Monument record FNG 043 - Artefact scatter of metalwork

Please read our .

Summary

Metal detector finds of long cross penny of Edward I (Canterbury mint) and bronze strap end, seen at IMDC meeting (S1). Also Roman coins, an Early Saxon brooch, a selection of medieval metalwork, and a 15th - 16th century buckle.

Location

Grid reference TM 0205 5855 (point)
Map sheet TM05NW
Civil Parish GREAT FINBOROUGH, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Metal detector finds of long cross penny of Edward I (Canterbury mint) and bronze strap end, seen at IMDC meeting (S1).

Copper alloy oval buckle frame, knops where inner bar meets curving outer frame (possibly fragmentary, the straight transverse bar representing the internal bar of a double looped buckle). Fragmentary sheet metal pin. 15th - 16th century.

Hammered silver penny of Henry III, shortcross type. Moneyer Simund of Bury St Edmunds, North Class 7b (1217 - 1242), weight: 1.06 gms.

Cut silver halfpenny of Henry II, shortcross type, London mint. North class 1b (1180 - 1189), weight: 0.76 gms.

Bronze buckle with sheet plate, small, rectangular, similar to MOL Dress Accessories 1991 p. 96 No 437. Medieval.

Silver coin, cut half penny, short cross type, class 6, under Hery III (1210 - 1217). Rev, ..]RI.ON.CC[.. Probably for the moneyer Henri of Canterbury.

Two Roman coins, copper alloy, approx. 3rd century AD.

Early saxon bronze brooch fragment, upper part only, corroded cruciform or small long type (size suggests former?). Remains of iron spring in lug. Head plate has lost original outline. Lines define the sides of a rectangle. Bowl has a flat area with cross grooves (2+2), one intervening rib is beaded, central bow arch is facetted (very corroded). Length 42mm.

Bronze coin, sestertinus, corroded. Obv, …/PIIAVG\... Rev, stg I, leaning on bow to R. Roman 145 - 161AD.

Lead ampulla, battered and bent. Decorated with relief cross (+) in circle on one side, northing visible on the other side.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> (No record type): ? per SAU (Newman J), Finds ID record, March 1997.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
  • <S2> Finds Report: Thomas, G. and Plouviez, J.. 1993 - 1999. SCCAS Finds Report: Great Finsborough (FNG 050).

Finds (11)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Sep 11 2019 2:07PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.