Record ID: SF-07B423
Object type: HAIR PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possibly Roman hair pin, dating to AD 43-410. The shaft surviving has an oval cross-section with a swollen central part , which tapers towards both ends. The head is missing. The pin is very worn and pitted; both ends are slightly bent in different points. Length: 78.18 mm Diameter: 4.96 mm Weight: 5.18 g
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-070687
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman equal-armed balance, dating to AD 43-410. The central body of the balance has a flattened oval cross-section tapering towards both ends. On the upperside of the central body there is part of the lug which originally had a hole for suspension; the lug has been riveted through the body of the balance. The surviving balance has one of the arm slightly bent upwards. The surface is abraded and pitted. Length: 66.30 mm Width: 4.92 mm Thickness: 4.25 mm Weight: 4.32 g
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-0702C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent silver hammered penny struck for Edward I, dating c. 1307-1309. Probably class 10cf3, mint of Bury St Edmunds.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-06DF58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn silver hammered penny struck for Edward I, dating c. 1306-1307. Class 10cf2a, mint of Canterbury. North 1041.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-0680CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent silver hammered penny struck for Edward I, dating c. 1292 and 1296. Class 7a, mint of London. Rose on breast, double-barred 'N's, comma-shaped contraction marks. North 1032.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-06585D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered penny struck for Henry III, dating c. 1249-1250. Class 3b, moneyer Nicole at the mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-05F356
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap end dating to the Early Medieval period, c. 750-900, corresponding to Thomas' type A1aXI/XII, 'split end strap ends of convex form demonstrating a single field of Trewhiddle style decoration depicting a single interlaced animal within square billeted border/single animals degenerating into interlace'. The upper edge of the strap end is broken away in old damage, with only the base of the two adjacent circular rivet holes at its upper edge surviving. Otherwise, the object is complete. Bifurcated at its upper edge to accomodate the original strap, i…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilby', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-053EF1
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy harness pendant dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1400. It demonstrates a heavily dished circular body, with an elongated stem and suspension loop (now broken) projecting from its apex. The outer face of the pendant demonstrates the remains of gilding, though is otherwise undecorated. Preserved in good condition with an uneven brownish patina, it survives to a length of 41.47mm, the body 23.78mm in diameter at its widest point, and the suspension loop 3.16mm thick at its midpoint. It weighs 6.23g. Similar harness pendants have been recorded on th…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0532E7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman finger ring. Only the bezel and fragments of the shoulders survive. The bezel has an oval recessed setting for a missing bead or stone. The shoulders taper towards the breaks. It is very worn and damaged. It is assigned to Henig's type II (1974, p. 55, fig. 1), which dates to the 1st-3rd century. Length: 16.46 mm Width: 9.83 mm Length of the bezel: 12.49 mm Thickness of the shoulder: 3.89 mm Thickness of the bezel: 2.80 mm Weight: 2.37 g
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-05108A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Langton Down (Mackreth C1) bow brooch of Late Iron Age or early Roman date, c. 25-60 AD. It is missing its foot, catchplate, spring and pin, though otherwise it survives intact. It demonstrates a broken tubular head with a raised moulding dividing it from the 'D' sectioned plain bow, which extends and tapers along its length before truncating in an irregular old break. Preserved in rather poor condition with an uneven greenish brown patina, it survives to a length of 35.19mm, 25.30mm wide at the head, and 3.39mm thick at the midpoint of the bow. …
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-04EC72
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch of Colchester Derivative rearhook type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. The lower bow, spring and pin are missing in old damage, though otherwise the brooch is preserved intact. It demonstrates a semi-spherically sectioned winged head, at the midpoint of which on its reverse face is a rearward-facing hook. The wings are decorated with multiple reeled and collared mouldings extending along their entire lengths, while the 'D' sectioned bow demonstrates an elongated central moulding consisting a panel of tightly spaced moulded lines that ex…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton', grid reference and parish protected.