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Record ID: SF-B436DA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy drop handle, probably from a chafing dish of later Medieval to early Post-Medieval date. It is T-shaped in form, hexagonally facated, with multiple tool marks visible on all surfaces. Hinging around the narrow end of the handle is a separately cast copper-alloy mount or lug. This is oval in form and section with a single central aperture, and at its base has a small projecting cylindrical attachment lug or rivet with flattened circular head. The entire object measures 50.90mm in length, 62.01mm in width, 4.90mm in thickness, and 48.96g in weight. This is a handl…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B419F5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper-alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date. It is missing parts of the attachment end due to old breaks. It is rectangular in form with convex sides, tapering to a rounded zoomorphic terminal. At the split attachment end are the remains of two circular rivet holes, with traces of uncertain decorative elements on the front face. The front face of the plate has the worn remains of a central rectangular panel with niello decoration, the precise form uncertain due to the preservation of the object. Beneath this is the zoomorphic terminal, which has large oval ears…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B3C3C8
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy stirrup mount, probably of Williams (1997: pp. 91-92) Class B, Type 3, Group 2. It has a trapezoidal plate, tapering towards its base where there is a slight rectangular flange set at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. The front face has a large central animal motif formed from a single head or face with large ears, oval eyes, and elongated nose/snout. This is surrounded by pairs of oval apertures to either side, and a possible corroded indentation above. Uncertain linear or stylised motifs extend from the head and between the apertures, their form uncertain due…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B39CDE
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag of Read's (2008: pp. 32-33, nos. 136-138) Class E Type 1 hooked tags. It has an oval plate with integrally cast hook, missing a possible central setting due too old breaks. The central setting is sub-oval in form and irregularly finished, perhaps indicative of keying for niello or similar decorative elements that are now missing due to old breaks. This is surrounded by a raised oval border. At the top of the plate each corner has large oval projections with central circular apertures forming sewing lugs or loops. The upper edge of the plate bet…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B34F59
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bridle fitting or harness link of Early-Medieval date. One terminal and part of the shaft survive intact, the remainder of the object now missing due to old breaks. The surviving terminal is lozenge shaped in plan with a central oval perforation and projecting globular knops at each exterior corner. From the inner edge of the terminal extends a rectangular shaft that is triangular in section and terminates in old breaks just before any central boss or similar component. It measures 35.34mm in length, 25.40mm in width at terminal, 6.35mm in width at shaf…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B34016
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn cast copper-alloy middle or late Anglo-Saxon disc brooch with relief decoration depicting a backward-looking animal. It is missing most of the plate, only the animal and one side of the disc now surviving due to old breaks. The animal is a quadruped standing left with all four legs visible, its head facing backwards and its tail now missing due to old breaks. Toes or claws are visible on each foot and the back of the head and neck have multiple triangular notches representing a mane. The animal has an open mouth, and is contained within an irregular border forme…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 14th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B3291C
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date. It is oval in form and section with slight circumferential rib. The remains of corroded iron, probably originally forming suspension loops, are visible at the centre of both top and bottom surfaces. The entire object measures 29.96mm in length, 35.02mm in width/diameter, and 169.43g in weight. It is of probable Roman date, c.43-410 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B31F43
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date. It is biconical in form with slightly elongated ends, from which extend the remains of iron rods forming now incomplete suspension loops. One end (base?) has a moulded transverse collar. The entire object measures 33.82mm in length, 25.63mm in width/diameter, and 88.34g in weight. It is of probable Roman date, c.43-410 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B2F301
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Roman bell-shaped stud dating to circa AD 43-410. It has a conical head that measures 18.55mm in diameter with a concave upper surface and central conical projection that has a flattened head and possible central indentation. The head tapers to a cylindrical base that has a groove where head and base meet, narrowing to a central neck, before expanding again towards a projecting and flattened disc-shaped base. On the underside of the base are the corroded remains of an iron pin or bar that was square in cross section and is now mostly missing due to old breaks. The …
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B2E281
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman amphora shaped strap end. Only the attachment end and the upper half of the strap end survive, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. The split attachment end is triangular in form, tapering towards the body of the object and with a single circular rivet hole at the centre of its upper edge. It has decoration comprising double transverse grooves just below the rivet hole. On each side at the base of the terminal are the remains of projecting kidney shaped loops or handles, one of which is now mostly missing due to old breaks. The front face …
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B2C1C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle of Late Roman date, probably as Hawkes and Dunning Type IIB. It has an oval frame with moulded decoration comprising stylised confronting animal heads with slight crests, perhaps dolphins, separated by a small oval bead at the centre of the outer edge. At the frame end are the remains of an integrally cast rectangular plate that is now mostly incomplete due to old breaks. The inner edge of the bar is slightly convex with a central notch and the corroded remains of a cirular pin hole. Traces of openwork decoration are visible at the incomplete end…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B26D17
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy nail cleaner of Roman date. It is missing the outer edge of its suspension loop due to old breaks. The blade is flat and leaf-shaped in form, tapering towards a bifuricated tip. It is decorated on both faces with an incised border that is more clearly visible on one face than the other. At the top of the blade is the suspension loop, which is set at right angles to the plane of the blade. This has a small beaded neck from which extends the integrally cast circular loop with central aperture, missing its outer edge due to old breaks. This object measures…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B25343
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman trumpet bow brooch. It is missing the spring, pin and chain loop due to old breaks. The trumpet shaped head is oval in form with an integrally cast rear facing loop or lug. The head is mostly undecorated but appears to have a transverse groove at its upper edge, from which extends a small, incomplete rectangular projection. At its base the head tapers to an oval sectioned upper bow. This expands towards a central moulding formed from two opposing acanthi separated by transverse bands above, below, and between. The lower bow/foot has a flat back an…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B231A5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative rear hook bow brooch. It is missing its spring, pin, ends of its wings, foot and catchplate due to old breaks. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form, possibly decorated on their front faces with vertical ribs or flutes, but this is unclear due to the preservation of the object. At the centre of the head is an integrally cast rear hook that separates the wings. The bow is D-shaped in section with flat back and rounded front face, tapering towards old breaks above the catchplate. It has decoration on its front face comprising a cen…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B0CE32
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy lipped terret ring of Late Iron Age to early Roman date. It comprises a flat bar that is rectangular in section and is mostly missing due to old breaks. The bar projects from the centre of a moulded vertical collar that is disc shaped in form and from which extends the surviving sections of the loop. The loop is circular in section, curved, and tapers towards old breaks. Towards the old breaks is a lip-shaped moulding formed from two outwardly projecting discs separated by a deep groove and with flat back/inner face on the loop. Between the bar and lipped mo…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B084F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver probable halfgroat of Charles I, uncertain type, c.1625-1649 AD. Probably as North, 1975: no. 2258.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B077EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Charles I, c.1625-1649 AD. As North, 1975: no. 2274.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B05FE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I, c.1583-1603. As North, 1975: no. 2016.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B04A3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, dated on the coin to 1573 AD. As North, 1975: no. 1997.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B03253
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Henry VIII, c.1526-1544 AD. As North, 1975: no. 1797.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.