Record ID: LANCUM-2FE7EF
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy pilgrim-badge. It depicts a robed figure, seated, holding a lamb - the Lamb of God. The figure may be on a boat although this is not certain, and is likely to represent St John the Baptist. On the back is a single loop for attachment to a garment. This badge is one of only a few of this type recorded to date, including BERK-29EB55 and YORYM-DB0F36, and an example from Fetter Lane, London (Ward Perkins 1967 [1940], 264, no. 36.146/2) Dimensions: It is 24mm wide and 22mm high, it weighs 2.9g Thanks to Rob Webley for identification 
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E8DCDA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Dolphin type Roman brooch. The bow and the head survives, although any decoration is not apparant because of the condition of the object. The catch plate and pin are missing. Dimensions: 23.5 long and 18mm wide, it weighs 4.91g
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E90B43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold, uninscribed, Iron Age quarter stater, probably of Gallo-Belgic D / ‘Boat Tree’ type, dating to the period c.80-60 BC. Obverse: Boat with two occupants? Reverse: Tree-like motif above forked line, Y-shaped motif below. cf. Sills 2017: p. 15, nos. 24-26; ABC p. 29, no. 40. This is probably a Gallo-Belgic rather than insular British type.  Dimensions: 12.5mm diamter and 1.0mm thick, it weighs 1.43g
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Kenton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-25F2C3
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a lead alloy ingot. It is slightly wider at the base than the top, and narrow along its length. There are no distinguishing marks, and has an even brown patina. There is no indication that it was used by suspension, although half of it is missing.The shape would suggest a relatively modern origin. Dimensions: 34m wide and 32mm long, 21mm high, it weighs 199.84g
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-24FBB2
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A one piece, copper alloy thimble. It is conical, and has no rims, therefore is quite flimsy. The sides plain in the lower half, but the top half is are decorated with a series of dots, in consecutive lines. The top is undecorated. It is slightly corroded with a green patina, and has been crushed. It dates to 1750-1900, and was probably manufactured following the style of those produced in Birmingham, but its flimsy nature wold suggest a later date. Dimensions: 22mm diameter at the base and 18mm high
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-24F1E9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A one piece, copper alloy thimble. It is conical, with a turned lower rim. The sides are decorated with a series of dots, in a right hand spiral. The top is decorated with a squre 'waffle' pattern. It is slightly corroded with a green patina on the top, and has been crushed. It dates to 1750-1900, and was probably manufactured following the style of those produced in Birmingham Dimensions: 20mm diameter at the base and 18mm high
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E92805
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl, conical in shape with a flat base, Walton Rogers form A1. The base is 26mm diameter, tapering to 14mm diameter at the top. The central hole is 5mm diameter, and slightly off centre. It is decorated with radial lines forming triangular shapes but these are worn in many areas. It has an even light brown patina. The small diameter of the central hole would suggest an early date, perhaps 9th-11th centuries AD Dimensions: 26mm diameter and 14mm high, it weighs 50.40g
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6CA4D1
Object type: HARNESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper-alloy lozengiform horse-harness pendant. There is no loop at the top; one corner is broken off, and it is likely that it was originally hinged at the side, with the loop now missing. The design is identical on both faces; the field (background) has extensive traces of gilding, and the charge appears to be a rampant unicorn in white enamel shown in profile facing left. All four feet are towards the missing loop, and by comparison with other unicorn-decorated pendants on the database (e.g. BUC-04A353, ESS-6F89E7 (also white), NMS-566003, DUR-7F1B21) it looks as if the un…
Created on: Monday 15th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerleyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0EF067
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast cu-alloy pendant tht was part of a sword belt fitting (for a complete one please see SOM-EF4646) dating from the early post-medieval period, i.e. the late 16th century. The pendant was part of a set of three all of which were attached to a bigger sword belt mount (a fragment of this bigger mount - the small loop - is still attached to the top bit of this hanger). All four element were decorated with a vine leaf foliage design and there is evidence of iron rivets in this remaining pendant.
Created on: Friday 3rd September 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Campsea Ashe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B35275
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early medieval penny of Kent, Anonymous issue (AD822-23), moneyer: Oba, mint: Canterbury (Naismith C53). Ref: Naismith 2011: plate 31. Ref.: EMC number 1992.7624; SCBI 42 - Southeastern: 624; Metcalf 1988: 138; BLS An 3)
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Monday 22nd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bury St Edmund', grid reference and parish protected.