Monument record BTY 025 - Findspot of an Anglo Saxon copper alloy stirrup mount.

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Summary

Metal detected copper alloy stirrup mount from land surrounding Bentley Hall and Bentley Cottages.

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Grid reference Centred TM 11903 38504 (50m by 50m)
Map sheet TM13NW
Civil Parish BENTLEY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

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1990: Copper alloy stirrup mount, Williams' Class A, type 11. Shield shaped with degenerate, incised decoration across upper surface forming no particular pattern. Iron rivet in each top corner (S1). Late Saxon date.
Also C15-C17 harness fitting.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Southgate T per SAU (JN), Finds ID record, January 1990, drawing.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).

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Mar 31 2026 4:07PM

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