https://freerepublic.com/tag/longmelford/ en-us Mon, 6 Apr 2020 20:08:26 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3832357/posts A series of rare artefacts dating back to the Roman Empire, and even later, have been discovered in Long Melford. Among the objects unearthed was a tool – crafted from a sheep's leg bone – which is thought to have been used as a bobbin by workers in the weaving trade during the Romano British era. Engraved markings have been etched on the object, which experts say could relate to yarn, a piece of fibre typically used to create various textiles. On first inspection, members of Long Melford Heritage Centre had identified the object as a whistle or knife handle... Suffolk Free Press https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3832357/posts#comment Mon, 6 Apr 2020 20:08:26 GMT