Record ID: SF-19193A
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A virtually complete cast copper-alloy socketed axehead dating to the Late Bronze Age, c. 1000-800 BC. This example belongs to the Ewart Park metalworking phase and is of the 'Meldreth' type. The socket mouth is circular sectioned, flares outwards at its upper edge and is heavily lipped. Underneath the socket mouth itself is a less prominent secondary collar which more or less lines up with the upper part of the loop which projects from one side of the object. The main body of the axe is broadly rectangular-sectioned and facetted on its front and rear faces, expanding outwards along i…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-18DEC5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and abraded cast copper-alloy brooch of Colchester derivative hinged type, dating c. 43-100 AD. The pin, lower bow and catchplate are all missing in old damage but besides this it is preserved intact. It has a circular-sectioned winged head, which entirely encloses the axis bar (though there are no end caps). At its midpoint is a cut-out rectangular section that marks the spot where the pin would have originally hinged, though only the very uppermost portion of this survives. The bow is 'D' shaped in section and completely plain, curving strongly in profile before truncati…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-188160
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded fragment of a pilgrim's ampulla corresponding to Spencer's type 2, dating c. 1350-1530. Only the lower portion of the ampulla survives intact, which is bag-shaped and irregularly torn at its upper edge. One face depicts the design of closely spaced radiating moulded ribs designed to mimic the appearance of a scallop shell, while the design on the opposing face has been completely obliterated through wear. Preserved in rather poor condition with an off-white brownish patina, it survives to a length of 30.65mm, 31.75mm wide at its widest point, and 3.55mm thick at its…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-186177
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six somewhat worn and abraded sherds of Medieval Coarseware (MCW) dating c. 1150-1400. All are body sherds, fabric colours ranging from dark brown to greyish black. Combined weight: 28.69g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-17D8A6
Object type: LEASH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy composite swivel probably originating from a leash, dating to the Medieval period-c. 1150-1300. The object consists two circular-sectioned 'D' shaped loops with thickened round bases. While one demonstrates a central circular aperture, the other possesses an integrally cast projecting rivet that slots into the former-thus connecting both pieces and allowing them to rotate. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it measures a total of 23.82mm in length, 14.7mm wide at the widest point of the loops, and 6.34mm thick at the midpoint of the swi…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-07C470
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very base silver contemporary copy of a class 10cf penny struck for either Edward I or II, dating c. 1305-1309. Imitating an issue of the mint of Canterbury.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-079B97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered penny of Edward II, dating c. 1310-1314. Class 11a1 (round-backed 'E', bifoliate crown), mint of Bury St Edmunds.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-073E3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn silver hammered Edwardian penny of uncertain mint and issue, dating c. 1280-1351. The obverse is totally illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-072F8A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered penny of Henry III, dating c. 1248-1250. Class 3b, moneyer Willem at the mint of Lincoln.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9B5C6E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast silver shoe buckle dating to the Modern period, c 1720-1790. The buckle frame itself is rectangular in plan, curves slightly in profile and is broadly 'D' shaped in section, its upper surface decorated with scrolled foliate motifs set against a stippled recessed background. At each end of the buckle is a thickened section with an internal circular aperture that represents where the original internal iron spindle was set (now missing due to corrosion). The underside of the buckle is plain and featureless except for two rather worn stamped maker's marks on opposite si…
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirtling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9B2736
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A milled silver five shillings or 'trade dollar' of George III, dating c. 1804-1811. These coins were overstruck on worn Spanish 8 real pieces to make up for deficiency in British silver coinage, all bearing the date '1804' despite being issued over a period of 7 years. They were re-valued at five shillings sixpence in 1811, and were withdrawn from circulation between 1817-1818. Part of the original overstruck real is visible on this example, particularly under 'ENGLAND'.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirtling', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-7134EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy nummus of 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. Probably mint of Trier.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Chishill', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-711023
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered cut halfpenny of Henry III, dating c. 1248-1250. Probably class 3b, moneyer Nicole at the mint of London.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Chishill', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1E390C
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. Only the buckle frame survives, the pin and accompanying plate missing in old damage. The frame itself is 'D' shaped in plan (single looped) and demonstrates a recessed offset strap bar with a thickened outer edge to the frame-at the midpoint of which is a 'V' shaped recessed pin-rest. Preserved with a somewhat coarse brownish patina, it measures 18.35mm in length, 29.46mm wide, 4.34mm thick at the midpoint of the frame and weighs 4.89g. Compare an example published in Meols (Egan 2007) see p. 91, no. 485.
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1DFCFC
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn and abraded copper-alloy coin weight for a late Medieval Ryal, dating c. 1464-1526. The underside of the weight is plain, while its upper face depicts a king holding a sword and shield, stood facing in a ship. Preserved in rather poor condition, it measures 16.89mm in diameter, 4.11mm thick, and weighs 7.28g. Compare LEIC-E973B1 on the PAS database, see also Withers and Withers (1995) p. 19.
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1D1090
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy key dating to the Medieval period, c. 1150-1400. Slightly more than half the circular bow is missing in an old break, otherwise the object is complete. The shank is sub-oval in section and hollow, expanding at its end to form a small sub-rectangular bit with a single cleft taken from each side. Preserved in somewhat abraded condition, it survives to a length of 27.1mm, 3.28mm thick at the midpoint of the shank, and weighs 2.89g.
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1CF588
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy thimble dating to the late Medieval or early Post-Medieval period, c. 1450-1550. It has a domed profile with a circular base and a tonsured crown demonstrating a large dimple at its centre. Below this, ten courses of hand-stamped spiral courses of circular dimples adorn its sides, at the base of which is a plain band with a concentric ridge that marks the base of the thimble. Preserved in somewhat corroded condition, it stands 12.86mm high, 17.01mm in diameter at its base and 1.05mm thick at the midpoint of its walls. It weighs 3.48g.
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-77CCF9
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount of Williams' Class A, Type 11A, dating c. 1050-1125. The strap mount is broadly triangular in plan, demonstrating a rounded projecting lug with a central circular aperture at its apex (the lug with scalloped edges), below which is a rectangular moulded bar. Underneath this, the main body of the stirrup mount is present, demonstrating convex expanding sides that straighten towards their base-where there is an internally facing stepped flange with co-incident circular rivet holes (2), one of which is still clogged with ferrous corrosion p…
Created on: Thursday 10th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-77A295
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix dating to the late Medieval period, c. 1400-1500. This is an impersonal 'pedestal' type matrix, demonstrating a triangular projecting handle with a central circular aperture (below which are three transverse collars) which transitions into an expanding facetted handle. The seal die is circular, its underside decorated with the engraved design of a lombardic letter 'A', next to which is a palm branch. Preserved in good condition with an even greenish patina, it stands 24.6mm high, 13.16mm in diameter at the widest point of the seal die, and meas…
Created on: Thursday 10th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-74B167
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn copper-alloy radiate of Carausius dating to c. AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). Reverse: LEG MIN, Ram standing right. Mint of Londinium. As RIC vol. V, part 2, p. 468, no. 56.
Created on: Thursday 10th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.