Record ID: SF-1E8422
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete silver strap end, one half of the attachment edge is missing due to an old break. It is rectangular in shape and the attachment end is solid but thinner than the rest of the strap end, it is flush with the back face. This attachment end has two and a half surviving circular rivet holes and is likely to have had four originally. There is a silver rivet in situ within one of the complete rivet holes. The front of the strap end is decorated with a stylised plant-like device. This has a central stem projecting downwards from the attachment end, which terminate…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Friday 17th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1EFD68
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete silver Anglo-Saxon hooked tag, a fragment of the upper edge of the plate is now missing due to an old break. The head is round in shape and has two small circular sewing holes near the centre of the upper edge. The front face is decorated with an incised Greek cross with rounded terminals and there is also a pair of transverse grooves at the beginning of each arm. The cross appears to have also been inlaid with niello, although only tiny traces survive. The hook is slender and turns backwards abruptly at its lower third, it tapers to a sharp point. Dis…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-452BA5
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
The copper-alloy loop of an Iron Age to Roman end-looped cosmetic mortar dating to the 1st to 2nd century AD. The bow of the mortar is missing due to old breaks. The end loop measures 15.02mm by 15.57mm in size. It has a central circular hole 7.57mm in diameter. The outer edge of the loop has a decorative groove, a tiny fragment of the hollowed out bow of the mortar survives.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-482322
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill type bow brooch, missing spring, pin, foot and catchplate due to old breaks. The semi-cylindrical wings are extended and folded round to form a short fully enclosed section at both ends this holds a surviving fragment of the axis bar at one end. The wings are decorated with a transverse groove at either end and a diagonal groove running from this to the bow. The bow has a faceted rounded back with three deep longitudinal groove running down the centre of its front. This example is similar to a less complete one from Hachesto…
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-827D74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman siliqua of Valentinian I, AD 364-375, unclipped, RESTITVTOR REIP, Antioch, 364-7. RIC IX, no. 7a.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claydon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9CCB15
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Silver gilt 16th century dress-hook, complete apart from most of the integral loop. Fragments of the sides of this loop survive and project vertically from the top edge of the plate, the loop appears to have been rectangular in shape originally. The plate is moulded in the form of a circular Tudor rose and in its centre there is a fleur-de-lis motif, when this motif is viewed the right way up the missing loop would be at its base, which probably indicates the orientation this hook was worn. The hook is soldered onto the flat back face of the plate; it is com…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bungay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D79386
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy brooch, Colchester derivative Polden Hill variant (folded wing, Eastern Group), variant Polden Hill rear hook spring attachment. Upper half only, missing pin, some corrosion. The spring has 10 turns. The axis bar is held in 4mm wide enclose ends and a rear hook holds the chord. The wings have a concave moulding and rib with intervening grooves at the terminals. Traces of white metal / tinning survive on the surface of the wings. The bow has a slightly convex back and a rounded front. A central notched rib is flanked by a pair of grooves to give a reeded effect. Width 28.5…
Created on: Friday 18th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith, Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-173464
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Late Iron Age to Roman end-looped cosmetic mortar dating to the 1st to 2nd century AD. It is complete, with one terminal curved over into a semi-circular handle, with signs of wear on the underside. The opposite terminal is collared with a spherical knob, which may have phallic associations. The overall length is 66.17mm. The bow is 47.65mm long and 12.59mm wide, 6mm thick, and . The bow has a central longitudianl groove which is worn and the base is flat. The mortar weighs 28.44g. Cosmetic mortars of this type are unique to Britain and Gaul, and are thought to have th…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bures', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-18AA01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Maximian I (286-310), dating to c. AD 307. GENIO POP ROM reverse. Mint of Lyon. RIC VI, p. 260, no. 237.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-19E526
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to the period AD 326 (Reece period 16). CONSTAN/TINVS/IVN NOB C reverse type depicting hte legend over three lines, a wreath above. Probably mint of Rome. Cf. RIC VII, p. 329, no. 282, although with right instead of left facing bust.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Friday 16th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1C36B7
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy complete button-and-loop fastener of a form which represents a hybrid of Wilds' Class II and III (Wild 1970 138-139, fig 1). Wild dates Class II to mid 1st to 2nd century AD and Calss III to AD 50-150, this example is therefore likely to be broadly of a smilar date. As the fasteners are often found on military sites they are believed to have possibly been items of military equipment. It measures 29.15mm in length and 21.31mm in width. As with all button and loop fasteners this example is characterised by a button like head from the back of which a shank w…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetheringsett cum Brockford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2B7792
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Silver gilt 16th century cap-hook or hat-hook in the form of a Tudor rose. On the front face the rose has five moulded petals and a central protruding circular boss. The back face is flat and has a now incomplete pin across its middle; this pin is soldered on and incomplete due to an old break. Discussion: Other Tudor cap-hooks are known from elsewhere, Gaimster (2002, 169-173) identifies them as a main category of Tudor dress accessory and it believed that they were used to embellish the hats of the Tudor elite. This example is very similar to a complete cap-hook fro…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2D0716
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch fragment, lower bow and part of the flat panel from a early Anglo-Saxon brooch. There is a longitudinal decorative band running down the centre of the bow and below the bow transverse grooves delimit the start of the flat panel. Surviving length is 17.94mm and width is 17.38mm. All edges worn and damaged due to old breaks. Both faces are black probably due to exposure to fire, perhaps indicating that this brooch was originally from a cremation cemetary.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Trimley St Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6F0F71
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy brooch, Colchester derivative type with Polden Hill variant spring attachment. Missing foot with catchplate, spring, pin. The spring was held by a rear hook and by enclosed wing ends, 6mm wide - these contain an iron-like corrosion, but it does not react to a magnet. The wings have a single angled groove and five grooves at the terminals, with slight notching of some of the intervening narrow ribs. The bow tapers slightly and is oval in section, with slight angles at the sides. A central band of three grooves define two reserved notched narrow ribs. Width 31mm, surviving …
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston, Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6F53E0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy brooch, Colchester derivative type with a rear hook. Missing both wings, spring, pin; damaged catchplate; corroded/abraded surfaces, especially the bow front. The bow has a slightly convex back and rounded front, and a stront crest at the top in profile. It tapers to a smal;l foot knob. Two centre grooves define a centre rib which may have had horizontal hatching and there are traces of possible concave mouldings each side. The footknob is marked by a slight transverse groove. Length 41mm, surviving width 6.5mm. Although this could be a standard rear hook type it has many…
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston, Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-564705
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete silver gilt fragment of a 16th century dress fitting, probably a hat hook or perhaps a hooked tag. The plate is incomplete due to old breaks and was probably oval in shape when complete. The front face is decorated with a protruding V-shaped moulding with smaller, possibly foliate mouldings, surrounding it. The edges of the plate have V-shaped notches cut into it. On the back face, near to the complete end of the plate, there is a fragment of a silver rectangular shaft, which is soldered onto the plate. This shaft is projecting out at right angles to the plat…
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7DD9F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Lepidus, mint in Italy; 42 BC, (RRC, no. 495/2d; Sear 2000, p. 295, no. 1523)
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D310E3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post medieval decorative belt mount in the form of a side profile man's head. The head is facing right, balding, with a small protruding nose, full lips and a long beard. The back has a rectangular integral loop (the centre of this is missing due to old breaks). This mount measures 29.06mm in length and 18.04mm in width, it has a patchy black patina as if it has been exposed to a fire or it may be the remains of a coating.
Created on: Monday 11th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EC2B43
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman strap-mounted terret. The terret has a large circular upper loop measuring 36.03mm externally and 22.01mm internally. It has a circular section and is worn along one lower edges face. The remains of one side of a smaller lower rectangular loop survive but most of this loop is missing due to old breaks. It is similar to an example from Hacheston (Plouviez 2004, 128, no 228) and Colchester (Crummy 1983, fig 109, no 2543).
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0DD8B6
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Late Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy central-looped cosmetic mortar. One terminal end is now missing due to an old break. The bow is crescent-shaped with a central loop and the surviving terminal has a rounded knop at its tapering end which may be phallic. It measures 58.79mm in surviving length, 10.42mm at its widest point, across the centre of the bow and 8.45mm in depth, 15.37mm in depth if the central loop is included in the measurement. The longitudinal groove measures 3.05mm in depth, at its deepest central point. The central loop is oval and at the underside of the…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Battisford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0E0233
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Late Iron Age or Roman centre-looped cosmetic pestle. The pestle is crescentic and tapers towards each end. One terminal is missing and the centre loop is incomplete due to old breaks. It is 48.42mm long, 3.93mm wide and 4.04mm thick. The stem has a triangular cross-section with rounded corners. The integral central loop is oval, and its upper half missing and measures 12.54mm in width. This cosmetic pestle was found in close proximity to a cosmetic mortar, see SF-0DD8B6. This pestle fits perfectly within the longitudinal groove of the mortar and is als…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Battisford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0E28A2
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman hairpin, probably of Cool, Group 1 sub-group E (Cool, 1990, 151, fig 1, no 2, 6). It is of Group 1 as these pins have simple knob heads, this example has a conical head, but can be further classified as sub-group E as the shaft has an expansion part of the way down. Sub-group E shows a concentration in East Anglia, so Cool suggests that pins with expanded shanks could have been the fashion in that area. The terminal of this example is missing due to an old break and the expansion begins half way down the shaft. The conical head measures 4.89mm …
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Battisford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3809A5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy buckle frame which could be Roman or early medieval in date for which no published parallel could be found. The frame is oval in shape and measures 37.05mm in width by 21.53mm in length. It is difficult to see how this frame would have functioned, the sides and one edge have a D-shaped in section (a flat back face and rounded front face) but the other possibly inner edge has a rectangular flattened part with two small transverse grooves across the centre of its edge. This edge is worn and slightly uneven, so possibly it has been modified and could perhaps have ev…
Created on: Thursday 28th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wordwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-51AB35
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy brooch fragment, Colchester derivative type with double pierced lug spring attachment. Upper half only with probably complete pin; some wear/abrasion on the front of the bow but otherwise good condition. The spring has 13 turns. The wings have paired grooves at the terminals and at the bow junction and an intervening single angled groove. The bow is flat-backed and slightly tapering. It has a rounded front and grooves along the edges to form small side flanges. A centre rib on the upper bow continues the line of the spring lug, though separated from it by a notch, and has …
Created on: Friday 29th June 2007
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wordwell, Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BB0E90
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy centre-looped cosmetic pestle of Late Iron Age to Roman date. The rod is crescentic, tapers to a rounded point at either terminal and is D-shaped in secion. There is a large central loop projecting from its centre. The vertical loop has an oval sectioned neck and a circular loop with corroded iron within it. The pestle is 32mm long, 6.81mm wide at its widest central point, 6.52mm thick and 21.95mm in height if the central loop is included. Most of the original patina of this pestle survives and is dark brown in colour. There are also small patches of activ…
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Battisford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CB7B11
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver, cut half penny, Aethelred II (978-1016), long cross type (North 1980, plate X, no 774, p121), AD 997-1003
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Cornard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D18A63
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Anglo-Saxon hooked tag. The plate is worn and the tip of the hook is missing due to wear. It measures 20.19mm in total length. The plate is an unusual shape, measuring 10.91mm in width, with a rounded upper edge; the sides flare outwards and are then abruptly waisted before it ends in a triangular part, which tapers into the hook. There is one central circular sewing hole through the rounded end of the plate and the front face is decorated with engraved rocked decoration giving a slight zig-zag effect. The hook has a D-shaped section and its end curves b…
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2007
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D1B897
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A contemporary copy of a silver denarius of Domitian AD 81-96, as the titles on the obverse (TR P VIII) and the reverse (IMP XXII and COS XII) do not correspond correctly.
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Cornard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E4FCD6
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Late Iron Age to Roman cosmetic mortar with a central loop of very unusual form. The bow is crescent shaped and is 54.86mm long, 11.31mm wide across its centre, 9.69mm thick across its centre and the internal longitudinal groove is 6.15mm deep. One terminal of the bow has a large rounded knob with a moulding where it joins the bow. This looks phallic, especially when viewed from the side, however, there is a possiblity that it had a human face on it as when viewed straight on there is a faint transverse groove, which might be a hair line. The other terminal is more corr…
Created on: Friday 6th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E54BC1
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Iron Age/Roman Colchester type bow brooch, incomplete, missing pin, part of spring and part of catchplate, also now bent. Measuring 23.80mm in bent length, 13.90mm in width across the wings. It has flat short wings, three coils of the spring survive, the spring and now missing pin are a continuation of the body and the cord also survives and is held by the hook, which also comes out of the body and is bent forward onto the bow. The bow is flat backed and has longitudinal decoration. The catchplate has the remains of two circular holes through it.
Created on: Friday 6th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E6CFE3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A contemporary copy of a copper-alloy dupondius of Antonia, AD 41-54. All coins bearing her name and portrait were struck under her son the emperor Claudius, who appears on the reverse of this coin. This coin is doublestruck. c.f. Boon 42-3
Created on: Friday 6th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4F9C94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14), ORIEN [ ... ], Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding (globe?) in left; to left, captive. Unattributed Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 534, 869var. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4FB040
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14), MONET/MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left. Unattributed Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 534, cf 855ff. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4FBF05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14), MONETA AV(G?), Moneta standing left with scales and cornucopiae. Unattributed Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 534, cf. 857. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4FD081
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14), PROVID AVG, Providentia standing left with baton over globe and cornucopiae. C Mint, S P // C. RIC V, pt 2, p. 494, no. 346. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4FDDF3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14), (LAETIT)IA AV(G?), Laetitia standing left with wreath and anchor / baton. Unattributed Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 532, cf. no. 823. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4FEDB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14), [ ... ], unclear figure left. Probably Unattributed Mint. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4FFAB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14), PAX AVG, Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Unattributed Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 535, cf 880ff. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-500692
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14), PAX AVG, Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Mint of London, (F) O // (ML). RIC V, pt 2, pp. 472, cf. 101. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-501582
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper-alloy nummus of Diocletian, AD 298-299. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 187, no. 305a.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F31040
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver siliqua (probably unclipped), possibly of Julian the Apostate (360-3), unclear Vota in wreath reverse. If the emperor is not Julian, it is most likely to be Constantius II, struck 355-60.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F3F893
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
The bow and foot of a colchester derivative Polden Hill type bow brooch, the upper bow and head are missing due to old breaks. The bow and foot are flattened oval in section and have three parallel central longitudinal decorative grooves running down the front face to the tip of the foot, which is rounded. On the back face of the foot there is a longitudinal slot, this would have originally held a seperate sheet metal catchplate, now missing. Polden Hill brooches with a seperate catchplate and similar decoration are known from elsewhere in Suffolk, such as West Stow (West 1989, 71, fi…
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F8F4F5
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
One of two joining fragments of copper alloy brooch of unusual P-shaped type brooch - the second recorded as SF-F96AF4. This piece is the upper half of the bow. The two pieces form the bow and foot, missing axis bar and spring, pin and catchplate, with damage to the foot and patches of severe corrosion on the bow. The axis bar was iron, traces remain in a loop formed by bending over the top of the bow. The bow is rectangular in section, 6 x 2.2mm, and strongly arched in profile. At the top transverse grooves define a very corroded rectanglular area; the lower groove is notched. Below t…
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2007
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking, Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F96AF4
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
One of two joining fragments of copper alloy brooch of unusual P-shaped type brooch - the second recorded as SF-F8F4F5. This piece is the lower half of the bow and the foot. The two pieces form the bow and foot, missing axis bar and spring, pin and catchplate, with damage to the foot and patches of severe corrosion on the bow. The axis bar was iron, traces remain in a loop formed by bending over the top of the bow. The bow is rectangular in section, 6 x 2.2mm, and strongly arched in profile. At the top transverse grooves define a very corroded rectanglular area; the lower groove is not…
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2007
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking, Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4C94D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy umbonate disc brooch (compare Hattatt 1987, 179). The chain-loop is incomplete with only a lower fragment surviving; the pin is missing, apart from a fragment between the two pierced lugs. The edges of the brooch are worn and incomplete. On the front, a deep channel marks the edge of the main raised area which is decorated with two concentric circles of triangular indentations which retain traces of enamel within them. The outer larger triangles have traces of a dark blue enamel and the inner smaller ones have red enamel within them. There is a flat projecti…
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Trimley St Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5CEF56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman siliqua (unclipped) of Valens, AD 364-378, VRBS ROMA, Trier, 367-75. RIC IX 27e/45b
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5FA926
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: The spherical head of a post medieval silver gilt dress pin, the head is hollow and divided into two hemispheres by two transverse bands of filigree. Each hemisphere is decorated with three circlets in filigree there is a further smaller circle of filigree between and within each circlet. There is a silver circular knop at the top if the head. There is a circular hole in the underside of the head, which would have accommodated the now missing shaft originally. Discussion: This pin head is very similar to other examples all dated to the 16th century examples include one…
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Stowmarket', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-61C9A7
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
The worn incomplete wings and upper bow fragment of a copper-alloy Late Iron Age to early Roman Langton Down type bow brooch, such brooches occur frequently in pre-conquest contexts but are also found in contexts dated post AD 43. It has a cylindrical spring cover, which is covered with adhering iron corrosive products. The bow is flat backed with reeding down the front. Similar to examples from Hacheston (Plouviez, 2004, 91-92, no 36). Measuring 19.45mm in length and 20.65mm in width.
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-61E177
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
The worn incomplete wings and upper bow fragment of a copper-alloy Late Iron Age to Early Roman Langton Down type bow brooch. Such brooches occur frequently in pre-conquest contexts but are also found in contexts dated post AD 43. It has a cylindrical spring cover, which is worn away along its inner edge to reveal a copper-alloy spring with seven coils. The bow is flat backed may have had reeding down the front originally but is now too worn to be sure. Measuring 14.55mm in length and 18.80mm in width.
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-61EE72
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Colchester derivative Polden Hill type variant Roman bow brooch, incomplete as it is missing the spring, pin and catchplate, ther esr hook is also incomplete. The wings are semi-cylindrical and extended and folded round to form a short fully enclosed section at both ends, which would have held the now missing axis bar. The wings are decorated with a transverse groove at their ends and a diagonal groove between this and the bow. The bow has a D-shaped section and has three longitudinal parallel grooves running down its centre. The catchplate is missing but there is a longitudinal slo…
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1D45F6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy late Iron Age to early Roman bow brooch of Langton Down type. It is incomplete as the lower bow and foot and pin are missing. The spring cover is cylindrical and bow flat backed with three transverse grooves where it joins the spring cover and five longitudinal grooves running down its length. This brooch measures 20.11mm in surviving length and 14.90mm in width.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2007
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-031D82
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (folded wings, Eastern Group) type, incomplete and missing lower bow, foot, catchplate, spring and pin. Measuring 18.31mm in survving length and 27.84mm in width. The semi-cylindrical wings are extended and folded round to form a short fully enclosed section at both ends, which held the axis bar, fragments of this bar remain. The rear facing hook at the centre would have originaly held the spring cord. The wings have transverse grooves across them and swollen rounded ends. The bow has a D-shaped section and has two parallel longitudinal grooves…
Created on: Monday 13th August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Metfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2CFD04
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of an early medieval brooch, either a cruciform or small long in type. A fragment of the lower head and upper bow, measuring 27.60mm in surviving length and 16.74mm in surviving width. The bow has transverse grooves at its top and there are two longitudinal parallel grooves down its centre. It is D-shaped in section. There is an incomplete pin loop on the back face with the remains of a corroded iron adhering to it, presumably from the iron pin.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C1EB97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped silver siliqua of Honorius AD 393-423, VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Milan, 395-402. RIC X 1228
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C45795
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy late Iron Age to early Roman Langton Down bow brooch, only the incomplete spring cover and fragment of the bow now survives. It measures 10.11mm in length and 15.41mm in width. The spring cover is cylindrical and the bow flat backed with traces of longitudinal reeding down its front.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C4CED7
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy covered loop terret, measuring 32.10mm in surviving length. The oval loop, through which the rein would have passed is incomplete due to an old break. The loop has an oval cross-section and flares towards its base, it measures 29.40mm in external width and 9.98mm in external surviving height, the loop is 6.46mm in thickness. A short rectangular neck is decorated with one transverse moulding. Beneath this is the 'skirt'which covers the integral copper-alloy loop, The 'skirt' is incomplete and now measures 34.18mm by 25.80mm in size. The 'skirt' has been …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Semer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D84F87
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
an incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends, folded wing ends type, Eastern Group), AD 40-70. Semi-cylindrical wings folded round to form short enclosed sections at either end, but axis bar missing. Rearward facing hook in centre, but spring chord missing. Width across wings is 29.28mm, and the folded ends are 5mm wide. The bow has a faceted back and the moulded front is ribbed. There are traces of white metal on the front surfaces. The bow is incomplete and the catch plate is missing. The brooch is 30mm in length and weighs 8.7g. A similar, though com…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FFCFC6
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Silver Post medieval bodkin, which is incomplete, the upper part of the bodkin is missing due to an old break below the eye. The shaft is rectangular in shape and tapers to a point. Both faces of the bodkin below the break are decorated with an incised design consisting of a flower-like motif with transverse grooves above and below it and beneath this there is a zigzag pattern, which tapers to a point. There are no maker’s marks visible. Discussion: Although the lack of maker’s marks makes this bodkin more difficult to date the engraved decoration and its form…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bury St Edmunds area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-018314
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped silver siliqua of Honorius AD 393-423, VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Milan, 395-402. RIC X 1228. This coin also has two circular pierceing next to each other near to one edge through it.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Cornard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9242E2
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
CURATOR'S REPORT Early 7th century Anglo-Saxon sword pyramid. Description of find: Sword pyramid of early Anglo-Saxon date, made from silver with gold and garnet. Each side of the pyramid is decorated with a large garnet-inlaid field that is framed by a fine gold frame. The fields are roughly triangular, with a small indentation at the top. One field is filled with earth, presumably empty; one contains a cracked garnet, parts of which may be missing or hidden in adhering earth; a third field contains a complete, but severely cracked garnet and the last garnet is intact. No …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Diss', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A878B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (317-337), BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, Lyons, AD 321. RIC VII, 148. Reece 16. Pierced with single hole 2mm diameter, through inscription close to coin edge, at 3 o'clock to emperor's bust.
Created on: Friday 14th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FF08D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer A.Licinius Nerva IIIVir, 47 BC, Mint of Rome. Edge incomplete. RRC p. 469, no. 454/1
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A43191
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An unusual cast copper-alloy clapper bell, possibly incomplete; of Medieval date. The bell is a silvery colour perhaps due to a high led and tin content. It has an integral suspension loop with a circular hole, and is circular in plan and the hollow body is semi-circular in shape. The lower open edge has eight semicircular voids (possibly incomplete below) - if so, the body of the bell became like an openwork cage at this point, however the completeness or otherwise of the bell remains uncertain due to wear. It measures 28.26mm in height and 29.04mm in width. The outer face …
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A70E90
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Slightly brown stained unpolished flaked axehead with a modern chip showing a grey flint core. Slightly plano-convex in form with all-over working could be of Mesolithic or Neolithic date. The blade edge has large longitudinal flake scars rather than classic tranchet scars, perhaps supporting a Neolithic rather than Mesolithic date. 117.69mm, in length, 40.41mm width, 26.33mm in thickness, 134.58g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A735A0
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Unpatinated dark grey flint tranchet axehead of Mesolithic date. With a plano-convex cross-section, small area of cortex forms butt.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2007
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Cornard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CDD3E6
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
a copper alloy Roman figurine fragment, in the form of a human right foot. It is solid and incomplete, broken off at the ankle. The foot measures 30.17mm in length, and 11.46mm in width across the toes, narrowing to 6.56mm at the heel. It is 15.3mm in height, to the top of the broken edge at the ankle, which is hollow and semi-circular. The foot weighs 14.88g. A figurine, in the form of a leg with foot discovered in Porthcasseg, Gwent, has similarly moulded toes, all except the little toe being of similar length, and the foot being slender. The figurine from Gwent is estimated to ha…
Created on: Friday 28th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0FAF01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman republican silver denarius, worn, possibly a Legionary type of Mark Antony, 32-31 BC RRC c.f. 544
Created on: Monday 1st October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3A5BC0
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver hooked tag. The plate is oval in shape with two circular holes set next to each other near to the upper edge. The plate's edge is and damaged on one side. The hook projects from the centre of the lower edge and curves backward abruptly to terminate in a point. Both faces of this hooked tag are undecorated. The hooked tag dates to the 9th to 11th century. This small hooked tag is similar in form to other previous examples, such as an example from Barton Bendish, Norfolk (2003 T233) (Treasure Annual Report 2003), although this and other parallels are decorated.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5F0684
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver Siliqua incomplete, clipped, possibly of Arcadius, VRBS ROMA or VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Trier, AD 388-394. RIC IX c.f. 95c & 106b/c
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6176A6
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A polished flint axehead with narrow butt and squared sides. All-over polish with only a few former flake scars present, mainly on butt butt half of axe. Polish is coarse apart from blade end where it is fine. The surface is a mixture of mid brown and grey, possibly partial peat staining. However, one side of the cutting edge has a series of unstained flakes removed at a later date, showing a mid grey flint. These flakes look like retouch but are possibly plough damage that occurred when the axe was buried at the base of the plough line in a sub-vertical position, relatively recently.…
Created on: Monday 29th October 2007
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-873640
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A lead pilgrim badge of later medieval or early post-medieval date. It is circular and flat and measures 21.35mm in diameter. The front has a worn relief depiction of a standing figure wearing a large crown, holding some sort of sceptre in its left hand, running upwards and diagonally to the right as viewed. The sceptre ends in two or three pellets; if three, the central upper one is largely missing as the edge is incomplete. There is a second small figure, possibly a child, to the left as the object is viewed. This figure has a line over the top of its head, perhaps depicting ha…
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buxhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-44FBC4
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy pole-mouted and skirted terret. The oval loop, through which the rein would have passed is incomplete due to old breaks, only the lower fragment of it survives. The loop has an oval cross-section and flares towards its base, it measures 33.34mm in external width and 9.43mm in thickness. A short rectangular neck flares into a 'skirt' which originally covered another loop, which is now missing again due to old breaks, however it appears that this loop was seperate and iron as there are corroded iron fragments visible on the upper face of the 'skirt' and its …
Created on: Friday 9th November 2007
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoxne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-ACD703
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Early medieval silver continental sceate, of Metcalfe Series E variety G, possibly G4, (Metcalf 1993, 216-217).
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Cornard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-41B037
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy key handle. This handle is in the form of an open work fleur de lis, measuring 55.93mm in length and 32.70mm in width. At the centre of the top edge of the central fleur there is a rounded protruding knop. There are grooves between each fleur forming a cross, beneath the three openwork lobes there is a recess with a retangular base and triangular top. At the base of the fleur de lis there is a central transverse moulding with a central transverse groove running through it, this narrows to a rectangular short shaft which is hollow in its underside and has corrod…
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waldringfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-58B265
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A worn lead Roman steelyard weight, biconical in shape with the remains of iron loops protruding from either end. Measuring 40.39mm in diameter and 38.28mm in height.
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-ADA473
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of folded wing ends type of the Eastern Group, this brooch has a rear facing hook, the wings are semi-cylindrical and folded round to form a short fully enclosed section at each end, the wings are decorated with transverse grooves, the bow is D-shaped in section and decorated with longitudinal grooves. The pin, spring and foot are missing due to old breaks. It measures 27.29mm in length and 30.23mm in width.
Created on: Monday 26th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Ashifield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3EC0E3
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Complete copper-alloy mount or appliqué plaque of early Anglo-Saxon date. It is flat and basically oval, with a perforation through the centre and a V-shaped notch at the top. It measures 35.50mm by 24.97mm in size. The front has engraved decoration of two zoomorphic heads seen in profile butting against each other. Each head has a large circular annulet eye and a small curved beak; the beaks join and are separated by a groove. Behind each head is a headframe outlined by a groove, with a right angle at the top, an oblique line across this angle just below, and a curl away from the…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 11th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lakenheath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D59BA6
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of terminal from a copper-alloy hook, of post-medieval date. The terminal is polyhedral, that is a cuboid with its corners cut off and has a curvilinear circular sectioned shaft projecting from one end. It measures 20.68mm in surviving length and 10.36mm in width. Although similar terminals are reminiscent of terminals from a purse bar, or even middle Anglo-Saxon pins, complete examples (e.g. SUSS-59F935) are from post-medieval hooks, perhaps for hanging items such as coats or perhaps for retaining the cords for opening high windows. Also see BH-7A8FD3, BH-F6E4D2 and C…
Created on: Monday 10th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E85546
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete silver gilt early post medieval Tudor hooked tag or dress hook. It is composite in construction with a decorative front plate, which is circular in shape with seven evenly spaced projecting knops around its edges. This front plate has a central flower motif with eleven oval petals radiating from a central point. There is a separate domed silver gilt rivet through the centre of this flower, holding the decorative front plate to a separate flat back plate. Projecting from the upper edge of the front plate and integral to it is the remains of a transverse rectangu…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelsale cum Carlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E8A3A6
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver cast probably Viking Age ingot, of sub-rectangular form with rounded terminals. The upper face is rounded and the underside flatter and rough, probably due to casting in an open mould. The ingot appears to have been deliberately worked with tiny hammer marks on the surfaces giving it a faceted appearance. There are also some deeper longer indentations, which may be due to damage from being scraped in the soil.
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2007
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EA3EC6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Silver button of circa 17th century date, incomplete due to an old break on one edge. This button is circular in shape and has a down-turned edge, which is shaped and split in places. The front face is decorated with two hearts with a crown above them. Projecting from the centre of the front face there is a loop. Discussion: This button is very similar to other examples of 17th century date such as those from Sible Hedingham, Essex (2004 T362), Cundall, North Yorkshire (2004 T212 and 213) (Treasure Annual Report 2004, 120-121, no 239, 242-243). Dimensions: 14.92mm i…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EAC074
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Two coins found together at a site. They are both examples of the silver double patard (also known as the double plack) of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (1467-1477), striking coins in his capacity as count of Flanders. The standards of this coin was a little over 80% fine silver. The general description of the coin is as follows: Obv.: shield with the arms of Burgundy +KAROLVS DEI GRA DVX B(VR)G COM FLA (for Flanders). Rev.: decorated cross with diamond-shape at centre SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM. They weight 2.89g and 2.72g. In 1469 a monetary convention between Duke Ch…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hitcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EB4B44
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Silver slightly bent post-medieval button. The head is flat and circular in shape with down-turned edges. The upper face is decorated with two pairs of concentric circles. Projecting from the centre of the back face there is a loop. Discussion: Although no exact published parallel could be found for this button it is probably most likely to be post medieval and circa 17th century in date.
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brome and Oakley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EBA136
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Silver mount, slightly damaged and incomplete on one edge due to an old break now worn. The mount is lozenge shaped, it has a moulded decorated front face with faceted sides and a hollow back face. The front face has a cherub's head in its centre with foliage sprouting from either side and below it. The two opposing top and bottom terminals are shaped like acorns and the upper one has a hole through its centre with the remains of a corroded iron rivet within it. Discussion: This mount is reminiscent of other early post medieval decorative strap, belt or even furniture …
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brome and Oakley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-156C68
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete flint Mesolithic tranchet axe recent damage to blade end and butt, revealing mottled grey flint underneath patinated/stained pale to medium browns. It has a tranchet edge large flake scars and roughly plano-convex cross-section. Reltaively straight sided and narrows slightly towards the butt which is sub-square. 115.80mm in length and 40.54mm in width and 24.40mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-15A447
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An unusual complete copper-alloy sword pommel, which has been confirmed as medieval and circa 14th century in date by Geoff Egan (PAS Finds Advisor) and James Robinson (British Museum). The pommel is square in section with four roughly oval shaped faces. It has a hole through its centre which is wider in the underside, this is partly filled with soil. It measures 29.68mm in height, 25.41mm by 24.81mm in width and thickness, 53.72g in weight. Each face of the pommel is decorated by an incised grotesques, that is hybrid human and animal like figures. One figure has cross-…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetheringsett cum Brockford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1D78C1
Object type: HARNESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy hook, probably from medieval horse-harness. It comprises a rectangular plate that is D-shaped in cross-section with a rounded upper end and a slight ridge down its centre. At the base of the plate is a moulded transverse collar followed by a shallow groove. Beneath the groove is an integral inward-curving hooked terminal. This projects sharply outwards before curving round to form a U shape. The tip of the hook is missing due to old breaks and at its bottom edge the sides are constricted through wear. Two integral copper alloy rivets that are oval in c…
Created on: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Covehithe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D54764
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver siliqua of Julian II as Augustus (360-3). Reverse: VOT/X/MVLT/XX within a laurel wreath (361-3). As Sear, 1988: no. 4070; Hoxne no. 120 (Guest, 2005: pp. 51, 136); RIC VIII 312. The coin is possibly clipped.
Created on: Friday 14th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D926A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate, c.AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Salus standing left holding a snake in right hand and sceptre in left. It was suggested that this coin copied Carausius, but it is more likely an earlier piece. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Friday 14th November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-144CA2
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A solid cast silver ingot of possible Early Medieval/Viking date. The ingot is oval in shape with rounded terminal ends. The upper and lower faces have been flattened and the edges are slightly faceted to give an almost pointed oval shaped section. The surfaces are slightly pitted and blackened in places and many horizontal striations are visible, perhaps the result of the production process or alternatively due to post-depositional damage. This ingot measures 23.05mm in length, 9.80mm in width, 5.40mm in thickness, and weighs 7.46g. Several simple cast silver ingots such a…
Created on: Monday 17th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-14D232
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast silver pilgrim badge of Medieval date. The badge is flat and in the form of a Lombardic letter T. The upper surface is smooth and has extensive scratches and striations that are probably the result of both production and subsequent wear. The exterior and interior edges of the badge are slightly uneven and crudely formed in places with visible tool marks, particularly on the interior. The back face of the badge has been left unevenly finished, pitted and lacks the smooth surface apparent on the front face. Visible on the back face are the remains of two small integra…
Created on: Monday 17th November 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eye Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1699E8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver gilt finger ring of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The ring consists of a flat hoop that is rectangular in section. On the exterior surface the band is decorated with a central cabled pattern that may once have run the entire circumference of the hoop although this is now uncertain due to extensive wear on the hoop opposite the bezel. Where the hoop joins the bezel is a sharply angled raised transverse ridge. The bezel itself is rectangular in plan with rounded edges, is sub-trapezoidal in profile and has a central rectangular recess that is now missing any trace of the gems…
Created on: Monday 17th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eye Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-172C00
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver openwork object, probably a bead or spacer, of Medieval or Post-Medieval date. It is made from a single sheet of silver that is rectangular in section and has been curved around to form a hollow cylinder with a seam visible on one side. At the top and bottom of the cylinder are solid borders between which are found the openwork decorative motifs. These consist of short triangles that extend from top and bottom borders and terminate in two small circular knops. They are joined together by a small circular pellet. This motif is repeated a total of five times around the cylinder…
Created on: Monday 17th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eye Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1A1043
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger ring of Medieval date. It has a simple undecorated wire hoop that expands at the shoulders and opposite the bezel narrows, perhaps partly due to use wear. The hoop is slightly misshapen and this appears to also be the result of usage rather than post-depositional damage. At the junction of hoop and bezel are prominent transverse rectangular ridges. The bezel itself is sub-rectangular in plan with two long tapering sides that have a short straight side at the base end and a wider, curved top end. In profile the bezel is sub-lozenge shaped with flattened base and top. The …
Created on: Monday 17th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Blakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-28FE61
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver gilt object of Post-Medieval date, probably a pendant, that is complete with the exception of a small integral suspension loop and part of the back plate, which are missing due to old breaks. The object is heart shaped in plan and has a hollow concave back face. The front face has applied filigree and granulated decoration consisting of a single rope-twist band that outlines the edge of the heart. At the centre of the heart are three groups of three filigree circlets that form a trefoil with a small annulet and globular knop at their centre. The group positioned at the base o…
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2BFF82
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
CURATOR'S REPORT Circumstances of Discovery This small late Roman gold and silver hoard was found by Mr D. Cummings and Ms D. Cook with metal detectors, July-August 2007. The coins ranged from surface finds to a depth of 3"-4" within the ploughsoil. The hoard contains a total of 60 coins including one gold solidus, 38 silver siliquae, many of which are clipped, and 21 broken fragments of silver siliquae. The hoard has a combined total weight of 46.3g. The same finders discovered addenda of one solidus and 59 siliquae (many fragmentary) during October 2008 (marke…
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Saxmundham, Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-685597
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy key of Later Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon/Anglo-Scandinavian) date. It has a flat lozenge shaped bow measuring 2.02mm in thickness with projecting knops on the upper edges and a large central circular perforation. Beneath the bow is a broad transverse collar that is thicker than the bow. The stem is sub-circular in section and measures 20.11mm in length. It has slight faceting and extensive tool marks, perhaps expanding a little towards the middle and measuring approximately 5.08mm in diameter. On what was presumably the upper surface of the shank there is …
Created on: Friday 21st November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hitcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FD8527
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman As, a contemporary copy of a coin of Faustina I (c.138-161 AD). Reverse: A female figure standing with sceptre or torch, in the field C (reversed) S.
Created on: Friday 28th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Icklingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A6A0E2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy object, perhaps a button and of Roman date. It has a circular head that is slightly dished on the outer face and on the back face has an integral suspension loop. The outer face has delicate punched or stamped decoration. This consists of a central cross formed of double opposing rows of many small punched triangles, which divides the exterior surface of the head. At the centre of the cross there was possibly a raised circle. Within each of the quadrants created by the cross is found similar decoration, with identical motifs in diagonally opposed quadrants. Thus, tw…
Created on: Thursday 18th December 2008
Last updated: Sunday 7th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-377F67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy nummus of 4th century AD date that has been struck at least twice. The first striking seems to be a nummus of Magnentius that is probably a contemporary copy and with a reverse type of two victories standing holding a shield (VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES), c.351-353 AD, or of FELICITAS REI PVBLICE type with emperor standing, c. 350-1. This is overstruck by a nummus of Constantius II with reverse type of soldier spearing fallen horseman (FEL TEMP REPARATIO), which ia a contemporary copy, c. 355-361 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.