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-1647A2
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, lead or lead alloy, Medieval ampulla, dating to c. AD 1300-1500. The object consists of a flattened bulb like vessel with a single wide mouth opening at the top and two attachment loops on either side. One face of the ampulla has a heart within a square, possibly with a crown above. On the other face is a flower design made of four petals, in the orientation of a cross. The lip of the object has been slightly damaged.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mellis', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EE90D4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead cloth seal element. The disc is circular with worn and damaged edges. A cast design of a crown over portcullis is visible on the upper surface. Diameter 11.16mm, thickness 3.72mm, weight
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-40DAF2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead penny sized Boy Bishop token. The obverse has a mitre and partial legend reading: -PA.PRO... IS: The reverse has a cross over a small shield. The legend is illegible apart from OH or OR.
Created on: Friday 5th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2011
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Record ID: ESS-1347E1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead token. It is damaged and incomplete. One surface has a raised line across the diameter, and the other face has a central pellet with six lines radiating out from it (like wheel spokes). It is 22.06mm in diameter and weighs 6.0 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 4th November 2010
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Record ID: ESS-127313
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead 'boy bishop' groat sized token. The token is damaged and worn. Obverse: Mitre Obverse inscription: R--PRO---I...CHO-AE Reverse: Shield Reverse inscription: RICHA-LAEASA-S-TE.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Last updated: Friday 19th November 2010
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Record ID: ESS-C63C61
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval cast lead penny sized 'boy bishop' token. The token is damaged and incomplete. Obverse: Mitre Obverse inscription: illegible Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: illegible.
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2010
Last updated: Monday 19th July 2010
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Record ID: ESS-C63021
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post medieval cast lead uniface token. There is a raised cast design of a line across the diameter with a curved line to either side.
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2010
Last updated: Monday 19th July 2010
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Record ID: ESS-C62BE1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post medieval cast lead token. There is a T on one face and a 'wheel' design on the other.
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2010
Last updated: Monday 19th July 2010
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Record ID: ESS-C61CC2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval cast lead penny sized 'boy bishop'token. Obverse: worn Obverse inscription: illegible Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: illegible.
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2010
Last updated: Monday 19th July 2010
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Record ID: ESS-779401
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval cast lead 'boy bishop' groat sized token. The token is damaged and worn. Obverse: illegible Obverse inscription: illegible Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: illegible
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2010
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Record ID: ESS-778FD4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval cast lead 'boy bishop' groat sized token. The token is damaged and bent. Obverse: illegible Obverse inscription: illegible Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: illegible
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2010
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Record ID: ESS-7AC084
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead uniface token. The obverse has a raised cross with a pellet in each angle. It is 21.91mm in diameter, 3.45mm thick and weighs 7.6 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-7AB386
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface token; the obverse has a raised 'anchor' design. It is 18.19mm in diameter, 2.48mm thick and weighs 5.3 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-7AAB76
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval cast lead 'boy bishop' groat sized token. The token is damaged and bent. Obverse: mitre Obverse inscription: illegible Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: illegible
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-7A81B6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
late medieval cast lead 'boy bishop' penny sized token. Obverse: worn Obverse inscription: illegible Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-69B1F7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead uniface token; the surface is extremely worn, with the outline of a six petalled flower just visible. It is 21.14mm in diameter, 2.68mm thick and weighs 7.3 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-69AE18
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead uniface token. The obverse has a raised cross with one pellet in each quarter. It is 16.36mm in diameter, 2.56mm thick and weighs 3.4 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-69A837
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead token. The obverse has the initials IC and the reverse has two curved lines and four raised pellets. It is 20.27mm in diameter, 2.60mm thick and weighs 4.9 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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