Record ID: SF-92B857
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman centre looped cosmetic pestle. It is formed from a long curved rod, circular in cross-section and becoming narrower towards each end, which terminates in a blunt point, one of which terminates in an old break.  Projecting from the centre of the upper edge is a flattened sub-circular loop, which is circular in cross-section. The surface of the metal has a shiny green-brown patina. Cosmetic pestles were used together with small matching mortars for grinding substances into power for cosmetic and medical application. According to Jackson (2010, …
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-929761
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative Roman brooch dating 25-120AD. All that remains is the wings, which are incomplete, and part of the bow. It has moulded transverse raised ribs on the wings, with the remains of a potential rear-hook at the top of the bow. The bow has a central moulded raised rib, but is corroded towards an old break. Length: 24.54mm Width: 20.30mm Weight: 4.20g
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-691527
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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; 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 has the remains of an iron attachment component. The copper-alloy component survives in good condition. A very similar terminal was excavated at Colchester and described as a 'moulded terminal, perhaps from a handle&…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-674E4C
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable copper-alloy Roman hair pin or furniture nail - the shaft is corroded and incomplete and tapers to a point, with only a corroded head remaining. The head is globular in shape, with no visible collar. The surface is pitted and uneven. It is similar to examples seen in Crummy, 1989, pg 115, fig116 - globular, bun-shaped heads. Length: 10.85mm Diameter: 9.29mm Weight: 1.93g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5125C4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy oval-shaped pot mend, 26.75mm by 15.67mm, afixed to a fragment of coarseware pottery.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EB8ED3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is flat circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 9.69mm. It weighs 31.05g and is 26.72mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EB4C9C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 5.98mm. It weighs 23.31g and is 24.57mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EB1A64
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 8.88mm. It weighs 26.58g and is 26.53mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EAF212
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 7.39mm. It weighs 12.11g and is 16.73mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EACF93
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 7.87mm. It weighs 18.75g and is 22.30mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EA964B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 9.10mm. It weighs 44.09g and is 24.31mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', 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.

Record ID: SF-E70FDD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch. Only part of the bow and wings remain. It is T shaped, the bow is flat and rectangular in cross section. The wings are short and are semi-circular in cross section, and would have held the missing springcoil and pin. There is a moulded central rib on the bow. Length: 19.19mm Width: 12.15mm Weight: 1.14g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E6F073
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch. Only part of the bow and wings remain. It is T shaped, the bow is flat and rectangular in cross section. The wings are short. It is very corroded and worn. No decoration is evident.  Length: 17.16mm Width: 17.75mm Weight: 2.38g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E6E437
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch. Only part of the bow and catchplate remain, it is very worn. The bow is flat, with rectangular cross section, on the front face are two longitudinal grooves below which is a moulded transverse groove, which tapers into a triangular shape before terminating in an old break. To the reverse are the remains of a catchplate. It has the remains of a white metal coating. Length: 23.04mm Width: 10.39mm Weight: 1.73g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E6D2CE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch. Only part of the bow remains, it appears to have a central rib. It has iron corrosion encrusting the surface, and is very worn.  Length: 25.62mm Width: 5.90mm Weight: 1.61g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E6C406
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch. Only part of the bow remains, terminating in a globular oval, with transverse grooves. It has iron corrosion encrusting the surface, and is very worn.  Length: 22.95mm Width: 6.97mm Weight: 1.28g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E6B6B3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch. Only part of the bow remains, which is corroded and worn. There is some transverse moulding on the bow. It is bent at a 45 degree angle at one end, and broadly circular in cross-section. Length: 32.05mm Width: 5.83mm Weight: 3.66g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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.