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Record ID: SF-EA2E8F
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap-end of Medieval date. It is rectangular in shape, with three central holes for rivets, one of which is missing. There is evidence of gilding. The strap-end tapers at one terminal and contains a cut out before terminating in an old break. Length: 23.74mm Width: 15.42mm Weight: 1.08g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-EA1B08
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle plate of Medieval date. The folded plate is incomplete, with the remains of three rivets, one of which is in situ. The plate is broadly triangular in shape, with evidence of gilding and incised decoration.  Length: 32.84mm Width: 15.42mm Weight: 2.30g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-EA0F16
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment comprising the butt end of a flint axehead of Neolithic date, 108.5mm in length, made from a pale brown flint which has been bifacially worked and tapers to a rounded end. The axehead has a lenticular cross section and has broken across the middle. There is no evidence of polishing.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-EA0CD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval Scottish penny of Alexander III (1249-86) dating to the period AD 1250 – 1280. First coinage. Voided long cross with four six-pointed mullets in quarters reverse (24 points total). Moneyer Robert. Mint of Berwick. Class III. Spink 2015, p.16, no.5043.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-EA0681
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to AD 14-37, Reece Period 1. Description: This denarius is the PONTIF MAXIM reverse type and of uncertain mint. Obverse: Laureate head right, the inscription reads [TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS]. Reverse: Female figure (Livia) seated right, holding branch and vertical sceptre, the inscription reads PONTIF [MAXIM]. Measurements: Diameter: 17.03 mm; Thickness: 1.76 mm and Weight: 3.06 g. Discussion: This type is known apocryphally as a "Tribu…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-E9F946
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap-end of Medieval date. Rectangular in form, it has holes for 3 rivets, one of which is in situ. Two are parrallel, the third is slightly offcentre. It terminates in an old break, with the remains of two circular holes. There is evidence of gilding.  Length: 24.24mm Width: 12.84mm Weight: 1.54g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-E9EA3C
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub conical flint blade core of later Mesolithic date with a single striking platform and removals around half of the circumference. The distal tip appears to have some long, low angle parallel retouch suggesting re-use as a scraper or other type of tool.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-E9E634
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy enamelled buckle plate of 12th or 13th century date. The plate is a Limoges product made from copper-alloy of which only a tiny stub survives. It is broadly circular in shape, but following the pattern of the enamel design dipping in the centre of each side of the plate. The enamel design comprises four lozenge shaped petals, with white, blue and red enamel, surrounding a circle which is pierced in the centre for a now missing rivet. Limoges dress accessories are only occasionally recorded (see NMS-128191, BH-9EC418, NMS-948…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E9D558
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scottish twenty pence coin of Charles I, second issue 1636 Obverse - bust left crowned English crown, XX behind head no lozenges, legend CAR.DG.SCOT.ANG.FR.ET.HYB.R  Reverse - crowned and leaved thistle, legend IVSTITIA.THRONVM.FIRMAT Dimensions: 16mm diameter Thanks to the finder for the photographs
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Old Hutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-E9C5D7
Object type: FABRICATOR
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint fabricator, 54.6mm in length, struck from a brown flint and of potential Mesolithic to early Bronze Age date. The tool has a triangular cross section and is worked on the dorsal surface only, with abrupt scaled retouch along the sides. The distal tip has low angle retouch to define a wedge shape with a rounded end. The ventral surface is unworked and the tool has broken across its width.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-E9BDC3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy forked spacer strap-end of Medieval date. All that remains is the spacer, with a collared acorn-type knop. Similar examples can be found in Egan and Pritchard, 2011, pg 144, fig 94, 680, 681.  Length: 38.54mm Width: 18.20mm Weight: 5.08g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-E99D3D
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval copper alloy double loop buckle/sword belt hanger dating to AD 1500 to 1630.  Only the circular suspension loop, a short section of the strap bar and the stubs of each loop survive. The suspension loop is set at 90°s to the frame. The object has a dark green patina and worn breaks.  Measurements: total length: 26.63mm; width: 9.91mm; thickness including loop: 12.07mm and weight: 3.35g.  Compare:BUC-E1EF78; PUBLIC-295732 and SOM-5AA907 which notes; buckles with integrally cast suspension loops are a s…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-E9872B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Medieval buckle. The frame is boradly oval in shape, with an incomplete composite rigid plate and the remains of an iron pin. There is a notch for a missing pin, the frame protrudes on each side at junction of narrowed bar and frame. The plate has an incised transverse groove below the pin. A similar example can be seen in Egan and Pritchard, 2011, pg 79, fig 48, 324.  Length: 21.05mm Width: 20.97mm Weight: 6.38g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-E9774B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to c. AD 364 - 375. (Reece Period 19) GLORIA ROMANORVM, reverse type shows the emperor dragging a captive and holding a standard. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 15.2 mm  Weight: 1.99 g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-E97342
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Medieval buckle. The frame is broadly oval in shape, with ornate outside edges and composite plate. The frame protrudes at each side and has a pin notch; the plate is recessed for the frame, has a transverse ridge next to slot for the now missing pin, an integral rivet in the plate. There is evidence of gilding. The frame is convex at the outer edge. A similar example can be seen in Egan and Pritchard, 2011, pg 77, fig 46, 316.  Length: 49.71mm Width: 26.48mm Weight: 22.69g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-E971A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to c. AD 364 - 375. (Reece Period 19) GLORIA ROMANORVM, reverse type shows the emperor dragging a captive and holding a standard. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 17.3 mm  Weight: 1.74 g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-E954C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy Medieval buckle. The frame is broadly square in shape with an incomplete foldedrectangular composite plate, which breaks around the narrowed bar leaving only one part of the plate. The frame has slightly convex sides, with a ridge near each corner; thick outside edge has three filed grooves, bar offset and narrowed; plate is recessed for frame ad has slot for missing pin and holes for a single missing rivet. There is iron corrosion around the pin hole and on the pinrest, suggesting an iron pin.  A similar example can be seen in Egan and Pritchard, 20…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-E95493
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Romano British cast copper alloy miniature (votive) axe dating c. AD 43-410. The sub-trapezoidal head is rectangular in cross section and measures 13.65mm wide at the cutting edge. The blade has a straight long upper edge and slightly concave lower edge to the haft, then straightening to the butt. The blade tapers in thickness from the cutting edge to the butt. The axe has an integrally cast haft with a circular cross-section at the worn rounded base of the handle, flattening towards the head into a rectangular cross se…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-E93518
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Medieval buckle. The frame is circular in form, with an integral plate, which tapers towards an old break. The frame protrudes on each side before the plate. The plate retains the pin, and has a circular hole for a, now missing, rivet and terminates at the remains of another circular hole at the break. There is gilding evident, in a design of a central line, and 45 degree diagonal lines on each side of the central line. A similar example can be seen in Egan and Pritchard, 2011, pg 78, fig 48, 320-231.  Length: 32.17mm Width: 14.60mm Weight: 3.70g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-E913AE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Medieval buckle. It has an oval frame with an integral plate. The plate tapers in the middle, retains the pin, and has two holes for missing rivets. It terminates with rectanglar shape with a protruding incomplete hook, and has a slightly curved profile. A similar example can be seen in Egan and Pritchard, 2011, pg 78, fig 48, 320-231.  Length: 48.54mm Width: 15.71mm Weight: 5.45g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.