Record ID: ESS-FDF1A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of illegible copper alloy Roman coin, possibly an As.
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boxted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-B44DD5
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy, medieval or post medieval scabbard chape. The chape is subrectangular in plan with a tapered, rounded end that is flattened across the tip. It is formed from a single piece of sheet metal, which does not appear to have any joins or overlaps. The chape is now flattened. It is 25.94mm long, 11.22mm wide at the broad open end and 4.88mm wide at the blunt tip. It weighs 0.92g. It has a mid green patina where the original surface survives, but has significant patches of lighter green and orangey brown corrosion. Read (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity, illustrates a …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boxted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-348980
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy seal matrix. This seal matrix is sub circular in plan and flat in section. The die face is badly worn with some damage, but it is possible to see what may be the negative design of a cockerel with a plumed tail. Nothing remains of an inscription, if there was one at all. The reverse of the matrix is plain. A central rib runs along the length of the die and this is now worn and abraded. The loop is missing and all that remains are the lower portions. The seal die has a diameter of 17.36mm and is 3.56mm thick. The object weighs 3.81g. Given the impersonal na…
Created on: Monday 28th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-44C457
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy trade token of Robert Saul of Lavenham, Suffolk showing a rampant lion. The Red Lion Inn was in the market place of Lavenham in 1645 and is still there, the accession of King James the VI of Scotland to the English throne in 1603 introduced the red lion sign as a frequent occurrance.
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-5ACF47
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of cast copper alloy Bronze Age socketed spear. This fragment represents the very tip of the spearhead. It is triangular in plan and lenticular in section. The spear tip has a median rib, which would have continued down the body of the spearhead. The fragment is solid, except for a short, circular hollow shaft in the broad end of the tip, which represents the very end of the hollow socket. This has an internal diameter of 7.34mm. The object has received damage along one edge, which runs onto the rib and it is also split up the rib either side. Edges are worn suggesting this da…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: ESS-5B41D3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy, one piece ‘Colchester’ type Romano-British brooch. The wings of the brooch are complete but worn to both sides. The forward facing hook is truncated and worn. Behind the head of the brooch, below the remains of the forward facing hook, is a short downward facing ‘hook’ that is presumably the remains of the integral spring coil. The spring coil and pin shaft are otherwise entirely missing. The bow is subcircular in section with a flattened behind. It is complete and ends in a blunt point. It is now bent with a ninety degree down turn at the top. The catc…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: ESS-C04D34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
North Thames (Catuvellauni/Trinovantes) or Kent (Cantii). Copper alloy unit, possibly of Addedomaros. Philip de Jersey notes that it is unlisted in any of the major catalogues although this brings the total known to six. The obverse on this example reveals for the first time the wreath around the boar; this has intriguing parallels on Kentish coinage, but is not something usually associated with the North Thames.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: ESS-C081F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
North Thames (Catuvellauni/Trinovantes). Copper alloy unit, attribution uncertain. Worn and largely illegible.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hacheston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-D1A563
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Worn silver Roman Republican denarius. Without any legends it is difficult to get an exact reference, however stylistically it is close to Crawford (RRC) 274 which would date to c 123 BC. However, it could fall anywhere between 144-116 BC in date.
Created on: Friday 1st April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Raydon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-551B03
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy ‘Wessex type La Tène I’, one piece Iron Age brooch. The head of the brooch is now missing, but would once have comprised of an integral four coil spring head that would have then extended into the pin shaft. An upward pointing, pointed knop is all that remains of this construction. The bow of the brooch is distinctively arched with a flared C shape profile. It is subrectangular in section, and tapers to either end. The foot of the brooch is incomplete and now points straight down, with the remains of the catchplate curl. Hattatt, 1985, Iron Age and Roman Br…
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Raydon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8E4F70
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy terminal or knife-stop from a post medieval knife. This terminal is formed from a single sheet of metal. If laid flat out, the object would have a central flat, sub-circular disc from which extends two opposing rectangular arms. These arms have been folded down from the disc at 90 degrees so that the form the walls of the terminal. They have been curved, and just about meet, so that they roughly echo the sides of the subcircular disc. Each of the rectangular side sections has been incised with a cross. In the lower angle of each cross is a circular perforation for…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hacheston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9EF594
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman barbarous radiate coin.
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boxted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9F2C15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman coin, possibly a radiate.
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boxted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-A28B00
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete, cast copper alloy buckle with integral plate. The buckle frame is subcircular in plan with a pointed, grooved knop to the front that acts as the pin rest. The frame is D shaped in section, having a flat inner edge and domed outer edge. The integral plate is rectangular. It has a wedge shaped profile, as it tapers away from the frame. There are two holes in the plate, the first to hold the pin and the second for riveting the buckle to the leather. Both pin and rivet are missing. The original surface is missing and the buckle now has an abraded surface that is mid green in co…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hacheston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EE3F54
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy medieval buckle plate. This object is formed from two plates, rectangular in plan and flat in section. The front plate is damaged at one short end, but it is possible to see four surviving rivet holes and a damaged fifth hole at the broken end. There is a hole at each corner and one set in the centre. A copper alloy rivet survives in the central hole and in the bottom right hand corner (when viewed with the damaged end to the left). These join with the back plate, in effect creating a sandwich space between the plates. The back plate is much more damaged than th…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxtead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F0D0B5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy buckle with integral plate, dating to the 13th century. The buckle frame is subrectangular in plan with slightly expanded top corners and is slightly domed in section, having a flat reverse. At the front of the frame is an integral moulding of two, parallel transverse raised lines which form the pin rest. The frame is split along one side. At the point where the buckle meets with the integral plate, is a raised moulded band that runs in parallel to the frame. This band is pierced with a circular hole, which would have held the pin. The pin is entirely miss…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxtead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-030CB5
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete, cast copper alloy Late Bronze Age pegged spearhead. The socket of the spearhead is essentially conical, having a circular section, and tapering into the rib of the blade. The once leaf-shaped blade (probably elliptical) is very worn down and little more than two flanges, that represent the lower blade survive. The surviving tip of the object is truncated and a small circular hole at the tip shows the cross section of the circular mid rib. Further damage from this truncation exists in a crack that runs from the broken tip for approximately 10mm down onto the rib. The side of…
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brantham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0549D1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy double oval framed buckle. The frame is figure of eight in plan and bevelled in profile. The pin bar is circular in section. The original surface survives with a dark green patina. Exposed areas are light green. The frame is plain to both sides. The pin is entirely missing. The buckle is 24.54mm long, 21.18mm wide, 2.42mm thick and weighs 2.83g. Egan and Pritchard, 1991, Dress Accessories London: HMSO, figure 50, illustrate similar examples. Following these examples, this buckle dates to the 14th or 15th centuries.
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-06D096
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I, Class 4e, North 1027.
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-422276
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. BMC 364.
Created on: Monday 6th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.