Record ID: ESS-3F509E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date (c.1300-1400). Description: The object consists of a circular die face, a waisted handle, hexagonal in cross-section and oval loop, with iron corrosion within. The dies face is engraved with a a pair of crossed arms above/below a crescent. A plain circular border separates this from the inscription which starts at 12 or 6 o'clock and runs retrograde around the edge of the die face reading, '+PRIVE SV', which translates to 'I am private'. A star begins the inscription. The object has an ev…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-72F85A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy mount of probable medieval date (c.1150-1450 AD). Description: The mount is square in plan, and flat except for a central integral attahcment spike on the reverse. The decoration is in shallow relief. The front has a central circular raised boss, surrounded by two concentric, raised squares at 45 degrees to the square shape of the mount. The edge of the mount is decorated with a 16 petalled border. The patina is dark brown. Measurements: length 20.51mm; width 19.89mm; thickness (excluding pin) 3.17mm; height (including pin) 6.84mm; weight 4.75g …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-7224F1
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hooked tag (Read Class D Type 6) of post-medieval date (c. 1500-1600 AD). Description: The main plate is sub-triangular with small, semi-circular projections around the outer edges. There are three applied domed bosses on the upper surface of the plate, of which two are nearly complete. Each of the domes has a central applied knop. There are six further knops arranged at regular intervals around the central knop, with each alternating knop surrounded by a ring of applied wire resembling a rope. Between the bosses is the incomplete setting…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-6FCA56
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date (c.1200-1300).   Description: The seal matrix is flat and was originally pointed oval in plan, but has been broken horizontally across the middle.The entirety of the front consisting of the dieface. The reverse has the probable remains of a suspension lug at the apex. The front central design is unclear as less than half of it survives. The inscription is separated from the central design by a solid line and runs retrograde around edge, starting at 12' o'clock reading 'SIG[...]R…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-5F0AA3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead-alloy spindle whorl of probable medieval date (c.AD 1200-1500). Description: The object is circular in plan and biconical in profile with curved faces and a large central perforation. The central hole has a larger diameter at one end than the other. The edges of the hole are ragged and worn. Both faces are undecorated with a raised join where the two halves meet. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter of hole: 8.2mm and 11.8mm; Dia of whorl:19.3mm; Height: 12.5; weight 15.69g Discussion: Decorated l…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-5DE4EA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead mount of medieval to post-medieval date (c.1300-1600). Description: The mount is in the form of a five-armed wavy star, two of which surive, the rest being stubs. Each slightly curved arm is sub-triangular in cross-section so that they are rasied at their centres. Smaller arms, inbeween these, are all broken off at their bases. The reverse of the mount is flat. There are two tiny circular indents on the left, and it is unclear if these are mirrored on the right. The mount has a medium grey patina.  Measurements: Length: 27.4mm; Width: 22.6m…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-5D5E1C
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy harness pendant of medieval date (c. 1200-1400). Description: The object consists of the pednant itself and suspension mount. The pendant is cruciform in plan and D-shaped in cross-section, consisting of a central square block and semi-spherical terminals on the arms. At the apex, is a circular loop set perpendicular to the cross. This is secured by way of a iron spindle to the mount, whith two loops eother side of the pendant suspension loop, and a a domed rivet. The object shows traces of decoration on the front, particularly the uppe…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-F4ABED
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount (Williams Class A, Type 8) of Medieval date (c.1000-1100). Description: The mount is sub-triangular in plan with a zoomorphic head terminal at the apex. The decoration consists of a series of looping and bifurcating tendrils which end in lobes. The flange is not intact and is the piece that is missing. A minimal amount of iron corrosion is present on the reverse apex loop from the rivets. The object has a light red-brown patina. Measurements: length: 44.53mm, width: 30.81mm, thickness: 4.49mm, weight: 15.77g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-12D9D7
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy spur of post-medieval date (c.1600-1800). Description: The object remains as one arm, sub triangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The wider end has a well worn break,the narrower end has a figure-of-eight terminal where hook attachments would have fitted. The object is decorated with deeply molded grooves, diagonally across the surface. The back is undecorated. The object has a deep green patina. Measurements: Length: 71.6mm, Width: 12.4mm, Thickness: 4.4mm, Weight: 13.93g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-117AC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy 1.84 ounce trade weight, of the stacking cup type, of post-medieval date (c.1660-1830). Description: The object is circular in plan and dished in profile with raised edges and flat bottom. There is a central dimple, or recess, on both sides showing the object was lathe-turned. There are four marks on the face: A crowned G at 3 o'clock, signifying George I-IV.  A  Roman majuscule seriffed "A", with a series of impressed squares at 9 o'clock. A sword, at 12 o'clock, for St…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-5538F4
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy key (Winchester type B) of medieval date (c.1200-1300) Description: The object consists a sub-rectangular bow with hexagonal cross-section and sub-rectn agulr stem  with a rectangular cross-section. The two are joined by a collar which is raised on all four sides. The bow terminates in a sub-circular loop, with slight triangular projection on each side immediately before the widening of the loop. The bit has projecting wards on both the upper side, two right at the end, and two similar on the underside, about 1m…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-547E1B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy strap fitting (swivel) of medieval date (c.1066-1400). Description: The object remains as one of the zoomorphic terminals and a section of its loop. A stub of the bar projects from the animal's mouth. The animal head is moulded and symmetrical on both sides. It has multiple, deep incised grooves indicating eyes, a snout and low ears which project slightly. A vertical groove runs down the back of the head. The remaining fragment of loop is pointed ellipsoid in cross-section and curved in plan. The frame has a medium green patina…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-050F74
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy unidentiifed object of unknown date.  Description: The object is T shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section with worn edges on all sides. It has a medieum green patina. Measurements: length: 16.9mm width: 24.3mm thickness: 8.9mm weight: 8.81g
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-F2B06F
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn post-medieval copper alloy Tournai jetton of a 'shield of France' type dating to c.1400-1500). Obverse: French shield with annulet above. Legend: + AVE MARIA . GRACIA Reverse: Double stranded arcuate cross fleuretty with central pelle: in 4-arched tressure: internal angles, ornaments (x4): external, plain. Obverse as Mitchiner no. 709. Reverse as Mitchiner no. 708. (1988, p. 231) The jetton is pierced at its centre. Measurements: Diameter 26.7mm; Thickness 1.2 mm; Weight: 2.73 g. 
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-749B73
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bar mount of medieval date (c.1350 - 1450). Description: The object has an oval body, narrowing at each end to arms which end in rounded terminals, only one of which remains. It is D shaped in cross-section with five ridges formed by grooving on the central lobe. These have diagonal scores giving a cross-hatched appearence in places. The remaining arm has an integral lug on the back. The lobe, and lug are missing from the other end of the bar. There are visible file marks on the reverse. The object has a dark green, shiny p…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-74119C
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy dress fastener (eye for a blunt hooked fastner of Read Class A, Type 2) of post medieval date (AD 1600 - AD 1700). Description: The main plate is sub-ovate with two complete round attachment loops projecting from either side of the outer edges, and a third attachment loop at the pointed end of the plate. These loops are each decorated with a projecting knop. The other end of the plate has a rectangular loop which shows signs of wear. The plate is engraved with an oval panel bearing a possible foliate and floral …
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: ESS-BB1133
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date (c.1400 - 1500). Description: The frame consists of a sub-oval loop, the edges of which are scalloped with nine lobes, and an integral rectangular attachment loop.  The inside edge of the oval loop is perforated with as circular hole through which a copper-alloy pin is wrapped.  Measurements: length: 25.6mm, width: 17.2mm, thickness: 1.8mm, weight: 3,02g. Discussion: Similar to that found in Whitehead, 2003, p. 38, no. 220. 
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: ESS-8E0B52
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy watch winder of post medieval date  (c.1800-1900). Description: The object has an annular round section handle with cylindrical lugs, at either end. The longer lug is hollow, and was likely used to wind the watch The other lug has the broken remains of the rotating attachment loop, which is now in the form of a single strip of metal. The annular section is decorated with a pattern of raised tear drops, each bordered by three raised circles.The pattern is repeated on both sides, and is enclosed withi…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: ESS-8DDFC4
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy watch winder of post medieval date  (c.1800-1900). Description: The object has an annular round section handle with cylindrical lugs, at either end. The longer lug is hollow, and was likely used to wind the watch. It has three incised grooves at one end. The other lug has in an attachment loop, which rotates, and has a single bent chain link attached to it. This is where the fob would have connected. The object has a very dark patina, with some very small areas of the original shiny metal finis…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: ESS-8631A9
Object type: BORER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worked flint possible borer of probable Bronze Age date (c.2350-800 BC). Description: The object is broadly triangular in shape with a slightly curved ventral face. It is formed of a tertiary flake with a translucent grey colour with some darker grey areas. The proximal end has been formed into a blunt point with short, sub-parallel, abrupt retouch to both sides and there are conchoidal ripple marks on the ventral face. This end is much thinner in thickness than the distal end as about a third of the way down the length there is a ridge ac…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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