Record ID: WMID-201E34
Object type: STAFF
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy staff terminal of early medieval to medieval date. The terminal is circular in form, rectangular in section, hollow and with a short integrally cast rectangular socket projecting from its base. It has openwork decoration on both sides consisting of six evenly spaced sub-oval perforations arranged around a central projecting knop. On both sides between and around these perforations there are punched ring and dot motifs. When viewed under a microscope very faint traces of possible gilding survive on both faces. The socket has an oval apeture. The top of the terminal …
Created on: Friday 10th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-81F822
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Roman mount or strap end. The mount is 25mm long and is waisted across the centre by a transverse groove. On one side of this waist the object has a convex lunulate terminal and on the other a convex trilobed lozenge shape. The reverse of the piece is slightly concave, and an integral rivet, 6mm long, projects from the centre of the lozenge. The object is 14.8mm wide, 4.5mm thick (excluding rivet) and weighs 4.11g. A similar style of mount has been found at Hacheston, Suffolk (Blagg 2004: fig.92, no.266) and further examples are known from Verulamium, where a mi…
Created on: Saturday 17th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A7B790
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval strap end of Thomas Class A. It is missing most of the attachment end due to old breaks and has extremely worn surfaces. The strap end is sub-oval in shape with convex sides, tapering to a decorative zoomorphic terminal. The terminal has a rounded snout above which are possible eyes and elongated oval shaped ears with punched dots and crescentic decoration. Any additional decoration on the front face of the terminal or plate itself is unidentifiable due to extensive post-depositional wear and corrosion. The attachment end has the…
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Saturday 29th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barningham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-9609C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, c.355-361 AD. Contemporary copy. Reverse: FEL [TEMP REPARATIO], Soldier spearing a fallen horseman.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-0904A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of uncertain type, c.330-402 AD. Reverse type is illegible.
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 28th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ousden', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-728A68
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy 17th century farthing traders token of William Sherman from Sudbury, Suffolk. As Williamson, 1967: pp. 1102 no. 340. Obverse: *WILLIAM.SHERMAN, The Haberdasher's Arms. Reverse: *IN.SVDBVRY.1663, The initials W.S. within an inner circle.
Created on: Thursday 28th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Poslingford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-95E3A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, c.347-348 AD. Reverse: VICTO[RIAE DD AVGGQ NN], Two Victories standing facing one another holding wreaths.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-10C165
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of metal working debris, probably a lead alloy that is globular in form with oval and globular projections. It measures 33.25mm in length, 24.69mm in width, 12.09mm in thickness, and weighs 28.61g. This fragment of lead alloy metal working debris could be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Monday 16th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F27372
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle plate. The moulded plate is flat and rectangular in shape. On the front face is a raised central vertical band that is decorated with punched dot decoration. To each side of the central groove are single parallel raised vertical bands that have multiple short incised transverse grooves running from the raised areas to the middle and exterior/interior edges of the plate. The hinge end of the plate has a further raised vertical band, has frame recesses and a rectangular pin slot. It is folded widthways to accomodate the now missing buckle frame, but…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F36304
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Early Medieval cast copper alloy zoomorphic stirrup terminal of Anglo-Scandinavian style dating to the 11th century AD. The terminal is moulded in the form of a stylised animal or beast and is sub-triangular in profile and plan. The exterior/bottom end of the terminal protrudes and is set at an angle of 45 degrees, is triangular in plan, and has a flat exterior/bottom edge. Above this there is a transverse ridge or collar with moulded central groove that depicts the beast's muzzle. This groove possibly extends further up the sides of the terminal, although this remains uncertai…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2008
Last updated: Friday 30th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stowupland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F3EF71
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman hinged plate brooch of 1st century AD date. The plate is flat and sub-circular in shape, tapering towards a pointed terminal at the base, which is now missing due to old breaks. In addition to the terminal at the base of the brooch, approximately one quarter of the upper half of the brooch is missing due to an old break, as are any knops or projections that may once have existed around the periphery of the plate. On the front face of the plate is a central decorative motif consisting of a large circular depression that contains a raised circle at its ce…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stowupland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F4C452
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete moulded copper alloy mount of Post-Medieval date. At least a quarter of the mount is missing due to old breaks. The mount is asymmetrical in shape with a lozenge shaped upper half and elongated oval shaped lower terminal, has a flat back and moulded domed front. Half of the upper half of the mount is missing due to old breaks. The front face has a central circle that forms the centre of a large saltire cross dividing the upper half of the mount. This produces a quatrefoil-shaped face. Beneath this is a raised moulded collar, followed by a slight constriction before the t…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Creeting St. Peter or West Creeting', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-04E368
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount of Post-Medieval to Modern date. It consists of a moulded arm that is sub-circular in section and has moulded grooves and projections that give the impression of floral or foliate decoration. The exterior end of the arm has an incomplete loop shaped terminal that is oval shaped in section and would originally have been circular but is now missing one quarter of the loop due to old breaks. At the inner end the arm expands to a flattened rectangular plate, which is bent at an angle of 90 degrees from the the arm itself. This is undecorated but has th…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Creeting St. Peter or West Creeting', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-051732
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy harness pendant of Medieval date. The pendant is flat and quatrefoil in plan. At the top of the quatrefoil is an integral circular suspension loop set at right angles to the front face and with a circular perforation. The suspension loop has worn away at the very top end and has a slight break. The front face of the pendant is decorated with a central, triangular shaped shield containing a lion rampant. Above, to the left and right are the remains of additional heraldic elements that are too poorly preserved to allow for close identification. There are perhaps …
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hitcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-05BAA7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead shield shaped trade weight of Medieval date. The shield has a square top with tapering triangular base and a small circular perforation at the top. The front face of the weight has a raised central panel that is surrounded by a border of corded or cabled decoration comprising numerous incised diagonal lines. At the top of the weight this border is slightly raised and has numerous short vertical grooves. The central panel carries a version of the Royal insignia, depicting three lions passant. The back of the weight is flat and undecorated but has a large area of damage to one sid…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hitcham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-EACFA1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper-alloy buckle plate of Medieval date. It is missing the attachment end and lower plate due to old breaks. The plate is rectangular in form with rectangular frame recesses and pin slot. It is decorated on each edge of the front face with double rows of punched opposing triangles. The surviving plate measures 21.75mm in length, 14.32mm in width, 0.56mm in thickness, and weighs 0.88g. This is a buckle plate of Medieval date similar to examples noted from London (for example Egan and Pritchard, 1991: nos. 303, 502, 504) and dates to the 13th or 14th centuries AD.
Created on: Monday 1st November 2010
Last updated: Monday 1st November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5DA2B7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large number of pottery sherds of Roman date, with a combined total weight of 1072.13g: 1) 11 sherds of shell tempered wares, including 1 rim, 1 base and 9 body sherds with a combined total weight of 215.69g. These date to between the 2nd and 4th centuries AD. 2) A shell tempered ware body sherd, either from a large storage vessel or possibly building material (tile). It measures 54.10mm in width by 50.34mm in length, weighs 61.36g and dates to the late-3rd to 4th centuries AD. 3) A reed handle from a colour coated Roman vessel. This is possibly Hadham colour coated ware, bu…
Created on: Monday 27th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5E7256
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, second issue (1561-1582 AD), dating to 1568 AD. As North, 1975: no. 1997.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5EEA55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four copper alloy Roman coins, probably nummi of 4th century AD date with a combined weight of 4.47g. Obverses and reverses of all four coins are illegible. 1) Diameter of 15.76mm and weighs 1.59g. 2) Diameter of 13.47mm and weighs 0.81g. 3) Diameter of 16.41mm and weighs 1.18g. 4) Diameter of 11.87mm and weighs 0.89g. This coin is possibly a late 4th century example.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5FA205
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman nummus of Gratian, c.367-378 AD. Reverse: [GLORIA NO]-VI SAECVLI, Emperor standing left holding standard and leaning on shield.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.