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Record ID: SF-93AF86
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet copper alloy Post Medieval book clasp, 1550-1700 AD. It is complete but bent and folded, damaged whilst in the ground. It is a rectangular plate, the central section having indented edges. There is a ring and dot at the centre of the plate, and the upper surface is covered with tiny circular stamps. These are arranged in bands of two rows at each short edge and then randomly across the clasp. There are also tiny sun motif stamps, punched dots and rocker decoration. There is a curved hook at the centre of one short edge, and a curved hinge at the other which may contain the rem…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 21st May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-3714D0
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet copper alloy Late Medieval or Post Medieval book clasp. It is rectangular with a curved hook protrusion at one terminal, and a flared fish-tail shape at the other. The latter has wavy edges. There is a circle and dot decoration at the centre of the clasp, and there are two rivets just above the flared part of the terminal. There is a further rivet, placed near the centre and close to the hooked terminal. The book clasp measures 34.46mm in length, 9.25mm in width, 14.5mm in width across the flared terminal, and weighs 2.52g.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-29EC94
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval book clasp of Howsam type A.1.2, with a hinged plate and loop. The plate is formed from folded sheet metal and is rectangular, tapering from its open terminal, and recessed to fit the arms at the cast terminal, to which it is attached by a separate copper-alloy pin, thus forming a hinge. The terminal moves freely on this pin through approximately 180 degrees. The plate is complete except for one corner where there was once a rivet, now missing. A rivet hole can be seen at the other corner. The underside is plain, whilst the upper surface of the strap end h…
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A5F663
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy book clasp. It is a triangular-shaped plate, with a straight upper edge from which two arms extend up and curl over to form a hinge and there are traces of the iron bar which originally ran between them corroded within. The sides taper gently and tchampfered at the lower terminal, coming almost to a point. In the centre of the plate there is a rivet hole, with a slight indent from a mount and/or rivet now missing. On the reverse, below the rivet hole, there is a single pointed spike angled sideways for attachment. The surface is xetremely corroded and any …
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-6DEC27
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet copper alloy Post-Medieval book clasp. It is rectangular, with shaped edges which create a mirror-image pattern to both long sides. There is a hooked terminal at the centre of one short edge. The opposite terminal is rounded, with a central rivet hole perforation. There is a split in the metal which runs almost the full width of the object and may be the result of plough damage. The book clasp measures 44.11mm in length, 14.78mm in width and weighs 4.32g.
Created on: Monday 31st January 2011
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hartest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2A5052
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy book clasp of Post-Medieval date. It is made from sheet metal, with an elaborate shape and decoration. One terminal consists of a rectangular plate 17.15mm x 13.03mm, with two protruding, cylindrical knops, which would have held a short bar, now missing. This would have formed the corresponding 'eye' plate to which a hooked clasp would have attached, in order to keep the book closed. The plate has two rivet holes, and a decorative edge with rounded knop on one side but missing, due to old breaks, from the other. It is decorated with bands of triangles, herringbone patter…
Created on: Monday 22nd February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oakley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5F6C17
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post-Medieval book clasp. It is the hookplate from a book-clasp, and is plain and rectangular, with a single central hook terminal at one end, and an expanded serrated edge at the other, the latter incomplete due to old breaks. There are traces of a single rivet near each terminal. The book-clasp is bent at right angles at its centre. Its extended length measures 57.6mm, its width 10mm at the hooked terminal and 13.37mm at the expanded trminal. It weighs 3.31g. Examples of similar types from Norwich date to the sixteenth to seventeenth centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-3EF164
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post-Medieval book clasp. It is the rectangular front plate with a central hook at the upper terminal, and the lower edge flared and notched to give a frilled effect. There are two rivet holes placed along the longitudinal centre line, one each near the upper and lower edges,the lower having a rivet in situ. There are circle and dot motifs decorating the upper surface, which has much corrosion. The book clasp measures 40.5mm in length,16.68mm in width, flaring to 21.6mm along the lower edge. It weighs 4.47g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A11081
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval of later sheet metal copper alloy mount or fitting from a book or possibly a casket. It is approximately rectangular, with both long edges having a cut-away pattern, mirror-image on either side. One terminal is lobed with a protruding knop 2mm in height turning up at right angles to the mount. On the under-side is another narrow protruding knop, probably part of a catch mechanism. The opposite terminal narrows to a strip 6.2mm in length where the metal appears to have been looped forward over a hinge bar which can just be detected within. There is the indent of circular moun…
Created on: Tuesday 30th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claydon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-38AA34
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a copper alloy book clasp plate. It is rectangular, with one rounded terminal which has the remains of a short curved hooked projection at its centre, 4mm wide and 3.25mm in length. The two long edges are parallel, with a very slight flare, from 17.2mm wide at the hooked terminal, to 18.4mm wide at the opposite terminal.The latter is incomplete due to old breaks. The book clasp plate measures 38.37mm in surviving length and weighs 3.57g. The date range for such book clasps is from the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries.
Created on: Monday 14th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-7E18E8
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a copper alloy Post-Medieval hook piece from a book clasp.It is rectangular in shape, and bent, measuring 45.81mm in(straightened) length and 14.69mm in width. There is a single central hook projecting from one end and the other end flares. The book clasp is plain and undecorated. There is a rivet through the centre of the terminal end. It weighs 5.74g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oakley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-56C881
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a sheet copper alloy book clasp, early Post-medieval, broken in two parts. It is rectangular, with one short terminal rolled under to form an integral hook, and the opposite terminal slightly flared with two nicks along the edge. The clasp is pierced with one rivet hole in the centre close to the flared terminal. The upper surface is decorated with a convex roundel, surrounded by pellets and foliate design. The under-side is plain. The book clasp measures 52.22in length(two parts conjoined) and is 23.94mm wide at the flared terminal. It weighs 4.11g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-568387
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a complete sheet copper alloy book clasp, early Post-medieval. It is rectangular, with parallel indents along both long edges. One short terminal is rolled under to form an integral hook, and the opposite terminal is flared with three nicks evenly spaced along the edge. The clasp is pierced with three rivet holes in the centre and close to the flared terminal. The upper surface is covered randomly with two decorative stamps, one a five-petalled 'Tudor rose' and the other an open 'eye' surrounded by pellets. The under-side is plain. The book clasp measures 65.78mm in length and is 22.7…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-0E5B01
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a copper alloy Medieval cast loop piece from a book clasp. At the top, the loop has a bar for attachment to a strap plate. Below this it becomes circular in the centre, pierced with a hole, and the reverse is flat. The loop piece terminates in a small loop, 2mm in diameter, set at right angles to the rest, its upper edge being facetted. The loop measures 15.82mm in length and 7.75mm in width, and is 2.38mm wide at its lower terminal. It weighs 1.63g. An identical piece has been found in medieval London, dating to the late 14th - early 15th centuries.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-97D0D6
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a copper alloy medieval book clasp or mount. It is a flat rectanglar plate, with a curved 'hook' in the centre of one long edge. The opposite terminal is incomplete, with the corners cut away. There is rocker-arm decoration along the hooked edge, and there is a single central rivet hole in the plate adjacent to the hook. There are three patterns of stamped annulets, forming 6-petal florets grouped around the rivet hole, and the remains of further similar motifs against the incomplete edge. The object measures 33.85mm in length, 32.15mm in width and weighs 5.58g It ressembles a book cla…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lakenheath', grid reference and parish protected.