Record ID: SF-9415B3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy 'Limoges style' cross mount, enameled and gilded figurine depicting a saint (possibly the Virgin Mary),  dating c. AD 1100 - 1300. It is broadly rectangular in plan with the head centred on a circular projection representing a halo or nimbus. The upper surface of the figurine is convex and the reverse is concave except the circular halo which is flat. The body of the figure has two circular rivet holes pierced through it; one on the chest and one centred adjacent to the lower edge. The bottom of the mount…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-518470
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy decorative mount, of Medieval date. It is broadly cruciform in shape with the remains of an iron rivet or lug in the centre of the mount. Two bars extend out, with the remains of a third incomplete arm also present, and the two remaining arms have square-shaped terminals, one terminal is bend back on itself.  At the top of the cruciform is a decorative fleur de lis head. There is corrosion, and no decoration is evidence.  Length: 26.19mm Width: 43.60mm Weight: 8.69g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3D082C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Medieval belt mount. It is acorn shaped, with a integral rivet to the reverse,  Diameter: 9.05mm Weight: 1.14g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C1B665
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sexfoil mount of Medieval date. A flower-like sexfoil mount copper-alloy sheeting, faceted, domed with one integral rivet (one of which is missing due to old breaks in the sheeting), dating to the 14th Century, similar examples can be found in Egan and Pritchard, 1991, pg 189, plate 119). There is evidence of white metal coating.  Height: 6.94mm Width: 18.52mm Weight: 1.21g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-53EFFB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sexfoil mount of Medieval date. A flower-like sexfoil mount copper-alloy sheeting, faceted, domed with two separate rivets (one of which is missing) and central hole, dating to the 14th Century, similar examples can be found in Egan and Pritchard, 1991, pg 189, plate 119). There is evidence of white metal coating.  Weight: 1.36g Diameter: 22.48mm
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-18A9B9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval Limoges figurine. The figurine depicts a three-quarter length standing figure that is cast flat and rectangular in form with the exception of the head. This is cylindrical with a flattened top and back face and has moulded decoration comprising of  eyes, nose and mouth, the eyes consist of inlayed blue glass. The reverse of the face has an integral cyclindrical rivet for attachement. The figure is depicted wearing a long gown that hangs in folds creating multiple small fields originally filled with enamel. The arms of the figure are …
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-421AA0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman vessel mount dating to the 2nd-3rd Century. It is broadly rectangular and roughly semi-circular in cross section. The mount depicts a female head with stylised features,with a headdress or helmet.  At the base of the face there is drapery decorated with incised grooves. The face is fairly worn with oval eyes, moulded nose and mouth. The headdress terminates in a circular loop which would have allowed the handle to be attached to the vessel at a 45 degree angle. The loop also has incised decoration, also the surface is worn so the full d…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rattlesden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0293FC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy mount dating to circa AD 100-300. The lower half is crescentic (or pelta) with inverted rounded knops on each terminal, leading to a break. The reverse is concave with a copper allloy rivet projecting from the lower elements of the mount. The mount is similar to Bishop and Coulston 1993L pg 156, no 9 and a number recorded on the PAS database including SF-7B39DD; OXON-998CA4; BM-B5D6AB; BH-59AF9D and SOM-1F75EF5. The example in Bishop and Coulston was recovered from Cirencester and believed to be associa…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F723FE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy mount, rectanuglar in shape with incised decoration on the front face and one surviving circular rivet hole. 22.9mm length, 15.6mm width, 3.77g.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FD34E7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval sexfoil mount. It is formed from a disc of sheet metal stamped to create a convex outer face, concave reverse and ridges radiating outwards from the centre creating six lobes. There are two small circular holes at equal distance from ones another at the rim, both containing in situ copper-alloy rivets. The outer edge has been irregularly trimmed to the shape of the lobes. Egan and Pritchard (1991, 26, fig.13) date this style of mount to c.AD 1270-1450. Diameter: 24.02mm, thickness: 6.32mm, weight: 1.31g
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-00B48C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval bar-mount with separate rivet and separate pendant loop, dating 1350 - 1400 AD.  The bar-mount comprises a hanging plate and a pendant loop. The mount has a larger square front and a smaller diamond shaped reverse. The hanging plate is formed by a single sheet folded over on itself to form a handing loop. Attached to the loop is a circular pendant loop that is sub-circular in section.  Diameter of pendent loop - 14.79mm, Thickness  -1.96mm  See Read (2016) p24 & 29, fig 173.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-489DB9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval harness pendant suspension mount. The main body of the mount is flattened lozenge shape with an abrupt break across its outer end. Projecting from one pointed end are two parallel flattened sub-oval arms, positioned at a right-angle, the outer end of one of these missing. Each of these is pierced with a small central hole now filled with corrosion. Originally a separate pendant would have sat between these arms allowing it to swing between them. Projecting from the centre of the reverse of the mount is a irregularly faceted attachment lug. The surface o…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-47D1B6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy probable suspension mount dating to circa AD 1550-1700. Broadly T-shaped in plan and plano-convex in section, the central element consists of a discoidal panel. Now heavily corroded, its front face is possibly anthropomorphic, decorated with a human head. Projecting from either edge are pointed oval knops. At the apex is a suspension loop. A median, separately made copper alloy circular rivet is in situ on the reverse. White metal coating covers the both faces.  
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-472974
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount of probable post-medieval date. It is a narrow strip shape with a complete terminal to one end, a break at the other end and a hooked section projecting at a right-angle from the outer face towards the break. The terminal consists of a rounded knop pierced with a small circular hole and a longer knop projecting from the centre of its outer end. The section of the strip between the terminal and the hook is D-shaped in cross-section with a rounded outer face while the remainder beyond the hook has a narrower rectangular cross-section. The surface of the m…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A2BDDD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval bar mount. It is a narrow strip shape, D-shaped in cross-section with a rounded outer face and with a break to one end and decorative terminal at the other. The terminal is circular in shape with a circular attachment hole through the centre and a narrow knop projecting from its outer end. The edge of a further attachment hole can be seen within the break. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded and it is bent slightly out of shape. The size and form of the mount suggests that it is likely to be from a casket rather than a belt or strap.…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8DC40C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy anthropomorphic probable mount of probable medieval (or possible post-medieval) date. It takes the form of a male helmeted head with a rough break across its lower end. The outer face is moulded with the outline of a simple helmet across the top of the head and down each side as far as the ears and crescentic moulding covering the mouth, while the eyes and nose are defined with simple lines. The reverse of the object is concave. The metal has the red-brown patina more typical of post-medieval objects.  A small, disperate group o…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-D2B1AB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Medieval copper-alloy suspension mount dating to circa AD 1200-1400. It is broadly D-shaped and rectangular-sectioned. It has a  D-shaped loop and narrowed offset bar. On the outer edge are two moulded zoomorphic protrusions, one larger tan the other. THe reverse is plain. 
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D0745C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy late medieval to post-medieval shield-shaped mount. It is shield-shaped with a raised ridge running longitudinally down the centre of the outer face - the same ridge concave to its reverse. To either side of this the outer face is decorated with alternating wide diagonal ridges and recesses, the recesses filled with cross-hatching - probably an armorial design. There are small circular attachment holes in the centre of the lower end and to either side of the upper end - the latter two filled with iron corrosion.  Its style, decoration and pa…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snape', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-957A89
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy miount dating to circa AD 1200-1450. Sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in section the reverse is convex with central integrally-cast circular-sectioned mount. The front face is decorated with an incised stylised anthropmorphic rendering of a crowned human face comprised of triangular eyes, a small projecting pointed nose and incised mouth. The crown is depicted with 7 spikes radiating from the apex of the mount.  A number of similar 'king's head / crowned head studs have been recorded including SUR-2491A6 LVPL-FF0583; LIN-BF58C6,&…
Created on: Friday 13th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8284A3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman vulvate mount. It consists of an irregularly shaped plate with damage to its edges obscuring the original shape, with a raised oval boss in the centre, decorated with a v-shaped groove running longitudinally down its centre. These raised bosses are typically interpreted as stylised vulvae. To the reverse an integral rivet terminating in an expanded disc projects from either end and there is a concave indentation in the centre to the rear of the boss. The surface of the metal is corroded and the breaks are well worn. Mounts of this style appear to …
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knodishall', grid reference and parish protected.