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Record ID: SF-A0E32A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman contemporary copy of a ('barbarous') radiate, possibly copying Tetricus II, dating to the period AD 275-85 (Reece period 14). Copying uncertain reverse type depicting a standing figure.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9FF49F
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Anglo-Saxon (early medieval) sleeve clasp of 6th century date. It is sub-rectangular in shape and with a curved profile. On the front face it has a central plain panel running lengthwise between a pair of raised lines, which have a series of four lobes flanking their outer edges. Between the lobes, where they touch the raised lines, there is a row of three circular holes on each side. The back face of the plate is plain. There are signs of old breaks, now worn, in one of the corners and possibly, in one of the short sides. Length: 34.79 mm, width: 24.00 mm, …
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-9F5DCC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd from a Roman greyware vessel. The fabric is soft and fine and is tempered with plentiful fine mica. The core is a light gbrown colour and both surface slightly darker grey. Heavily abraded. Length: 25.22mm, width: 21.82mm, thickness: 6.62mm, weight: 3.45g
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolleshunt D'arcy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9D29C1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy open ring-type thimble of post-medieval date. It has a truncated-cone shape and has the exterior surface decorated with widely spaced rectangular indentations which are arranged in a right-hand spiral. The internal surface is undecorated and there is no seam. Diameter: 19.05mm, height: 10.63mm, thickness: 1.63mm, weight: 2.97g. Read dates ring-type thimbles with right-hand spirals to c. 1550-1600 (2018, 12).
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-9C535A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval seal matrix. The object has a circular base with a haxagonally faceted handle terminating in a trefoil suspension loop with a collar at its lower end. The handle is 8.95mm wide and 6.25mm thick. The outer face of the circular base is inscribed with a large letter I, crowned, with palm leaves to either side. It survives in fine condition with a shiny dark green patina. The symbols of the palm (martyrdom) and crown (good luck or the sacred) may indicate that this design had a religious meaning, referring to Jesus, or saints John and James. Alternative…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shotley', grid reference and parish protected.