Record ID: SF-488B26
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman probable stud dating to circa AD 43-410. The shaft is sub-rectangular in plan and it is rectangular in cross-section; in its centre there is a circular perforation. Below the shaft is a truncated conical element with slightly concave sides and two grooved lines marking the upper and lower edge. In the center of the recessed base of the conical element there is a hollow circular protrusion. At one side of the base of the shaft there is a cutting mark possibly due to an old attempt to truncate the shaft. Other similar examples on the PAS database: SF-966DC6, SU…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4434C7
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman cable style bracelet fragment. It consists of three sub-rectangular cross-sectioned strands twisted around each other to form a spiral. The fragment has a curvilinear profile, probably due to its original use. Both the ends are incomplete and have signs of old breaks now worn. Similar example is in Crummy (1983, p. 38-39, fig. 41, no. 1628). late 3rd-4th century AD in date. Length: 43.45 mm Diameter: 4.85 mm Weight: 5.02 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-44707B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy 'vulvate' or 'coffee bean' type stud of probable Roman military origin, dating c. 120-300 AD. It comprises a hexagonal plate with a heavily dished reverse, from the upper surface of which projects a central oval boss with a deep longitudinal groove running down its midpoint. On the reverse face of the mount are two integrally cast circular-sectioned lugs (one at each end). Preserved in good condition with a patchy green patina, it measures 20.78mm long, 14.18mm wide at its midpoint, 8.31mm thick between the upper edge of the plate and projecting lug, and 5…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-45B49D
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Medieval English jetton of the 'sterling bust' series dating c. AD 1280-1340. Mernick's obv/rev type 2d.22/50. Obverse: 'sterling bust' facing, pseudo-legend of pellets around. Reverse: triangular motif with incurved sides, trefoil at centre, quatrefoil terminals to arms, crown in each angle.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4997E5
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy possible awl dating to the Late Bronze Age. it is sub-square in cross section and tapers gradually towards one broken end; the opposite end has signs of old breaks as well. The possible awl is pitted and bent towards the thinner end due to recent damage. The date is 1150-800 BC. Length: 78.38 mm Width: 5.39 mm Thickness: 4.75 mm Weight: 8.81 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-439A36
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post Medieval rotary casket key. The bow has a circular cross-section and is D-shaped in plan. Projecting into the bow from the shank of the key there are two parallel tapering projections, which appear like the two terminal volutes of the convex part of the bow frame. The section of the shank closest to the bow has a series of raised lines and grooves which precede the oval cross-sectioned shank ending in a slightly narrowed blunt pin; before the pin a trapezoidal bit extends below the shank. The shank is slightly bent sideways towards the tip. 1540-1650 AD…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-48C71D
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy chisel fragment dating to the Bronze Age. It is rectangular in plan as well as in cross section; one end is bevelled and it might be interpreted as the cutting edge while the other end tapers and becomes thinner towards the incomplete terminal due to corrosion. The object is very worn and pitted. 1100-850 BC in date. Length: 45.34 mm Width: 12.75 mm Thickness: 5.47 mm Weight: 15.76 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-492725
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment of an axehead dating to the Bronze Age. It is rectangular in plan and from its profile it is still possible to see the hollow where the haft was secured. The fragment consists of the lower edge of the axehead close to the open end of the socket; it has a semicircular raised rim at the attachment edge and the oval loop for fastening on the lower face.The fragment is abraded and pitted with part of the lateral faces remaining slightly bent inwards. It dates to 1100-800 BC. Length: 45.34 mm Width: 15.25 mm Thickness: 4.83 mm Weight: 23.56 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-458088
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy possibly Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) strap end. It is sub-triangular with a rounded attachment end and tapering terminal end. At the attachment end there are two lateral notches on each face. It has a deep slot to house the strap, which was secured with a surviving iron rivet through the centre of the attachment of the object. The front face of the terminal has a knop decorated with a possible animal head (dog) marked by a groove above it. late 5th-7h century AD in date. Length: 26.14 mm Width: 11.85 mm Overall thickness: 7.03 mm Weight: 4.22 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-470BCD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Medieval seal matrix. It is of chess pawn form; the die is circular but the handle has a sub-square cross-section and ends in an incomplete suspension loop. The die depicts a bird walking left turning its head backwards with a wing raised and extended. The legend reads [...]IVE(SV). possible star. A beaded cirlce separates the central motif from the inner edge of the legend. The inscription could be PRIVE SV (I am private) which is a common inscription on small, impersonal seal matrices of the 14th century. Height: 14.35 mm Diameter: 16.16 mm Th…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-46D1D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman radiate, copying a coin of Carausius dating to the period AD 287-293 (Reece Period 14). Reverse type depicting Moneta standing left holding cornucopiae and possible scales with the wrong inscription PA[X AVG]. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-45C84C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded copper-alloy nummus struck for the House of Constantine, dating to c. AD 355-361. Reece period 18. Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Roman soldier advancing left spearing fallen barbarian horseman. Mint uncertain due to wear. This coin has been rather badly struck on a thick flan.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-44064E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy suspension mount for a Medieval pendant loop dating c. 1350-1400. The mount comprises a rectangular front plate, from which a strip of metal projects downwards before curving strongly in section (giving the whole mount the broad form of a letter 'U' in profile), bending back on itself before flaring outwards to form a broadly lozenge-shaped terminal with a large circular aperture at its midpoint. Projecting from the rear of the front plate is a rather prominent integrally cast circular-sectioned stud, to which the circular aperture and opposing side of the…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-43BA9D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap fitting dating to the Medieval period, c. 1350-1400. Originally the object would have consisted of a 'U' shaped strip of copper-alloy attached at its upper edge with a separate stud, suspended from the base of which is a 'D' shaped pendant loop with an offset strap bar taking similar form to contemporary buckles, demonstrating rounded sides and a projecting knop at the outer edge of its frame. Only the pendant element of the object survives, the clip missing due to old damage. Preserved in fair condition with an even green patina, it measures 20.3…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.