Monument record BRF 033 - Medieval and post medieval metal finds

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Summary

Copper alloy seal matrix; silver and gold or gilt finger ring (Med). Copper alloy button or stud cover (Post Med)

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 1294 4723 (50m by 50m)
Map sheet TM14NW
Civil Parish BRAMFORD, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Bronze seal matrix, pointed oval shape, with a suspension loop at the back. Central figure of Virgin and child with inscription: + MAT'DEI MEMTO MEI (`Mother of God Remember Me'). Late C13/C14. Also a gilt bronze buckle plate, rectangular, with cast openwork, ? a bird with a back-turned head (S1).
Gold finger ring, stirrup shaped (bent by ploughing?) with gold or gilded rounded terminal to bezel (S2).
Post medieval copper alloy diamond shaped button or stud cover with figure in relief (S2).
See also Sax.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> (No record type): Cooke C, IMDC, per Newman J, Ipswich, 1990.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: finds report sheet, drawing.
  • <S2> Finds Report: ?. 1992. SCCAS Finds Report: Bramford (BRF 033).

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

May 2 2018 2:42PM

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