Find Spot record PSM 046 - Findspot of a Post Medieval harness fitting, keyhole escutcheon and possible Roman finger ring

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Summary

Findspot of a Post Medieval harness fitting, keyhole escutcheon and possible Roman finger ring.

Location

Grid reference	TL 9432 5055 (point)
Map sheet	TL95SW
Civil Parish	PRESTON ST MARY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Full Description

Post Medieval harness fitting and keyhole escutcheon. Harness fitting is a roughly made ring with flattened section and very worn on one side. Keyhole escutcheon is bent and curved. Found during metal detecting adjacent to footpath.

Sources/Archives (1)

<S1> SSF62660 Personal Correspondence: Thorpe, A.. 1999. Report of a possible Roman Finger Ring.

Finds (3)

FSF39453: HARNESS FITTING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
FSF39454: KEYHOLE FITTING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
FSF58101: FINGER RING (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)

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None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 21 2026 10:25AM