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Record ID: SF-51E914
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy brooch of probable Medieval date. The brooch consists of of a front plate, shaped as a crown, which has 5 cruciforms at the top. There is a moulded relief at the base to give a 3D look to the brooch. To the reverse is the remains on an iron pin.  Length: 12.10mm Width: 22.66mm Weight: 3.48g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-54127D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy annular brooch of Medieval date. It consists of a circular shape with a pin rest. There is no decoration evident.  Width: 13.70mm Length: 23.03mm Weight: 1.34g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F6768D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy annular brooch dating to c.AD 1250-1400. The brooch is circular in plan and plan-convex in section. The outer face is also decorated with six raised circular collets. Four of which contains a blue glass setting, two are now missing these glass settings but have the remains of a white cement within them. Between the collets the front face of the brooch frame is decorated with transverse grooves.  At the apex, is a rectangular constricted section in which sits the loop of a fragment of a copper-alloy wire pin.  &nb…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FE095B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval annular shoe buckle. It consists of a small circular frame with a simple copper-alloy wire pin wrapped around it to one side. Similar buckles have been found during excavations in London, most from mid-14th to mid-15th century contexts (Egan and Pritchard 1991, 5758), although their chronology extends beyond this into the post-medieval period. Egan and Pritchard (ibid., 57) suggest that buckles of this period with a diameter or 20mm or less are probably from shoes, although some may have fulfilled other dress-related functions and there may have been s…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-84C91E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval annular brooch. The frame is circular in shape and rectangular in cross-section. Its reverse is undecorated, while its outer face is inscribed with the letters 'X P O V E R T P A R T C O M' along the centre in Lombardic script with an engraved linear border along each edge. There is a recess at the start of the legend which holds an in situ copper-alloy pin. The pin is made from a strip of wire, rectangular in cross-section with a bufurcated inner end forming an attachment loop. For similar examples in copper-alloy…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leiston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CCADED
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy annular brooch dating to c.AD 1250-1400. The brooch is circular in plan and plan-convex in section. The outer face is also decorated with six raised circular collets. Each contains circular cells within which are trace of white cement, the remains of a fixative for holding decoration in place. Between the collets are raised rectangular panels each carrying two beaded transverse grooves. Gilding surrounds the grooves. At the apex, is a rectangular constricted section in which sits the loop of a pin. Beneath the loop is a rectangu…
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Finningham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-69C69A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy small-long brooch dating to circa 450-480 AD. Only the foot survives. The upper section of the front face is decorated with three double incised transverse grooves. The edges are decorated with punched dots. The foot flares outwards into a trapezoid with a moulded terminal ridge. The incomplete catchplate projects from the reverse of the foot. It is rectangular sectioned and flat. It would have had a folded edge but this is now missing. 
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-032AFD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy heart-shaped brooch dating to the Medieval period, c.AD1200-1400. It has a rectangular cross-sectioned, symmetrical, heart-shaped frame. A faint inscription (or more probably a pseudo inscription?) can be seen around the outer face, which is difficult to decipher, with a small engraved heart at the lower end. There is a slot in the centre of the upper edge with small bar across its centre, which would have held a pin originally (now missing). The surface of the metal has a bright green patina. Similar brooches recorded…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pakefield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DE26ED
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an annular copper-alloy medieval brooch. It is decorated with four raised collets projecting at equal intervals around the outer face of the fragment. The collets are angled slightly outwards; the settings have been lost and three out of the four collets retain traces of silver-gold paste or fixative within the mount. The pin fixings are not present on the fragment.  The use of collets likely dates the brooch to the 13th century (Alexander and Binski 1987). Length: 27.02mm, taken at the widest surviving point; Width (of …
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mid Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A3DEB9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval annular brooch. A hexagonal, flattened loop-shape with a low, rounded boss projecting from each corner of the outer face. There are file marks and irregularly positioned engraved lines in places on the outer face. A simple copper-alloy wire pin remains in situ, but there is no pin recess. The surface of the metal has a shiny dark green patina. See PAS records: SUR-4E0A92, SWYOR-578EB2 and SUR-C29F45 for parallels, though all are more elaborately decorated. Most decorated annular brooches date to the 13th to mid-15th century. See examples from…
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D0DC78
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Medieval copper-alloy annular brooch dating to circa AD 1300-1400. The extant piece consists of a portion of the frame. The frame has a flat underside, straight edges and a rounded front face. Projecting from the front face of the frame are two surviving moulded knops each containing a recesses which would have held some sort of gem or glass stone setting.  Similar examples are depicted in Egan and Pritchard 1991: 251-253. Length: 31.6mm; Width: 4.8mm; Thickness: 6.9mm; Weight: 4.45g.
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-29F22E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy annular brooch dating to circa AD 1250-1400. The frame is circular in plan with a flat top edge and bevelled outer edge which slopes dramatically. Both edges are decorated with 10 alternating saltires set within gilded square borders. Traces of gilding is also apparent in the spaces between the saltires. The pin is held in a rectangular constriction on the edge of the frame. The pin has a discoidal collar and is circular-sectioned tapering into a point.  A very similar example is recorded on the database under NMS-5A36EA Diameter: 26.9m…
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Monewden', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-2F9869
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy annular brooch dating to circa AD 1200-1400. It is circular in plan and flat with rounded. Along the internal edge of the frame is a rectangular notched slot which would have housed the now missing pin. The frame is now heavily worn but appears undecorated. Similar brooches are depicted in Egan and Pritchard 1991: pg 249, fig 160. External diameter: 28.5mm; Frame width: 4.7mm; Thickness: 1.1mm; Weight: 2.79g.
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-CFBB1C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Medieval copper alloy annular buckle or possible brooch dating to the period c. AD 1250-1500. The frame is plain, with a constriction which houses the pin. The butt of the pin is wrapped around the constriction. Most of the pin is missing.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Linstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-CF7DCF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Medieval copper alloy annular brooch dating to the period c. AD 1200-1400. The frame is twisted or cabled, with a constriction which houses the pin. The butt of the pin is wrapped around the constriction and has a transverse, square collar.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Linstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E78700
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver medieval annular brooch. The frame is circular in shape and has a four-faced cable twist. It is decorated with a line of small engraved dots along each of the four faces. There is a worn section to one side, probably where the pin sat in use. The pin is formed from a tapering strip simply bent around the hoop to form the head. There is a raised collar decorated with dots dividing the head from the stem.. The surface of the metal is slightly pitted with corrosion. Date: 13th or 14th century AD Dimensions: Diameter: 14.02mm, thickness: 1.42mm, weight: 0.…
Created on: Friday 12th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hitcham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-13E83B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy annular brooch dating to circa AD 1150-1450. It consists of the annular frame which has rounded edges. The pin is attached to the frame at a small, heavily corroded, constriction in the frame. The pin consists of a circular hook and rectangular shank with straight edges which tapers into a point. The lenth of the pin is is longer than the width of the frame. The pin would have been attached to brooches depicted in Egan and Pritchard 1991: pg 248, nos 1303-1307. Frame Diameter: 23.2mm; Pin Length: 27.5mm; Thickness: 4.8mm; Weight: 7.94g.
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-EB0F28
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy buckle dating to circa AD 1150-1540. The extant element consists of the pin from an annular frame. The pin is circular sectioned with hooked end. The shank is slightly curved and terminates in a rounded point. The pin would have been attached to brooches depicted in Egan and Pritchard 1991: pg 248-256 Length: 44.7mm; Width: 10.7mm; Thickness: 4.6mm; Weight: 3.78g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-3E8D45
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval annular brooch dating to circa AD 1250-1500. The surviving element consists of the complete pin. The pin is sub-rectangular. The loop is circular containing a small gap where it would have been crimped onto the frame of the brooch. Directly behind the loop is raised lateral ridge. The shaft is rectangular with four flat and straight faces. It terminates in an upwardly arched tip, which would have rested on the frame of the brooch. Length: 52.1mm; Width: 4.6mm; Thickness:10.1mm; Weight: 5.65g
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-820CF7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy annular brooch dating to circa AD 1200-1400. The frame is annular with a waisted area which houses the intact hinged pin. The faces of the brooch are flat and the edges are rounded. The surfaces of the frame are extremely pitted but appear to be plain. The brooch is consistent with an example in Egan and Pritchard 1991: pg 249, fig 160, no 1307. Diameter: 22.5mm; Thickness: 2.8mm; Weight: 4.39g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.