Record ID: SF-79CCC7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Medieval seal matrix of Robert de Melford, dating to AD 1300-1400. The matrix has an hexagonal handle, which has a semi-circular terminal on top. The terminal has a circular hole. The die is shield-shaped and depicts an unclear motif in the centre surrounded by the inscription: starS'ROB[...]ELFO. Length: 17.26 mm Width: 14.85 mm Height: 18.23 mm Thickness of the handle: 4.49 mm Weight: 5.17 g
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-79149E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval Continental copy of an Edwardian silver penny, dating to c. AD 1315-1320. Copied by Valeran, Lord of Ligny and Serain. Mint of Serain.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-790919
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Medieval sexfoils-domed belt mount, dating to AD 1350-1450. It is hexagonal in plan and has the domed front face decorated with radiant grooved lines defining six triangles; a groove runs along the bases of the trangles, flanking the edges. The face of the each triangle has a series of grooved segments running from the base to a third of its height. The centre of the mount has a circular hole blocked by a white material, which might be soldering or chalk deposited while the mount was in the ground. Cf. Egan-Pritchard (1991, p. 189, fig. 119, no. 952) L…
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-789DE3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Iron Age to Roman penannular brooch, dating to c. 50 BC- AD 100. It consists of half part of the frame. It is oval in cross-section with one end slightly flattened and rolled in itself creating an oval loop; the other end is broken and worn. The surface is very worn and damaged. Cf. Hattat (1985, p. 187, fig. 74, no. 651). See a close example on the PAS database: HESH-A67735, NARC-40F891. Diameter: 35.34 mm Thickness: 2.53 mm Weight: 2.34 g
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-782881
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Early Medieval to Medieval casket mount, dating to AD 900-1150. It is rectangular in plan with a sub-triangular cross-section. On the front face, both ends are decorated with a head of an outward looking beast, characterized by pointed ears, wide open eyes, nostrils and mouth. In the middle of the mount there is a circular fixing hole with a copper-alloy rivet still in place. Where the the latter fixing hole is the mount has an other animal beast moulded-relief. Another fixing hole is truncated, but visible, at one of the two ends; the other end has a thinne…
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-77E60C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Medieval strap end, dating to AD 1300-1450. It consists of two sheets of metal held together by a copper-alloy rivet on the attachment end. The strap end is sub-rectangular in plan and tapers towards the broken end; the opposite attachment end has old breaks as well, now worn. The front face has a line of punched triangles running longitudinally along the long edges. The back face is undecorated. The surfaces are very corroded and might have traces of tin coating. Length: 38.07 mm Width: 12.53 mm Thickness: 2.01 mm Weight: 2.97 g
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.