Record ID: SOM-F219CB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval, copper-alloy, large, circular mount depicting the white boar of Richard III, dating to the later 15th century (1470-1485). The mount is gilded, silvered and enamelled and consists of two parts: a decorated disc held in a separate circular frame which has integral rivets and separate roves. The 63.4mm diameter disc has a slightly raised design of a boar walking left on an area of ground. Around this is an opaque red enamel background which ends before it meets the frame with the remainder gilded. There are areas of damage to this background particularly at 12 and 6 o'clo…
Created on: Thursday 9th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CFFF37
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval cast copper alloy buckle frame with seperate copper alloy pin. The frame is D-shaped in plan and flat in section with rounded inner and outer edges. It has a widened and slightly thickened outer side to the loop and a slightly offset and thinned bar. There is a transverse groove across the front in the centre of the outer edge making a pin rest. It is decorated on the front with double lines of back to back triangles. These lines run around the frame following the inner edge and are interupted by the pin rest which is flanked by similar double lines runnning across the frame.…
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CAD618
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
The head and part of the bow of a Roman copper alloy hinged initial T-shaped brooch probably dating to c. AD 50-150. The head is nearly complete but the pin, lower part of the bow, foot and catchplate are missing to worn breaks. At the head of the bow are cylindrical wings which taper from 6.3mm to 5.1mm in diameter at the ends. The left appears almost complete, the right s broken with a worn break. The complete wing is open at the end revealing the end of an iron axis bar, also see in the other wing. There is a central slot between the wings to allow for a hinged pin, now missin…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Sunday 26th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C9EE44
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged large South-western T-shaped brooch, probably dating to c. 80 - 200, missing the lower part of the bow, parts of the wing and head loop and the pin. At the head of the brooch the cylindical wings survive to a width of 26.4mm, the right wing is broken near the bow, the left probably complete, both are worn and no decoration survives. There is a slot between the wings on the underside of the head to hold the pin, hinging on an axis bar running through the wings. The remains of the iron axis bar can be seen at the end of each wing and iron cor…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Sunday 26th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C49769
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy strip bow brooch probably re-used as a nail cleaner.The fragment is a thin strip of copper alloy, gradually tapering in width from one end to the other and a shallow arch in profile. At the wider head end (of the brooch) is a patinated but slightly irregular break, suggesting it was broken rather than deliberately cut, a slight projection at one side may suggest it was widening slightly, but not thickening,into a curled over head . At the other (foot) end the foot and catchplate are missing and a semi-circular notch has been cut, leaving two projections, one to each…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-ADAD28
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Broken polished silica stone, probably carnelian, bead, of uncertain date, possibly Roman. The bead is a flattened hexagonal in cross section and sub-rectangular in plan, tapering slightly to one end which may be complete, although irregular. The other end is clearly broken. There is a circular cross section hole running through the bead, more close to one side than the other, particularly at the broken end. At the broken end it is clear the stone was orange throughout, although banded with deeper redder and paler colours. The surface, and part of the probably complete end, has develo…
Created on: Monday 6th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7058F9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy zoomorphic stamped sheet buckle plate dating to the late 12th to 13th century depicting a winged lion. The buckle plate is rectangular, only the front plate survives with one of the two tabs which would have looped over the bar of the buckle frame on the left. A slot between the tabs would have held the pin and there are holes for separate rivets in both corners at the attachment end, opposite the tab. A further hole and crack near the centre at the end with the tabs is possibly old damage or for a third rivet. The plate is decorated with a wide outer and na…
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Sunday 10th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ston Easton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-20B32C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Scottish Medieval silver groat of David II (1329-71) dating to AD 1357/8 to 1367. Second coinage, Class D3. Minted at Edinburgh. Spink 5101. The coin has bent along one edge and torn at the bend. This may be due to post depositional damage as it has numerous scratches and dents. Ref Spink 2015, pg 26. Pellet behind crown and in first quarter, ornate letter A. Letter E for C in SCOTORVm (possibly the same obverse die as Burns, 1887 fig 297)
Created on: Monday 30th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A4A033
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Julian II (AD 360-363), dating to AD 361-363 (Reece Period 18), VOT X MVLT XX reverse type depicting the legend surrounded by a wreath. Mint of Lyon. As RIC VIII, p. 196, no. 239.
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Box', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-10F3E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver Scottish cut penny of William I (the Lion), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase A (Spink S5027) dating to the period AD 1195 to c.1205. Moneyer: Hue. Mint: Edinburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, 14
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 20th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashcott', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4FBE8D
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Middle Bronze Age side looped and socketed spearhead dating to the period c. 1600 - 1150 BC. The blade is leaf-shaped with a lozengiform sectioned midrib. It exhibits a hollow socket and cast side loops. It is complete apart from a small amount of damage to the base of the socket. The spearhead measures 126.9mm in length, 21.6mm maximum width, 9.3mm minimum thick on the blade, 18.3mm in diameter at the base of the socket and weighs 53.54g. The tip of the blade has a slightly break to one side and the edges of the blade are chipped along their length. The sides…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-EB0836
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
One half of a Post Medieval two part toggle clasp, possibly from a sword belt of 16th to 17th century date. This part is the eye section which would have had a bar on the second section slotted through it then swivelled. The openwork eye is rectangular and forms one end of the piece. It has a thickened transverse bar at one end, dividing it from the rest. There is an offest bar, raised above the line of the rest of the piece in a convex curve, at the other, outer end of the eye. To one side of the eye is an integral circular loop through which a part of the sword belt would be hooked.…
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 16th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cothelstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E9EE89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy as of Commodus (AD 177-92), dating to AD 192 (Reece Period 9). HERCVL ROMAN AVGV S C reverse type depicting an upright club (of Hercules) flanked by the legend within a laurel wreath. Minted at Rome. RIC III p. 439, no. 644.
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cothelstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E755CE
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy possibly Copper Age (Chalcolithic) flat axehead (c.2400 to 2200 BC). The axehead is sub-trapezoid in plan and flattened oval in cross section across the axe and pointed oval on cross section longitudinally. It is extremely worn with the original surface almost completely lost and is likely to have originally been slightly wider and thicker. The evenly rounded ends suggest is probably otherwise almost complete with perhaps some damage at the butt. The parallel sides are relatively straight, expanding towards a convex curved blade that has a wid…
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 14th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-046B31
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval gold post ring dating to 1725 to 1800. Th ring is D-shaped in cross section with a flat inner face and convex outer. On the inner face is inscribed: I joy to find a constant mind. The inscripltion is in italics and is followed by a makers mark. The mark is a five sided recessed shape with a horizontal top, straight sides and pointed base within which are the raised initials S over G H, the S flanked by pellets and with a third pellet below. The ring is 22.8mm in diameter, 4.9mm wide and 1.8mm thick; it weighs 6.48g. The makers mark can be paralleled on a ring i…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ash Priors', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-34D147
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Late Early Medieval tin-copper alloy pseudo-nummular brooch of Weetch type 2.Ai. The brooch is circular with a raised, cast, design on the front of a left facing radiate crowned bust with multiple lines of drapery below and to the lower right and a pseudo legend to the left all within a double line beaded border. The nonsense legend appears to read cHc or possibly oIID. An upside down V to the right of the head probably represents to tie from a diadem. The back is lain with the stubs of a broken pin lug and catchplate. These are arranged on opposites sides and run vertically down t…
Created on: Monday 6th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weare CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-33B0A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Byzantine copper-alloy follis of Constantine VII (913-59), Porphyrogenitus, with Zoe dating to AD 913-19. Minted at Constantinople (Sear 1758). Ref: Sear 1974: 292. The coin is badly chipped and corroded.
Created on: Monday 6th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weare CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0E99CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman slightly base silver radiate of Philip I (AD 244-9), dating to AD 245-247 (Reece period 12). ROMAE AETERNAE reverse type depicting Roma seated left, holding Victory and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 3, p. 73, no. 44b
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martin CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0D000A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy Aucissa brooch dating to c. AD 40-60. The head and bow are formed of a single continuous strip. Part of the catchplate and the pin are now missing but a mass of iron at the head suggests the hinge bar and pin were iron. The head is plan and measures 12.9 mm in width. It is formed by rolling the top of the bow forward to hold an axis bar. There is a flat, wider area adjacent to this rolled forward section which narrows to the bow, probably in a step in in width although this is now damaged. The details of any decoration on this flat section or slot through the h…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redlynch CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E25E28
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of rear hook Colchester Derivative type dating to AD 40 to 70, complete apart from the missing spring and pin. The brooch has a semi-circular head with a solid front and hollow back which is 18.4mm wide. Each wing is decorated with two pairs of closely spaced raised collars, one near the centre and one near the end. There is no remains of the spring or pin. At the top of the bow is a short crest ending in a rearward hook projecting into the head to hold the overhead chord of the spring. This crest and hook appears complete and is decorated with two raised…
Created on: Monday 9th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worminster', grid reference and parish protected.