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.

Record ID: SF-134CAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Byzantine copper follis of Phocas (AD 602-10), dating to the period AD 605-10. Obv: [ … ]; Facing crowned consular bust holding mappa and cross on sceptre. Rev: Large XXXX; above ANNO; to right [regnal date]. In exergue: NIKO[ ]. Mint of Nicomedia The coin appears to have been double-struck. MIBE II, p. 192, no. 69b
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6B9FB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete uninscribed silver Iron Age unit of the Eastern Anglian region / Iceni, dating to c.20 BC-AD 40, probably of 'Eyelash Crescents' type. Obverse: Four opposed crescents at centre of crossed wreaths, V-shape and ring in opposing quarters. Reverse: A horse right with solid Y-shaped head, floral sun below(?), unclear motifs above. cf. ABC p. 85, no. 1588; BMC nos. 3763-3766.
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6E1AB2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold sheet metal biconical bead with gold wire filigree decoration of early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) date. The two sections of the bead are each made from sheet metal rolled into truncated cones leaving a hole in the centre of their apex. One of these holes is encircled by applied beaded wire, but this is missing on the other. The two sections are joined together at their bases, the join then covered by two strips of beaded wire encircling this point. The outer face of each section is decorated with strips of beaded wire bent into three elongated triangles p…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drinkstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-86DD2F
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A group of thirteen Roman pewter vessels was initially exposed during a detecting rally on 3rd September 2022, but as they were clearly a hoard group and in poor condition excavation was postponed until 20th September when conservators were available to help lift the whole group. A small pit was identified as the feature within which the vessels had been buried. Laboratory excavation and conservation was carried out by Norfolk Museum Services. The hoard consists of a stack of plates and platters with smaller bowls, dishes and a cup placed on and alongside this. There is evidence for …
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Euston', grid reference and parish protected.