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Record ID: SF-B60135
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a probable Colchester Derivative type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. The fragment consists only the catchplate and a small portion of the lower bow, the rest of the brooch missing in an old break. The lower bow itself is 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating incised decoration on its upper surface consisting two transverse grooves followed by a 'V' shaped motif. From the rear of the surviving bow and foot, the triangular catchplates-demonstrating a central triangular cut-out section and a rolled back edge i…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-45793B
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a probable Colchester Derivative type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the lower bow and catchplate survive, with the rest of the object missing in old damage. The lower section of the bow itself is 'D' shaped in section and the catchplate sub-triangular in plan, flaring out from the back of the bow while demonstrating a rolled back edge (to accomodate the original pin) with two cut-out sections in its middle, the upper sub-rectangular and the lower broadly circular. Preserved in fair condition with an …
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-8FF894
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the lower bow and catchplate survive, with the head of the brooch missing in old damage. The truncation at the upper edge of the fragment is extremely worn, the bow being 'D' shaped in section and extending into a broadly triangular catchplate which demonstrates a rolled back edge and two small sub-oval cutouts. Preserved in fair condition with an even greenish patina, it survives to a length of 23.87mm, 10.04mm wide between the back edge of the catchplate and bow, and 0.92mm thick …
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-14BCE0
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily corroded cast copper-alloy headstud type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 75-175 AD. It demonstrates a flat-winged head with a rectangular slot at its midpoint (on its rear face) where the now missing pin and axis bar would have attached. The bow is 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating the remains of a circular projecting stud directly below the head. The bow extends downwards, curving only slightly in profile before truncating abruptly in old damage. Preserved in extremely poor condition with most of the original surface worn away, it survives to a …
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-145AF8
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Rosette type dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, c. 25-60 AD. It demonstrates a semi-circular sectioned stubby-winged head with the remains of the iron pin suspension mechanism still concreted to its reverse face. The bow is 'D' shaped in section and curves extremely tightly in profile, integrally cast at its base with the remains of a circular or triangular rosette of which only a small portion survives. The foot of the brooch would originally have been fantail-shaped, though this is now missing along with the pin mechanism…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-118310
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative hinged type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. It demonstrates a tubular (circular sectioned) winged head, with a rectangular slot at its midpoint on the reverse face which originally would have accomodated the axis bar and hinged pin, though these are now missing in old damage along with the lower bow, foot and catchplate of the brooch. The head is plain, while the bow is 'D' shaped in section and curves strongly in profile, demonstrating a longitudinal central groove flanked on each sides by oblique hachured …
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FBA0FE
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative double-lugged type, dating c. 43-100 AD. The main body of the brooch itself survives intact, though the pin is broken away in old damage. It demonstrates a semi-circular sectioned winged head (which is plain and undecorated), at the midpoint of which on its rear face a projecting double-lug is visible-though this is partially obscured by corrosion products. The bow is 'D' shaped in section and plain, tapering along its length to the foot where a sub-triangular catchplate projects from the rear of the object, also heav…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westhorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-E99FC4
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment originating from a cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. The fragment consists the lower bow, foot and catchplate of a brooch probably corresponding to the Colchester Derivative group. The bow itself is 'D' shaped in section and undecorated, demonstrating a plain foot and triangular catchplate projecting from its rear edge, with a central single triangular 'cut-out' section and rolled back edge. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 35.36mm, 12.50mm wide at the edge of the projecting catchplate, an…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1CCBFA
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative type, double lugged subtype, dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. It demonstrates a hemi-spherically sectioned winged head, from the midpoint of which on its reverse face projects a double-lug (the upper of which is broken away in old damage). Aside from this, part of one wing and the pin mechanism, the brooch survives relatively intact. The wings themselves demonstrate decoration in the form of parallel transverse collars, though otherwise the brooch is relatively plain. The bow is 'D' shaped in section, demonst…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B2626E
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a bow brooch of probable Colchester Derivative type, dating c. 43-100 AD. Only the lower bow, foot and catchplate survive, the bow itself being 'D' shaped in section and the catchplate broadly triangular with a rolled back edge and two small cut-out sections (both sub-circular in plan) one positioned above the other. Preserved in fair condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 20.64mm, 10.11mm wide where the catchplate extends, and 1.51mm thick at the truncated upper edge of the bow. It weighs 1.38g. Thi…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DE526A
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, double-lug subtype, dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the head and upper bow survive, with the rest of the object missing in old damage. It demonstrates a semi-circular sectioned winged head, with a rearward-facing double lug projecting from its midpoint. The wings themselves are decorated with two pairs each of co-incident double transverse grooves, one at the terminal end of each 'wing' and one at its inner edge. The bow is broadly 'D' shaped in section, with a prominent crest running up its midpo…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Saturday 13th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-47AE8A
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a probable Colchester Derivative type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the mid/lower bow and catchplate survive, with the rest of the object broken away in old damage. The surviving portion of the bow is broadly 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating an incised central ridge which runs from its truncated upper edge to its midpoint, where there is a double transverse incised groove. The catchplate itself projects from the rear part of the brooch, being broadly triangular in plan with a rolled back edge and…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elveden', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-28C2FF
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the lower bow, foot and catchplate survive, with the head and upper bow broken away in old damage. The bow itself is 'D' shaped in section and the catchplate sub-triangular in plan, with a rolled back edge and single sub-triangular cut-out in the centre of the catchplate itself. Preserved in fair condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 26.08mm, 9.86mm wide between the bow and furthest edge of the catchplate, and 2.49mm thick at the truncated end of the bow. It weighs 1.96g…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-265AC8
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, hinged subtype, dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the head and upper/middle bow survive, with the rest of the brooch broken away in old damage. It demonstrates a circular-sectioned winged head with end-caps covering the end of the wings, though one of these has now broken away in old damage. At the centre of the head on its rear face is a small slot, where the pin would have hinged along the internal axis bar (though this is now missing). The bow is 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating a prominent c…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-17D82A
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative type, double-lugged subtype, dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the head and upper half of the bow survive, with the rest of the object broken away in old damage. It demonstrates a semi-circular sectioned winged head, at the midpoint of which is a rearward-facing double lug. The bow is 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating a prominent ridge that extends from the head to the point where the bow itself truncates in old damage.Preserved in fair condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 19…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E94D84
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 100-150 AD. The brooch is of Trumpet derivative type (fantail subtype) though only the lower body, foot and catchplate survive, with the rest having broken away in old damage. The foot and lower body of the brooch is broadly triangular in plan view and plano-convex in section, with a flattened back and slightly rounded upper surface. The latter demonstrates ornate decoration in the form of a single rectangular field of decoration, with three central recessed conjoined lozengiform cells inlaid with light blue ena…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wordwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F4A3D1
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, hinged subtype, dating c. 43-100 AD. The brooch is missing only the mainstay of its pin, which has broken away in old damage. Otherwise, the object is preserved intact in very good condition. It demonstrates a hemi-spherically sectioned solid winged head, at the mid-point of which is a cut-away section where the hinged pin sits, now jammed pointing outwards at an angle of c. 45 degrees. Each 'wing' of the head is ornately decorated with a moulded oblique linear design demonstrating internal parallel grooves, giv…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beck Row', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-07F25A
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and abraded Colchester Derivative type, hinged sub-type bow brooch dating c. 43-120 AD. It demonstrates a winged head, with an internal axis bar and hinged pin. The bow is broadly 'D' shaped in section with a slightly dished back, on the front of which is a prominent crest that extends from just below the head to the base of the bow where the foot is truncated in old damage along with the catchplate. Preserved in fair condition with an even greenish patina, it survives to a length of 30.27mm, 15.07mm wide at its head, and 2.55mm thick at the midpoint of its bow. It weigh…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Poslingford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D8737D
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester Derivative type brooch, Polden Hill sub-type, dating c. 43-100 AD. It has a tubular winged head (decorated on each wing with a single incised oblique groove) with end-caps at the end of each wing, inbetween which is the spring and double-lugged projecting attachment mechanism. The pin is missing in old damage. The bow is broadly 'D' shaped in section and tapers towards its foot, demonstrating a central band of decoration consisting of three thin wavy moulded lines within a recessed tapering panel. From the rear face of the lower bow, the rema…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F38547
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Trumpet type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 75-150 AD. Only the mid to lower bow, foot and most of the catchplate survive, with the upper bow, head and pin/spring mechanism broken away due to a neat truncation directly at the mid-point of the brooch. It demonstrates a central acanthus moulding and three subsequent transverse collars, below which the facetted bow extends downwards into a prominent collared and knopped foot. From the rear of the lower bow the catchplate protrudes, though its folded back edge is largely broken away. Preserved in…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7972D2
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Hod Hill type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-75 AD. The pin, catchplate and foot are missing in old damage. It demonstrates a rolled head with a central rectangular cut-out slot for the pin. The bow ,only slightly curving in profile, is decorated with a central prominent moulded ridge, below which is a gap before a series of three closely spaced transverse ridges dlelineates the division between the lower bow and foot, the latter being mostly broken away. The remains of the catchplate project from the rear face of the brooch, though thi…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-78D526
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, hinged sub-type, dating c. 43-120 AD. It has circular-sectioned open ended wings, with a small triangular slot which contains the axis bar and remains of the pin (now mostly missing) in addition to being heavily encrusted with mineralised corrosion products. The upper bow is strongly crested, while the midsection and lower part of the bow is plain and undecorated, being additionally partly bend outwards due to old damage. Part of the catchplate projects from the reverse face of the brooch, though this has also s…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-76A9FB
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Hod Hill type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-75 AD. It survives relatively intact, with only the lower bow and foot broken away. It demonstrates a flaring head demonstrating a circular slot and axis bar for the pin, which survives in-situ. Below the head, three transverse collars separate the head from the bow (which strongly curves in profile), the central section of which is rectangular in plan view and decorated with three moulded longitudinal ridges. The side lappets are broken away in old damage. Below the central section, the bow …
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-609548
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy La Tene III/Nauheim derivative type bow brooch dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, c. 25-100 AD. It is missing its spring, pin and upper bow, with only the lower half of the bow and foot surviving. Below the truncation that has removed the former. the centre of the bow (curving strongly in profile) demonstrates two raised lonitudinal lines of reeded decoration, below which are two low-relief transverse collars that separate the bow from foot. Part of the catchplate protrudes from the rear of the foot, though most of this has broken away i…
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gisleham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-51ABDF
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Rosette-type bow brooch dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, c. 25-60 AD. It has a semi-circular sectioned head closed off at its terminal ends by integral caps. The spring mechanism and pin are missing. The bow curves strongly in profile, integrally cast with an originally circular central boss decorated with numerous series of concentric circular raised ridges, much of which has now broken away in old damage. This tapers towards the foot of the brooch (originally fantail-shaped), on the reverse side of which the remains of the catchplate…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rushmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7DFFA2
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative/Polden Hill bow brooch dating c. 43-70 AD. The brooch is missing its wing end-caps, spring mechanism, lower bow and foot, which have broken away in old damage. The head is winged and semi-cylindrical in section, with beaded decoration visible on each wing and a small cut-out section for the pin. The bow is broadly 'D' shaped in section and truncates c. halfway down its original length, demonstrating a moulded ridge down the centre of the bow and oblique curving linear recesses down the sides. Preserved in fair condition with an une…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lakenheath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7CE16B
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of headstud type dating to the Roman period, c. 75-200 AD. It demonstrates a cylindrically-sectioned winged head with a central cut-out rectangular section for the pin and axis bar, though now only the latter survives. The wings themselves are short and stubby, each decorated with two linear mouldings on their outer face which form three steps from the wing-tips to the bow. From the upper edge of the head, a broken integrally cast chain-loop projects. The bow curves strongly in profile, decorated on its outer upper section with a projecting c…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lakenheath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-769C4B
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. It has an open-backed head with short rectangular-sectioned wings and a double-lugged pin/spring mechanism, which survives intact. The wings are decorated with obliquely moulded grooves. The bow is 'D' shaped in section and curves strongly in profile, demonstrating a rectangular moulding at its head below which is a central linear flute flanked by two longitudinal ridges. From the rear face of the bow, a small rolled catchplate projects. Preserved in very good condition with an…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-46B0F8
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 100-150 AD. The brooch is of Trumpet derivative type (fantail subtype) though only the lower body, foot and catchplate of the brooch survive, with the rest having broken away in old damage. The foot and lower body of the brooch is broadly triangular in plan view and plano-convex in section, with a flattened back and slightly rounded upper surface. The upper face of the brooch has been ornately decorated in a single rectangular field of decoration, with three central conjoined lozengiform and recessed cells inlai…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DEDE5D
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy headstud type brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 75-125 AD. The brooch consists a flaring head which tapers into a strongly-curving bow which tapers to a prominently knopped foot demonstrating a transverse collar at its midpoint. The rearward facing hook and loop at the top of the brooch are still partially intact, though the pin mechanism itself and the catchplate have broken away in old damage. Towards the upper portion of the bow, a prominent circular projecting boss is visible, while below this, the remnants of sub-rectangular red enamel insert…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DD69D9
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative/Polden hill brooch of Mackreth's 'eastern group', dating c. 50-150 AD. The brooch demonstrates a plain bow with a prominent knop at its head, with a plain wing extending to either side. The reverse face of the wings themselves demonstrate a semi-circular pin housing slot co-incident with terminal caps that serve to enclose the ends of the wings. Though the head and bow are relatively intact, that catchplate and pin mechanism have broken away in old damage. Preserved in fair condition with a dark green patina, the brooch measures c.…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-ED1CC6
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of Colchester-derivative with double pierced lug. It is missing its pin and foot due to old breaks. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form, undecorated but faceted on their front faces, and separated by an integrally cast double pierced lug. This holds in place a copper-alloy spring and spring chord, of whcih 8 coils survive missing the pin due to old breaks. The bow is D-shaped in section with flat back and rounded front face, tapering towards old breaks above the catchplate. It has decoration on the front face comprising a central vertical rib…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Risby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-13A194
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman bow brooch, possibly of Colchester or derivative type. Only half of the spring coil and the pin survive, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. The remains of five coils survive, extending at one end to an integral pin that is cylindrical in form and tapers to a point. The entire fragment measures 16.13mm in width, 26.54mm in length, 2.15mm in thickness/diameter at pin (7.93mm at spring), and 3.86g in weight. This is probably an incomplete spring and pin from a Roman brooch. It is likely to be of Colchester or derivative type, perhaps dating …
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dalham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-9E73A0
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative double pierced lug bow brooch. It is missing the pin and lower half of the brooch due to old breaks. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form, undecorated, and separated at the cnetre by an integrally cast double pierced lug. This holds in place a copepr-alloy spring chord and spring of six coils, missing the pin due to old breaks. The bow is rectangular in form and triangular in section with flat back and faceted front face. It has decoration comprising a central vertical mid rib, flanked on either side by vertical flutes. Just bel…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pettaugh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9D288F
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester bow brooch. It is missing most of the spring, pin and catchplate due to old breaks, and has suffered from extensive post-depositional wear and corrosion. The brooch has flat rectangular wings, separated at the centre of the head by an integral spring and hook, both of which are incomplete due to old breaks. The bow is oval in section and rectangular in form, tapering to a pointed foot. On the back face of the foot are the remains of an incomplete but integral triangular catchplate. The entire brooch measures 43.79mm in length, 13.07mm in wid…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pettaugh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EDE9B9
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative hinged bow brooch. It is missing the lower half of the brooch and pin due to old breaks. The wings are cylindrical in form, folded to encase the now incomplete iron axis bar. They have moulded decoration on their front face comprising two groups of vertical ribs separated by a vertical groove or flute. The bow is oval in section and tapers towards old breaks. It has decoration on its front face formed from a series of transverse mouldings separated by grooves. Each moulding comprises a larger central rib with single smaller ribs a…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6E58BC
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative double pierced lug bow brooch. It is missing the lower half of the brooch due to old breaks. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form and undecorated, separated at their centre by an integrally cast double-pierced lug. This holds in place a spring of ten coils, spring chord and pin that tapers to a sharp point. The bow is D-shaped in section with flat back and rounded front face, tapering towards old breaks. It has decoration comprising a double central vertical groove, with slight flanges to the sides of the bow. The entire object …
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6E3F6F
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative double pierced lug bow brooch. It is missing most of its pin due to old breaks but is otherwise complete. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form and undecorated, separated at their centre by an integrally cast double-pierced lug. This holds in place a spring of seven coils, spring chord and top of the pin, the remainder of the pin now missing due to old breaks. The bow is D-shaped in section with flat back and rounded front face, tapering towards a rounded tip. It has decoration comprising a central groove at the head of the brooc…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3AE364
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Hod Hill brooch of Roman date. It is missing half of the head, pin and the outer edge of the catchplate due to old breaks. The head is flat, rolled forwards and with an incomplete iron bar and central rectangular pin slot. At the base of the head is a collar formed from double transverse ribs separated by deep grooves, from the base of which extends the bow This is D-shaped in section, triangular in form, tapering towards the foot. To either side at the head of the bow are single hemispherial knobs separated from the bow by vertical grooves. The front face o…
Created on: Friday 30th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 9th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-132D1F
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative brooch. Only the lower half of the bow, foot and traces of the catchplate survive, the remainder of the brooch now missing due to old breaks. The bow is D-shaped insection with flat back and rounded front face, tapering towards the pointed foot and seemingly undecorated. On the back face of the foot is an integrally cast but incomplete catchplate that has the remains of openwork decoration but its precise form is uncertain due to old breaks. This brooch measures 58.01mm in length, 6.08mm in width, 3.89mm in thickness, and 5.97g in…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Last updated: Friday 9th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Risby', grid reference and parish protected.