Monument record BTY 012 - Sceatta, Medieval token and late saxon? Relief decorated strap end. Bentley Hall
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Summary
Sceatta, Medieval token and late saxon? Relief decorated strap end.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1178 3836 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM13NW |
| Civil Parish | BENTLEY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sceatta. Reverse: porcupine type G, standard; obverse: unusual, ?very degenerate porcupine with a cross above. Weight 1.12g. Reverse also appears to have been filed, could be a mis-struck porcupine G, these are thought to come from Frisia (Holland. Identified as Series G4 (Metcalf) Sceatta of AD 710-715 (S1).
Also Med token (C14/C15) and PMed (C17) bronze coin weight for old 10 shillings pieces - revalued to 11 shillings. Details in parish file.
A relief decorated lead strap end found at (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s), ?LSax (S2).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF19598 (No record type): SAU, Newman J, finds ID record, 1991.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (S1); drawing.
- <S2> SSF17449 (No record type): Ransome B, IMDC, 1992.
- <M2> SSF40997 (No record type): Photograph: slide CQ0 78 (strap end).
Finds (2)
- FSF13809: COIN (Middle Saxon - 650 AD to 849 AD)
- FSF49015: STRAP END (Late Saxon - 850 AD to 1065 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 10 2019 1:30PM