Record ID: SF-DF1B38
Object type: RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete ring made from plaited silver wire. Each strand of the plait consists of eight wires. The wires in each strand are parallel, though now distorted. The sides of the ring are not straight; they are C-shaped in cross-section, with the exterior of the ring convex and the interior concave. The ring is now slightly squashed, and measures 28.71mm x 24.71mm externally and 19.65mm x 17.15mm internally. Similar rings made of plaited groups of silver wires are known across the country; they vary in size, shape and tightness of plait. Where the wire has been examined it appears to b…
Created on: Monday 30th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FFCDD6
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A chert(?) arrowhead, the tip missing (possibly recent break). Flat based form with low side notches of American Indian type. All-over bifacially worked a mottled pale/medium browns and greys in colour. This arrowhead was presumably imported in 19th-20th centuries possibly as a necklace and subsquently lost on the heath at Dunwich.
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1A2781
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy object forming one half of a lead food seal. The terminal is flat, disc-shaped and has a small oval shaped perforation to one side. Extending from the base of the terminal is an integral lead shaft that is oval shaped in section and tapers toa point at the middle of the terminal. The shaft terminates in old breaks just below the terminal. Both faces of the terminal are decorated with a moulded legend that is the same on both sides. This begins with a star at the top and middle and is written in Hebrew, although precisely what the legend reads remains uncer…
Created on: Thursday 29th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E91121
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Modern seal of the Rippingille's Albion Lamp. Co. Ltd., dating to AD 1870-1950. It consists of a thick disc which has an iron fragment protruding from its edge. Both faces have a stamp depicting ALCo in the centre and the surrounding legend reading [RI]PPINGILLE'S curving clockwise and .PATENT. curving counterclockwise. The company was active in Birmingham from the end of the 19th century. They produced lamps, stoves, warmers and other metalworks. Diameter: 16.68mm Thickness: 7.53mm Weight: 17.40g
Created on: Wednesday 27th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monks Eleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-B4A422
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A brass incuse weight stamped with 'S' and '21' on both sides for 21 shillings or a guinea.
Created on: Tuesday 17th February 2009
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boxted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0F85E7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy token commemorating the coronation of William IV and Queen Adelaide on the 8th of September 1831. There is a small circular perforation at the top of the medallion.
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ufford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-D4D5A0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three lead weights of unknown date. a) circular, 24.22mm in diameter with central perforation 9.26mm diam., height 11.98mm, weight 39.28g b)circular, roughly made, diam. 25.32mm, irregular-shaped central perforation, max.height 7.5mm, weight 24.36g c)irregular circular-shaped base 20.7mm diam, truncated pyramid shape 12.11mm in height, central perforation 4.3mm in diameter, weight 21.71g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3F7850
Object type: KEY (WINDING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy probable clock or watch key dating to the post medieval-modern period. The key has a oval shaped bow, which is rectangular in section. Its shaft is also rectangular in section with a flat edges, and tapers inwards to a point. There are grooves either side of the edges near the end of the shaft. Length: 20mm, width: 15mm, thickness: 5mm and weight: 3.71g.
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-327285
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete circular lead object, probably a weight or similar object. It is flat, circular in form and missing part of one side due to old breaks. Both faces of the object have an impression or imprint of a coin of George III, probably a penny as Seaby no. 3780. One face carries a laureate bust left with the legend GEORGIVS III D G[], all in reverse/retrograde due to the coin being impressed into the lead. The opposite face also carries impressed decoration, perhaps the reverse of the same coin as a ground line is visible, possibly beneath a seated Britannia? The precise form of th…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 7th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton Mills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E89163
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy trade weight of Modern date. It is circular in form with inset upper surface that has a single incised circle, and a slightly corroded or worn flat back face. The inset surface has stamped marks comprising a large letter A at 12 O'clock for the 'Averdepois' weight standard and a ewer between the date 18-26 at 6 O'clock representing Founders Company, London mark. Between these two marks, and to the right of the incised circle there is a further mark or marks of uncertain form, possibly a provincial mark or Royal cypher. The weight measures 36.63mm in diameter, 8.78m…
Created on: Friday 19th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gedding', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-71D675
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy object forming one half of a lead food seal. The terminal is flat, disc-shaped and has a small oval shaped perforation to one side. Extending to the base of the terminal is an integral lead shaft that is oval shaped in section and terminates in old breaks at the base of the terminal. Both faces of the terminal are decorated with a moulded legend that is the same on both sides. This begins with a star at the top and middle and is written in Hebrew, although precisely what the legend reads remains uncertain. The entire object measures 16.62mm in diameter,…
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-083C15
Object type: CANNON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy toy cannon of Post-Medieval date. It has a cylindrical barrel that tapers towards a flaring open end with concave moulding. At the centre extend integrally cast cylindrical trunnions to attach the cannon to a carriage. It has a small circular touch hole at the closed end positioned between two circumferential bands, and the closed end itself has a projecting cylindrical knop. The barrel has a bore of approximately 3.5mm and measures 41.78mm in length, 7.19mm in maximum diameter, 12.65mm in width at trunnions, and weighs 6.45g. Toy cannons such as this beca…
Created on: Friday 16th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D58290
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy toy cannon of Post-Medieval date. It has a cylindrical barrel that tapers towards an open end that is now incomplete due to old breaks. At the centre is a raised band from which extend integrally cast trunnions to attach the cannon to a carriage. It has a small circular touch hole at the closed end positioned between two circumferential bands, and the closed end itself is dome shape din form, perhaps originally having a projecting central knop that is missing due to old breaks. The barrel measures 43.39mm in length, 12.12mm in maximum diameter, 13.99mm …
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6E1E15
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy object forming one half of a lead food seal. The terminal is flat and disc-shaped in form. Extending from the base of the terminal is an integral lead shaft that is oval shaped in section and terminates in old breaks at the base of the terminal. Both faces of the terminal are decorated with a moulded legend that is the same on both sides. This begins with a star at the top and middle and is written in Hebrew, although precisely what the legend reads remains uncertain. The entire object measures 16.24mm in diameter, 2.31mm in thickness, and weighs 2.86g. …
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2011
Last updated: Friday 29th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6E4312
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete two piece lead bale seal of modern date. The circular dies measure 16.04mm in diameter. The front face has a central motif of a crown surrounded by a legend that reads EASTE[RN UNION] IPSWICH. The reverse face has a legend that reads J.F.&[Co.]. The seal weighs 4.66g and probably dates to the nineteenth century.
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6E5FB1
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead object, possibly a bale seal or similar item, of Post-Medieval to modern date. It has a leaf-shaped plate that is flat with an incomplete oval sectioned shaft extending from the top(?) edge. One face of the object has what appears to be moulded decoration or letters but its precise form is uncertain. The opposite face appears undecorated although has traces of corrosive iron products that may have obscured any original detail. It measures 11.43mm in width, 17.17mm in length, 3.36mm in thickness, and weighs 2.95g. This is possibly an incomplete terminal from a…
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9C7E86
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead object, possibly a toy of modern date. It is in the form of a monk standing facing and wearing a long habit with cross pendant from one side. In his right hand he holds what appears to be a book, his left hand positioned at his waist. At the top of the figure's head there are possible remains of a hat or similar object that is now missing due to old breaks, the foot of the figure is also missing due to old breaks. The back face of the figure is viewed as if from behind, giving the impression of a figure in the round, despite it being relatively flat and two-dim…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E90AA6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large cast copper alloy seal matrix of probable modern date. The seal is a pointed oval in shape with an integral vertical suspension loop on the back face that runs the entire length of the seal. The suspension loop is rectangular in plan and has a small notch approximately half way up the seal, above which it flares outwards and has a small circular perforation for suspension. The seal measures 59.78mm in length, 36.44mm in width, and weighs 51.66g. The front face of the matrix depicts a seated figure with a halo and holding a book of learning. He is seated on a small decorated …
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Depden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2D3942
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern (18th to 19th century) cast lead toy cannon. Formed of a hollow cylinder which decreases in diameter from 15.02mm to 8.9mm. it is 59.50mm long, has a maximum thickness of 23.52mm and weighs 21.5 grams.
Created on: Saturday 5th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: ESS-2D7982
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern cast copper alloy drop handle. It is subtriangular with a square suspension loop at its apex, and divides into two curved projections at the base. There is a raised, moulded triangle on the main body of the mount. It is 38.77mm long, 23.65mm wide, 4.11mm thick and weighs 11.5 grams.
Created on: Saturday 5th September 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded.