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: 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.

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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-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-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-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-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-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-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-268C05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Aurelian (AD 270-275), dating to the period c.AD 270-275 (Reece period 13). Probably PIETAS AVG reverse type depicting the Emperor standing right holding short sceptre, facing Pietas standing left holding short sceptre, both sacrificing over an altar placed between them. Probably mint of Milan. cf. RIC V.1, p. 280, no. 138corr.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cratfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-58389D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete polychrome enamelled copper-alloy late Iron Age terret. The ring is a flattened oval-crescentic shape, increasing in width towards its apex. Each face is decorated with a raised curvilinear La Tène style decoration against a recessed field filled with the remains of red enamel. The decoration on each face is symmetrical, consisting of, on each side, two interlocking sinuous S-shapes with circular voids in the centre and to either end, all containing yellow enamel. A raised ridge runs along the outer edge of both faces with a wid…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Wilbraham', 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.

Record ID: SF-1E77E5
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper-alloy ring-key dating to circa AD 200-410. It consits of a D-shaped, plano-convex in section. The stem emerges from the straight edge of the hoop. It is circular-sectioned and hollowed. The bit is offset from the stem and has a U-shaped notch along the top edge.  The key is consistent with Guiraud's Type 5a in that the stem is hollowed. 
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Winston Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0B7882
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a probable Roman copper-alloy bracelet or armlet dating to circa AD 250-410. The piece has one rounded terminal whilst the other end terminates in an old, work break. It is comprised of a rectangular in plan, plano-convex in section, strip of metal. The piece is plain.  Similar plain armlets are recorded in Crummy 1983: pg 38, nos 1640-1651. 
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F68810
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester Derivative Polden Hill brooch dating to circa AD 70-100. It is virtually complete save for the missing pin. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form, folded at their ends to give them a cylindrical form that encases and holds in place the separately cast axis bar.  In the centre, is a hollowed rectangular section which houses the spring mechanism, formed of at least 7 coils, also it is now very corroded making certainty difficult. The front face of the wings are plain. At the junction of the wings and the bow is moulded D-shaped colla…
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hundon', 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-B8C8AD
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper-alloy slide key, dating to circa AD 43-150. The key is largely complete, with only slight damage to one of the teeth. It consists of a sub-rectangular shank terminating in a circular hoop at its apex. The edges of the shank are bevelled. The shank is decorated with two parallel incised grooves at the top and the bottom. A single incised groove runs over the top of the loop. Emerging from the bottom edge of the shank is a narrowed rectangular section. At the terminal of the of the narrowed section is an offset rectangular bit. The bit is decor…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B84E36
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Polden Hill brooch Mackreth 2011 CD PH 5.d1 Plate 50, dating to circa AD 50-150. The brooch consists of the wings, rearhook and upper bow. The spring and pin are missing. The wings are cylindrical with a central rectangular cavity which would have housed the spring mechanism. Towards the flanks, the wings have a narrow transverse rectangular slot in which the axis bar would have sat, with end caps formed on edge of the wings. The chord would have been kept in place by a rearhook which projects from the top of the back …
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CEB15B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver sceat, Secondary Series, Series L, Type 15 dating to circa AD 600-750. Obverse: Cowled, square shouldered figure looking right holding long cross pomme either side, pellets on cross, feat splayed, beaded border. Reverse: Barrel chested, long armed figure facing, wearing plain robe flared at the waist, and holding a long cross pommée before. As Abramson 2006: 78, no L140.
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Feltwell', 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-134CAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Byzantine copper follis of Phocas (AD 602-10), dating to the period AD 605-10. Obv: [ … ]; Facing crowned consular bust holding mappa and cross on sceptre. Rev: Large XXXX; above ANNO; to right [regnal date]. In exergue: NIKO[ ]. Mint of Nicomedia The coin appears to have been double-struck. MIBE II, p. 192, no. 69b
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6B9FB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete uninscribed silver Iron Age unit of the Eastern Anglian region / Iceni, dating to c.20 BC-AD 40, probably of 'Eyelash Crescents' type. Obverse: Four opposed crescents at centre of crossed wreaths, V-shape and ring in opposing quarters. Reverse: A horse right with solid Y-shaped head, floral sun below(?), unclear motifs above. cf. ABC p. 85, no. 1588; BMC nos. 3763-3766.
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mendham', 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-86DD2F
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A group of thirteen Roman pewter vessels was initially exposed during a detecting rally on 3rd September 2022, but as they were clearly a hoard group and in poor condition excavation was postponed until 20th September when conservators were available to help lift the whole group. A small pit was identified as the feature within which the vessels had been buried. Laboratory excavation and conservation was carried out by Norfolk Museum Services. The hoard consists of a stack of plates and platters with smaller bowls, dishes and a cup placed on and alongside this. There is evidence for …
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Euston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5D0CEB
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman bracelet dating to circa AD 43-55. It consists of a sub-rectangular sheet with the front face slightly convex. The breaks on each side suggest that the fragment is not a terminal corner. The front face is decorated with parallel bands of incised groves. Between the parallel grooves are transverse oblique grooves , resembling wreaths. The other side is concave and undecorated.  The design is similar to the wreath motif depicted in Crummy 1983: pg. 38, fig 40, no. 1586 noted to have been recovered from an early Roman context but mos…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Castle Camps', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-744E81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman denarius, probably of Hadrian (AD 117-138), possibly dating to the period c.AD 126-127 (Reece period 6). Reverse type possibly depicting Victory, naked to waist, standing facing, head right, holding long palm and crowning herself. Mint of Rome. cf.RIC II.3, p. 133, no.850 for the possible reverse type.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke-by-Nayland', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A4AB54
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy bracelet dating to circa AD 43-55, surviving in two fragments. Fragment 1. Rectangular in plan comprised of a flat sheet, C-shaped in section. One end appears to be a terminal and at the other is an ancient break. The front face is decorated with a heavily worn design consisting with two parallel longitudinal columns. Each column contains three raised grooves. The reverse face is plain.  Length: 23.2mm; Width: 15.1mm; Thickness: 1.8mm; Weight: 5.25g.  Fragment 2. Rectangular in plan comprised of a flat sheet, C-shaped in sect…
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Clare', 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-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-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-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-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-F279A3
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Iron Age to Roman harness fitting dating to circa 100 BC-AD 100. It has a rectangular mid-section which, in profile, contains an open rectangular slot. One of the faces of the midsection is decorated, containing a rectangular recessed panel divided down the centre by a longitudinal groove. Either side of the panel, the cells are filled with enamel, one with a deep red and the other with white. Virtually none of the white enamel now survives whilst the red enamelled cell is now significantly damaged. Projecting from either end of the mid-section are terminals which ar…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dedham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CED5F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver sceat, Secondary Series, Series R, R8 dating to circa AD 700-750. Obverse: Beaded standard containing degenerate TOTII legend, cross above. Reverse: RadIate bust of crude style right, annulet either side, AO behind. The coin is recorded on EMC under 2023.0219.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B51646
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy as of Philip I (AD 244-9), dating to AD 248 (Reece Period 12), probably [SAECVLARES AVGG], Cippus inscribed COS III. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 3, p. 89, cf. no. 162b. This coin was struck to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the foundation of Rome.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7A5E82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver sceat, Primary Series Z, Type 66, dating to circa AD 680-720 (N 145). Obverse: bust facing with long hair, moustache and beard within an inner circle. Reverse: beast with long legs right, head down and tail. Ref: Abramson 2006, pg 75: Z220; North 1980: 42. The coin is recorded on EMC under 2023.0220.
Created on: Friday 18th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4CBCC9
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete probable Roman copper-alloy furniture fitting dating to circa AD 43-410. It is circular-sectioned comprised of a bar with two bulbous sections and narrowed hour-glass like section between them. It terminates in old, worn breaks at each end.  Length: 36mm; Width: 14.4mm; Weight: 19.81g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nayland with Wissington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CDCDBB
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy stud/finial/furniture fitting dating to circa AD 43-410. Circular-sectioned it is comprised of a domed apex with a thick collar set underneath. From here is a retracted hour glass shaped section which gives way to a thick double moulding. The base of the object was connected to an iron shank due to significant iron corrosion now staining the area. It is not clear how this connection was made.  Similar examples were recorded under SUR-1A9130; SUR-1A9130; NLM-C97D28; NLM-4D2AB7.  Length: 29.4mm; Width: 12.4mm; Weight: 9.71g.
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2B9708
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear ruler, dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Unclear reverse type and mint.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2B87EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 103-111 (Reece period 5). Probably S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C, reverse type depicting Victory left holding palm, setting trophy to left upright. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II no. 523.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BF82A5
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, from base to apex, a disc-shaped section encircled by a grooved line; a spool-shaped section with groove at either end; a rounded, inverted conical knob flaring into a disc at its upper end and a flattened knob at the apex. The lower face of the knob is flat and covered with iron corrosion - probably the remains of an attachment component. The copper-alloy component survives in good condition. A very similar terminal was excavated at Colches…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brettenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BF5D12
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman openwork key handle. It takes the form of a simple fleur-de-lis shape comprised of three joined, narrow loops, each expanding outwards gradually from the base, the central one longer and wider than the other two. The base is an inverted, truncated, pyramidal shape with a circular hole in the centre of its lower face where the stem of the key would have projected originally. Each loop has a flattened, rectangular cross-section. A short moulding curves outwards from the upper end of each side and a flattened knop projects from the apex of the ce…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brettenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-55ED42
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy early Iron Age cast ring-headed 'swan-neck' pin. The head is ring-shaped, circular in cross-section and 30.22-mm maximum in diamater. Each face is decorated with a line of small incised dots along the centre. There is a diagonal join at one side of the head where the two ends meet. One end terminates here while the other curves downwards to create the stem. This is S-shaped at its upper end (from where the 'swan-necked' term originates). The stem is circular in cross-section and tapers to a point at the lower end. Th…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Euston', 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: 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.

Record ID: SF-2359E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver sceat, Continental Secondary Series K, Type 32a, dating to circa AD 720-740 (n 86-91). Obverse: Diademed and robed bust right. Reverse: Serpent head coiled, wolf right. Ref: Abramson 2006, pg 62; North 1980: 39. The coin is recorded on EMC under 2023.0221
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Kelvedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7C90CA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman trumpet brooch. It has a plain, expanded trumpet-shaped head. To the rear of this the pin fitting is heavily corroded and missing. At the top rear of the head is a short projection, which is either the remains of an integral headloop or supported a loose wire head-loop originally. The bow narrows rapidly and is strongly curved in profile with an acanthus moulding in the centre extending all the way around and flanked on either side by three transverse, parallel ridges. The lower bow, foot and catch-plate are all missing. The surface of th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-18D246
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-80), dating to AD 174-5 (Reece Period 8), [LIBERALITAS AVG VI / VII IMP VII COS III], S C, Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 303, cf. nos. 1147 and 1150.
Created on: Friday 15th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Tolleshunt D'arcy', grid reference and parish protected.

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-3FF7BA
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy bell-shaped stud/furniture fitting dating to circa AD 43-410. It is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in section. The top face is circular and concave with a small central conical raised boss. Emerging from the bottom is circular platform with straight sides and a flat base. The remains of an iron rectangular-sectioned shank project from the base. That it was iron indicates it would have been a shank of Allason Jones Type 1.  Bell-shaped studs are noted to be poorly understood but possibly used as furniture fittings on doors…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DB093D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver sceat, Continental Secondary Series E, VICO Variety 1, dating to AD circa 700-765 . Obverse: quilled crescent with triangular head enclosed pellet eye, bars and chevron below. Reverse: Beaded standard with central anulet and pellets and VIC within, pseudo legend around. Ref: Abramson 2006: E800. The coin is recorded on EMC under 2022.0418.
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DA7863
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval pale gold shilling/thrysma, East Anglian, so-called Constantine or Oath-taking type, dating to circa AD 660-670 (N 17). Obverse: diademed bust right holding cross before; Reverse: trophy derivative. Ref: North 1980: 32. The coin is recorded on EMC under 2022.0416
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D7351D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver sceat, Continental Secondary Series B1a, Type 27b, dating to AD circa 695-715 (N 45). Obverse: Diademed head right with double row of pellets in diadem, within serpent circle . Reverse: Bird on cross within serpent circle, annulets to each side of the cross Ref: Abramson 2006: pg 66, B215. The coin is recorded on EMC under 2022.0417.
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D62C8F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver sceat, Continental Secondary Series E, Variety G1, dating to AD circa 695-715 (N 45). Obverse: quilled crescent with two pellet eyes enclosed within a triangular head. Vertical rib joins head and end of coil to give crescent shaped external body. Extending from this is a right angled leg with pellet joint. Reverse: Beaded standard with central ring and dot motif. Ref: North 1980: 37; Abramson 2006: pg 88, E215. The coin is recorded on EMC under 2022.0415.
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-19C1FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman denarius of Caracalla (AD 196-217), dating to c. 196-200 (Reece Period 10), SECVRITAS PERPETVA, Minerva standing left with shield and spear. RIC IV, pt 1, p. 212, cf. no. 2.
Created on: Tuesday 21st June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swaffham Bulbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B20E2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver denarius, possibly a plated copy of a coin of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-61) (Reece Period 7), [ ], Unlcear standing figure. Prototype Mint probably Rome. 
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-99E9F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326) dating to AD 320-1(Reece Period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type depicting laurel wreath enclosing VOT/V. Mint of Thessalonica. RIC VII, p. 512, no. 118.
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-098216
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Commodus (AD 177-92), dating to AD 180-92 (Reece Period 9), [ ], Unclear standing figure. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Castle Camps', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-08FC07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to AD 268-270 (Reece Period 13). AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas stnading left holding scales and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. Cunetio, p. 136, no. 2056.
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Castle Camps', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F134CB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman trumpet brooch. It has a plain, slightly flattened trumpet head. To the rear of this there is a single lug pin fitting. At the top rear of the head is a short projection, which probably supported a loose wire head0loop originally. The bow narrows rapidly and is strongly curved in profile with an acanthus moulding in the centre extending all the way around and flanked on either side by two transverse, parallel grooves. The lower bow is straight, D-shaped in cross-section and tapers to a disc-shaped foot knob, which is decorated with two encircling groove…
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Santon Downham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E09A0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver sceatta, Continental type, formerly known as 'Maastricht type, dating to circa AD 700-740. Obverse: stylised bust right with radiate crown, cross pommee in front and triangle of pellets behind, with partially beaded border. Reverse: Interlaced cross with trefoil of pellets in quadrants. Classified as Int10 in Abramson 2006. A similar example is recorded on EMC under 2006.0269.
Created on: Monday 6th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E01639
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver scaetta, Series BII, Type 27b, dating to circa AD 680-710 (N 127). Obverse: crude diademed bust right, braided hair in serpent circle starting 8 o'clock. Vestigial legend in margin. Reverse: bird on cross pattee, small cross before, annulets either side, serpent circle. Vestigial legend in Margin. As Abramson pg 66, B400; North 1980: 41.
Created on: Monday 6th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DFBD64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver scaetta, Series C2ii, dating to circa AD 675-750. Obverse: radiate bust of crude style, right , Runic AEPA before, broken A, annulet and pellet behind, pyramidical neck rests on curved exergual lines either side of beaded line, two pellets either side of annulet below. Reverse: beaded standard containing TOTII legend, crosses to sides, Ts in angles. As Abramson's series C, C2ii (2006, p. 94, C110); as Metcalf series C2 (1993, p. 108).
Created on: Monday 6th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F7C9A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy trumpet brooch dating to circa AD 100-250. The extant piece consists of the head and bow. The leg and pin are missing. The head is broadly triangular. The reverse of the head is dished. The missing spring was secured around a single, central lug with a comparatively larger perforation. At the top of the lug is an integral pin to retain a missing swivelling chain-loop. The head and upper bow is decorated at the top by with a transverse border situated underneath the outer edge, creating a recessed field between the outer edge and the border. Below i…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4CE2C8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman copper-alloy trumpet brooch dating to circa AD 75-200. THe extant element consists of the head and small portion of the upper bow. The head is oval in plan. The upper bow emerges from the head. It is broadly triangular in section with a median ridge running down the lengthl The reverse of the head is flat. Traces of the lug which would have held the now missing spring and pin are now survived by short broadly D-shaped stubs projecting from the top and the bottom.  Owing to the fragmentary state of the brooch, further typological classification is n…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-37F67A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461), leaf-pellet issue, dating to circa AD 1445-1454 (N 1212). Unclear mint. Ref: North 1975: 65. 
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-372247
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), Class 3g2, dating to AD 1280-1282 (N 1022). Mint of London. Ref: North 1975: 22.
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-37033B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I-II, Class 10cf3b, dating to circa AD 1307-1309 (N 1043). Mint of York. Ref: North 1975: 25.
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bradfield St Clare', 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-E54719
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A worn Roman copper-alloy sestertius of an unclear ruler dating to the period c.AD 41-260, possibly Antonine in date (c.AD 138-180). Salus reverse type depicting Salus standing left feeding snake rising from altar. Probably mint of Rome. 
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 29th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E537E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy dupondius or as of unclear ruler, dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint, probably Rome. 
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E521D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A worn Roman copper-alloy possible dupondius(?) of Flavian date, probably of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to the period c.AD 69-79 (Reece period 4). Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. 
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E50A2E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate, probably of Allectus (AD 293-296), dating to the period c.AD 293-296 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female(?) figure. Unclear mint. 
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E3A1C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to c.AD 268-270 (Reece Period 13). PROVIDENT AVG reverse type depicting Providentia standing left holding baton and cornucopiae, leaning on column, globe at feet. Mint of Rome. Normanby no. 705.
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A68BC0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period c.AD 320-321 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type depicting a standard inscribed VOT/XX with captives on ground either side. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 189, no. 291.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A2E560
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327) class 11a2, dating to AD 1311-1312 (N 1060). Mint of London. The coin is bent out of shape between 8-10 o'clock. Ref: North 1975: 28.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holton St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-914856
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver penny of Henry II (AD 1154-1189) dating to AD 1158-1180, Cross and Crosslet (Teably) coinage, uncertain type. Unclear moneyer and mint. 
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holton St. Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-90F8C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver plated contemporary copy of a denarius, probably of Trajan (AD 98-117), prototype possibly dating to AD 103-111 (Reece Period 5), possibly [S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI], Genius standing left holding patera and corn ears. Prototype Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 256, cf. no. 180.
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holton St. Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8E6B54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Faustina I (died AD 141), dating to AD 141-61 (Reece Period 7), possibly [AVGVSTA, S C], Ceres or Vesta standing left. Mint of Rome. cf. BMC IV, pp. 242, nos. 1514 and 20 (pl. 36, nos. 5 & 7).
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holton St. Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8E3F19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius, possibly of Faustina I (died AD 141) (Reece Period 7), [ ], S C, Unclear standing figure. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holton St. Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6CD547
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy bell-shaped stud/furniture fitting dating to circa AD 43-410. The bell-shaped terminal is circular in plan whilst the shank is rectangular in plan. The outer face of the terminal is concave with a small central conical raised boss. Emerging from the bottom of the terminal is a circular-sectioned neck which is decorated with three moulded transverse grooves running the circumference. The rectangular-sectioned shank emerges from the flat top of the beck. The terminal of the shank has a rounded edge.   Bell-shaped studs …
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6AB008
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate probably of Carausius (AD 286-293) dating to circa AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). Probably PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing holding transverse spear and branch. Mint unclear.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6A8F19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus I (AD 271-274) dating AD 271-274 (Reece Period 13). Unclear reverse type, but possibly LAETITIA AVGG or AVGN, Laetita standing left. Gaul Mint II.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-429C17
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman miniature goat figurine. The animal is depicted with a short tail, long, wavy hair flowing to either side of the body, a long neck and two long, straight, pointed horns. Some details such as they eyes and hair are outlined with gooves. Each pair of legs is joined and there is a small amount damage to the rear legs with the outer tip of each one missing. The surface of the metal is corroded and the breaks are well worn. Roman zoomorphic figurines recorded with the PAS most commonly depict birds, but other animals have been recorded in sma…
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brettenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-428F5C
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy enamelled Roman seal box. The majority of both lid and base sections survive still attached to one another. It is an inverted 'leaf' or 'tear-drop' shape with a small projections to either side of the narrower end on both halves. A hinge connects the lid and base at the wider end, with two lugs on the box section and one on the lid section connected via an iron pin allowing them to pivot against each other originally, but this pin is now heavily corroded. The outer face of the lid section is decorated wi…
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brettenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EA64ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy (barbarous radiate) of a radiate, copying Tetricus II (AD 272-274) dating to circa AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). [ ... ]; Spes advancing left. Prototype from Gaul Mint 1.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5BB856
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378 ) dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory walking with a wreath. Probably Mint of Arles.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5B8799
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Faustina II (died AD 175), struck under Marcus Aurelius, dating to c. AD 161-75 (Reece Period 8), [ ], Female figure standing left, holding (vertical sceptre?). Mint ot Rome.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5B6D2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate, probably a Barbarous Radiate, dating to c. AD 275-85), copying a radiate of Gallienus, Sole Reign (AD 260-8), probably [ABVNDANTIA AVG], Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae. Prototype Mint of Rome. Cunetio p. 157, cf. no. 2736.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5B69F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Salonina (Probably Sole Reign; AD 260-268) (Reece Period 13). Possibly JVN REGINA, Juno standing left holding patera and vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome. Cunetio p. 103, cf. no. 651 This is a tentative identification and the reverse could show Venus.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5B67EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (sole reign), dating to AD 260-268 (Reece Period 13).ORIENS AVG]reverse type depicting Sol advancing left, holding whip. Mint of Rome. RIC V, pt 1, no. 249; Cunetio p. 117, cf. nos. 1230 and 1236
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5B65F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus II (AD 272-274) dating to circa AD 272-274 (Reece Period 13). Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5B61FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Allectus (AD 293-296) dating to AD 293-296 (Reece Period 14). PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding branch and vertical sceptre. Mint of London, S (P) // ML. RIC V, pt 2, p. 561, no. 28.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-56F679
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-78), dating to AD 375-8 (Reece Period 19), SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Lyon. LRBC, p. 52, no. 365.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-47BB90
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-364) dating to AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Probably Mint of Trier, - // (T?)R[ ].
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4677AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-361) - VRBS ROMA / Wolf and twins - dating to c. AD 333 (Reece Period 17). Mint of Arles. RIC VII, p. 274, no. 373var. The mintmark Wreath // (P)CON is not recorded, the standard mark being Wreath // PCONST. There does not appear to have been an ST at the end of the mintmark. This could be a die-engraver's error, or it might be a very good quality contemporary copy.
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-76516B
Object type: ARM GUARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Early Bronze Age stone arm guard (bracer) dating to circa 2300-2100 BC. Broadly rectangular in plan in section it has polished bevelled edges. At either end are located central circular drilled apertures to enable fixing to the arm. The faces of the stone have been smoothed. One end is slightly wider than the other. Broadly linear striations on both faces are the result of the bow having snapped-back during firing. A very similar armguard was recovered from the Stonehenge Archer burial assemblage, radiocarbon dated to circa 2300 BC (Heath 2012: 122-123) whilst two were…
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-261FF6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper- alloy Roman trumpet brooch. Only the central and lower bow survive, while the head, foot and catch-plate are all missing. There is an ancanthus moulding in the centre of the bow, which does not extend to the reverse. It is composed of three closely space raised transverse ridges with notches around the outer edges to create petals and is flanked on either side by a raised ridge. The lower bow is triangular in cross-section with sides that curve inwards slightly. A raised ridge runs across the outer face of the lower end of the bow. The surface has a shiny dark bro…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.