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Record ID: PUBLIC-B6DBCB
Object type: WINDOW
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast lead window frame. It is roughly cross-shaped in form, with H-shaped cross section that has recesses for the now missing window glass measuring 2.81mm in width. It is of probable Medieval or later date.
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-B79BD2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead object, probably a weight, of uncertain date. It is flat, disc shaped in form and has a central sub-circular aperture.
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9E33E9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead late Medieval penny sized Boy Bishop token dating to the period c.AD 1470-1539 AD. Probably Rigold's (1978, 95) Bury Series 1G. Obverse: .:.SANCTVS: NICHOLAVS OA - Mitre. Reverse: :AVE:/:REX:/:GEN:/:TIS: .:. - Long cross dividing the legend, three pellets in each quarter, all within an inner circle. Diameter: 14.75mm, thickness: 1.39mm, weight: 1.8g
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th July 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-801F3D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight, with the broken remains of a hole at the apex, presumably for hanging. The weight is conical and measures 49.9mm in height, has a basal diameter of 38.52mm and weighs 236.6g. The base is slightly concave with a small depression at the centre. There are no marking or designs on the weight, but it is somewhat scarred from damage probably sustained after deposition. It has a mid grey patina with some light brown patches. Such weights are very difficult to date accurately and could be from Roman to Post Medieval periods, 43AD - 1700AD
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B0C5BD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy personal seal matrix of Medieval date, c. 1280-1350. It is circular in plan with the remains of an integrally cast vertical rib at the centre of the back face, with a squashed suspension lug demonstrating a clogged circular aperture at its midpoint present at the apex of the matrix. The seal die has a central motif which appears as an eight-spoked wheel or eight-spoked floral design within a circular border. This is surrounded by the engraved inscription +S' RIC' LE TORNO' (Seal of Richard/Ricard Le Torno/Tornour) , which clearly refers to the original owner…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2018
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FB31F2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probably Medieval to Post-Medieval lead weight decorated on the obverse with initials set in sunk relief (AD c.1200-1700). The weight is heptagonal with minor irregularities. The sides are irregular with four being straight and three sloping slightly inwards from the reverse side. There is a sunken circular area in the middle of the obverse side containg the letters MB with the right leg of the M and the straight bar of the B being joined. The reverse plain but is marked with a deep groove where the weight has sustained damage in deposition. Measurements: Length 37.52…
Created on: Monday 16th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-92E727
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible medieval lead pilgrim badge. The badge is circular, flat, and decorated on both sides. What is presumably the obverse side has a central raised pellet and is surrounded by eight geometrivally aligned pellets. Four alternate pellets are circled by beading. The obverse edge is beaded. The reverse side has a vertical crucifix-shaped motif positioned in the upper centre area. evidence for there once being a suspension loop. There is a small gap in the edge of the badge above the cross, which could possibly have been the position of a suspension mount or loop. The badge measure…
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-788B63
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy penny sized 'Boy Bishop' token dating to the late Medieval or early Post-Medieval period, c. 1470-1539. Rigold's series 1G (var). Obverse: bishop's mitre within inner pelleted border, SAN[CTVS] NICHOLAE OR. Reverse: long cross quartering token, three pellets in each angle within inner pelleted border, AVE REX GEN/TIS.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-34A108
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unfinished cast Medieval lead flat pointed-oval seal matrix (AD 1200-1350). This seal matrix has not been engraved and is blank and flat at the front. The reverse has a stylised symbol and raised border. The matrix has slanted sides leaving the front narrower than the back.. The suspension lug is placed at the top of the back and its form suggests it was used as a sprue or in gate, it has no pierciing.The seal has a light grey patination typical of aged lead. Measurements: Length: 22.95mm; width: 13.50mm; thickness: 2.75mm; thickness including lug: 9.04mm. Weight: 5.54g …
Created on: Monday 6th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th January 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4D7A39
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast lead object of uncertain identification, probably of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1900). The object is a curved C-shape with the tail of the object tapering to a narrow terminal. There are nine spherical knobs projecting at regular intervals along the arm and at the base there is a smaller spherical knob with raised lines radiating from it. The rear of the object is flat. It could possibly be a letter or part of a letter from a large design. Length 35.49mm, Width 27.13mm, Thickness 5.89mm, Weight 26.7g A vaguely similar unidentified object is on the …
Created on: Friday 19th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 9th July 2021
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