Record ID: SF-3EF036
Object type: QUERN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
4 fragments of a puddingstone quern of probable Roman date. Puddingstone is distinctive conglomerate containing rounded red flint pebbles within a siliceous matrix, the main sources of which lie in Hertfordshire. Research carried out by Major (2004, 2-4) in Essex suggests that puddingstone rotary querns were produced here from at least 10 AD until around 160 AD and a similar chronology seems likely in Cambridgeshire. 1, Length: 34.14mm; width: 23.61mm; weight: 14.24g  2. Length: 56.35mm; width: 54.24mm; weight: 112.57g  3. Length: 37:00mm…
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-598C53
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a Roman copper-alloy spoon of Crummy Type 3, consisting of a short length of the stem and a tiny fragment of the bowl, connected at an offset junction. The stem is rectangular, nearly square, in cross-section. When considered from the side, with the concave face of the bowl facing upwards, the stem can be said to taper gently in thickness and expand abruptly in width as it develops into the junction. On the top there is step-up of about a millimetre, and then another, followed by a low rectangular slot or notch, and then arguably two step-downs, now very rounded by wear. At…
Created on: Monday 19th July 2021
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-749620
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment Roman copper-alloy Colchester Derivative Harlow Spring/double lug brooch dating to circa AD 43-70. It is T-shaped in plan. The extant elements of the brooch consist of the wings and part of the upper bow. The wings are hemispherical and open at the reverse. On the reverse, in the centre, is a double lug with upper and lower circular apertures. The spring mechanism is survived by the chord which runs through the upper aperture of the lug and axis bar the lower. There eight coils arranged in two series of four either side of the lug…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burgh', 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-E726A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman Colcheser derivate, Harlow CD Ha brooch. Only part of the bow and wings remain. The wings are broken at both ends, and all that remains are the remains of a pierced lug, suggesting it is a probable Colchester Dertivative double pierced lug.  Length: 12.45mm Width: 8.98/mm Weight: 1.24g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-18F8A3
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver-gilt badge in the form of a recessed roundel with two concentric circles forming a deep frame, the edges of which are dentillated. The centre of the badge is engraved with a crowned 'I' between two Tudor roses on a hatched background. The reverse of the badge is soldered with a strip of metal which has been broken off at the point where it doubles back forming a looped pin. The relatively small size of the badge and the shape of the pin suggest its function as a hat-badge. Diameter: 25mm Weight: 1.09g Scientific analysis at the British Museum produced a silver content …
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-828F3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval silver shilling of William III (AD 1694-1702), Third bust type (AD 1697)  London mint. Spink 2013, number 3505
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-81D0D8
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) sleeve clasp catch-element. It is sub-rectangular in shape and slightly curved in profile. The plate and bar are cast in one piece with the sub rectangular catch-element, within which is a long oval slot, projecting from the centre of a straight front edge. The rectangular plate has a straight outer edge and an integrally cast, narrow, longitudinally positioned bar projecting from the inner edge of the outer face. The outer face of this bar is decorated with two groups of two transverse grooves, creating …
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-AFB227
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A lead unidentified object. This object is a cast lead ring, oval in shape measuring 13mm in length and 7mm in width externally and 8mm in length and 5mm in width internally. One edge of this ring has a circular lead disc protuding from it, the plane of which is at 90 degrees to the hoop. This disc is rounded on its front face and flat on its back face it is incomplete and c15mm in diameter. It is decorated with a central heart shaped inset of a darker grey lead, which is surrounded with a white chalky material. No parallel could be found for this object but it is most likely to be Me…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9CCA79
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Elagabalus (AD 218-222), dating to AD 221 (Reece Period 10). P M TR P IIII COS III P P reverse type depicting Sol radiate, half draped, with flying cloak, advancing left and raising right hand, holding whip; star in left field. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV, II part, p. 31, no. 40b.
Created on: Friday 17th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6CDBFB
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but distorted solid gold penannular ring dating to the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1550-1150 BC. It is broadly oval in plan view and plano-convex in section, being formed of three 'D' sectioned bands which have been soldered together, though in places these are starting to come away from one another. The terminals are squared off, but now overlap due to damage. Date: 1550-1150 BC Dimensions: The external diameter of the penannular ring is 12.16mm, while the bands have a maximum width of 8.74mm and a maximum thickness of 1.33mm. It weighs 3.68g. Discussion: Composite pen…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldeburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-43736E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c. AD 321-323 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX, three stars above. Prototype of the mint of Trier. The weight, style, lettering in both legends, as wel as the misaligned altar suggest this is a contemporary copy. 
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-ADEADE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative double-lugged type, dating c. 43-100 AD. It demonstrates a hemi-sphericaly sectioned winged head, from the midpoint of which is a rearward-facing double lug (now broken open in old damage, with the chord and spring/pin mechanism missing). The wings themselves (one bent outwards in old damage) are decorated at their terminals and inner edges with a single collar and two co-cindent grooves, though these are now relatively worn. The bow is broadly triangular in profile due to the presence of a prominent longitudinal ridge…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Poslingford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-73F5F1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a brooch of Late Iron Age or early Roman date (c. 25-100 AD), probably a Colchester or Colchester Derivative type. It consists the very bottom of the bow, foot and catchplate. The catchplate itself is triangular in plan, with a rolled back edge to accomodate the pin. Preserved in fair condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 17.78mm, 7.88mm thick where the catchplate projects, and weighs 1.12g. Due to the fragmentary nature of this object, it is impossibly to type accurately.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-44A3CC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative hinged type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the head and upper bow survives, with the rest of the brooch and pin missing in old damage. It demonstrates a circular-sectioned tubular head with an internal axis bar and sub-rectangular slot at its midpoint on the rear face of the brooch designed to accomodate the hinged pin. The bow is 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating a prominent single ridge extending down its midpoint before the brooch truncates in old damage. Preserved in fair condition with a…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-05108A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Langton Down (Mackreth C1) bow brooch of Late Iron Age or early Roman date, c. 25-60 AD. It is missing its foot, catchplate, spring and pin, though otherwise it survives intact. It demonstrates a broken tubular head with a raised moulding dividing it from the 'D' sectioned plain bow, which extends and tapers along its length before truncating in an irregular old break. Preserved in rather poor condition with an uneven greenish brown patina, it survives to a length of 35.19mm, 25.30mm wide at the head, and 3.39mm thick at the midpoint of the bow. …
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1EC5C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and very worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman Colchester bow brooch. It is missing most of the spring, pin and catchplate due to old breaks, and has suffered from extensive post-depositional wear and corrosion. The brooch has flat rectangular wings, separated at the centre of the head by an integral spring and hook, both of which are incomplete due to old breaks. The bow is oval in section and rectangular in form, tapering to a pointed foot. The entire brooch measures 47.1mm in length, 11.5mm in width at wings, 5.5mm in width at bow, 3 and 5.61g in weight. This is a…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Metfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5E8ED5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy La Tene I brooch of Adams type 1b, dating to the Early Iron Age, c. 450-300 BC. The brooch survives completely intact, though its pin and part of the spring is somewhat distorted in old damage. It demonstrates a four-coiled spring, the outer coils arching in a semicircle above the head before plunging to form the pin. The head expands into a broadly oval shaped body demonstrating raised decoration in the form of an inner hollow lenticular moulding. At the base of the body, the lower bow quickly tapers before flattening into an 'L' shaped forwar…
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-46A3F0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a base sherd of Roman greyware.  .Weight 35.15g
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-46B4A1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of rim-sherd of Roman greyware from a pot.  Weight: 17.15g
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-444FC6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment body-sherd of Roman Samian Ware, potentially of a dish or bowl. Weight 26.09g
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-4444E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment body-sherd of a Roman Greyware vessel. Weight: 9.07g
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C03298
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy skirted terret dating to circa AD 50-200. The extant element consists of the four leaved skirt. The main ring is missing, survived now by a short prong projecting from an oval platform resting on the apex of the skirt. Three circular knops projecting at the cardinal points. A fourth is now missing. The skirt has a convex front face and concave underside. The attachment loop, shielded by the skirt, is circular-sectioned.  It is consistent with the imported skirted terret design of the mid first to second century A…
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gislingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-03256C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy finger ring dating to circa aD 200-300. It has a faceted octagonal bezel with steep flat walls. In the centre is a bluestone gem setting with a central motif of probable corn ears. Only one of the shoulders survive. The extant shoulder consists of a narrowed, constricted section before it flares outwards. From here, the flared segment tapers inwards before terminating in an old break. The flared section is decorated with flanking incised grooves.  The form of the shoulder is consistent with Henig Type VIII. A similarly incised design is depicted i…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF2812
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold finger ring; flat rectangular bezel and flat hoops with facetted scallops along both edges of front surface, internal diameter 16.5mm; the bezel carries a crudely engraved depiction of the Virgin and Child and has suffered some damage; the hoop is inscribed on its front surface with letters separated at intervals by sprigs of foliage, both of which contain traces of white enamel; the inscription is worn and possibly reads N I? A? L? A/D? R T? U; an example of a 15th-century iconographic ring.
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2000
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK NETTLESTEAD', 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-3D5139
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy early Roman bracelet (armillae). Only a small section survives. Its outer face is decorated with two pairs of longitudinal raised beaded lines, each pair flanked on either side by a parallel groove. There is an irregular break across either end and it is bent into a curved shape in profile.  This belongs to Crummy's (2005) Group A, indicating a first century AD date. Length: 18.62mm, width: 15.30mm, thickness: 1.03mm, weight: 1.9g
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-60D6D3
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy early Roman bracelet (armillae). It consists of a section from the terminal of a wide, strip-like bracelet. The outer face of the terminal is decorated with several criss-crossing double lines of small incised nicks. The breaks are heavily corroded. This belongs to Crummy's (2005) Group A, indicating a first century AD date. Length: 15.95mm, width: 14.14mm, thickness: 1.61mm, weight: 1.67g
Created on: Monday 6th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Felsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-42EEDE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Late Iron Age to early Roman copper-alloy Colchester brooch of Mackreth’s (2011) type 2.a or 2.b (the standard British type with a catchplate pierced by fretwork or square holes). It is largely complete except for the catchplate, which survives only as a series of stubs between incomplete openwork voids, and the shaft of the pin, approximately a third of which is missing from the tip. The head consists of a pair of short flat wings and an integral spring that emerges from between them on the lower side of the reverse. The spring coils up and around a separate axis bar three time…
Created on: Friday 30th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-5758B7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy Colchester brooch dating to circa AD 25-60. The head consists of short, narrow wings, rectangular in section. Emerging from the top is the forward facing hook, now flattened and resting on the bow. Half of the spring mechanism survives, consisting of four coils. The bow is plano-convex in section and tapers into a pointed foot. Length: 31.8mm; Width: 22mm; Thickness: 9.1mm; Weight: 5.54g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-80CDD9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Middle Iron Age copper-alloy probable La Tene 1b brooch dating to circa 400-300 BC. The extant piece consists of the bow and foot. The head is pissing but would have been formed of coils. The bow is plano-convex and has a mid-low arch. The foot is reverted and zoomorphic with a rounded head and snout tapering into a point. It has a dark green patina and is heavily abraded.  The brooch is consistent with Adams' La Tene 1b form dating to the 4th century BC (2015).  Length: 47.2mm; Width: 5.3mm; Thickness; 5.2mm; Weight: 8.04g.
Created on: Friday 6th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wattisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-83C663
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Late Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy Birdlip brooch dating to circa AD 30-60. The extant piece consists of a portion of the head, and upper bow. The extant part of the head consists of a hollowed hollowed and open at the reverse which would have housed a now missing spring and pin. The external face of the head is decorated with a moulded median longitudinal ridge, with  crescentic incised grooves running either side. The head rests upon an integrally cast broadly flat circular hood. At the junction of the bow and the hood is the moulded beak which curves in…
Created on: Friday 6th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gislingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D3D5C4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete La Tene C Middle Iron Age copper-alloy brooch dating to circa 275-250 BC. The brooch is symmetrical. The head has two adjacent flat discoidal projections with central apertures, each of which is now broken. From here the rectangular-sectioned bow emerges. It has a V-shaped nick at the top and curves inwards at a right angle before reaching the central plate. On the reverse of the upper bow is an integrally cast D-shaped loop which contains an intact circular-sectioned bar with flat edges. Wrapped around the bar is the circular-sectioned pin which tapers into a point. The …
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gislingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CF1968
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: a pierced silver denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235) dating to c. AD 227 (Reece period 11). Reverse: PM TR P VI COS II PP, emperor standing left sacrificing over tripod. Mint of Rome. RIC IV (II), p. 75, no. 70. The coin has been pierced slightly to the right of the bust, respecting both it and the obverse legend in a clear act which would have allowed the coin to be suspended with the bust upright. Date: AD 227 Dimensions: diameter: 19.22mm, 3.21g. Discussion: single coin finds are not usually considered as Treasure under the Treasure Act unless modified in a wa…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF10543
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A heraldic shield-shaped pendant, 36mm in length and 27mm in width, there is a rivet hole through the top of the shield for suspension. Bears vairy (metal nothing surviving) and gules (red enamel) overall a bendlet azure (blue enamel). Bears a version of the Ferrers coat-of-arms, similar to that of the Ferrers of Walton, Derbyshire which have a vairy or/and gules and a bend azure, Sir Thomas de Ferrers used this design and it is recorded on the roll of c 1308-14. White deposit over part of pendant looks like paint but could be some other deposit.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2003
Last updated: Sunday 25th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CLARE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-09EC59
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Complete long silver ingot of slightly irregular shape, but with a clear rounded top and slightly flattened underside. It has one neatly rounded end, 11mm wide and 5.8mm thick. One long edge runs roughly at right angles to this end, and the other long edge flares slightly. The maximum width of 13.5mm is close to the other end, and here there is a rounded angle, with the ingot tapering steeply to meet the other long edge in a rounded point. The ingot is sub-triangular or drop-shaped in cross-section, with the long straight edge being thicker and the top then …
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A51459
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy late Iron Age to early Roman brooch of the Langton Down Type, dating to AD 25-60 and is missing its pin. It consists of a cylindrical spring case, which still houses part of the spring coils and the upper part of the pin. The back face of the case has a central slot from which a fragment of the pin protrutes.The bow is flat and sub rectangular in shape with three prominent ridges and there are two curved grooves either side of the spring cover. The bow is set almost at right angle to the head and tapers towards the terminal. The catchplate…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-24F15B
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman strip bracelet/armlet. Only a small portion of one of the ends survives. This is narrow and flattened. The outer face is decorated with three engraved ring and dots, the one at the terminal with a small circular hole through its centre. This is a common feature of bracelets with this style of decoration. See for example PAS record WILT-528744. Swift's (2005, 118-9) Type B1, which she dates from c.AD 350 into the early 5th century Length: 14.8mm, width: 5.5mm, thickness: 0.8mm, weight: 0.43g
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6B1D95
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman continental plate brooch with white metal coating. It is roughly cruciform in shape. There is rectangular panel across the centre, its outer face decorated with a line of three incised ring and dots surrounded by a border of small dots, and a small knop extending from each outer end (one of which is damaged). From the centre of each side of this panel a triangular arm extends, each one narrowing towards a double knop at each end. Together these arms create an inwards curving arc when viewed in profile. To the reverse of the terminal of one arm is the re…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2016
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E42EA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Diocletian (AD 283-305), dating to the period c. AD 296 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 123, no. 1a; Cloke and Toone, 2015: 1.01.
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton, Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-261749
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age silver unit of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, dating to the period 25 BC-AD 10, 'Tasciovanus Muzzles' type. Obverse: Crossed wreaths with back to back crescents at centre, teardrop shaped motifs in each angle. Reverse: Horse leaping left, TASC[I] below horse.  ABC 2607; BMC nos.1656-1657.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-25C1C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed Iron Age silver half-unit of the North Thames / Eastern region, dating to the period c. 60-20 BC, 'Sudbury Snakeheads' type. Obverse: three-armed spiral of corded snakeheads, each with spear projecting from mouth. Ringed pellets around. Reverse: Horse running left, beaded mane, ringed pellet above and below, other rings, annulets and pellet-in-ring motifs in fields. ABC no. 2261, BMC2479.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-256EC8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age silver unit of the East Anglian Region / Iceni, dating to the period c.AD 10-45, possibly EDN type. Obverse: Back-to-back crescents on vertical wreath. Two pellets between crescents. Reverse: Globular horse right, large oval head with pellet for eye, S below head, corn-ear mane, three pellets below. cf. ABC no. 1672.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-699031
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a finger-ring, the band grooved and punched with beaded decoration arranged in columns of three and rows of six and placed between two circular bosses of 3mm in diameter. The bosses contain decorative motifs consisting of a five and seven armed device respectively. This decoration was originally heightened by the use of a black inlay (niello) to create a colour contrast. Some of the niello survives in the seven-armed device. This fragment, which would have formed part of a highly decorative ring with a sophisticated colour combination of gold, silver and black, may once h…
Created on: Thursday 17th July 2003
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanningfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PAS-103491
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver-gilt finger-ring with a domed profile. The band is worn and is divided on the outer side by incised diagonal lines. Alternate panels have a border made up of small, punched circles.
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2003
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Orford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DB1BA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscriebd gold Iron Age stater of the North Thames region / Trinovantes, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Late Whaddon Chase (British Early Uninscribed L) Anglian type. Obverse: Traces of crossed wreaths? Reverse: Horse right with beaded mane, wing motif above, pellet below. ABC p. 120, no. 2344; BM no. 346; VA 1502.
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brettenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EFFE19
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold finger ring (Henig II/ Guiraud type 2A) of Roman date (c. 43-200).  Description: The ring is broken at the narrowest part of the hoop, opposite the bezel, and is misshapen. The hoop is pointed oval in cross section, thickening and widening gradually towards the shoulders which merge to create the bezel. The bezel has an oval recess for a now missing setting. The surface of the ring is textured by rippling in the gold as well as scuffing and scratching.  Measurements: Length: 37.6; width (at bezel): 8.5mm; thickness …
Created on: Friday 30th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Assington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF8008
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2002
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK BARKING', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF10554
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Monday 10th February 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BRANDON', grid reference and parish protected.

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-AC9AD2
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy Iron Age linch pin terminal. This terminal is oval in plan, measuring 27.9mm in length, 21.5mm in width and 15.6mm in thickness at its thickest point. One face is flat with a border groove and there may have been decorative grooves within this, which are no longer visible due to wear and corrosion. The other face is rounded with a protruding integral hollow tube running longitudinally down its centre. It is V-shaped in plan and oval in cross-section, measuring 22.8mm in length, 12.6mm in width at its widest point and 12.9mm in thickness at its thickest point. Th…
Created on: Friday 17th September 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alderton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-36E5C1
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Iron Age copper alloy terminal of an unusual form of linch-pin. Circular-sectioned with incised ring on upper face, broad deep groove defining end and bordering engraved line on body with opposed oval-sectioned ‘arms’ tapering to points and flanking the corroded remains of an inserted sub-rectangular/circular-sectioned iron shank. Diameter 22mm. Length 32mm. Possibly 1st century BC/AD.
Created on: Tuesday 8th July 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E57C6C
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Incomplete Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy linch pin terminal dating to cica 300 BC- AD 100. It is D-shaped in section with a flat integrally cast disc-shaped terminal. One side of the terminal disc a recessed circular element in the centre of which are two circles with central recessed circular fields. The recessed elements contain traces of red enamel inlay. The body of the pin is bulbous with flat projecting collar running the circumference. Emerging from the top of the collar is an integrally cast attachment fitting with traces of iron corrosion on its fl…
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cockfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C9309A
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of probable Roman copper-alloy bracelet dating to circa AD 250-410. The extant piece consists of a small portion of rectangular sheet metal. It terminates in old breaks at either end. One face is decorated with with three ring and dot designs.  A similar bracelet is illustrated in Crummy (1983: 42), see no. 1704 that was recovered from a context dating to c.AD 350-450
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-75D67E
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman strip bracelet/armlet decorated with incised annulets. The fragment is flattened rectangular in cross-section and tapers slightly towards one end. The outer face is decorated with a line of incised annulets. There is a worn break at either end and the surface of the metal is corroded, but a shiny dark green surface patina remains in places. Bracelets of this style were in use from the later 3rd to 4th century AD (Crummy 1983, 37). Swift Type B1; Cool Type XXV. Length: 34.04mm, width: 3.73mm, thickness: 0.69mm, weight: 0.56g
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lackford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-01C966
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete early Anglo-Saxon mount, made from copper alloy and partly gilded. It is roughly square, measuring 16.71mm by 18.29mm in size and 1.83mm in thickness. The front is divided into two panels, a U-shaped chip-carved and gilded panel and above this a T-shaped undecorated panel. The gilded panel depicts two beasts with simple double-strand bodies and no legs, which interlace in three simple twists. The large heads have open mouths arranged vertically in the opposing uprights of the U shape. The outer edges of the U-shaped panel have small notches cut into them to create a beaded b…
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Friston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-4C95C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Unclear mint.  Dimensions: Weight: 0.59g Diameter: 13mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4C977F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman coin, probably a radiate dating to the period c.AD 260-296. Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting a standing figure left holding a standard? Dimensions: Weight: 1.34g Diameter: 15mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4C99F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete probable copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, possibly dating to the period c.AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). Unclear reverse type, possibly VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting Two Victories standing facing one another holding wreaths? Unclear mint.  Dimensions: Weight: 1.43g Diameter: 14mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4C9BA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Unclear mint.  Dimensions: Weight: 1.12g Diameter: 14mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4C9D8F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of unclear type, dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting a standing figure? Unclear mint.  Dimensions: Weight: 0.72g Diameter: 14mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4C9F32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of unclear type, dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Both faces are Illegible. Unclear mint.  Dimensions: Weight: 0.92g Diameter: 16mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CA0E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Unclear mint. Possibly a contemporary copy.  Dimensions: Weight: 0.48g Diameter: 12mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CA25B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of unclear type, dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Possibly a nummus of the House of Constantine, depicting Two soldiers standing either side of one standard? Unclear mint prototype.  Dimensions: Weight: 0.40g Diameter: 11mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CA4AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman coin, probably a barbarous radiate of unclear type, dating to the period c.AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint prototype.  Dimensions: Weight: 1.06g Diameter: 14mm Die axis: 5 o'clock
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CA9B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting Two Victories standing facing one another holding wreaths. Unclear mint.  Dimensions: Weight: 0.58g Diameter: 13mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CAC95
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of unclear type, dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Both faces are illegible. Unclear mint prototype.  Dimensions: Weight: 0.97g Diameter: 14mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CAE37
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of unclear type, dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type or mint. Dimensions: Weight: 0.41g Diameter: 10mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CAFA8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of later-4th century AD date, probably dating to the period c.AD 348-402. Unclear reverse type, possibly a FEL TEMP REPARATIO copy of the House of Constantine. Unclear mint prototype.  Dimensions: Weight: 0.94g Diameter: 14mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CB0F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, probably copying a coin of Tetricus I (AD 271-274), dating to the period c.AD 274-275 (Reece period 14). Probably SPES AVGG reverse type depicting Spes walking right holding flower and skirt? Prototype of Gallic Mint I. cf. Normanby no. 1968. Dimensions: Weight: 0.95g Diameter: 14mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CB2C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, copying a coin of Tetricus II (AD 272-274), dating to the period c.AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Probably copying SPES AVGG reverse type depicting Spes walking left holding flower and skirt. Copying a coin of Gallic Mint I. cf. Normanby no. 1975. Dimensions: Weight: 1.91g Diameter: 14mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CB645
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period c.AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Unclear mint.  Dimensions: Weight: 1.51g Diameter: 17mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CB82A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate copying unclear Gallic emperor, dating to the period c.AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female figure left with arms outstretched. Unclear mint prototype.  Dimensions: Weight: 0.51g Diameter: 13mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CC06D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 103-117 (Reece Period 5). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure left. Mint of Rome.  Dimensions: Weight: 7.66g Diameter: 25mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CC515
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting a She-wolf suckling twins, two stars above. Unclear mint.  Dimensions: Weight: 0.51g Diameter: 11mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-9A7DD8
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Crumpled gold foil pommel cap ornamented with C scrolls executed in beaded filigree wire.  The pommel cap is badly damaged with both ends crushed and distorted and the filigree ornament on one face missing.   The surviving filigree is well made filling the surviving panel with a balanced pattern of graded pairs of loops with spiralled ends enclosing a central motif of an inverted ‘C’ scroll lying back to back with a kidney shaped element executed with two beaded filigree wires.   The panel is enclosed by a border of filigree wire, of a heavier weigh…
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-4CBE73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman as or dupondius of unclear ruler, probably dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure left. Unclear mint.  Dimensions: Weight: 7.23g Diameter: 24mm
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-BD83A5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A small fragment from an unidentified silver object, possibly a finger-ring. It is oval in section and at one end splits into two distinct bands that are also oval shaped in section, producing a very curved inner surface and an outer surface that is only slightly curved. At both ends the object terminates in old breaks. On the outer face there is moulded and incised decoration consisting of a flower or rosette with six petals, parallel vertical lines to the right, and the start of an unidentified decorative motif, possibly floral in nature, to the left. The curved inner surface has no …
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Cornard, Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8DC4E0
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy late Iron Age to early Roman linch pin terminal, dating to 100 BC -AD 100. It is a cast disc which has a tapering oval cross-sectioned protrusion on its back. The front face of the disc is decorated with a raised edge, followed by a circular groove and a further raised circle. The centre of the circle is quartered in two opposite solid angles and two opposite sunken cells, which might have housed enamel inlaid. The object is moderate worn. Cf NLM-63A878, NMS-15F679. Similar examples suggest this may be a terminal from a vase headed linch pin. Length: 12.07 mm Diameter: …
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-42A1A0
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy terminal from a linch pin of Iron Age date. It has an incomplete cone-shaped head that tapers towards its base and is missing one side and the open, attachment end due to old breaks. The head has a vertical ridge or crest along its back face, a transverse moulded groove at the attachment end and possible traces of very corroded moulded decoration on the surviving side, the precise form uncertain due to post-deposiitonal wear. An incomplete rectangular socket is visible running vertically through the centre of the terminal that would have originally accom…
Created on: Tuesday 12th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kettlebaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-909117
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
1: A complete cast copper-alloy casket key. This key has an oval shaped bow with two projections on the internal edge at the juncture of the stem. The stem is solid, square in cross-section and has transverse moulding before the bow, it also has a projecting tip. The bit is plain, and rectangular in shape it measures 11mm by 6mm in size. This key is 33mm in length and the bow is 15mm in width. Keys with pairs of internal projections are post-medieval in date, c.AD 1500-c.1800. 2: A complete copper-alloy cast casket key. The bow is circular and worn, it measures 15mm in diameter. The st…
Created on: Tuesday 12th August 2003
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'covehithe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1C670A
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Iron Age copper-alloy linch pin dating to circa 200-BC-AD 43. The surviving element consists of the terminal of the linch pin. The terminal is crescentic with straight edges. The main body is missing, with the terminal edge having an old and worn break. The front face of the terminal is recessed following the shape of the crescentic edges and holds red enamel. In the centre is a circular recess surrounded by a copper-alloy border. The recess would have contained blue enamel but none survives. The rear is plain.  The terminal is identical to an example reco…
Created on: Monday 27th September 2021
Last updated: Saturday 16th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D6C53E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of proto-headstud type, dating c. 75-150 AD. It demonstrates a circular-sectioned tubular winged head with an internal axis bar and pin-slot at the midpoint of its reverse face, the remnants of the pin still surviving in-situ. The front faces of each wing are decorated with double widened transverse grooves in addition to white-metal coating. The bow demonstrates the broken remains of a headloop at its apex is somewhat straight in profile, composed of two main sections divided by a central transverse moulding flanked above and below by deep tr…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF10067
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy bracelet fragment, broken both ends. Two decorative elements: a punched dot with double ring (diam c.5mm) and an incised triangle containing three punched dot and circles (diam 2.5mm) are separated by a 3mm wide raised band bisected by a single transverse groove. Width 5mm, surviving length 21mm. From a late Roman type with multiple motifs, not precisely paralled in Lankhills or Colchester (Crummy 1983).
Created on: Friday 3rd January 2003
Last updated: Saturday 9th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BRAISEWORTH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-F025DC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch (Group A: Bayley and Butcher 2004, 160 ,fig.130) of Roman date, c.AD 75-150. Only the bow re mains. The bow has a sub-circular cross section and both terminals end at a worn rounded break. The top of the bow is triangular in shape and opens out to two decorative central disks, which wraps round the back of the brooch. The lower bow is also sub triangular in shape, ending at a pointed broken terminal.  The metal has a dark green patina and is very worn. Abrasion caused in the plough soil has resulted in a loss of surface de…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-E7B62A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Iron Age to early medieval Type C penannular brooch. The hoop is circular in cross-section. The terminals have been flattened and then rolled into single coils. The pin is composed of a section of circular cross-sectioned wire, its head looped around the hoop with a pointed tip and a shallow hump in its centre. The surface of the metal is slightly corroded, but it survives in generally good condtion with a bright green patina. Type C penannular brooches have been found in contexts dating from the early 1st century AD all the way to the 6th and…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CCD124
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy penannular brooch dating to circa AD 1-100. The brooch is complete though the frame is now bent and distorted. The frame is rectangular sectioned. Its front face is decorated with a central spine, either side which are incised chevrons which run the length of the frame. The frame has two opposed scrolled terminals which turn in on themselves. The pin loops around the frame. It is circular sectioned and tapers into a sharp point. The brooch is consistent with Fowler/Booth's Penannular type C, dating to the 1st century AD (Booth 20…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1007C4
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete vase headed linch pin of later Iron Age to Roman date. It has damage to the edges of the head and foot, as well as only partially preserved and incomplete inlaid settings, but is otherwise complete. The copper-alloy head has a flattened disc-shaped terminal that is D-shaped in cross section with a large central circular recess on its outer/upper face. This has a central circular indentation and is surrounded by a raised circular border decorated with multiple transverse notches to give the impression of a corded border. Around the outer edge of the border is a slight g…
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2015
Last updated: Sunday 26th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-A2S3
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Iron Age copper alloy terminal of an unusual form of linch-pin. circular-sectioned with incised ring on upper face, broad deep groove defining end and bordering engraved line on body with opposed oval-sectioned 'arms' tapering to points and flanking the corroded remains of an inserted sub-rectangular/circular-sectioned iron shank. Diameter 22mm. Length 32mm. Possibly 1st century BC/AD.
Created on: Tuesday 26th August 2008
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF6132
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Lead pilgrim's ampulla, flat and now rather damaged. The lower part is rounded, and the upper part is flaring; one of the 'handles' is missing and the upper part is cracked and stressed. There is decoration on both faces, but on the lower halves only. One face has a large crown with cross-hatching below; the other has a quatrefoil, with a central rib and leaf-like veins on each foil. It would originally have held holy water from a shrine, but the specific shrine cannot now be identified. Medieval, probably 14th century. This ampulla is noted by Anderson (2010, 187, table 1…
Created on: Monday 18th June 2001
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK ALDERTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7589BC
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Early Medieval gold pin dating to circa AD 550-900. The head is flat and sub-oval, broadly heart-shaped, with two lobes projecting from the top. The head gives way to the cylindrical shank, which tapers gently into a point. Both faces of the pin head are decorated with the same incised design. The design is comprised of a pair of inward two scrolls located at the top of the lobes. The scrolls are joined underneath forming a heart-shape. Below, is a central longitudinal incision with oblique or chevroned incised lines radiating outwards. The design is possibly a crudely rende…
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0DE9BF
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold biconical coiled wire bead. It is hollow, and made from a single length of coiled beaded gold wire. Date: 7th century Dimensions: Length: 14.44mm, thickness: 7.40mm, weight: 2.47g Discussion: Biconical gold wire beads date to the second half of the 7th century (Geake 1997, 43). Other examples on the PAS database include one from Hoxne, Suffolk (SF-40CB01; 2009T344), Rowington, Warwickshire (PAS-2B1E44; 2002 T95); North Down, Kent (KENT-7009B3; 2003T207; Treasure Annual Report 2003, no.94, p.72, fig.94.2, p.214); Burmington, Warwickshire (PAS-C…
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0DD051
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A fragment of a probable Early Medieval gold disc-shaped pendant or bracteate dating to circa AD 450-500. The extant piece consists of the loop and a small portion of the disc. The loop is sub-rectangular in plan and broadly cylindrical in section with a hollowed interior. The cylindrical loop is wrapped/soldered with fine beaded wire at both ends. In the centre is a narrowed section characterised by two longitudinal soldered pieces of twisted wire flanking pellets with circular borders. Flanking the narrowed centre are two symmetrical collars. Though they …
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0DC90C
Object type: SPANGLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  An Early Medieval gold spangle dating to circa AD 450-500. The extant element is trapezoidal and flat. It has no decoration on either face. A small punched perforation is situated at the narrower end of the piece which would have acted as a suspension loop. Length: 14.5mm; Width: 7.4mm; Thickness: 0.2mm; Weight: 0.20g. Discussion:  The piece would have been suspended as part of a larger set forming a spangle, similar to a more complete piece: 2009 T440. Spangles were more typically made from copper alloy and would have been suspended from necklaces, pin heads…
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', 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-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-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: SF8380
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy annular brooch, circular and 35 mm in diameter. The frame is rectangular in cross-section, 6.5 mm wide and 2 mm thick, with a very narrow (2 mm wide) pin constriction. The pin is missing. The upper surface of the brooch is engraved with a well-made border groove around each edge. In between is an inscription in small black-letter; the letters which are rather poorly made and spaced, and occasionally cut the inner border groove. The first three, next to the pin constriction, read ihc and are quite well cut; there is then a quatrefoil in a lozenge. After this the quality fal…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2002
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ARWARTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E90B43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold, uninscribed, Iron Age quarter stater, probably of Gallo-Belgic D / ‘Boat Tree’ type, dating to the period c.80-60 BC. Obverse: Boat with two occupants? Reverse: Tree-like motif above forked line, Y-shaped motif below. cf. Sills 2017: p. 15, nos. 24-26; ABC p. 29, no. 40. This is probably a Gallo-Belgic rather than insular British type.  Dimensions: 12.5mm diamter and 1.0mm thick, it weighs 1.43g
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Kenton', 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.