Record ID: SF-D69269
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch, possibly a headstud type. All that remains is part of the wings and bow. The brooch is T shaped, the wings are short, semi-circular in cross section. At the top of the bow is a raised moulding of an oval shape, beneath which are recessed rectangles before terminating in an old break. On the top of the wings is a stump, possibly for a chain loop.  Length: 20.42mm Width: 13.05mm Weight: 3.36g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D66834
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch, possibly Hod Hill in type. All that remains is the foot of the bow. It is circular in cross section, with no catchplate evident, the foot is flat, globular and has moudling around the base. Length: 30.32mm Diameter: 5.44mm Weight: 4.11g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D64463
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worn enamelled copper-alloy flat disc brooch dating to 80-250AD. A small disc, with the (now missing) pin mounted between two worn lugs. On the centre of the disc is a centrla reserved spot surrounded by a concave sided hexagon on whose cusps are small circles, and in the recesses are remains of blue enamel. A similar example can be seen in Mackreth, 2011, pg 108, plate 105, 11599 and 10656. Diameter: 17.03mm Weight: 1.47g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D5EF12
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy possible trumpet brooch dating to circa AD 75-175. All that remains is part of the bow, foot and catchplate. The foot is triangular in form, with a flat base, and a recessed triangle, which may have been enamelled. To the reverse are the remains of a catchplate. The central disc is knobbed, and has concentric circles design. Similar examples can be found in Mackreth, 2011, pg89, plate 86, 5587-5625. Length: 31.04mm Width: 14.51mm Weight: 3.68g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D5B218
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy possible Headstud brooch dating to circa AD 75-200.  Only the wings and an upper fragment of the bow survives. The wings are short and rectangular in shape and sub-circular in cross section.  The bow is circular in cross-section. There is no visible decoration. It is possibly phallic in deisgn, of which paralells can be found in Mackreth, 2011, pg 127, plate 124, 7942.  Length: 30.70mm Width: 17.81mm Thickness: 13.36mm Weight: 18.30g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-3DD27E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260-96. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield St George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-451BF2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman enamelled plate brooch. It is disc-shaped and its outer face is decorated with a raised ring around the outer edge and two smaller concentric raised rings in the centre. The three fields between these rings are decorated - from outside inwards - with a ring of red enamel, a ring of pale green enamel and missing enamel or uncertain colour in the centre. To one side of the reverse there is a single-lug pin fitting covered with corroded iron and to the other side the remains of a small catch-plate, its hooked outer edge missing. It survives in fa…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-45080C
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval English jetton issued during the reigns of Edward II to III, dating to the period AD 1321-43. Class XV. Obv: Bust (Class 15) in circle: border, pellets Rev: Long cross moline, three pellets in each quarter: border, pellets Mitchiner 1988, 103, no.142
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-59F999
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of an uncertain ruler dating to AD 260-293. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-59D164
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Victorinus (AD 269-271) dating to AD 269-271 (Reece Period 13). INVICTVUS AVG reverse type depicting Sol running with globe and whip. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-599E69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate probably of Carausius (AD 286-293) dating to circa AD 268-293 (Reece Period 14). Possibly LAETITIA AVG reverse type depicting Laetitia standing right. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 18th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-59390F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 holding one standard. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-591158
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 330-350) dating to AD 347-348 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVG Q NN reverse type depicting Two Victories holding two wreaths. Mint of Trier
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2B2DFA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy signet ring dating to circa 1550-1800. It consists of an oval bezel and narrow hoop. The shoulders taper from the bezel to the hoop. The bezel is decorated with an incised sub-circular design inside which are three circular punched pellets. Atop the sub-circular motif are a series of inscribed dots. External diameter: 26.29mm; Bezel thickness: 3.02mm; Hoop thickness: 1.97mm; Bezel width: 11.60mm; Weight: 5.42g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framsden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-005110
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman to Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) balance, dating to AD 43-700. It consists of an oval cross-sectioned bar, which tapers towards both ends. On the upper side of th centre of the bar there is a remainder of a circular loop; both ends have a circular loop although one of them is incomplete, and they are set parallel to the bar itself. The arms are heavily bent giving the bar an S-shape. Length, bent: 79.89 mm Width: 3.31 mm Thickness: 3.61 mm Weight: 5.13 g
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FE7357
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman Crossbow brooch, dating to AD 220-370. It consists of part of the head and upper bow. The incomplete wings of the head are cylindrical and they still house the copper-alloy axis bar. The head has a central slot from which the loop of the pin can be hinged to the axis bar. The pin is largely missing apart from the aforementioned loop. The surviving wing is decorated with two transverse raised lines close to the outer end. The top of the head bears a collared rounded knob. Where the head meets the bow there are two raised shoulders on the short sides. …
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 20th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2AF36B
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman furniture fitting, dating to AD 42-410. It is conical and has its outer face decorated with two moulded circular tiers, which progressively tapers towards the apex. The apex is a triangular cross-sectioned boss, which bears the upper end of the iron shank passing through its centre. The base of the object, and part of the edge is damaged. The surfaces are heavily worn. Cf with BERK-E24167 on this database. Diameter: 22.87 mm Height: 11.36 mm Weight: 9.39 g
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gislingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-19C777
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medieval Nuremberg jetton of Hans Schultes III (c. AD 1608-1612), dating to the period c. AD 1608-1612. Rose/orb type jetton. Reverse depicts an orb in rosette. Reverse legend reads: :HANS:S[]. Obverse depicts a six petal rose surrounded by three crowns and three fluer-di-lis (alternating). Obverse legend reads: :GLICK:[]WAR (quatrefoil stops). As Mitchiner (1988), The Medieval Period and Nuremberg Vol 1, page 412, no. 1409.
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Icklingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-8D68D9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy spur buckle dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. The buckle consists an oval single-looped frame with an integrally cast sub-triangular plate, which is now somewhat distorted. A small aperture in the front edge of the plate creating a strap-bar for a wound wire pin (still preserved in-situ). The front edge of the plate has two decorative transverse ridges, in the middle of which is an in-situ dome headed rive intended to secure the buckle/plate to a strap. Behind this, the plate tapers along its length to its terminal, which is trilobed and demonst…
Created on: Monday 24th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8E922B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver plated (copper-alloy cored) unit of the East Anglian region/Iceni, dating c. AD 10-43. Possibly ECN EDN type, c.f ABC no. 1672.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stow', grid reference and parish protected.