Record ID: SF-268C05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Aurelian (AD 270-275), dating to the period c.AD 270-275 (Reece period 13). Probably PIETAS AVG reverse type depicting the Emperor standing right holding short sceptre, facing Pietas standing left holding short sceptre, both sacrificing over an altar placed between them. Probably mint of Milan. cf. RIC V.1, p. 280, no. 138corr.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cratfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C03298
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy skirted terret dating to circa AD 50-200. The extant element consists of the four leaved skirt. The main ring is missing, survived now by a short prong projecting from an oval platform resting on the apex of the skirt. Three circular knops projecting at the cardinal points. A fourth is now missing. The skirt has a convex front face and concave underside. The attachment loop, shielded by the skirt, is circular-sectioned.  It is consistent with the imported skirted terret design of the mid first to second century A…
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gislingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-03256C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy finger ring dating to circa aD 200-300. It has a faceted octagonal bezel with steep flat walls. In the centre is a bluestone gem setting with a central motif of probable corn ears. Only one of the shoulders survive. The extant shoulder consists of a narrowed, constricted section before it flares outwards. From here, the flared segment tapers inwards before terminating in an old break. The flared section is decorated with flanking incised grooves.  The form of the shoulder is consistent with Henig Type VIII. A similarly incised design is depicted i…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1E77E5
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper-alloy ring-key dating to circa AD 200-410. It consits of a D-shaped, plano-convex in section. The stem emerges from the straight edge of the hoop. It is circular-sectioned and hollowed. The bit is offset from the stem and has a U-shaped notch along the top edge.  The key is consistent with Guiraud's Type 5a in that the stem is hollowed. 
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Winston Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0B7882
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a probable Roman copper-alloy bracelet or armlet dating to circa AD 250-410. The piece has one rounded terminal whilst the other end terminates in an old, work break. It is comprised of a rectangular in plan, plano-convex in section, strip of metal. The piece is plain.  Similar plain armlets are recorded in Crummy 1983: pg 38, nos 1640-1651. 
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F68810
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester Derivative Polden Hill brooch dating to circa AD 70-100. It is virtually complete save for the missing pin. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form, folded at their ends to give them a cylindrical form that encases and holds in place the separately cast axis bar.  In the centre, is a hollowed rectangular section which houses the spring mechanism, formed of at least 7 coils, also it is now very corroded making certainty difficult. The front face of the wings are plain. At the junction of the wings and the bow is moulded D-shaped colla…
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hundon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C9309A
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of probable Roman copper-alloy bracelet dating to circa AD 250-410. The extant piece consists of a small portion of rectangular sheet metal. It terminates in old breaks at either end. One face is decorated with with three ring and dot designs.  A similar bracelet is illustrated in Crummy (1983: 42), see no. 1704 that was recovered from a context dating to c.AD 350-450
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B8C8AD
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper-alloy slide key, dating to circa AD 43-150. The key is largely complete, with only slight damage to one of the teeth. It consists of a sub-rectangular shank terminating in a circular hoop at its apex. The edges of the shank are bevelled. The shank is decorated with two parallel incised grooves at the top and the bottom. A single incised groove runs over the top of the loop. Emerging from the bottom edge of the shank is a narrowed rectangular section. At the terminal of the of the narrowed section is an offset rectangular bit. The bit is decor…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B84E36
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Polden Hill brooch Mackreth 2011 CD PH 5.d1 Plate 50, dating to circa AD 50-150. The brooch consists of the wings, rearhook and upper bow. The spring and pin are missing. The wings are cylindrical with a central rectangular cavity which would have housed the spring mechanism. Towards the flanks, the wings have a narrow transverse rectangular slot in which the axis bar would have sat, with end caps formed on edge of the wings. The chord would have been kept in place by a rearhook which projects from the top of the back …
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8E413B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy late Iron Age to Roman Aesica brooch. The head is semi-cylindrical in shape with a rounded outer face and open, concave reverse. The outer face of each wing is decorated with a single diagonal groove. In the centre of the upper edge of the reverse a rear-facing hook projects. The bow is straight in profile and divided into three sections. The upper section is strongly humped and curves backwards to join the hook. Its outer face is decorated with two grooves in a saltire cross. A long, sub-conical boss projects from the centre of the bow, its upper surfac…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Icklingham', grid reference and parish protected.