Record ID: SF-93B48C
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Papal bulla probably of Pope Nicholas III (1277-80). It has been folded and broken post-deposition, neither the reverse or obverse are entirely clear. The reverse depicts the face of Saint Paul, moulded in bas relief surrounded by a separate pellet border with a croziernd enclosed within a circumferencial border. Above the face is the inscription SPA, an abbreviation for St. Paul - the other half of the bulla would have featured St Peter. St. Paul is seen on the left looking right, with a long pointed beard, and St. Peter would be right …
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peasenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-69468E
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead hooked tag of Early Medieval date. It consists of a circular boss with two pierced attachment loops, the hook is missing, with iron corrosion present around a circular hole in the disc. Decoration comprises a prominent boss in the centre of three sets of double-line in counter-relief. Hooked tags manufactured from lead are very uncommon, and it is possible it is a mould rather than a finished tag. Similar examples can be found on PAS (see NMS-412B7B). Diameter: 16.19mm Length: 21.07mm Thickness: 2.46mm Weight: 4.27g
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-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-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.

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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.

Record ID: SF-EB8ED3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is flat circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 9.69mm. It weighs 31.05g and is 26.72mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EB4C9C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 5.98mm. It weighs 23.31g and is 24.57mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EB1A64
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 8.88mm. It weighs 26.58g and is 26.53mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EAF212
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 7.39mm. It weighs 12.11g and is 16.73mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EACF93
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 7.87mm. It weighs 18.75g and is 22.30mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EA964B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 9.10mm. It weighs 44.09g and is 24.31mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-5F0AA3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead-alloy spindle whorl of probable medieval date (c.AD 1200-1500). Description: The object is circular in plan and biconical in profile with curved faces and a large central perforation. The central hole has a larger diameter at one end than the other. The edges of the hole are ragged and worn. Both faces are undecorated with a raised join where the two halves meet. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter of hole: 8.2mm and 11.8mm; Dia of whorl:19.3mm; Height: 12.5; weight 15.69g Discussion: Decorated l…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-5DE4EA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead mount of medieval to post-medieval date (c.1300-1600). Description: The mount is in the form of a five-armed wavy star, two of which surive, the rest being stubs. Each slightly curved arm is sub-triangular in cross-section so that they are rasied at their centres. Smaller arms, inbeween these, are all broken off at their bases. The reverse of the mount is flat. There are two tiny circular indents on the left, and it is unclear if these are mirrored on the right. The mount has a medium grey patina.  Measurements: Length: 27.4mm; Width: 22.6m…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-42D7AC
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date. It is conical in shape, with the remains of a iron suspension loop.  Weight: 267.76g Height: 35.10mm Diameter: 40.27mm
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-AFB227
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A lead unidentified object. This object is a cast lead ring, oval in shape measuring 13mm in length and 7mm in width externally and 8mm in length and 5mm in width internally. One edge of this ring has a circular lead disc protuding from it, the plane of which is at 90 degrees to the hoop. This disc is rounded on its front face and flat on its back face it is incomplete and c15mm in diameter. It is decorated with a central heart shaped inset of a darker grey lead, which is surrounded with a white chalky material. No parallel could be found for this object but it is most likely to be Me…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-85EFB0
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead miniature axe of possible Roman date. It is square in section at the butt end, tapering in width towards the blade end where it flares to produce a triangular plan and profile. At the butt end is an circular socket. TIt measures 19.04mm in length, 10.11mm in width, 1.70mm in thickness (at blade end), and weighs 3.45g. This is possibly a votive axe similar to other examples recorded through the PAS database (e.g. IOW-DFA401, FAKL-B0C080, SF-BD6BA3, SF-4AB493 or SF-105BC3). These examples suggest a possible Roman date for the object, however a later date cannot be …
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1E9D9A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 9.2mm. The weight is 23.40mm in diameter and is 11.8mm thick. It weighs 34.68g. It has a light gray/white patina and is decorated with low bosses.  Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wisset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-801AA9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval to early post-medieval penny sized 'Boy Bishop' token, dating to the period c.1470-1539 AD. Rigold's (1978, 95) Bury Series I ('neat, inscribed Bury series), Class J.  Obverse: .INTERCEDAT. PRO. NO - Mitre Reverse: AVE/ REX/ GEN/TIS.  - Long cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each quarter. Diameter: 15.78mm, thickness: 2.04mm, weight: 1.78g
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nowton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-613659
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Boy Bishop token, of Series I worn, any lettering cannot be read. Obv: Mitre rev: long cross with three pellets in each quadrant
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whepstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A4BE8E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead spindle whorl. It is disc-shaped/plano-convex with slightly convex faces, rounded edges and wide a central circular hole - diameter c.12mm. One face is decorated with a ring of narrow, raised saltire crosses and the other with a ring of raised widely spaced diagonal, parallel lines. There is a section missing to one side and the central perforation is more worn to this side. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded.  The use of a spindle whorl in spinning spanned the Iron Age to very early post-medieval periods. Lead examples have been found in 10…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.