Record ID: SF-691527
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman probable furniture fitting or handle. The object consists of a decorative knob comprising, from base to apex, a disc-shaped section encircled by a grooved line; a spool-shaped section; a rounded, inverted conical knob flaring into a disc at its upper end and a flattened knob at the apex. The lower face of the knob has the remains of an iron attachment component. The copper-alloy component survives in good condition. A very similar terminal was excavated at Colchester and described as a 'moulded terminal, perhaps from a handle&…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-68D845
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead complete possible Viking gaming piece. It is oval in cross-section, with a copper-alloy rod in the centre, it has a flat, mis-shapen base. It tapers towards its upper terminal end. A similar, solid, possible gaming piece has been found at Long Melford, Suffolk see SF-C01997, Little Wilbraham, Cambridgehsire see SF-50B784, and two hollow very simliar examples have also been found at Little Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire, see SF-6F5256 and SF-6F7361. An alternative function of these objects would have been as weights rather than gaming pieces. Height: 18.94mm …
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-68A7EF
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy purse bar of Medieval date. All that remains is the terminal end of the bar, with integral attachment plate pierced with 2 rivet holes.  There is a terminal knop at one end and the other is broken just beyond the attachment plate. Length: 9.99mm Width: 23.99mm Weight: 4.12g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-685C2B
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy T shaped suspension mount for a horse-harness pendant, Medieval in date, about AD 1250 - 1400. It is T-shaped in plan and both bars are triangular in cross-section. The horizontal bar has an integral sub-circular copper-alloy rivets at either end of the reverse. The vertical bar of the T is split, with both halves pierced to take an iron hinge bar, which retains iron corrosion. It has a overall mid-green patina with patches of brown.  Length: 18.07mm Width: 19.30mm Weight:5.75g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-674E4C
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable copper-alloy Roman hair pin or furniture nail - the shaft is corroded and incomplete and tapers to a point, with only a corroded head remaining. The head is globular in shape, with no visible collar. The surface is pitted and uneven. It is similar to examples seen in Crummy, 1989, pg 115, fig116 - globular, bun-shaped heads. Length: 10.85mm Diameter: 9.29mm Weight: 1.93g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-66F251
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Medieval seal matrix. It is a conical seal matrix with a lozenge shaped suspension loop. It is very worn, the central design is not clear, the edges of the matrix are worn away and it is not circular in shape on the base. The central deisgn appears to be a stylised lilly. No inscription is visible. Height:19.72mm Diameter: 15.27mm Weight: 4.28g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-565DEC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is composed of a flat circular disc with an incomplete suspension loop at the apex of the reverse. The front of the object is decorated with an incised motif composed of a central five pointed linear star within an inner and outer circular boarder, between which is an inscription in retrograde, which reads: +S’ROBERT:ShURN.I, or Seal of Robert Shurn - probably a surname.  Diameter: 23.72mm Weight: 14.80g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-559DC7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) strap end of Thomas Class E, Type 1 dating to the period c. AD 1000 - 1100. It would have comprised of an open-work design, but all that remains is the attachment end. The attachment plate retains three entrally positioned rivet holes. The openwork tongue terminates in an old break and has two semi-circular holes. A more complete example can be found on PAS see SOM-F33A5F. Cf. Thomas, G, 2004, p. 3, no. 24. A similar example is illustrated in (Griffiths et al 2007; 64 no 334) where it was noted the design o…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5508CC
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) stirrup terminal. The object is an elongated, tubular shape, C-shaped in cross-section with an open concave reverse and zoomorphic moulding on the outer face and sides. The centre of the lower end of the outer face projects downwards culminating in a rounded point representing the snout of an animal. Above this the outer face is decorated with a moulded 'eye' to eithe side, each consisting of a sub-oval loop with a pellet pupil in the centre and behind each eye a moulded 'ear' projects. The holl…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-54E330
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy strap-end of 9th Century date. All that remains is the zoomorphic 'mouse/bat' terminal which is broadly triangular in shape. It is worn, with the zoomorphic details not clearly visible.  Length: 16.99mm Width: 8.35mm Weight: 1.51g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-53B4B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Rose Farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Maltravers ‘ovals’. Crowned rose reverse. Unclear initial mark. Tower mint. AD 1634-1636. Diameter: 14.52mm, Thickness: 1.00mm, Weight: 0.7g As North Vol II, P 165, No 2289 The coin is missing portions of its outer flan
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-53827B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Ansate brooch dating to 700-1000AD.  All that remains is a flattened circular terminal with incised circular border that contains a cross-shaped motif. It is encrusted with iron corrosion, and to the reverse has the remains of an iron pin. A similar, more complete, example can be seen on PAS, see SF-5260B8. This ansate brooch is of Middle Anglo-Saxon date with close parallels noted from Ipswich (West, 1998: nos. 98.3-4).  Length: 14.76mm Width:13.30mm Weight: 2.28g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-53472C
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pin of 'Wrythen headed' form, dating to the Early Medieval period- c. 750-850. It demonstrates sub-spherical circular-sectioned head decorated with deep spiralling grooves that converge at its apex, from the base. The shank is missing, but would have had a circular cross-section. Diameter: 11.12mm Weight: 5.27g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-51E914
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy brooch of probable Medieval date. The brooch consists of of a front plate, shaped as a crown, which has 5 cruciforms at the top. There is a moulded relief at the base to give a 3D look to the brooch. To the reverse is the remains on an iron pin.  Length: 12.10mm Width: 22.66mm Weight: 3.48g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-51B902
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy thimble of Medieval date. The fragment comes from the top of the timble, and has one small central stamped indentation at the top, the sides are decorated with small, widely spaced circular indentations in irregular vertical rows. It is corroded.  Diameter: 17.34mm Weight: 1.58g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-518470
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy decorative mount, of Medieval date. It is broadly cruciform in shape with the remains of an iron rivet or lug in the centre of the mount. Two bars extend out, with the remains of a third incomplete arm also present, and the two remaining arms have square-shaped terminals, one terminal is bend back on itself.  At the top of the cruciform is a decorative fleur de lis head. There is corrosion, and no decoration is evidence.  Length: 26.19mm Width: 43.60mm Weight: 8.69g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5125C4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy oval-shaped pot mend, 26.75mm by 15.67mm, afixed to a fragment of coarseware pottery.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-511375
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy two-part harness pendant, medieval and circa 1300-1500 century in date, consisting of an outer pendant frame and a solid inner pendant. The outer pendant frame is quartrefoil in shape with a suspension loop set at right angles to the plane of the pendant. The suspension loop is at the terminal of a two parallel rectangular shafts, which projects from the top of the middle of one of the quartrefoils. The outer pendant measures 50.33mm in length and 40.12mm in width. It has post-depositional damage, and is mis-shapen. The inner pendant is also a quartrefoil, eac…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-412698
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Medieval harness pendant. It is escallop in shape, and therefore likely to be religious as a shell is a common badge of pilgrimage and have been found in late twelfth0centruy contexts in East Anglia (Ashley, 2002, p 26). There is evidence of gilding on the front of the pendant, and in the centre is a globular headed rivet. There is stamped decoration visible, depicting the scallops of the shell. A similar example can be seen in Ashley, 2002, p26, fig 25, 4). Length: 26.07mm Width: 32.52mm Weight: 5.65g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-407C41
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy purse frame of late medieval to post-medieval date. It consists of a strip of metal folded longitudinally along its centre to create a u-shape in cross-section culminating in a the remains of a right-angle terminal at one end and a worn break at the other. There are three small circular holes through one edge slightly further along. These would have held the fabric of the purse in place originally. The metal is heavily corroded with much of the original surface missing, obscuring any potential decoration. The object is also bent at its central poi…
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.