Record ID: LANCUM-7FED93
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 'heavy duty' beehive type thimble, dating from 1400 to 1550AD. The thimble is domed with slightly flared sides and a rounded top. Probably drilled although it could be cast, it is often difficult to distinguish between cast and hammered thimbles. A series of closely and unevenly set circular dents cover the sides, leaving a plain circular area around the crown.. The drilled pits begin at the top and continue in a continuous spiral to the base in a regular manner. It is possible that the thimble could be an open type as the top is missing. The length is 19mm, and the wid…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BECCLES', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7D78A3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy ring brooch 14th/15th century AD. The ring brooch is flattened on front and back. The front is decorated with a series of irregular short incised lines and the reverse is plain. The pin is missing and the brooch has a very dark patina. The diameter is 45mm and the weight is 11.28g
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-7D74B6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy ring buckle 14th to 15th century AD. The pin is intact and the object has a very dark patina. The diameter is 20mm, the length of the pin is 21mm and the weight is 2.47g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BURY ST. EDMUNDS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-56BA27
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper alloy buckle frame with hinged copper alloy plate that is missing the pin due to old breaks. It has a D-shaped frame with integral narrow offset bar, projecting terminals at the point where the bar joins the frame, and flaring exterior edge. The back face of the frame is flat and undecorated, however the front face has extensive moulded decoration in high relief. This appears to be zoomorphic in form, and seemingly depicts two quadrupedal creatures with sub-oval shaped bodies and thin legs, probably facing one another. The gap between the creatures provides an ad…
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freckenham', grid reference and parish protected.