Record ID: LVPL-36D468
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative, Harlow double-lug brooch dating to AD 43-100. The lower part of the bow, and the pin are missing. The wings survive to a width of 13.3mm and they are each made of crescent plates, that have been flattened and taper to a point. Both wings are undecorated. A D-shaped attachment lug projects from the centre of the wings and the back of the head. This has one perforation close to the centre and is filled with copper alloy corrosion product, probably the remains of an axis bar. The bow projects from the top …
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-36ACBB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval copper alloy strap end dating from AD 750 - 950. It is a Trewhiddle style strap end of Thomas sub-type A1ai. The strap end has a zoomorphic closed end in the form of an animal snout. There are crescentic eyes and large looped ears. The main body of the strap end has a billeted outer border, then inside that a plain border. The rectangular panel contains a Trewhiddle style beast. It is probably a single right facing animal with its head towards the split end. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: length 31.8mm, Width 12.4mm, Thickness 4.4mm, Weight 2.46g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-35DB46
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy Tournai (late) Jetton, dating to AD1497-1521. IHS Christus Dominus Laudetus' type. Obverse: IHS monogram. Reverse: cross pattee iside beaded circle with fleur de lis in each angle. Mitchiner Type 9, cf. nos. 767-779 (1988: 246-247). Dimensions: Diameter 27.5mm, Thickness 1.8mm, Weight 3.55.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-35BBE0
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete coper alloy toy cannon of post mediaeval date (1600-1700). Cast in one piece with a tapering cascabel and spherical button. The base, vent and muzzle rings are in relief. There is a drilled touch hole 2mm in diameter. A second broad reinforcing ring encircles the barrel where two circular trunnions project from the barrel. The chase then tapers towards the muzzle which flares out from the reinforcing ring. Length:41.3mm, Width; (at trunnions) 16.1mm, Weight:6.74g Several similar toy cannons are illustrated by Forsyth and Egan (2005, p81-2) Forsyth, H., Egan, G…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-35A74B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle tongue/ chape, dating between AD 1660-1720. The tongue/ chape is sub-triangular in shape and mostly flat in section. The artefact forks/ divides into two cylindrical sectioned casings to the left and right where the pin connects the tongue/ chape to the main frame of the buckle. At the opposing end, there is a circular rivet hole. The artefact has a green patina. Similar tongues/ chapes are illustrated in Whitehead's 'Buckles 1250-1800', pages 98-102, ref nos 609, 626, 630, 633, 644, 656, 659 & 660. Dimensions: Length 36.8mm, Widt…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-358AA9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete single loop D-shaped buckle of medieval date (Meols type 2) dating c. AD 1200-1350. The frame has a D shaped cross section and a narrowed and offset bar. The copper alloy wrap around pin survives attached to the bar and tapers to a point. The object has no decoration and has a green patina. Measurements: Length 14.2mm, Width 12.9mm, Thickness 3.2mm, Weight 1.46g. This fits into Meols type 2, simple ovals with offset bars, a similar example can be found in Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, 19) no.59
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-35789D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1400-1500). The button has a shallow convex obverse, with a sexfoil infilled with circle and dot motifs. The reverse has a compressed shank. A similar example can be found in Brian Read’s Metal Buttons c.900BC – c.AD1700, p.16, fig. 41-42. Dimensions: Diameter 13.7mm, Thickness 2.9mm, Weight 0.80g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-3562BA
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button of medieval date (c.AD 1400-1500). The discoidal button has a shallow concave obverse, with a central pit and two chevrons formed from voided bands of addorsed triangles and the other two angles, radiate and oblique lines. The reverse has an integral voided trapezoidal central shank. A similar example can be found in Brian Read’s Metal Buttons c.900BC – c.AD1700, p.17, fig. 45. Dimensions: Diameter 18.1mm, Thickness 9.0mm, Weight 2.32g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-34FE36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Gallo-Belgic E type stater attributed to the Ambiani tribe, minted c. 60 BC-c. 50 BC. Obverse: Mound. Reverse: Celticised horse galloping right, disjointed lines and pellets above. (ABC 16).  Ref.: Van Arsdell 1989: 70, cf. no. 52-1. Dimensions: 17.8mm diameter, 2.8mm thick; weight: 5.99g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-CA99C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver farthing of Edward II (1307-1327). Withers Type 30h / Class 11 dating to 1310-14. North no. 1070/1. Obverse: Crowned bust forwards. Legend: +EDWA[RDVS REX AN] Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant. Legend: [CIVI/TAS]/LON/[DON]
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C9D9C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272) Class 5a-b dating to c.AD 1250-6 Mint: Canterbury or London. Moneyer: Nicole. North 991-2. Obverse: Crowned bust facing, holding sceptre. Legend: hENR[ICVS REX III] Reverse: Voided long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter. Legend: NICOLE [ON ...]
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C9ACE5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1300-1400). The object is conical with a hexagonal handle that rises from a circular die. The handle consists of a rounded collar, atop of which is a lozenge shaped suspension loop with a circular perforation. The die has a worn incised design and inscription, possibly a bird in the centre. The inscription is illegible. The object has a dark green / brown patina. Dimensions: Length 17.7mm; die diameter 14.5mm; thickness (handle) 3.1mm; weight 4.57g
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F40344
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-364) dating to c. AD 330-340, Reece period 17. VRBS ROMA type, depicting the wolf and twins on the reverse. Mint of Trier.  Dimensions: Diameter 16.2mm, Thickness 1.5mm, Weight 1.54g
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F3D7BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the house of Constantine AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). The obverse features a bust facing right. [GLORIA EXERCITVS]. depicting two soldiers with two standards between. Uncertain mint due to wear. Dimensions: Diameter 14.4mm, Thickness 1.6mm, Weight 1.05g
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-DDBF2A
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy cable twisted bracelet dating to c.AD 300-450. The fragment is oval in section consists of three pieces of copper alloy wire tightly twisted together. A one end, the band is broken and the three wires are broken at different points which helps to demonstrate how they are twisted together. At the opposite end, the band narrows slightly and the three wires are pressed together. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 60.1mm; width 6.3mm; thickness 5.3mm; weight 9.49g Similar cable twisted objects are illustrated in Crummy (1983: 3…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-786A67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn post medieval silver penny of Charles I (1625-1649) dating to the period 1641-1649. Group B or C, inner circles. Obverse: Crowned bust left, I behind. Legend: [CAROLVS DG MAG FRA ET HIB REX]. Reverse: Garnished shield in a wreath. Inner circles. Legend: [IVSTITIA THROMVM FIRMAT].
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-77F859
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy casket key dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1150-1400). The openwork bow is circular and flat on both faces with a D-shaped cross-section. It has an external diameter of 11.3mm and an internal diameter of 5mm. The integral shank is hollow and is oval in cross-section and has a length of 23.1mm and a width of 4.7mm. At the end of the shaft, the bit of the key forms which presents a small rectangular projection with a larger squred U-shaped end. The key has a light green patina and a roughened surface. Dimensions: Overall length 35.5mm; wi…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Saturday 4th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-631640
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (1272-1307) Class 3g dating to the period AD 1280-81. Mint Canterbury. North no.1022 Obverse: Crowned bust, forwards. Legend: +EDW R ANGL DNS hYB Reverse: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quadrant. Legend: CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
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Record ID: LVPL-3E7955
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval voided short cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272) Class 7b dating to 1222-1236. Moneyer Ioan, minted at Canterbury. North no.979. Obverse: Crowned bust forwards with sceptre. Legend: hEN[RICVS REX ] Reverse: Voided short cross with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Legend: + IOAN ON[...]
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2021
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Record ID: LVPL-3A19EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver post medieval threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1578-9. North 1997. Initial mark plain cross. London mint. North no.1998. Obverse: Crowned bust left, rose behind head. Legend: ELIZABETH [D G ANG] FR ET HI REGINA Reverse: Long cross fourcée over shield, date above shield. Legend: POSVI DEV ADIVTOR[EM MEV]
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.