Record ID: SF-FD3E8D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A sherd from the body of an early Bronze Age vessel, dating to the period c.2350-c.1200 BC. Hard, coarse fabric containing plentiful poorly sorted quartz pieces (<2mm). The outer surface and core are an oxidised orange-red colour while the inner surface is a lighter grey. The outer surface is decorated with bands of three and two parallel lines of small square indentations. The fragment is too small to provide an indication of the original size and form of the vessel.  With thanks to Carlotta Marchetto, Oxford Archaeology East for identification help.  Length: 30.16mm, w…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-268C05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Aurelian (AD 270-275), dating to the period c.AD 270-275 (Reece period 13). Probably PIETAS AVG reverse type depicting the Emperor standing right holding short sceptre, facing Pietas standing left holding short sceptre, both sacrificing over an altar placed between them. Probably mint of Milan. cf. RIC V.1, p. 280, no. 138corr.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cratfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-58389D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete polychrome enamelled copper-alloy late Iron Age terret. The ring is a flattened oval-crescentic shape, increasing in width towards its apex. Each face is decorated with a raised curvilinear La Tène style decoration against a recessed field filled with the remains of red enamel. The decoration on each face is symmetrical, consisting of, on each side, two interlocking sinuous S-shapes with circular voids in the centre and to either end, all containing yellow enamel. A raised ridge runs along the outer edge of both faces with a wid…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Wilbraham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8E413B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy late Iron Age to Roman Aesica brooch. The head is semi-cylindrical in shape with a rounded outer face and open, concave reverse. The outer face of each wing is decorated with a single diagonal groove. In the centre of the upper edge of the reverse a rear-facing hook projects. The bow is straight in profile and divided into three sections. The upper section is strongly humped and curves backwards to join the hook. Its outer face is decorated with two grooves in a saltire cross. A long, sub-conical boss projects from the centre of the bow, its upper surfac…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Icklingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-134CAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Byzantine copper follis of Phocas (AD 602-10), dating to the period AD 605-10. Obv: [ … ]; Facing crowned consular bust holding mappa and cross on sceptre. Rev: Large XXXX; above ANNO; to right [regnal date]. In exergue: NIKO[ ]. Mint of Nicomedia The coin appears to have been double-struck. MIBE II, p. 192, no. 69b
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6B9FB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete uninscribed silver Iron Age unit of the Eastern Anglian region / Iceni, dating to c.20 BC-AD 40, probably of 'Eyelash Crescents' type. Obverse: Four opposed crescents at centre of crossed wreaths, V-shape and ring in opposing quarters. Reverse: A horse right with solid Y-shaped head, floral sun below(?), unclear motifs above. cf. ABC p. 85, no. 1588; BMC nos. 3763-3766.
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6E1AB2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold sheet metal biconical bead with gold wire filigree decoration of early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) date. The two sections of the bead are each made from sheet metal rolled into truncated cones leaving a hole in the centre of their apex. One of these holes is encircled by applied beaded wire, but this is missing on the other. The two sections are joined together at their bases, the join then covered by two strips of beaded wire encircling this point. The outer face of each section is decorated with strips of beaded wire bent into three elongated triangles p…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drinkstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-86DD2F
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A group of thirteen Roman pewter vessels was initially exposed during a detecting rally on 3rd September 2022, but as they were clearly a hoard group and in poor condition excavation was postponed until 20th September when conservators were available to help lift the whole group. A small pit was identified as the feature within which the vessels had been buried. Laboratory excavation and conservation was carried out by Norfolk Museum Services. The hoard consists of a stack of plates and platters with smaller bowls, dishes and a cup placed on and alongside this. There is evidence for …
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Euston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-744E81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman denarius, probably of Hadrian (AD 117-138), possibly dating to the period c.AD 126-127 (Reece period 6). Reverse type possibly depicting Victory, naked to waist, standing facing, head right, holding long palm and crowning herself. Mint of Rome. cf.RIC II.3, p. 133, no.850 for the possible reverse type.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke-by-Nayland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3A4648
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy, iron, gold and garnet pyramid mount strap fitting from a scabbard or sword-belt. The object is a four-sided, truncated pyramid-shape with a flattened apex within which a sub-square garnet is set measuring roughly 4.1mm x 4.0mm. Each side is decorated a raised linear border along the sides and lower edge creating a recessed field in the centre. Each of these is decorated with inlaid beaded wire filigree decoration consisting of two alternating patterns (meaning that the patterns are the same on opposite sides), each feature …
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bardwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FFF828
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman faience 'melon' bead. It is cylindrical in shape with rounded edges to both faces. Parallel, deep, transverse grooves are positioned around the sides. A circular hole, c.11mm in diameter, runs through the middle, slightly off centre. It has a dark greenish-yellow patina.  See Guido (1978, 100, Types 21 and 22) and Crummy (1983, fig. 32.520-1). Worrell (2015) suggests a 1st to 2nd century date for most. Length: 50.04mm, width: 20.38mm, thickness: 5.66mm, weight: 8.55g
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2B9708
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear ruler, dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Unclear reverse type and mint.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2B87EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 103-111 (Reece period 5). Probably S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C, reverse type depicting Victory left holding palm, setting trophy to left upright. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II no. 523.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BF82A5
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy Roman probable furniture fitting or handle. The object consists of a decorative knob comprising, from base to apex, a disc-shaped section encircled by a grooved line; a spool-shaped section with groove at either end; a rounded, inverted conical knob flaring into a disc at its upper end and a flattened knob at the apex. The lower face of the knob is flat and covered with iron corrosion - probably the remains of an attachment component. The copper-alloy component survives in good condition. A very similar terminal was excavated at Colches…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brettenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BF5D12
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman openwork key handle. It takes the form of a simple fleur-de-lis shape comprised of three joined, narrow loops, each expanding outwards gradually from the base, the central one longer and wider than the other two. The base is an inverted, truncated, pyramidal shape with a circular hole in the centre of its lower face where the stem of the key would have projected originally. Each loop has a flattened, rectangular cross-section. A short moulding curves outwards from the upper end of each side and a flattened knop projects from the apex of the ce…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brettenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-55ED42
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy early Iron Age cast ring-headed 'swan-neck' pin. The head is ring-shaped, circular in cross-section and 30.22-mm maximum in diamater. Each face is decorated with a line of small incised dots along the centre. There is a diagonal join at one side of the head where the two ends meet. One end terminates here while the other curves downwards to create the stem. This is S-shaped at its upper end (from where the 'swan-necked' term originates). The stem is circular in cross-section and tapers to a point at the lower end. Th…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Euston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C58259
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A fragment of a late Bronze Age socketed axe. Only the blade end and the inner part of the socket survives. The fragment is rectangular in cross-section, tapering towards the blade. The blade edge curves outwards and is damaged in places with a notch to one side. Each side of the fragment flares outwards towards the blade and gently inwards towards the break. A slight casting seam can be seen running longitudinally along the centre of one side, but this has largely worn away on the other side. The break has a rounded, rectangular depression in the centre, which is all that…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B0AF79
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy Roman probable furniture fitting or handle. The object consists of a decorative knob comprising a lower hemispherical section encircled by a pair of fine grooves at its lower end and a extending from the centre of its upper face a spool-shaped section, followed by a small hemispherical knop at the apex. The lower face of the knob is flat and covered with iron corrosion - probably the remains of an attachment component.  A very similar terminal was excavated at Colchester and described as a 'moulded terminal, perhaps from a handle' (Crummy…
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7C90CA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman trumpet brooch. It has a plain, expanded trumpet-shaped head. To the rear of this the pin fitting is heavily corroded and missing. At the top rear of the head is a short projection, which is either the remains of an integral headloop or supported a loose wire head-loop originally. The bow narrows rapidly and is strongly curved in profile with an acanthus moulding in the centre extending all the way around and flanked on either side by three transverse, parallel ridges. The lower bow, foot and catch-plate are all missing. The surface of th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-19C1FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman denarius of Caracalla (AD 196-217), dating to c. 196-200 (Reece Period 10), SECVRITAS PERPETVA, Minerva standing left with shield and spear. RIC IV, pt 1, p. 212, cf. no. 2.
Created on: Tuesday 21st June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swaffham Bulbeck', grid reference and parish protected.