Copper Alloy Bowl, Creeting St Mary

A Medieval copper alloy bowl, dating from the 11th to the 13th century and found in the Mid Suffolk area. The vessel is made from a sheet of metal hammered to an omphaloid shape. It is moderately damaged on one side by modern disturbance due to deposition in the ground, but the bowl had already

Copper Alloy Vessel, Tostock

A little globular copper alloy vessel slightly less than 4cm tall, found near Tostock. It was found in excellent condition apart from a small hole on one side of the neck. A number of similar vessels have been reported from across England and Wales, but for a long time their function remained a mystery. Theories

Saxon Escutcheon, Elmswell

During a metal detecting survey over Langwell Bush and Church Field in Elmswell this beautifully decorated escutcheon (hanging bowl mount) was discovered. This particular example dates to the Early Saxon period and would have been deposited within a burial. The escutcheon is made from copper alloy and measures 31mm in diameter and only 2-3mm thick.

Roman Frog Figurine, Wixoe

A delightful Roman frog figurine was discovered at Water Hall Farm, Wixoe. The figurine was discovered whilst metal detecting in the 1980s by Mike Cuddeford who donated it to Suffolk County Council. Recent survey and excavations close by have revealed a substantial Roman settlement. The frog figurine is small in size; measuring only 3.6cm long