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Record ID: SF-4EC926
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A possible whetstone of unknown date, it is rectangular in shape and measures 71.72mm in length 30.47mm in width and 14.1mm in thickness. The stone appears to be a limestone and has scratches across its faces and deep diagonal grooves along one side. Both faces have circular semi-perforated holes in opposing corners, these holes are in the same position in both faces but why they were not drilled all the way through is unknown. It is possible that this object is unfinished.
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Battisford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-A6F958
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worked stone object, probably a whetstone, hone or similar object of uncertain date. It is formed from a relatively hard pale white/brown stone that has sparse very small quartz-like inclusions. the entire object is rectangular in form, square in section and missing part of one side due to old breaks. The surfaces have extensive wear resulting in smooth edges and corners and there are traces of possible tool marks in places indicative of deliberate manufacture. It measures 62.13mm in length, 23.42mm in width, 23.76mm in thickness and 55.44g in weight. This appears to be …
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Dalham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-88BBE9
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn stone object, probably a whetstone or hone of uncertain date. It is formed from a very finely grained dark grey to black stone, and is square in section and rectangular in form. All surfaces show signs of extensive wear and corrosion, resulting in all corners being rounded and the surfaces slightly concave in places. Towards the old breaks there is what appears to be a single band or constriction running around the object. The entire object measures 31.54mm in length, 12.92mm in width, 11.30mm in thickness, and 9.18g in weight.
This is probably a very worn st…
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-23E526
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pendant whetstone of uncertain date. It is formed from a thin, dark grey and fine grained stone that is slate-like in appearance. The surviving fragment is rectangular in form, oval sectioned and terminates at one end in old breaks. At the butt end the sides taper to a squared off end where there is an off-centred hourglass perforation. The entire object measures 31.30mm in length, 14.92mm in width, 3.65mm in thickness and 3.54g in weight. This is an incomplete pendant whetstone of uncertain date, possibly dating to the Early Bronze Age (c.2550-1600 BC) or perhaps even t…
Created on: Monday 19th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Cavenham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-23F8A3
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete pendant whetstone of uncertain date. It is formed from a medium to dark grey fine grained and micaceous stone, perhaps a micaceous schist, and is square in section, rectangular in form, terminating in old breaks at one end. The surviving end is triangular in profile with a worn hourglass perforation, an attempted second circular perforation visible on one side of the complete end. The entire object measures 50.43mm in length, 10.98mm in width, 11.81mm in thickness and 13.24g in weight. This is an incomplete pendant whetstone of uncertain date, possibly dating to the Earl…
Created on: Monday 19th August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Cavenham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: NMS-00899D
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval honestone of Norwegian Ragstone. The cross-section is sub-rectangular with the narrow sides quite flat but the two broad faces irregularly convex. Close to the slightly damaged narrower end an encircling V-sectioned groove with overlapping ends was presumably to take a suspension cord (a drilled perforation is the more normal method). Below the groove the sides are straight and then gently diverge before a rounded lower end. Length 84mm. Width 21.5 - 28mm. Thickness 10.5 - 14.5mm. Weight 55.98g. Norwegian Ragstone was imported in quantity before the Conquest (Moore, D.T. and …
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th June 2014
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Record ID: SF-349252
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone object, probably a hone or whetstone of uncertain date. It is formed from a hard grey/brown stone, probably a schist or similar, with micaceous inclusions. The surviving fragment is rectangular in form and section, terminating at both ends in old breaks. Along one long side the edges have what appear to be longitudinal grooves or bevels, past which the object terminates in old breaks. The other three surviving surfaces are worn smooth and demonstrate signs of having been deliberately worn or used. It measures 77.37mm in length, 33.02mm in width, 19.28mm in thicknes…
Created on: Monday 28th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-09D678
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone hone, probably formed from a pale yellow/white schist, missing both ends due to old breaks. It is rectangular in form and section, with some damage to at least two faces and tapering slightly towards one end. All faces have evidence of use wear resulting in the surviving surfaces being worn smooth and the corners/edges rounded. It measures 153.48mm in length, 26.16mm in width, 20.83mm in thickness and 161.56g in weight.
This is a simple stone (schist?) hone or whetstone. The lack of any distinctive typological features makes close dating of hte object impossible …
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-B04353
Object type: WHEEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
two copper alloy objects forming a roulette wheel and holder. The roulette is a flat, annular shape, 3.2mm in width, supported by three arms of equal length which meet in a triangle in the centre, in which there is a rivet hole. The edge of the roulette wheel is patterned with a running zig-zag, and is 1.74mm in thickness. The roulette wheel weighs 5.99g.
The 'holder' is a forked spindle-holder, designed to hold the roulette whilst allowing it to spin. The spindle is missing. The 'holder' is cast in one, composed of two arms which meet at a solid head with terminal knop, defined by a …
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-05B598
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead conical weight which could be Roman or later in date. Measuring 31.23mm in height, 27.27mm in width. There is iron staining and the remains of an iron loop projecting off centre from the flat underside of the weight.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Campsey Ash', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-94F873
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Oval shaped lead weight, probably post medieval in date. With a central hole through it. Measuring 24.26mm in length and 15.93mm in width.
Created on: Friday 8th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Clare', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-E621E7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn lead weight which could be medieval or later in date. Conical in shape with a central roughly circular hole this weight measures 24.41mm in height and 20.44mm in width.
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Clare', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-609B86
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman probable steelyard weight, lead and worn biconical in shape with iron passing through its centre and protruding from either end. Measuring 26.61mm in height and 18.27mm in width.
Created on: Thursday 12th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-60B605
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight possibly Roman in date. The weight is rectanmgular with rounded corners, its tapers towards a rounded terminal edge, the upper face is wider and flat and projecting from the centre of this there is an incomplete corroded iron loop. It measures 43.56mm in width, 34.57mm in height and 19.00mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 12th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-60C223
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possible weight, possible Roman or later in date. This object is spindle shaped, with a cylindrical section and waisted centre, it is solid and measures 35.95mm in height and 30.30mm in width. One face has opposing recessed roughly triangular hollows, it is unclear if these are intentional or due to wear.
Created on: Thursday 12th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-C98B57
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead standing weight probably 12th-13th century in date (Biggs 1992, 41). Roughly cone shaped with an oval section and an integral rectangular loop at its top and a flat base. Measuring 28.97mm in height and 21.62mm in width.
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Friston', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-C9AFA6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead probable weight, date unknown. Flat and roughly circular in shape with a central circular perforation, it measures c59.5mm in diameter and 11.75mm in thickness the central perforation is 13.38mm in diameter. Both faces have random grooves across them.
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Friston', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-1855F0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete biconical lead weight probably medieval or later in date, measuring 24.41mm in length and 22.99mm in width. It has a circular hole through its centre, 11.03mm in width. There are two transverse mouldings around the centre of the weight.
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-187281
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead weight with a flat back face and a rounded front face, and a circular hole through the centre. Medieval or later in date measuring 22.82mm in diameter and the hole is 4.23mm in width.
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-5488D7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, possibly medieval or post medieval in date, cylindrical in shape with a swollen centre and a hole through its middle. Measuring 32.79mm in length and 16.21mm in width.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Lakenheath', grid reference and parish protected.
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