Monument record OFF 037 - Meideval metalwork, Rook Hill Farm (`Field 5')
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Summary
1992-1993: Metal detector finds of thin (background?) scatter of metalwork. Formerly recorded as OFF MISC
Location
| Grid reference | TM 071 489 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM04NE |
| Civil Parish | OFFTON, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | SOMERSHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1992-1993: Metal detector finds of thin (background?) scatter of metalwork from (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s).
Finds listed as including thimble; gilt book mount; C14? clasp with crowned head design; ewer spout in form of animal head; 7 silver coins; D-shaped buckle; 2 Med jettons; a purse frame bar; a three piece gilt chain union (Med/PMed); and two lead seals. Details in (S1)(S2), drawings in file.
Also Rom, Sax & PMed.
Formerly recorded as OFF MISC
Sources/Archives (3)
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (S1)(S2), drawings.
- <S1> SSF899 (No record type): Atfield R, Catalogue of finds found on farmland of Rook Hill Farm, Offton, Suffolk, ms, 1994.
- <S2> SSF898 (No record type): Atfield R per SAU (JP), finds reports, July 1994, ill.
Finds (9)
- FSF16168: COIN (13th century to 15th century - 1201 AD to 1400 AD)
- FSF16169: THIMBLE (13th century to 15th century - 1201 AD to 1400 AD)
- FSF16170: BOOK FITTING (13th century to 15th century - 1201 AD to 1400 AD)
- FSF16171: BUCKLE (13th century to 15th century - 1201 AD to 1400 AD)
- FSF16172: JUG (13th century to 15th century - 1201 AD to 1400 AD)
- FSF16173: TOKEN (13th century to 15th century - 1201 AD to 1400 AD)
- FSF16174: PURSE (13th century to 15th century - 1201 AD to 1400 AD)
- FSF16175: HARNESS (13th century to 15th century - 1201 AD to 1400 AD)
- FSF16176: SEAL (13th century to 15th century - 1201 AD to 1400 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 13 2019 3:10PM