Record ID: NARC-53B4B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Rose Farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Maltravers ‘ovals’. Crowned rose reverse. Unclear initial mark. Tower mint. AD 1634-1636. Diameter: 14.52mm, Thickness: 1.00mm, Weight: 0.7g As North Vol II, P 165, No 2289 The coin is missing portions of its outer flan
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-905D54
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy coin weight of Post-Medieval date. It is very worn, but was double-sided, one side appears to depict a standing figure. It weighs 5.78g, or 89 grains.  Length: 16.08mm Width:16.05mm Thickness: 3.35mm
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-18F8A3
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver-gilt badge in the form of a recessed roundel with two concentric circles forming a deep frame, the edges of which are dentillated. The centre of the badge is engraved with a crowned 'I' between two Tudor roses on a hatched background. The reverse of the badge is soldered with a strip of metal which has been broken off at the point where it doubles back forming a looped pin. The relatively small size of the badge and the shape of the pin suggest its function as a hat-badge. Diameter: 25mm Weight: 1.09g Scientific analysis at the British Museum produced a silver content …
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-1DB6D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy late post-medieval finger-ring, the hoop of which is now slightly distorted. It measures 24.25mm externally and 20.17mm internally. The hoop flares into a swollen bezel which has five circular faceted clear glass settings across it with border grooves around them.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-12D9D7
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy spur of post-medieval date (c.1600-1800). Description: The object remains as one arm, sub triangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The wider end has a well worn break,the narrower end has a figure-of-eight terminal where hook attachments would have fitted. The object is decorated with deeply molded grooves, diagonally across the surface. The back is undecorated. The object has a deep green patina. Measurements: Length: 71.6mm, Width: 12.4mm, Thickness: 4.4mm, Weight: 13.93g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-117AC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy 1.84 ounce trade weight, of the stacking cup type, of post-medieval date (c.1660-1830). Description: The object is circular in plan and dished in profile with raised edges and flat bottom. There is a central dimple, or recess, on both sides showing the object was lathe-turned. There are four marks on the face: A crowned G at 3 o'clock, signifying George I-IV.  A  Roman majuscule seriffed "A", with a series of impressed squares at 9 o'clock. A sword, at 12 o'clock, for St…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-7224F1
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hooked tag (Read Class D Type 6) of post-medieval date (c. 1500-1600 AD). Description: The main plate is sub-triangular with small, semi-circular projections around the outer edges. There are three applied domed bosses on the upper surface of the plate, of which two are nearly complete. Each of the domes has a central applied knop. There are six further knops arranged at regular intervals around the central knop, with each alternating knop surrounded by a ring of applied wire resembling a rope. Between the bosses is the incomplete setting…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-828F3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval silver shilling of William III (AD 1694-1702), Third bust type (AD 1697)  London mint. Spink 2013, number 3505
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-5A5CCD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver post-medieval groat of Philip and Mary, dating to the period AD 1554-58. Lis initial mark.  North vol.II, no.1973
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bures St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-14F86F
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy post-medieval knife handle terminal. The terminal is shaped like an horse's hoof and has iron corrosion. It curves downwards slightly at an angle and has a flat outer end. The inner surface is covered with iron corrosion where it would have joined the iron tang of a knife originally. A number of similar example have now been recorded with the PAS: e.g. SF-6B23D0, NLM-61F60B, SUR-1DCA47, IOW-E044C2, SOM-A63564 and LVPL-2ABAE1. Egan (2005, 93, no.398) illustrates a similar example from a 15th to 16th century excavated context in London. Length: 19…
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.