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Record ID: SF-9EBE88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut halfpenny of short cross type, worn. Obv: facing bust with sceptre, HE (  ) EX  rev: short corss voided (  )O (  ) possibly Class 4 or 5 1194-1210, but too worn to fully identify 
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-00D274
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver Roman siliqua of the Houses of Valentinian or Theodosius, dating to c. AD 375-395 (Reece Period 20 to 21). Mint unclear. Possibly Eugenius (AD 392-4), VRBS ROMA (cuirass type, cf RIC IX 46) or pre-Honorian VIRTVS ROMANORVM issue (cf RIC 106d). OBV: […] - Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, bearded ?, bust right REV: […] Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and sceptre. Reverse mint mark: -//[] Die axis: 12 o'clock. Diameter: 13.11mm; thickness: 1.71mm; weight: 0.86g. Discussion:Part of a previously recorded hoard o…
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-00ACEA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a silver Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) probable Great Square Headed brooch, dating to AD 500-570. It is sub-rectangular in plan and it bears a moulded decoration on its front face. The decoration consists of a raised L-shaped line along one broken edge, which defines an incomplete panel decorated with an unclear sunken relief. The back face is undecorated and has a bevelled edge. Length: 15.56mm; width: 13.05 mm; thickness: 4.28mm; weight: 1.88g. Discussion: Less than 10% of the brooch survives. It is not possible to determine the Type or find an exact parallel; It …
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FFB4E8
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver pin. The head is flat and heart-shaped, and decorated on both sides with opposing birds' heads in Salin's Style II. The heads are arranged vertically with their eyes in the lower corners near the point of the 'heart', and their curved beaks meeting to form two lobes at the top. The shaft of the pin is circular in cross-section and tapers to a point. It is bent roughly two thirds of the way down its length.
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FF84D3
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval cast silver pyramidal mount, probably from a sword scabbard. It is in the form of a hollow truncated pyramid with a square base and a flat top. Each face is decorated with three triangular recesses, one at the top with the point downwards and one each in the left and right corners, their points upwards. On the top is a partially recessed circular cell with a pellet in the centre. An integral bar runs transversely across the base, rounded in section in the middle and flattened towards each end.
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-68EE97
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a silver object with punched decoration, likely to be part of the hoop and bezel of an early medieval finger-ring. The probable hoop fragment is rectangular in plan and D-shaped in section with a rounded outer face, which tapers to the break. The hoop expands to a flat bezel-like feature which may have been lozenge-shaped when complete. There are three transverse incised grooves where the hoop joins the bezel. The bezel itself is decorated with stamped motifs, comprising an oval and then two vertical rows of zig-zags.
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-68C168
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver pin, comprising the pin-head and part of the shaft. The pin-head is globular in form with a flattened top, measuring 6.14mm in length and 4.67mm in width. It appears to be undecorated. The shaft is mostly lost to an old break, but appears to have been oval in cross-section. It is 2.61mm wide.
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-68A246
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a solid silver, possibly an ingot, of probable early medieval date. The fragment is semi-circular and slightly molten due to burning. It is flat and rectangular in section.
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6892EF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver artefact, rectangular in shape and section with one straight end and the other slightly splayed and flattened. It is plain and undecorated, with some scratching.
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-68844D
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A solid silver probable ingot of very small size and probable Viking Age date. Rectangular in shape, square in section, with slightly rounded terminals hammer marks can be seen on both faces. This ingot is smaller than published examples found but is of the same form as the more common larger examples, for example from Old Buckenham, Dereham area and South Norfolk (see 2006 T455, T57 and T400 respectively (Treasure Annual Report 2005/6, p84, no 229-231). It has been suggested than ingots were used as bullion but M Blackburn (Treasure Annual Report 2005/6, 84) has suggested that in …
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-68708B
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A solid silver probable ingot of small size and probable Viking Age date. Flat and rectangular in shape with slightly rounded terminals, hammer marks can be seen on both faces. This ingot is smaller than published examples found but is of the same form as the more common larger examples, for example from Old Buckenham, Dereham area and South Norfolk (see 2006 T455, T57 and T400 respectively (Treasure Annual Report 2005/6, p84, no 229-231). It has been suggested than ingots were used as bullion but M Blackburn (Treasure Annual Report 2005/6, 84) has suggested that in Southern Englan…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-ED5D66
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragmentary gilded silver artefact, probably part of a pinhead. The fragment is rectangular in shape with one tapering end; both terminals are now missing. The front face is decorated with a gilded interlace design in a central panel. The design consists of two conjoined circles with crosses within them and, beneath these where the object narrows, an adjoining spiral-like motif. The panel has a plain border decorated with tiny circular indentations. The back face is flat and undecorated with some rough scratches.
Created on: Monday 15th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-88492C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver gilt strap fitting. Consisting of an incomplete oval shaped plate, which has a complete integral hook projecting from one end and is missing its terminal due to old breaks at the other. The plate tapers in width and thickness towards the missing terminal end and its front face is decorated with a representation of a wing of a bird. With transverse rows of small U-shaped feathers next the hooked terminal behind which there are longer feathers which curve to meet at a pointed tip. There are two worn integral rivets projecting from the flat back face of …
Created on: Monday 9th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stonham Aspal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3ADAC2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A thirteenth century silver-gilt annular brooch, the circular frame is D-shaped in section and formed of four animal or dragon heads. The constriction for the pin attachment is gripped by two of the animals; the pin-rest is gripped by the other two. Each animal has two small projecting ears, annulet eyes and a short square-ended snout. The bodies between the heads are decorated with a diagonal groove surrounded by punched annulets. The pin is attached to the pin hole via an open loop and it has a transverse moulded decoration where the loop joins the shaft of the pin a…
Created on: Monday 12th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tuddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3AD2BB
Object type: LEASH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gilded silver strap fitting consisting of two buckles (one at either end) with a hinged fitting between them and two other associated fittings, most likely to be of medieval date, now broken and incomplete. The two buckle frames are sub-rectangular in shape with flaring sides, they each have a flat back face and faceted front face and a trapezoidal moulding in the centre of their outer edges. This is decorated with incised vertical grooves and cross-hatching, the upper face of these mouldings acts as a pin rest and has a central groove. One of the frames is filled…
Created on: Monday 12th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 8th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3ACBFB
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver pin most likely to be early post medieval and circa 16th century in date. This pin consists of circular head, which has a flat back face and a domed front face, and separate shaft. The head measures 11.15mm in diameter and is 5.42mm in thickness, it has a separate flat back plate and is gilded on both faces. The front domed face is decorated with three main filigree circles with a silver knop in their centre. Each of the main filigree circles has five smaller filigree circles within it with another central silver knop at their centre. There are furthe…
Created on: Monday 12th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 3rd June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D98CFA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An unusual silver circular brooch, now slightly distorted, with a wide, flat central bar. The bar has a central circular hole through which two opposing silver pins are attached. Each pin has a transverse ridge where the loop joins the shaft and tapers to a point. The front face is decorated with a pair of twisted silver wire filigree strands around its edge and along either edge of the central bar. The bar also has a small circular silver knop either side of the pin hole. There are traces of gilding on both faces. The back face is flat and undecorated. Dimensions: Dia…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9CEAEE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A silver seal matrix of 'chess pawn' type. It has an oval die with a square-topped shield with two horizontal rows of three stars either side of a central plain band on it ('a fess between six mullets'). The crest, above the shield, is a crowned helm topped with two wings, each containing three mullets. A foliate design emanates from either side of the helm. The terminal of the matrix is oval and pierced and a figure-of-eight silver chain link remains through the hole. Dimensions: Length: 19.28 Die: 16.92mmx 16.17mm Weight: 6.63g Discussion: …
Created on: Monday 17th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-493699
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete silver knife cap of Post Medieval date, one side and one face are now incomplete. When complete it would have been sub-oval in plan it has a D-shaped in section with slightly bevelled surfaces. In the centre is a longitudinal rectangular slot. Both outer faces are decorated with irregular crenelated incised motifs. Dimensions: Length: 12.69mm Width: 20.50mm Thickness: 9.77mm Weight: 8.18g Discussion: Copper-alloy end-caps such as this example are dated to the 16th century (Geake, 2001). There are similar examples recorded on the PAS data…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4908E1
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Silver-gilt cast dress fitting in the form of a cherub's head with flanking wings. There are three integral loops around the face. The first is a larger loop and located below the cherubs chin. The other two smaller loops are on either side of the top of the head. The upwards curving wings are located flanking the head, between the two smaller loops and larger one. They have decorative incised lines to depict feathers. The face is oval with oval eyes; a small worn nose and mouth are depicted with grooves. The loops may indicate that is was designed to be sewn onto clot…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.