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Record ID: SF-65915A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post-Medieval 17th-century trade token of Richard Mansvar, The Mercers' Arms. Obverse: RICHARD. MANSVAR Reverse: Welles. In. Norfolk = R. M. 
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-659128
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate copying Tetricus II (AD 271-274) dating between AD 275-285 (Reece period 14).  PIETAS AVGG reverse type depicting sacrificial implements. Unclear mint prototype. Dimensions: diameter: 10.54mm,  thickness: 1.79mm,  weight: 0.68g. D/A: 7.  This coin was found within 2m of three other late roman coins:SUSS-65B748; SUSS-65834D and SUSS-6560F3.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-6577A9
Object type: TRANSVERSE ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary struck flake of orange brown flint, possibly a late Neolithic flint tranchet / chisel arrowhead, 30.9mm in length. The object has a triangular plan with short, low angle scaled retouch along both long edges and worked from both faces. The broad end / cutting edge of the flake feathers from a tranchet removal but is not further retouched.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-656631
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched tertiary flake of dark grey brown flint, probably of later Neolithic to Bronze Age date. The flake is trapezoidal with a projecting point on one corner of the distal edge. This edge has short abrupt retouch along its length with what appears to be a small burin removal at the tip of the point to refine it for use as a piercing or engraving tool.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-6560F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to AD 320. (Reece period 16). DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG reverse type depicting VOT XX within wreath. Mint of Ticinum *//[P]T. Cf. RIC VII: p. 378 no: 130.  Diameter: 18.76mm,  thickness: 1.59mm,  weight: 1.74. This coin was found within 2m of three other late roman coins: SUSS-659128; SUSS-65B748 and SUSS-65834D.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-655D61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius (AD 350-353) dating to AD 353 (Reece Period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type depicting two victories holding wreath inscribed VOT/IV/MVLT/X, without supporting column. 
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-654BE3
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Neolithic to early Bronze Age flint scraper struck from a dark grey-brown flint. A small patch of cortex is retained on the dorsal surface. The distal end is curved with semi abrupt parallel retouch refining a working edge. The proximal end of the dorsal surface has been reduced with long, intrusive parallel retouch.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-654A2D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper-alloy brooch of Roman date, dating to c. AD 80-200. The fragment consists of just the bow. It is sub-triangular shape with a slightly concave reverse. No decoration is present on either side.  The object is a green / brown in colour and has a worn and abraded surface patina.  Measurements: 26.4mm length, 7.7mm width, thickness 3.5mm, weight 1.1 grams.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-6538A4
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large and almost complete adze, of triangular cross section, in rolled condition. The flint has patinated a dark brown colour with the coarse inclusions now a lighter brown, the edges have crumbled due to the flint re-corticating and turning chalky underneath the brown patination, showing as a white grainular surface. The damage to the cutting edge shows the core of the flint is still intact under the thick chalky degradation and a patch of good quality dark grey flint inside. The flint was likely to have been this colour and condition when the adze was knapped to shape. The flake sc…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-652E57
Object type: AXE TRIMMING FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A curved flint flake, apparently removed from the cutting end of a Neolithic flaked axehead. The flake appears to represent a corner of the cutting end of the axehead and has a triangular cross section with removal scars on both sides and a concave inner surface which is the break from the tool. the low bulb-of-percussion and feathered ends to the flake suggest this was a deliberate, contemporary removal, probably for sharpening or finishing purposes.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-652DAE
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy tumbler lock slide key fragment of Roman date (c. AD 43 - 410). The fragment consists of only a small portion of the handle and a complete terminal. The key has a thickened, rectangular cross-section handle and is decorated with a series of moulded collars in different sizes, arranged two either side of a waisted centre section. An integral terminal is present on one end of the handle and is trefoil in shape with a circular perforation through the centre. There are two separated raised incurving points on the endmost foil that the wear suggest…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-652A23
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy circular flat weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date c. 1280-1700. The flat weight is circular and thick with possible stamped illegible characters on one face with a rough surface. The reverse is smoother with two transverse impressed grooves (probably damage); with a series of incised lines, possibly the shoulders and bust of a helmeted figure facing right. The object has a buff patina. Measurements: diameter: 33.75mm; thickness: 8.41mm and weight: 71.2g.  Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare fr…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-64FF4D
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core of later Mesolithic date struck from a dark grey flint, conical in form with a single large striking platform and parallel removals around approximately half of the circumference.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-64F5C2
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core of later Mesolithic date struck from a dark grey flint, conical in form with a single large striking platform and parallel removals around approximately half of the circumference.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-64E464
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two rim-sherds of Roman greyware pottery.  1: Length: 34.36mm Width: 64.88mm Thickness: 9.66mm Weight: 35.94g 2. Length: 30.96mm Width:46.81mm Thickness:15.91mm Weight: 17.10g
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-64DEBC
Object type: TOBACCO PIPE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete figurative “grotesque” or “character” clay tobacco pipe moulded in the form of a monkey or ape, dressed in a theatrical outfit comprising a broad fringed collar with central stud, a buttoned jacket with cuffs and a narrow brimmed hat. The face is depicted with teeth bared and facial features finely detailed. The arms are depicted clasped in front of the chest. The top of the hat forms the rim to a pipe bowl which is contained within the head of the figure. The lower part of the figurine ends in a break at the waist, below which would…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-64CD5B
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. Only the lead flask and a small amount of the neck remains. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. Both faces have moulded decoration present; one side has a leaf like motif, with a central moulded raised rib, and diagnoal lines radiating outwards towards the edge of the flask, one has has a mouled raised triangle.  No similar examples can be found on PAS.  Length: 48.24mm Width:…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nedging-with-Naughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-64BAE9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring fragment of Roman date (c. AD 43 - 300). The bezel is oval and has tapering shoulders that end at worn breaks. The hoop is incomplete. The bezel has a recessed circular cell to the upper surface and contains two raised circular pellets at either side of the cell. Any enamel in the recessed cell has been lost. The reverse of the bezel is concave.  The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. It measures: 9.4mm in height, 12.5mm in length (bezel), 18.6mm wide, 5.5mm thick (bezel), and weighs 4.3 grams. Similar finger rings have be…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-64AE84
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast iron grape/canister shot, 29.2mm in diameter (1.15 inches) dating c. 1700-1850. The shot is spherical with a casting seam.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-649A08
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy object, probably a dirk, rapier or spearhead of Bronze Age date. The object is an elongated, sub-rectangular shape with breaks along both sides and end. It is slightly semi-circular in cross-section with a slight flattened ridge running along the centre of each face. The surface of the metal has some pitting, and the edges are well worn. Length: 47.07mm Width: 15.38mm Weight: 10.00g
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nedging-with-Naughton', grid reference and parish protected.