Record ID: SF-E40022
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible spoon handle of probable Roman date. It could also be part of a balance arm or toilet instrument. It consists of the shaft only, which measures 72.08mm in length, and is square-sectioned and c.2.5mm in width for about half its length. The shaft then swells to c.3.9mm in width and has a more rounded section. Both terminals are incomplete due to old breaks. The object weighs 4.28g. Examples of similar Roman artefacts from Colchester are illustrated in Cruimmy 1983, fig.64,no.1897;fig.65, no.1929;fig.73,no.2014)
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-07BEF8
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a copper alloy object of probable Middle Saxon date. It is a narrow strip of metal, one terminal of which is a flat triangular plate 9.87mm wide with two holes pierced very close to the edge. Holding the object horizontally by this terminal,it has a stepped profile extending for a length of 43.25mm before turning at right angles for a length of 22mm, and turning again at 120 degrees and continuing to its opposite terminal, a further 41mm in length. The pattern of wear suggests this stepped shape is not original and results from use or damage. From the terminal the object turns at 90…
Created on: Monday 11th February 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-02B312
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a Roman copper alloy spoon bowl. It is shallow and circular, with the edges of the bowl worn and abraded, and has a surviving diameter of 25.45mm. There are traces of white metal coating, particularly within the bowl rather than on the underside which is also worn. The flange of the handle attachment survives on the underside. The spoon weighs 3.97g. Roman round spoon bowls have been found at Colchester and are classified as type 1 by Crummy who dates them to the second half of the 1st century and the 2nd century AD. The Colchester example is copper-alloy with a white metal coating (…
Created on: Monday 11th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.