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Record ID: ESS-BC5BA2
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a post medieval or modern (1700-1900AD) cast pewter whistle. The artefact is is tubular with an oval cross section. The internal space divided in two; the main tube is circular, with an internal diameter of 9.22mm, with the upper tube being sub-triangular, measuring 4.88mm wide, 2.56mm high. This upper tube is now filled with soil. It tapers slightly towards one end (possibly the mouth piece), which has a worn break across it. There is a small integrally cast suspension loop on the upper surface measuring 7.25mm wide, 4.99mm thick with an internal diameter of 2.94mm. The surf…
Created on: Monday 12th January 2009
Last updated: Friday 25th June 2021
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Record ID: SF-2F0207
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy whistle of uncertain date. It is rectangular in form, square in cross-section and hollow, missing part of the mouthpiece due to old breaks. At the end of the whistle is a separately cast circular end plate that tapers at its centre to a conical suspension loop. This has a circular terminal that is biconical in cross-section and has a central circular perforation. One side of the end cap, at the underside of the whistle, has some post-depositional damage. All of the exterior surfaces of the body of the whistle have moulded decoration. On the two sides this…
Created on: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Poslingford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-43AEDE
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy post-medieval or modern whistle. It is cylindrical in shape with a wider flat disc attached to the outer end and a rounded raised collar around the centre. One side of the inner end curves inwards and has a separate section attached across it to create a mouthpiece. It survives in good condition, but where the surface of the metal has been scratched a silvery surface has been revealled.
Small pewter whistles like this one are common finds and may have had a variety of functions, although they are often referred to as 'hawking whistles' because some were no dou…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Aldham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-05078F
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy whistle dating to the modern period. The object appears to have been rolled into a cylinder, with one end cut and folded to create a D-shaped mouth-piece. The object has been slightly bent out of shape. There is a casting seem running along the bottom up to the mouthpiece and a separate in situ lead-alloy reed extending 10.80mm out from the lower part of the whistle.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Wrentham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-394A15
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A biface lead alloy weight, or possibly a whorl of some sort, probably dating to the Medieval or Post-Medieval period. It is flat, disc-shaped and with a central oval shaped perforation that shows possible signs of use wear. On both faces from the centre of the object radiate raised lines, possibly intended to be grouped in pairs, that extend to a raised rim. The object measures 25.48mm in diameter and weighs 9.52g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-82F9D8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy official four ounce avoirdepois weight dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1588-1603. It is circular in plan and broadly rectangular in section, with neatly chamfered edges in evidence around its entire circumference. The underside of the weight is flat and featureless, while the upper surface has been stamped with three separate marks. These consist four annulets arranged in a lozenge-shaped pattern, the letter 'A' (for 'avoirdepois') within a pelleted outer border, and the royal cipher of 'EL' (Elizabeth) underneath a crown, with the further letters 'CO…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Woolpit', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-276096
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A very neatly-made rectangular cube of lead alloy, probably a weight. It has smooth surfaces. It measures 18.2 by 21.2 by 9.2 mm.
Created on: Friday 31st October 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-8DE1D6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of uncertain Roman or later date. It is oval shaped in form and section, with a single circular aperture at one end. One face has traces of impressed fabric(?) of uncertain form and there is corrosion and encrustation on both faces. It measures 50.43mm in length, 26.33mm in width, 8.13mm in thickness and 76.24g in weight. This is a simple cast lead weight and may be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: ESS-BE2131
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, possibly a steelyard weight, of uncertain date. The weight is a pointed oval shape in plan with a circular perforation in the base. It measures 46.9mm in length, 32.7mm in diameter at base and weighs 280g.
Created on: Friday 2nd August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Record ID: SF-38BA13
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c. 1400-1700. It demonstrates a circular-sectioned sub-conical body, with slight facetting to its sides. At its apex is a thinned 'pulled' section that demonstrates a neat circular aperture at its midpoint. Preserved in fair condition with an even greyish patina, it stands 32.06mm high, measures 15.15mm in diameter at its base, and weighs 46.61g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-53CA43
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy hanging weight or spindle whorl dating from the Early Medieval to Medieval periods, c. 1000-1500 AD. It is circular in plan and plano-convex in section, with a rounded upper surface and flattened base. At the midpoint of the object is a crude circular aperture. Preserved in fair condition with an uneven brownish patina, it measures 21.48mm in diameter, 8.88mm thick, and weighs 21.65g.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Aldeburgh', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-748386
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight or gaming piece dating to the Medieval or Post-Medieval period, c. 1400-1700. It is circular in plan and slightly trapezoidal in section, with sloping sides. The upper face of the weight is plain, while the underside has been decorated with a cross-hatched pattern. Preserved in fair condition with an even whitish patina, it measures 18.85mm in diameter, 4.94mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 14.22g.
Created on: Monday 30th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-2B6058
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c. 1200-1800. It is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and lozengiform in section, with each face demonstrating a prominent rib. At the apex of the weight is an integral sub-circular suspension loop. Preserved in fair condition with a creamy brownish patina, it measures 59.19mm long, 16.27mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 78.75g.
As stated in PAS record LVPL-95D566 numerous functions for such objects have been suggested, including as fishing net weights or sinkers. As such objects are difficult to date with any d…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Nowton', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-FA8846
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead-alloy square of sheet lead stamped with an apparent lombardic 'G' on its upper surface. Possibly a weight or test piece. Suggested date: Medieval to Post-Medieval, c. 1400-1550.
Length: 8.53mm, width: 8.67mm, thickness: 1.07mm. Weight: 0.58g.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-2C77C7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy Roman to Medieval probable weight. It is hemispherical, D-shaped in section. Its bottom is flat and its edges are straight. Its top contains a central projection which likely formed a suspension loop but has since broken. Its surface is irregular and covered in striations.
Basal diameter: 58.54mm; Height: 32.44mm; Weight: 490g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Framsden', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-CA760D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to circa AD 1350-1500. The weight is shield shaped with rectangular edges. Its front face is decorated with with a moulded chevron in relief. The back face is plain.
Biggs notes that shield shaped weights carrying insignia generally emerged after the Conversion (AD 1380-1390) and continued in use through the 15th century AD (1992-42).
Length: 25.9mm; Width: 23.6mm; Thickness: 7.4mm; Weight: 25.6g.
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-15011A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable Medieval to Post Medieval lead weight dating to circa AD 1100-1700. The object is circular with flat faces and straight edges. The faces appear to be plain though once side has a series of irregular incisions which likely emerged from damage.
Diameter: 71.9mm; Thickness: 17.2mm; Weight: 446g.
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SF-092656
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman lead-alloy weight dating to circa AD 43-410. Circular and plan and biconical in section, the remains of an iron suspension loop are now survived by two faint stubs projecting from the top.
The weight falls into Tyrrell's B4 classification system (2015).
Length: 30.5mm; Diameter; 26.4.mm; Weight: 69.36g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th November 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: CAM-B04EE8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-oval shaped pierced lead object of unknown date, which was probably used as a weight. This artefact weighs 19.59g (0.69oz). The external oval dimensions are 31.7mm x 25.9mm. Both sides are uneven but slightly convex giving the artefact a maximum thickness of 5.0mm. An irregular shaped sub-oval aperture is present at the approximate centre of the object. This measures 8.3mm x 5.4mm. The lead around the edge of this aperture is recessed creating a narrow ledge of c.1.6mm width. If this object was not used to weigh other items and instead was held in place, to something else, with …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: SF-391738
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight of probable Post-Medieval date, c. 1500-1800. It is circular in plan, with a moulded design on its upper surface consisting a large raised pellet-in-ring motif. Preserved in fair condition with an even whitish patina, it measures 28.46mm in diameter, 5.79mm thick, and weighs 27.06g.
Weights of this form were probably home-made and widely used for a variety of different functions. Most are Post-Medieval, though some may be slightly earlier.
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Benhall', grid reference and parish protected.
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