Record ID: LANCUM-2FE7EF
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy pilgrim-badge. It depicts a robed figure, seated, holding a lamb - the Lamb of God. The figure may be on a boat although this is not certain, and is likely to represent St John the Baptist. On the back is a single loop for attachment to a garment. This badge is one of only a few of this type recorded to date, including BERK-29EB55 and YORYM-DB0F36, and an example from Fetter Lane, London (Ward Perkins 1967 [1940], 264, no. 36.146/2) Dimensions: It is 24mm wide and 22mm high, it weighs 2.9g Thanks to Rob Webley for identification 
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E92805
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl, conical in shape with a flat base, Walton Rogers form A1. The base is 26mm diameter, tapering to 14mm diameter at the top. The central hole is 5mm diameter, and slightly off centre. It is decorated with radial lines forming triangular shapes but these are worn in many areas. It has an even light brown patina. The small diameter of the central hole would suggest an early date, perhaps 9th-11th centuries AD Dimensions: 26mm diameter and 14mm high, it weighs 50.40g
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-251D46
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy domed / beehive thimble of the Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1550. The thimble is of the beehive or domed shape, and is circular in plan. A series of circular holes or indentations have been punched around the sides in an irregular spiral from base to top. There is a circular area at the top of the object with no indentations which is worn smooth. The inside is plain and undecorated. The thimble measures 23mm tall, a maximum diameter of 23mm (at the base) and is 8 mm in diameter at the top. The thimble is a mid to …
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-250EAB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a fragment of a Medieval 1300 - 1400AD copper-alloy forked spacer from a composite strap end, with possibly reduced acorn terminal. Although the object does have similarity of construction with Roman objects and bears resemblance to Roman pelta mounts but the fitting does not look right. The length is 36mm, the width is 32mm and the weight 6.88g. Shares similarities with SUR-A38DC5.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-24E87B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy single loop buckle with buckle plate, c. 1200-1400 AD. The remains of the buckle consist of the plate which is sub-rectangular in plan with expanding outer edges. The front edge is recessed. The plate is made of one sheet of rectangular copper alloy folded around the strap bar. There are five rivet holes on the plate to hold it in place, and remains four of rivets. The plate has engraved border. Similar buckles can be seen in cf. Whitehead (2003) p. 23. The length is 27mm, the width is 15mm and the weight 4.05g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-2481B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval annular buckle or brooch pin, AD.1200-1300. The pin has a roughly rectangular cross section and consists of a straight plain shaft which turns to form a hook at one end with a rectangular projection below and terminates in a point. The patina is dark brown. The length is 50mm, the width is 16mm and the weight 6.46g. A similar example on a complete buckle can be found at SUSS-9C4D88.. A very similar pin is shown in Egan:(2002) p75; No. 547. Ref: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. 1991 Dress Accessories AD.1150-1450. HMSO:London. The length is 50mm, the width is 16mm an…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-540AF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Venetian soldino of Doge Michael Steno, dating to 1400-13AD. +MIChA[EL STEN] DVX is the ob legend and +S [MA]RCV[S VEN]ETI is the rev. The diameter is 15mm and the weight 0.36g.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-32E18F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver short cross cut halfpenny of either John or Henry III, it is most likely a king john class 5b2 mint and moneyer unknown date will be 1205-07AD. Obv: hENR[ICVS REX] is the ob legend and [...] ON [...] is the rev. The length is 18mm, the width is 9mm and the weight 0.62g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-8A6053
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silverEdward II farthing of Withers type 30b minted in London, date is 1310-14. EDWARDVS REX A is the ob legend. The diameter is 12mm and the weight 0.36g.
Created on: Monday 9th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOMERLEYTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-657A49
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of 13th or 14th century date. Traces of gilding remain. The fitting comprises a U-shaped strip whose fold is rounded and expanded, and which narrows in plan view. The two plates thus formed are are pierced by two rivets each with a rounded head. The fitting is probably intended for a wooden board or a thick leather strip. There are traces of gilding and enamel on one side. Egan and Pritchard (1991: 155-6) illustrate a very similar example, no. 728, which they suggest may be a strap end, from a late 13th to early 14th century context. It seems more …
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 26th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LOUND', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F70078
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy French jetton of medieval date, circa 14th - 15th century. The jetton is extremely worn rendering any text illegible. Obverse: possibly Shield of France. Reverse: possibly Triple stranded straight cross fleuretty in four arched tressure, fleur in outer angles. A copper-alloy, probably French jetton, c. 1350-1500 AD. Obverse possibly four fleur-de-lis within four arched tressure. The diameter is 24mm and the weight 3.58g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOMERLEYTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6D09CE
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy double-sided coin weight of Post-Medieval date 1580 or 1589 probably for weighing a Hungarian Angel. It is rectangular in form and section with uneven edges. The obverse depicts a standing figure within a beaded circular border, holding a sceptre over the shoulder. The standing figure is probably that of St. Ladislaus. The reverse carries a maker's mark comprising a hand and although indistinct probably letters HF within a beaded or border. This would indicate that manufacture was in Antwerp by the maker Hans Foncq. The weight is therefore of early Post-Medieval date, d…
Created on: Monday 15th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 19th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerleyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6CA4D1
Object type: HARNESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper-alloy lozengiform horse-harness pendant. There is no loop at the top; one corner is broken off, and it is likely that it was originally hinged at the side, with the loop now missing. The design is identical on both faces; the field (background) has extensive traces of gilding, and the charge appears to be a rampant unicorn in white enamel shown in profile facing left. All four feet are towards the missing loop, and by comparison with other unicorn-decorated pendants on the database (e.g. BUC-04A353, ESS-6F89E7 (also white), NMS-566003, DUR-7F1B21) it looks as if the un…
Created on: Monday 15th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerleyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6C788D
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper-alloy horse-harness pendant. It is trefoil in shape with two foils above and one below; an incomplete loop projects from between the two upper foils and is set at right angles to the rest of the pendant. The pendant has been decorated on one face with three raised triple-pointed crowns, one within each foil. The central point of each crown is a lis and the lateral points are half-lis. The pendant retains remnants of a finish, possibly silvering, over the lower part of the front (not the crowns) and the reverse. The length is 41mm, width 30mm, and the weight 9.61g. T…
Created on: Monday 15th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerleyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-959CE6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy stirrup-shaped strap fitting dating from the medieval period (c AD1150-1450). The strap fitting is D-shaped in plan, with a large collared knop projecting from the outer end. One of the edges of the frame has a small thin projection (very similar to fig 421 in Egan and Pritchard 1991, p94). The single sheet plate is still attached to the bar, and the pin is also still attached and complete. The buckle is in good condition. The pin has a dark green patina
Created on: Tuesday 6th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snape', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CFDF16
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead seal matrix of thirteenth-century date. It is circular with an unpierced suspension lug extending from the top; this is flat and broadly rectangular with a point at the top. The central motif is an eight-point star and the engraved inscription is set between two engraved lines. The inscription reads +S' IOhE: FREBE' (Seal of Joan Freeborn). The length is 36mm, and the width is 25mm. The surname is recorded in Bury St Edmunds in the late 11th century (Reaney and Wilson, under entry for Freeborn). The inscription was originally read as +S' IOhE: F BENE' (Seal of Joan…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BURY ST EDMUNDS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CF9B64
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy single looped oval shaped buckle dating 1350 to 1450 AD. The buckle has two lobed knops flanking transverse grooves with ornate outer edges with narrowed and offset strap bar. The length is 20mm and the width is 15mm.
Created on: Monday 5th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BURY ST EDMUNDS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-39F1B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Halfpenny of Edward III, Withers Type 5 (i) or (iii), AD1335-1343; North Class 4(b), probably 1102/2. The diameter is 14mm.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BURY ST EDMUNDS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7FED93
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 'heavy duty' beehive type thimble, dating from 1400 to 1550AD. The thimble is domed with slightly flared sides and a rounded top. Probably drilled although it could be cast, it is often difficult to distinguish between cast and hammered thimbles. A series of closely and unevenly set circular dents cover the sides, leaving a plain circular area around the crown.. The drilled pits begin at the top and continue in a continuous spiral to the base in a regular manner. It is possible that the thimble could be an open type as the top is missing. The length is 19mm, and the wid…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BECCLES', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DA3332
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy crescentic strap end dating to the 15th century AD. It is missing the separately cast sheet copper-alloy backing plate due to old breaks but is otherwise complete. The frame is flat, crescentic in shape with an oval shaped aperture and A series of twelve small circular rivet holes with the rivets now missing.The front face of the frame has worn, incised decoration has engraved lines, representing the roots of the tree, around an oval aperture. At the base of the frame is an integrally cast terminal with openwork relief decoration perhaps in the form of …
Created on: Monday 24th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BURY ST EDMUNDS', grid reference and parish protected.