 2a. It is consistent with Anglo-Scandinavian examples dated to the 11th century AD.  Class: Terminal
Created on: Friday 13th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Monk Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-921E77
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy probable Early Medieval strap end dating to circle AD 800-1000. Now very worn, it is broadly trapezoidal in plan tapering into a narrow rounded terminal. The front face is decorated toward the attachment with an incised probable zoomorphic design but is rendered to a more anthropomorphic likeness, perhaps due to the skill of execution of the craftsperson. It contain two opposed almond shaped eyes and mouth below what was probably a main. The lower front face into the terminal is decorated with incised linear decoration. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Th…
Created on: Friday 13th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-554C0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver sceat, Primary Series, Series B/BG2a  'Dove on Cross' type dating to AD 680-710 (N 126). Ref: North 1980: 41; Abramson 2006: 61, BGJ20.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-54604F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver Primary Phase sceatta of Series F (variety b; BMC type 24b) dating c. AD 680-700 (N 62). Obverse: crude (helmeted?) bust right, with pelleted headdress, [regular pseudo-legend around]. Reverse: cross on steps, single annulet at end of each limb, pseudo-legend around. Ref: North 1980: 38; Abramson2006: 71, F120.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E87BF1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy brooch dating to circa AD 900-1000. It is a non-enamelled disc brooch. Discoidal in plan and flat the front face is decorated with a rear-facing quadraped set within a border of 28 raised rectangular pellets or beads. The beast has a pointed tail indicating it is mythological. On the reverse are two diametrically opposed median integrally cast lugs. The lug at the apex would have housed the pin, and is now covered in iron corrosion. The lower lug would have functioned as a catchplate. It consists of a hook in which the pin would have reste…
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E83D00
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Ealry Medieval copper-alloy hooked tag dating to circa AD 800-1000. It is sub-circular in shape with a sharp rear-facing hook projecting from the centre of its lower edge. Its outer face is now heavily abraded but appears undecorated. There are traces of white metal coating. There are two adjacent circular sewing holes situated on the upper edge of the front face. The edge of one sewing hole has now broken away. 
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hacheston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-40FA9D
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible Early Medieval cast copper alloy stirrup strap mount, c.AD 1000-1100. Williams Class A, Type 8. The object is sub-triangular in plan and is in the form of an animal-head. It is composed of a narrowed upper terminal which expands toward an expanded flat lower edge with two outer projections, one side is torn off and the whole object has been bent to become concave. The lower projections and upper terminal are zoomorphic, in the form of an animal heads. The obverse has moulded relief decoration composed of three curvilinear downward pointing chevrons, with the upp…
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1535A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Middle to Late Anglo-Saxon cast copper-alloy disc brooch of Weetch's type 18. The front of the circular plate is worn, but decorated with a narrow raised border from which the outlines of four circles project at regular intervals. This leaves the remaining part of the central field as a Anglian cross motif. The depressed areas of the cross and circles may have held enamel (c.f. example from Great Saxham in Evison 1977) but no traces are now visible. The reverse is plain except for a missing pin and catch, consisting of two parallel projecting lugs …
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Walsham le Willows', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-152B46
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) small long brooch. Only the headplate remains,  in the form of a cross with two round-ended arms separated by small, sub-right angled to sub-semi-circular, indented clefts, with the top arm missing. There is no decoration evident on the face of the brooch. Positioned centrally on the reverse of the head is a single lug that would originally have had a pin, now missing, attached, although there is evidence of iron corrosion around the lug.  Weight: 7.72g Length: 28.77mm Width 32.79mm
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Walsham le Willows', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C5CCCB
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval to Medieval stirrup terminal dating to circa AD 1000-1100. Rectangular in plan and D-shaped in section, it has a socket at the reverse. The upper edge is pointed and terminates in an old break. The front face has moulded zoomorphic decoration. At te bottom edge are two nostrils comprised of opposed rounded pellets situated nelow an incised chevron representing the nose. Above this a median bulbous protrosion. Above this is a moulded V-shape probably representing the ears.  A similar exampole is depicted in Williams 1997 fig 2a. It is consistent with A…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-C41202
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Early Medieval lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to circa AD 500-850. Cast in one piece it is comprised of a flat base with steep, conical walls and a central perforatio./ with a diameter of 10mm Though difficult to date without secure stratigraphic information, spindle whorls of this form are consistent with Walton Rogers form A1-2, dating to the early to middle Saxon period (2007).  Class: Walton Rogers 2007 A1-2
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Groton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-81ED3C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Early Medieval lead spindle whorl dating to circa AD 500-850. Cast in one piece it is comprised of a flat base with steep, conical walls and a central perforation with a diameter of 6.8mm Though difficult to date without secure stratigraphic information, spindle whorls of this form are consistent with Walton Rogers form A1-2, dating to the early to middle Saxon period (2007). 
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-302415
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval sleeve clasp dating to circa AD 475-550. It is sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The front face consists of a raised rectangular bar containing eight raised cells. The cells are decorated with transverse grooves of irregular numbers ranging between 2-5. Projecting from the inner is a flat, median D-shaped loop with central, circular perforation to which would have been attached the other, now missing, element of the clasp. The element projecting from the rear edge is now only partially complete, but would have carried a symmetrical d…
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-09EC59
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Complete long silver ingot of slightly irregular shape, but with a clear rounded top and slightly flattened underside. It has one neatly rounded end, 11mm wide and 5.8mm thick. One long edge runs roughly at right angles to this end, and the other long edge flares slightly. The maximum width of 13.5mm is close to the other end, and here there is a rounded angle, with the ingot tapering steeply to meet the other long edge in a rounded point. The ingot is sub-triangular or drop-shaped in cross-section, with the long straight edge being thicker and the top then …
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-35BF4B
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 12.11mm; W (diameter of head) 7.22mm; weight 1.37g
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DF81EC
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy pin dating to circa AD 800-850. It consists of a biconical head with median circumferential band. The shank is circular sectioned and terminates in an old break. There is no collar at the junction of the head and shank.  It is consistent with Flixborough Type 3 biconical head type, with examples with median bands and no collars noted at numbers 321 and 361 (Evans and Loveluck et al 2009: 44.
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gislingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CD046E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (cut half) silver penny of Harold II, dating to the year AD 1066. 'Pax' Type. Minted by Heregod of Oxford. B.M.C. i; North vol.I, no.836 Request E.M.C number
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Creeting St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B8FB11
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper-alloy harness link/strap distributor dating to circa AD 1000-1100. It is cross shaped containing four plano-convex arms set around a raised central, circular boss. The boss is hollow. The arms are rectangular in plan with an oval loop terminal the outer edge of which has three moulded knops. One of the terminals has broken away.   A similar link is illustrated in FRG  AD700-1700, Datasheet 39, Williams, D. Anglo-Scandinavian Horse Harness Fittings (2007) fig 6.(f) which is categorised as a four…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gislingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A208CE
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy pin dating to circa AD 700 - 900. The pin has an oval in plan and rectangular in section head with five ring-and-dot decorated stamped in a lozenge-shape and including a central ring and dot. The reverse is undecorated. It terminates in an old break before reaching the stem/. It has a dark brown patina.  The type is recorded by Haldenby (2012, 3). Comparable examples, with variable arrangements of ring-and-dot decoration are recorded on the PAS database, such as DUR-9B661C and FAKL-00A524.  
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wissett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E2BBF8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) to medievval gilded copper-alloy disc-brooch with cloisonné glass inlay. The object consists of a central disc-shaped base plate with a separate beaded strip soldered onto the lower edge of the circumfereence to create a decorative flange or collar. Traces of gilding can be seen in places within the beading on this and on the reverse of the base plate. The upper face of the base plate has a double raised rim around its outer edge creating a central recess within which four strips of wire are arranged to create cells for inlay.…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7DA7B8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy, silver and niello early medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) zoomorphic strap end. The fragment consists of the central section of the strap end with the rear half of the horizontally bifurcated upper attachment end. The outer part of the attachment end and the lower terminal end are both missing. The surviving central section is damaged and corroded, but areas of two parallel, longitudinal panels decorated with traces of niello and silver wire inlay survive. Most of the silver wire is missing from the right side, but to the left it forms two opposing spirals. …
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stowupland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-013846
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper-alloy gusset plate dating to circa AD 500-550. The surviving piece is triangular, tapering from a its widest edge into an old break. The widest edge contains two moulded, rounded knops at either end. In the centre, at the wide edge is a triangular openwork aperture. Beneath the knops on the front face are two circular apertures.  In the centre of the front face is a rounded boss manufactured in the repousse style. It is linked two the edge by two moulded oblique grooves. Emerging from the other side of the boss is a vertical g…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gislingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-00D229
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medievlal probable copper-alloy mount dating to circa AD 500-600. It is rectangular in plan and section. The front face contains two conjoined beasts facing away from each other. They have large circular heads, robust feet with large claws. The design is possibly rendered in the Salin 1 style. Significant trace sof gilding cover the front face. In one corner, beneath the outer border is a small circular perforation 1mm in diameter. On the reverse at one end situated adjacent to the perforation are the degraded remains of a D-shaped attachment lug. Similar examples are…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gislingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-008D4A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Early Medieval probable Great Square Headed brooch dating to circa 500-570 AD. The extant element consits of a roughly half of the inner panel of the head plate.It is rectangular in plan and section. The front face contains chip-carved decoration set inside a surrounding chip-carved border. The chip-carved decoration is possibly zoomorphic or otherwise representative of interlaced bands, although not enough of the design survives to be certain. On the reverse is the hinge survived by two D-shaped lugs. Significant traces of iron corrosion indicate the former presence o…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gislingham', grid reference and parish protected.