Record ID: SF-52FF21
Object type: GAUNTLET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three fragments of a copper alloy sheet metal, probably from a medieval gauntlet. These are presumably fragments of medieval plate armour from the same gauntlet as a finger joint which they were found in close proximity to (PAS SF-965CF7). The two larger fragments are irregular in shape with breaks around several sides and are curved in profile. The smallest fragment is an elongated sub-triangular shape with a small circular hole through its outer end. See original PAS record SF-965CF7 for notes about dating. 1. Length: 46.06mm, width: 46.59mm, thickness: 1.20mm, weight: 11…
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-965CF7
Object type: GAUNTLET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy late medieval cover for a finger joint from a plate armour gauntlet. It consists of a sub-rectangular plate, slightly longer along one side to match the curve of the finger, and deeply curved C-shaped in cross-section. A gadling in the form of a faintly lenticular ridge projects longitudinally from the centre of the outer face. There is a small circular attachment hole in the centre of each outer edge, the outer edges of both of which are damaged. The surface of the metal has a fine, bright green patina. The object would have been sewn on to a leather …
Created on: Thursday 23rd January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9D2A53
Object type: GAUNTLET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy knuckle plate from a medieval gauntlet, consisting of a curvilinear piece of copper-alloy with a central integral spike projecting from the centre of the front face. Either side of this spike there is a rivet hole with corroded iron around these. The back face of the spike is hollow. The front face of the mount is decorated with triangular grooves. It measures 25.63 mm in width and 22.96 mm in length.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Butley', grid reference and parish protected.