Record ID: SF-1BEC7F
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A virtually complete cast copper-alloy heraldic harness pendant dating to the medieval period (c. 1250-1400 AD). It is flat and lozengiform, with a broken and incomplete circular suspension loop projecting from its apex and pierced from side to side. The front bears the following arms; Or, three chevrons Gules, within a bordure engrailed [Sable]. In other words, it has three chevrons in red enamel, on a background that was originally gilded, with lobed edges; outside this is a surrounding recess that originally contained further enamel, although no trace of this survives. The rec…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 13th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1BAF29
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy heraldic harness pendant dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1400. Though missing its suspension mount, the pendant element of the object is preserved intact and in good condition. It is shield-shaped in plan, with a solid integrally cast suspension loop projecting from its apex at a plane of around ninety degrees. Emblazoned on the front face of the pendant are the following arms: Gules, per bend Or two halberds (?), rendered by means of gilding (which also is present on the suspension loop) and inlaid red enamel. Preserved in good condition with green…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 13th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1B6917
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy element from a composite strap fitting dating to the Medieval period, c. 1300-1400. The object consists a trefoil-shaped pendant which originally would have hung from a bar mount (the latter now missing) demonstrating numerous filing marks on its upper surface. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it measures 14.89mm long, 16.21mm wide, and 2.51mm thick at its midpoint. It weighs 1.76g. A similar strap fitting complete with its accompanying bar mount has been recorded on the PAS database as WILT-F76464. See also examples published …
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1B3A6A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. The strap bar is missing in an old break, but the front edge of the frame is preserved intact. It originally would have been 'D' shaped in plan, with an offset constricted strap bar demonstrating knopped terminals. The outer frame is bevelled and somewhat facetted, thickening towards its midpoint and demonstrating a recessed pin-rest on its upper surface. Traces of gilding are additionally preserved, though no other signs of decoration survive or are visible. Preserved in fair condition with a somewhat…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1A9182
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped silver hammered penny struck for Edward I, dating c. 1307-1309. Class 10cf3, mint of London. North 1042. A small portion of the edge has broken away in old damage.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1A7E49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and bent silver hammered cut halfpenny probably struck for John, dating c. 1205-1210. Probably class 5, moneyer Ricard, mint uncertain but possibly London. Part of the coin has bent back on itself, thus obscuring most of the obverse face.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1A5F38
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped silver hammered penny struck for Henry III, dating c. 1242-1244. Class 8b2, uncertain moneyer, probably mint of Canterbury.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1A3A2E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and bent silver hammered penny struck for Edward I, dating c. 1299-1301. Class 9b, pothook 'N's, star on breast. Mint of Durham. North 1037/1.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.