Record ID: SF-C864C6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, 14th century, gold finger ring. The hoop measures 20.49mm in external diameter and 18.17mm in internal diameter. The hoop is rectagular in shape and tapers towards its back, both ends of the hoop terminate in a pair of clasped hands. The outer face of the hoop has incised lettering in it and reads 'AVE MARIA,' The A's are chevron barred. The shoulders of this ring are slightly flaring and they each have a four petalled flower incised upon them, either side of the bezel. There are two parallel projecting horizontal triangular shaped bezels, with a horizontal perforation inb…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E6BD7F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A gold finger-ring of late Roman date, c. AD 200-400, which has been squashed almost flat. The bezel has an oval collet for the oval intaglio (now missing). The setting has a border around it formed of a narrow projecting flange decorated with a ‘rope’ design. The hoop is a narrow strip that widens into sub-triangular shoulders with scalloped edges and two pairs of oblique grooves. Dimensions: Collet: 14mm by 10mm; hoop width: 2mm; weight: 3.15g. Discussion: This find is a very similar to a gold finger ring with a red glass setting from Sedge…
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-810912
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman gold aureus of Domitian as Caesar under Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to AD 76-77 (Reece Period 4) AD. Reverse: COS-IIII, A cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC 2 (2nd ed.), p. 125, no. 918.
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9977A7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete bust somewhat distorted gold and enamel finger ring dating to the Post-Medieval period, a variant on the 'memento mori' types. The ring demonstrates a circular bezel engraved with the design of a facing grinning skull. Around the skull, four sub-rectangular recessed panels forming a ring around it display the following Latin inscription (interestingly, rendered by moulding rather than engraving): RES/PIC/E FI/NEM (RESPICE FINEM). This translates broadly as 'think to the end', an allusion to the inevitability of death. Each side of the bezel, the recessed should…
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Felixstowe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-9E9D9C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gold finger ring with pryamidal jewel or glass inset. This ring has a large pryamid-shaped head around the inset glass/jewel, which is bordered on either side of the band by incised slightly-curved arches. The band is a single band with a deep groove that makes it look like two thinner bands of gold running side-by-side. The jewel is small and dark in colour, although its is not easy to identify. It is held in place by the gold setting. A single, small circle of gold solder is located on the inner face of the band, opposite the inset jewel. The thickness of the band…
Created on: Tuesday 21st September 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D990A5
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman gold ear-ring of rectangular form, slightly dented and distorted and lacking its hook. It comprises two plates joined at the margins. The front-plate is embossed with a decorative swagged border framing a central rectangular box-setting. The setting is now empty. There is a central torn hole in the back-plate marking the former point of attachment of the hook.
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sudbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-176F05
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Early-medieval continental enamelled gold mount from Suffolk (2004 T141) On a gold base is soldered a round box which holds in its field the enamelled decoration. The seam is covered by a filigree wire. The design is achieved by means of large cloisons (cells) made up of continuous ribbons of thin gold sheet, which hold the enamel. The visible upper surface of the cloison walls, economically, draws the design itself. This shows a male frontal bust (head and neck), with large almonds eyes and nose formed by one continuous strip curled on itself, a small mouth and ?moustache above.…
Created on: Monday 5th April 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF10984
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but slightly bent and damaged gold finger-ring. The hoop is bent and now oval in shape measuring 23mm by 18mm in size. The hoop is plain and flares around an oval indentation which appears to have been a setting for something. This ring may be Roman in date. Examined by the British Museum under the Treasure Act by Ralph Jackson updated 19/3/04; "A Roman slender gold finger-ring with a distorted hoop and a tiny empty rectangular setting on the narrow bezel. Date: Probably 1st - 2nd century AD. Dimensions, external: 23 x 19 mm. Weight: 3.95 g. Surface metal analysis con…
Created on: Monday 31st March 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gisleham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EE2DB1
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Treasure find, Roman gold ear-ring of rectangular form, distorted and lacking its hook. It comprises two plates joined at the margins. The front face is embossed with a decorative swag border with tiny circular indentations. There is likely to have been a central setting in this face but this is no longer clear due to the central torn hole through both plates marking the former point of attachment of the hook.
Created on: Thursday 2nd December 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Stowmarket', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-75CEDC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probably Bronze Age unidentified object dating to circa 2300-800 BC. Made from a strip of gold, It is broadly triangular in plan flaring outwards from the apex to the terminal. Both the top and bottom edges are straight. There is a circa 1mm in diameter perforation just below the apex. Length: 16.1mm; Width: 7.2mm; Thickness: 0.2mm; Weight: 0.26g. Discussion: Similar strips of gold with perforations are known from southern England associated with the Bronze Age. Their precise function is uncertain but likely related to some form of ornamentation. Similar examples…
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.