Record ID: SF-2F21B5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting of probable Medieval date. It is rectangular in shape, made out of a sheet, with a circular hole at one end, and the remains of another hole at the break end. There is a thin folded sheet at the top with the remains of an iron pin in situ. There is evidence of gilding on the surface.  Width 42.17mm Length: 21.70mm Weight: 5.00g
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-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-2DA48D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy casket key dating to Medieval to Post Medieval date. All that remains is the bit, steam and the beginnings of the looped bow. There is no decoration evident, the bit has two circular holes in the centre. Length: 25.43mm Width: 15.42mm Weight: 3.64g
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2D58FB
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an iron probable late medieval to early post-medieval scabbard chape. Only the lower end of the object survives. This is a cast, hollow flat triangular chape with a jagged break around its upper edge and a flattened globular terminal projecting from its lower end. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded. Scabbard chapes are more commonly made from sheet metal, but cast examples in copper alloy and iron are known. Compare PAS records: PUBLIC-03A532, LON-0444D0 and WMID-C808A3. It seems likely to be of late medieval to early post-medieval date. Le…
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-2D3443
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval vessel  lug. The zoomorphic terminal has with two wide slanting grooves for ears, two vertical grooves for eyes, a V-shaped groove on either side for the open mouth, and a moulded groove running around the top to form an up-turned nose. A hole runs right through along the long axis from the back of the head to the open mouth, and this would have held the end of a rectilinear handle. An example from a shallow sheet-metal bowl (not a chafing dish) is published in Egan 1998, fig. 143. The surface of the metal is slightly corroded and the break…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Newton with Dagworth', 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.

Record ID: SF-2BC0B3
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Medieval enamelled harness pendant. It is quatrefoil in shape, the outer edge conprising four rounded lobes, each with a small projection between. The outer face of each lobe is decorated with three raised petals as in the upper section of a fleur-de-lis. In the centre of the outer face there is a square linear border surrounding a raised lion en passant. The remains of red and black enamel can be seen in places alongside small traces of gilding. A suspension loop projects from the centre of the upper edge.  Harness penda…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Badwell Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2B9C2E
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy lamp hanger of Medieval date. It has been cast in one and measures 43.00mm in height and 24.45mm in width. It consists of a central vertical shaft which terminates in a suspension loop. The base of this shaft flares outwards and is in the centre of three arms, which project at right angles from the central shaft. Each arm is incomplete due to old breaks, the missing terminals probably originally had circular perforations through them from which chains would have hung, to hold the lamp below. There is another circular perforation, through a small central …
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: PAS-18F8A3
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver-gilt badge in the form of a recessed roundel with two concentric circles forming a deep frame, the edges of which are dentillated. The centre of the badge is engraved with a crowned 'I' between two Tudor roses on a hatched background. The reverse of the badge is soldered with a strip of metal which has been broken off at the point where it doubles back forming a looped pin. The relatively small size of the badge and the shape of the pin suggest its function as a hat-badge. Diameter: 25mm Weight: 1.09g Scientific analysis at the British Museum produced a silver content …
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-18BE5D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th century trade token issued by Walter Povlter of Newmarket, Suffolk. Obverse: WALTER  POVLTER  AT  THE, Queen's head Reverse: IN NEW MARKET IN SVFFOLK, HIS HALFE PENNY 1669 Ref: Williamson 1967, p.1096, no 274.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moulton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-18A9B9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval Limoges figurine. The figurine depicts a three-quarter length standing figure that is cast flat and rectangular in form with the exception of the head. This is cylindrical with a flattened top and back face and has moulded decoration comprising of  eyes, nose and mouth, the eyes consist of inlayed blue glass. The reverse of the face has an integral cyclindrical rivet for attachement. The figure is depicted wearing a long gown that hangs in folds creating multiple small fields originally filled with enamel. The arms of the figure are …
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-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-14F86F
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy post-medieval knife handle terminal. The terminal is shaped like an horse's hoof and has iron corrosion. It curves downwards slightly at an angle and has a flat outer end. The inner surface is covered with iron corrosion where it would have joined the iron tang of a knife originally. A number of similar example have now been recorded with the PAS: e.g. SF-6B23D0, NLM-61F60B, SUR-1DCA47, IOW-E044C2, SOM-A63564 and LVPL-2ABAE1. Egan (2005, 93, no.398) illustrates a similar example from a 15th to 16th century excavated context in London. Length: 19…
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-145089
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy knife end cap of Post-Medieval date. It is rectangular in profile and oval shaped in section with moulded vertical ridges down each side. Both faces have incised decoration comprising a rectangular border containing a cross saltire, the edges suffering from corrosive copper-alloy and iron products. The top of the cap is decorated with an incised star shaped motif. At the base there is a transverse rectangular slot that contains the corroded remains of the knife tang. The entire object measures13.69mm in height, 9.31mm in diameter, and weighs 7.66g. It is of Post-Med…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C52FC3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy buckle dating to the Medieval period. It has a kidney shaped frame, most closely resembling a Meols type 2, D shaped frame. Attached to the buckle is a short, rectangular buckle plate. The bar is offset and narrowed with a copper-alloy strip wrapped around the bar, forming the pin. The surface of the plate is decorated with diagonal dots within a dotted border. The plate has one in-situ copper-alloy rivet in the centre of the rectangle. There is evidence of guilding around the rivet.  Meols Type 2 buckle dating to 1250-1350 AD…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kentford', 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.

Record ID: SF-46E082
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (cut half) silver medieval penny of Henry III, dating to the period AD 1222-1236. Probably Class 7b. Minted by Henri(c) of uncertain town.
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.

Record ID: SF-463537
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 138-161 (Reece period 7). Uncertain reverse type, maybe Salus with patera over altar and vertical sceptre. 
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whepstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-43D755
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy stud with a flat head of Roman date. It has a circular  convex head with a small rim, and a hollow convex moulding in the centre. There is a circular shaft on the reverse. Similar examples can be seen in Crummy, 1983, pg 117 - 118.  Diameter: 20.45mm  Height: 10.77mm Weight: 6.95
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.