2024-03-28T22:07:14+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results97391020Hampshire1CountyMEDIEVAL1Metal detectorSOMFC65BC.JPG177652019GPS (from the finder)1178341MD4.6DistrictCertain4SOM435111400Restricted Accessx142215.32Test Valley106272019-12-11T10:30:57ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
Medieval cast copper alloy annular brooch complete with pin. The frame has a raised centre on the front with a flatter, slightly irregular rim around the outer edge. On the raised circle are six evenly spaced circular projections, collets, each with a hollowed top containing varying amounts of white paste. The inner edge is indented slightly to each side of the each collet. Between the collets are flatter sections, five decorated with a double row of stamped annulets. There is a circular hole for the pin through the last of these flatter sections, in that section the annulets from a ring around the hole. The side of the hole projects slightly into the cnetre of the brooch. The narrow pin is even in width along its length and D-shaped in cross section with a flat back and convex front. The tip is angled to a rounded point and the other end wrapped around the hole. The reverse has no decoration and the frame starts flat at the outer edge before sloping upwards to the inner edge, creating a concave centre.
The brooch measures 24.8mm in diameter, 4.6mm wide at a flat section, 4.6mm in thickness including the collets and 3.1mm without and and weighs 5.32g. The pin has a greener, shinier patina than the rest of the brooch and is almost certainly made of a different alloy.
Such brooches are dated to the 13th to 14th centuries. A parallel on the PAS database (SUR-3826E1) also contains white paste in the collets, but also has traces of a green glass insert. It is possible that this brooch once has a similar decorative feature in the projections. SOM-281252 on th database is also similar.
Laura Burnett24.87West Tytherley CPSOM-FC69299847311SCC receipt 018601MEDIEVALBROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-984731114.610SOM-FC65BCComplete1200x14221images/elburnett/11084825PAS5DEFC65B001D1042019-12-10T16:22:51ZCertainx142212019-01-01T00:00:00Z292019-10-11T23:00:00ZMEDIEVALCopper alloy41421MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.311ZSomerset100CountyStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1Certain2633352Metal detectorSOME7C031.JPG105782019Generated from computer mapping softwareRichard_II_of_England2501105301MDDistrictCertain220851SOM4346216.51399Restricted Accessx142210.76Mendip11728Penny2019-12-09T17:05:31ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
Medieval silver penny of Richard II dating to AD 1377 to 1399. Local dies, Group B. Minted at York. North (1991, 63) no. 1330. There is an irregular break along one side with c.20% missing.
Laura BurnettRichard II of England22Emborough CP2080SOM-E7D039984546Crowned bust facing, pellets by shoulders, details of breast uncertainIllegible11SCC receipt 018240MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98454611Penny: Richard II, Local dies, York (N 1330)26353228York 61SOM-E7C031Incomplete1377x14221images/elburnett/110850181PAS5DEE7C0300119442019-12-09T16:53:23ZLong coss pattee with three pellets in each quarter and quatrefoil in centre.Certainx142212Regular2019-01-01T00:00:00Z29Certain2019-09-13T23:00:00ZMEDIEVALSilver41427x25705MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALEnglish coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489Certain[RIC]ARD[VS REX] x ANGLECivil Parish162022-07-14T07:15:41.202ZSomerset100CountyStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1Certain2653877Metal detectorSOME6D50E.JPG105782019Generated from computer mapping softwareEdward_I_of_England471105301MDDistrictCertain420551SOM4346219.81286Restricted Accessx142211.28Mendip11728Penny2019-12-09T15:53:11ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
Medieval silver penny of Edward I dating to AD 1283 to 1286. Edwardian class 4b. Minted at Canterbury. North (1991, 29) no. 1024.
Laura BurnettEdward I of England22Emborough CP1789SOM-E6D5F3984516Crowned bust facingCIVI/TAS / CAN/TOR11SCC receipt 018240MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98451611Edwardian class 4b (N 1024)26383840Canterbury61SOM-E6D50E9Complete1283x14221images/elburnett/110850191PAS5DEE6D50001EE342019-12-09T15:50:40ZLong cross pattee dividing legend with three pellets in each quarterCertainx142212Regular2019-01-01T00:00:00Z29Certain2019-09-13T23:00:00ZMEDIEVALSilver41427x25814MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALEnglish coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377CertainEDW R' ANGL' DNS hYBCivil Parish152022-07-14T07:15:41.191ZSomerset100CountyStruck or hammeredPOST MEDIEVAL1CertainMetal detectorSOME5079D.JPG105782019Generated from computer mapping software1105301PMDistrictCertain465SOM4346220.11667Restricted Accessx410471.49Mendip10627Token farthing2019-12-09T15:32:16ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th-century trade token farthing issued by the Constables at Taunton in Somerset, Williamson Somerset 227-230, dated 1667 on the token. Ref: Williamson (1891, 987).
Laura Burnett7Emborough CPSOM-E50827984479Williamson Somerset 227-230T over a tun, details of marks over T unclear[BY THE CONST]ABLE[S 1667]1SCC receipt 018240POST MEDIEVALTOKENRestricted Accessfinds-984479116SOM-E5079D6Complete1667x41047images/elburnett/110850201PAS5DEE5079001E0442019-12-09T13:47:37ZCastleCertainx4104722019-01-01T00:00:00Z362019-09-13T23:00:00ZPOST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainA T[AVNTON FARTHING]Civil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.169ZSomerset100CountyStruck or hammeredPOST MEDIEVAL1CertainMetal detectorSOME4D252.JPG105782019Generated from computer mapping software1105301PMDistrictCertain465SOM4346221.51672Restricted Accessx410471.44Mendip10627Token farthing2019-12-09T13:42:46ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
Post medieval copper alloy token farthing of 'the Staple' dating to AD 1648 to 1670. This is a known type but the name and location of the issuer is unknown. Williamson (1891:1427), Without Names of Towns, Issuers or Initials, 91.
Because the issuer is uncertain the find spot is particular significant as it may help the issuing area to be narrowed down. The findspot in Somerset is interesting in the light of a type also issued by a 'Merchant of the Staple' which has recently been identified as a local type (Burnett 2013).
The token is badly chipped leaving an irregular edge, this damage appears to be post-deposition as the remaining sections are very unworn.
Laura Burnett7Emborough CPSOM-E4D469984470Williamson Without Names of Towns, Issuers or Initials, 91A fleece (ie a sheep hanging by a band around its middle)THE . A[RMES . OF . THE . STAPLE]1SCC receipt 018240POST MEDIEVALTOKENRestricted Accessfinds-984470116SOM-E4D25212Complete1648x41047images/elburnett/110850211PAS5DEE4D250011D542019-12-09T13:33:25ZUnclearCertainx4104722019-01-01T00:00:00Z362019-09-13T23:00:00ZPOST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainA . STA[PL]E . FARTHIN[G]Civil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.165ZHampshire100CountyStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1Certain2643743Metal detectorSOME3C0B6.JPG177652019From finderHenry_III_of_England1321178851MDDistrictCertain420450SOM1773317.21275Restricted Accessx142210.55New Forest11728Cut halfpenny2019-12-09T12:26:45ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
Medieval silver cut half penny of Henry III dating to AD 1258 to 1275. Voided long cross class 5g or 5h. Minted by Renaud at London. North (1994, 227) no. 997 to 998.
Laura BurnettHenry III of England22Martin CP1715SOM-E3C5C9984444Crowned head facing holding sceptre to left[REN/]AVD / ON L/[VND], VD and ON ligated11SCC receipt 018602MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98444411Long cross class 5, not further defined8.826352940London61SOM-E3C0B61Complete1258x14221images/elburnett/110850071PAS5DEE3C0B00167442019-12-09T12:20:27ZLong voided cross pommee with three pellets in each quarterCertainx142212Regular2019-01-01T00:00:00Z29Certain2019-10-11T23:00:00ZMEDIEVALSilver41421x17731MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALEnglish coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278Certain[hENRIC]VS REX / [III], later form of XCivil Parish142022-07-14T07:15:41.153ZHampshire100CountyStruck or hammeredPOST MEDIEVAL1Certain6286786Metal detectorSOME30377.JPG177652019From finderElizabeth_I_of_England14051178851PMDistrictCertain422280SOM17733161594Restricted Accessx410470.76New Forest11728Halfgroat (silver)2019-12-09T12:15:58ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I dating to AD 1591 to 1594. Initial mark tun. Minted at London. North (1991:137) no.2016.
Laura BurnettElizabeth I of England22Martin CP2376SOM-E31853984408Crowned bust left with two pellets behind.CIV[I/TAS] / LON/DON11SCC receipt 018602POST MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98440811Halfgroat: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2016)26346668The Tower of London 61SOM-E3037712Complete1591x41047images/elburnett/110850081PAS5DEE30370017C742019-12-09T11:29:59ZSquare topped Royal shield on cross fourchéeCertainx410472Regular2019-01-01T00:00:00Z36Certain2019-10-11T23:00:00ZPOST MEDIEVALSilver41421x34500PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALEnglish coin early Modern 1489 - 1660Certain[E D G] ROSA [SINE] SPINACivil Parish172022-07-14T07:15:41.14ZSomerset100CountyStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1Certain2653877Metal detectorSOME2D1C3.JPG105782017From finder471104991MDDistrictCertain421252SOM1049521.31468Restricted Accessx142210.48South Somerset11728Half groat2019-12-09T11:21:27ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
An incomplete Medieval silver half groat of Edward IV (first reign) dating to AD 1465-1468. Light coinage, Class VIa-VIII. Initial mark (unclear / none). Minted at Caterbury at the Royal or Episcopal mint. North (1991, 88) no. 1589 or 1590.
The coin has broken across almost the centre leaving about 40%. The break is almost straight and has probably happened along a fold.
Laura BurnettEdward IV of England (first reign)22Compton Dundon2065SOM-E2D331984391Crowned bust facing in double tressure, quatrefoils by neckPOSVI x /[DEVM ADIVTOR]/E MEVM // CIVI/[TAS / CAN]/TOR11SCC receipt 018602MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98439111Halfgroat: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage (N 1584 - 1590)10.126383840Canterbury61SOM-E2D1C32Complete1465x14221images/elburnett/110850091PAS5DEE2D1C0012DA42019-12-09T11:16:44ZLong cross patte dividing the legend which is arranged in two concentric circles, three pellets in each quarterCertainx142212Regular2017-11-30T00:00:00Z29Certain2017-11-30T00:00:00ZMEDIEVALSilver41427x25814MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALEnglish coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489Certain[....R]EX AnGL[...]FRACivil Parish162022-07-14T07:15:41.132ZSomerset1CountyStruck or hammeredROMAN1Metal detectorSOME25E28.JPG105782017GPS (from the finder)1105211RO13.1DistrictCertain2SOM4346270Restricted Accessx412185.51Mendip106272020-02-10T12:33:17ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
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 transverse lines before tapering down and ending in a point at the top of the bow.
The bow is D-shaped in cross section with a flat back and convex front and is thicker at the top with flattened sides then tapers evenly in width and thickness to the pointed foot. The bow is plain apart from the crest. The foot is a plain, slightly rounded point. The catch plate projects back from the foot with a curved upper edge, straight lower edge level with the end of the foot and a straight outer edge which is thinned and curved over to the right to form the catch. This catch plate and the foot has been twisted slightly to the right by damage.
The entire piece is 39.6mm long, 13.1mm thick and weighs 5.51
.Bayley and Butcher (2004, 157) suggest this type is post-conquest and occurs at least until 65 AD and possibly later in the North. Their distribution is centred in East Anglia with other types more common in the West, although they are found nationally. The very unsecure way the spring was held means this is often missing.
Sally Worrell39.67WorminsterSOM-E2680D984364Colchester derivative, rearhook1Mackreth CD RHSCC receipt 018602ROMANBROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-9843641118.410SOM-E25E28Incomplete40x41218images/elburnett/11085010PAS5DEE25E200183F32019-12-09T10:45:54ZCertainx4121822017-11-30T00:00:00Z212017-11-30T00:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.119ZWiltshire100Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammered17ROMAN1CertainMetal detectorSOME1E835.JPG439252019From finderConstantinian_dynasty1nummus167681ROUnitary AuthorityCertain413220SOM4392516.1335Restricted Accessx412181.34Wiltshire10627Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)2019-12-09T10:19:24ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
Roman, copper-alloy, nummus, of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 330 to 335 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type with a reverse depicting Victory on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of the new Constantinople. Mint unclear.
Laura BurnettHouse of Constantine7Redlynch CPSOM-E1EAAE984347Helmeted and robed bust facing leftNone11SCC receipt 018602ROMANCOINRestricted Accessfinds-9843474641161SOM-E1E8356Complete330x41218images/elburnett/Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]110850151PAS5DEE1E8300155142019-12-09T10:14:27ZVictory standing left on prow holding sceptre in right arm and resting left hand on shieldCertainx412182IllegibleRegular2019-09-01T23:00:00Z21Certain2019-09-01T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANCertainCONSTA[NTINOPOLIS]Civil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.112ZHampshire100CountyStruck or hammered13ROMAN1CertainMetal detectorSOME1B2D4.JPG177652019From finderTetricus_I146117885114259451RODistrictCertain47926tetricus_iSOM1773318.4274Restricted Accessx412182New Forest10627Radiate (antoninianus)2019-12-09T10:11:45ZReturned to finderSouth EastCircaCertain
Roman copper alloy radiate of Tetricus I dating to AD 271 to 274 (Reece period 13). HILARITAS AVG reverse type depicting Hilaritas standing facing left holding long vertical branch and cornucopia. Mint I. Normanby no. 1490.
Laura BurnettTetricus I7Martin CPSOM-E1C568984343Radiate and draped bust facing rightHILARITAS AVG11SCC receipt 018602ROMANCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98434311Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)61SOM-E1B2D412Complete271x41218images/elburnett/110850111PAS5DEE1B2D00147C42019-12-09T10:00:13ZHilatitas standing facing left holding long vertical branch in her right hand and cornucopia in her left.Certainx412182NoneRegular2019-08-25T23:00:00Z21Certain2019-09-21T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41421RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANCertain[...T]ETRICVS A[VG]Civil Parish12022-07-14T07:15:41.11Z6Bath and North East Somerset100Unitary AuthorityMEDIEVAL1Metal detectorSOMAF94EElion.jpg255542From finder15141MDInlaid with enamel10.5Unitary AuthorityCertain4SOM2555453.21475Restricted Accessx1422148.96Bath and North East Somerset106272020-01-10T13:58:16ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
Medieval copper alloy large circular mount with integral rivet and separate sheet rove dating to the later 14th to 15th century.
The mount has a moulded, decorated front with a interlaced six pointed star (Seal of Solomon) filling most of the field. In the cell in the centre of the star is an enface lions head. The lion has rounded ears, moulded eyes, nose and muzzle, sticking out tongue and incised lines to the top, side and base indicating the mane. In the points of the star are trefoils with pointed oval leaves. and in the spandrels between the points of the star and the outer edge are three leaved plants with long oval leaves with very jagged edges. The outer border is formed of two raised lines with a groove between, the outer one of which has regularly spaced diagonal incised lines in a cabled pattern. There is red enamel around the lion face and trefoils in the centre and points of the star, with some red enamel in recessed areas in the lions face such as the ears and eyes. The three leaved plants in the spandrels are surrounded by remains of blue enamel.
The integral circular cross sectioned rivet on the back is 6.1mm in diameter at the base narrowing to 4.9mm by the top and has a roved over tip. The copper alloy sheet rove is broadly octagonal, a rectangle with the corners cut off and is 32.7 by 29.8mm and 1.5mm thick.
The mount is 53.2mm in diameter, 3.4mm thick, 10.5mm including the rove and weighs 48.79g. The front is slightly distored with edges bent back. Patches of white are modern preservative wax and adhered paper fibres.
The mount is part of a group recorded on PAS all of which are highly similar with only minor variation in the enamelling. This include: LIN-E41417 (Lincolnshire), IOW-335C24 (from the Isle of Wight), SF-ED1AFA (Suffolk), NARC-5BFB6E (East Yorkshire), NCL-E653D3 (Humberside) and BH-A5BA61 (Hertfordshire) showing the national extent of this type. LIN-49E5D3 is also similar but with a different design in the spandrels and NLM5539 may have been similar but with different attachment.
The fashion for large circular mounts on low slung belts worn over armour or martingales is found in the later 14th to 15th century. These are usually in the form of separate mounted circular frame holding enamelled plaques (Egan & Pritchard 1991:183-4 and BERK-F58E08 on this database for example) but some similar mounts with integral framing and rivets are known (Burnett, forthcoming). The decorative cabled border makes it unlikely this example had a frame.
As well as a similarity in size, the rivet on the back, and enamelling, details of the decoration on these mounts is similar. In particular the jagged edged leaves on the plants filling the spandrels at the edge: see for example DENO-38F428 and the back of BERK-044E36 which has been linked to the same details on an example from Riveaux Abbey bearing the arms of Abbot John III who held office in AD 1449 (Dunning 1965:53-5).
The six pointed 'seal of Solomon' was a widely used apotropaic or magical motif in the Medieval period (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 203). The enface lion with sticking out tongue is also a popular later Medieval motif and is seen on a similar circular mount on the the effigy of the Black Prince (d. 1376) in Canterbury Cathedral for example (Egan & Pritchard 1991:183-4).
Laura Burnett7Wellow CPSOM-AF979B98431522SCC receipt 018598MEDIEVALMOUNTRestricted Accessfinds-984315116SOM-AF94EEComplete1360x14221images/elburnett/11087447PAS5DEAF94E001F4842019-12-07T00:58:54ZCertainx14221129County / local importanceMEDIEVALCopper alloy41427MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALProbablyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.095ZGloucestershire100CountyROMAN1Metal detectorSOMAECCE8.JPG20616From finder8120409111019RODistrictCertain2SOM2057119.5410Restricted Accessx412189.41Stroud106272019-12-07T00:17:21ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
An incomplete cast copper-alloy unidentied object with an iron componant, now rusted, probably of Roman date, AD 43-410.
The piece is broadly conical with a flattened, possibly broken tip and expanded flange at the base. The flange is decorated by a series of closely spaces incised diagonl lines running in from the edge towards the central cone. It is hollow with an open base within the flange. This hollow area contains areas of iron corrosion and this iron corrosion also shows through at the tip, possibly from a break, possibly from a projection through it. Integrally cast with the rim is a T-shaped projection with a short square sectioned shaft wnding in a thinner, rounded ended, flat bar. This bar is decorated with three incised transverse lines. A worn break on the opposite side of the rim to the projection is square in section suggesting a second, similar, projection on this side.
The entire piece is 21.9mm tall, 14.1mm excluding the projection. It is 19.5mm in diameter and the projection is 10.9mm wide at the top and 4.3mm thick at the base. The piece weighs 9.41g.
The projection is reminiscent of a particular group of mounts with T-shaped rivets (see SUSS-28FA25 and SUSS-4B7543) However the decoration on the projection suggests it was designed to be seen and thus is not an attachment point. It is likely it was fixed on the end or onto a larger iron object. The general style and decoration suggests a Roman or possibly Late Iron Age date.
Laura Burnett21.97SlimbridgeSOM-AEE6B39843142SCC receipt 018598ROMANUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-984314116SOM-AECCE8Incomplete43x41218images/elburnett/11097971PAS5DEAECCE0018B042019-12-07T00:05:34ZCertainx4121821ROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANProbablyIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.093ZNorth Somerset100Unitary AuthorityROMAN1Metal detectorSOMAE746A.JPG25504From finder1415521ROUnitary AuthorityCertain4SOM2550415.9410Weston-Super-Marex4121811.1North Somerset106272019-12-06T23:46:54ZReturned to finderCirca
A complete cast copper-alloy object, probably a lock pin of Roman date, AD 43-410, possibly a Medieval button. The piece is comprised of a sub-rectangular sectioned shaft and wider circular terminal head at one end. The shaft has rounded corners and widens slighly towards the end opposite the head where there is a sub-rectangular slot through it from one broad face to the other. The head is conical with the point extended into a small bi-conical knop. The edge is engrailed, decorated with regularly spaced small transver incised lines but it is otherwise plain.
The piece is 44.3mm in total length, the head is 14.8mm long and 15.9mm in diameter. The shank is 6.2mm by 3.9mm at its widest point. The piece weighs 11.10grams.
Crummy (1983,125) illustrates two lock pins with varying heads, fig.137, nos. 4142 & 4143. Both are similar to this example but with more squared off shanks and small circular holes through the shank. CAM-FA5C32 and NMS-B62B37 on this database are similar in having conical heads with expanded knot terminals but again a circular hole through the more sharp corned shanks and more elaborate decorated heads. ESS-EA3E25 has a shank more similar to this example but a lead like one of the lock pins reported by Crummy. This difference in the shank, the rounded corners being difficult to reconcile with a lock mechanism and in particular the elongated eye may suggest a different interpretation, as an unusually large Roman or Medieval button.
Laura Burnett44.37-2.96276554SOM-AE7AF29843132SCC receipt 018598ROMANLOCKST3358finds-984313116SOM-AE746AComplete43x41218images/elburnett/11097970PAS5DEAE746001AA042019-12-06T23:41:58ZCertainx412182151.31714579ROMANCopper alloyRO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANProbablyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.093ZSouth Gloucestershire100Unitary AuthorityPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorSOMADF636.JPG255591From finder16071PMGilded7.4Unitary AuthorityCertain1SOM255591600Restricted Accessx410478.13South Gloucestershire106272019-12-06T23:09:57ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
Post Medieval gilded copper alloy dress hook of which only the main plate and stibs of the hook and loop remain. The main plate is lozenge shaped with a decorative, moulded border surrounding a now empty central cell with has a hold through the centre where a second or possibly multiple elements were attached. This central cell is un-gilded suggesting it was complete covered by the applied elements. The border has a plain raised line at its inner edge, defining the cell outside which is a flange with an edge shaped into multiple lobes by regularly spaced indents. On this flange and eight large applied pellets, one in each corner and one in the centre of each side.
The back is flat apart from the remains of the loop near one end, these consists of the stub of one end and a mark where the other end was attached. The stub and mark are adjacent to opposite edges of the rectangular loop originally cut off one corner of the lozenge. The loop is formed of circular sectioned copper allow wire. At the opposite point of the lozenge an appled strip of copper alloy which splits and is broken at the end where it meets the edge of the plate. This was probably originally C-shaped in cross section and held the end of a seperate wire hook, now lost.
The entire piece is 32.8mm long, 30.3mm wide and 7.4mm thick, 3.4mm thick excluding the remains of the attachments. The piece weighs 8.13g.
The dress hook is an example of Read's (2008, 65) Class D, type 3 which he dates to the 16th century. Examples are known in silver gilt and lead as well as gilded copper alloy, see for example SF-16A767, SF-05C16E and SF-31D1DA on this database. Simpiler one-piece cast versions were also made in copper alloy such as IOW-AF7846.
Laura Burnett32.87Marshfield CPSOM-ADFA5598431211SCC receipt 018598POST MEDIEVALDRESS HOOKRestricted Accessfinds-9843121130.36SOM-ADF636Fragment1500x41047images/elburnett/11097969PAS5DEADF6300161E42019-12-06T23:08:19ZCertainx4104736POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.092ZSouth Gloucestershire100Unitary AuthorityPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorSOMAD98B6inscription.JPG25559From finder16071PM1.7Unitary AuthorityCertain4SOM255591650Restricted Accessx410473.15South Gloucestershire106272019-12-06T22:43:58ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
Post Medieval copper alloy (probably brass) finger ring with 'posy' inscriptionon the inner face. The ring is D-shaped in cross section with a convex outer side and flat inner. There is a soldered join at one point, visible only as a faint line on the outside but clearer on the inside as a strip of a browner shade. The inscription is worn but reads: VIRTVE PASETH RICHES (Virtue passes riches) with some letters higher and lower than others and no gaps or stops between the words.
The ring is 20.3mm in external diameter, 5.9mm wide and 1.7mm thick; it weighs 3.15g.
Plain posy/posey rings were a particularly popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries. Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring. Those with block capitals and shorter inscription being earlier and the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic during the course of the 17th century and into the 18th. From the 18th cnetury longer and rhyming posys became more popular. Thus, the lettering is consistent with a 16th, possibly early 17th century date.
The inscription is relatively common being listed by Evans (1931, 105) 4 times, including on an example dated pre-1638. Two of these examples of the inscription are held by the British Museum, 1961,1202.367 and 1961,1202.369.. The inscription has also been seen on other rings reported as treasure over the last few decades including : 2007 T6 (IOW-0AA2D4) 2007 T284 (LIN-33D707), 2003 T223 (WILT-6B93B2) and 2018 T244 (KENT-8BED3B). The examples listed above come from the report on the last example, written by Jo Ahmet.
Copper alloy posy rings follow the same designs but seem almost rarer finds than the more expensive gold or silver gilt examples.
Laura Burnett20.37Marshfield CPSOM-AD9A129843111SCC receipt 018598POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGRestricted Accessfinds-984311115.96SOM-AD98B6Complete1500x41047images/elburnett/VIRTVE PASETH RICHES11097976PAS5DEAD98B0016A542019-12-06T22:43:23ZCertainx4104736POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.091ZSouth Gloucestershire100Unitary AuthorityPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorSOMAD4BF7.JPG25559From finder16071PM7.3Unitary AuthorityCertain4SOM255591550Restricted Accessx410476.75South Gloucestershire106272019-12-06T22:23:58ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
The knop, figurative terminal, and part of the stem from the end of a copper alloy 'apostle' spoon depicting Mary holding the infant Jesus, of probable late medieval or early post-medieval date (1450-1550). The bowl and lower stem / handle is lost. The circular sectioned remaining stem narrows slightly from the knop to break. It is a later repair, but how much later is unclear. It has a very different patina to the terminal and is probably of a different material, possibly a high tin/lead alloy. The stem is crudely soldered to the knop with rough solder left at the top. The number of examples of spoons recorded by PAS with a break at this point indicate it was a point of weakness.
The figure at the top of the spoon is cast and stands on expanded plain oval collar. The figure is moulded in three dimensions but slightly flattened front to back and is dressed in an loose fitting gown with a veil over the head, indicated by folds at the back of the head and ending below the shoulders on the back. The figure is carrying a small child / infant in her right arm supported by the left arm held across the body. Much of the detail on the head is lost due to wear but the greenish line that could look like a beard is the result of thicked corrosion surviving in the recess under the chin.
The spoon knop measures 22.1mm in length, a maximum 9.7mm wide and maximum 7.3mm thick including the collar at the base, 3.6mm thick without it. The stem is 44.9mm long and 4.5mm in diameter at the top, 2.8mm at the base. The entire piece weighs 6.75 grams.
Similar examples of apostle spoons have been dated to the late 15th Century however with out the bowl direct dating is difficult as the fashion for such spoons was long lived. It is likely the stem is later. General parallels can be seen in Read (2001; pages 92, 96-7). He dates these to the late medieval / early post-medieval periods (1450-1550). Ward Perkins (140,129) suggests such spoons start in the later 15th century. Similar examples on the PAS database include: SWYOR-7D62B5, LEIC-BEE675, WMID-B397F7, CORN-7D70F3 and in particular. All have similar drapery and hold a similar child. While the figure is too draped to be clearly female the prescense of the veil over the head and upper back suggests a woman.
Laura Burnett66.47Marshfield CPSOM-AD54429843101SCC 018598POST MEDIEVALSPOONRestricted Accessfinds-984310119.76SOM-AD4BF7Complete1450x41047images/elburnett/11097967PAS5DEAD4BF0016F242019-12-06T22:22:55ZCertainx1422136POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.09ZSouth Gloucestershire100Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorSOMA6DA7C.JPG25559From finder16071MD7.9Unitary AuthorityCertain4SOM2555953.31700Restricted Accessx14221108South Gloucestershire110942019-12-06T15:05:36ZReturned to finderCirca
Sub-circular lead alloy 'pan' weight of probably Medieval to early post-medieval date, c. 1390-1700 The weight has a slightly concave back and flat sides with a slightly irregular, in width and thickness, raised rim around the front. The front is stamped with three very large fleur de lis, almost filling the field. The weight is 53.3mm by 49.9mm and 7.9mm thick. It weighs 108g, 3.8 ounces.
The weight was probably originally 4 ounces, a quarter of a pound in the Avoirdupois system, adoped after c. AD 1390 (Biggs 1992, 44). The marks are likely to be local verification marks. Such marks are poorly catalogue as lead weights were often recycled and do not survive in high numbers. Biggs (1992:46) suggests in the provences most weights were made of lead until the end of the 17th century but there are few examples that date after the mid-18th century when copper alloy became dominant. HESH-8D97E2 on this database also has stamped fleur de lis but in that case smaller and in recessed lozenges.
Laura Burnett9Marshfield CPSOM-A6DD5F9842991SCC 018598POST MEDIEVALWEIGHTRestricted Accessfinds-984299116SOM-A6DA7CComplete1390x41047images/elburnett/11084391PAS5DEA6DA7001D4842019-12-06T15:03:03ZCertainx14221136MEDIEVALLeadMD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.083ZWorcestershire100CountyPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorSOMA6902A.JPG2993From finder133521UN5.5DistrictCertain3SOM32921800Restricted Access20.31Malvern Hills110952019-12-06T14:44:37ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
Incomplete lead alloy object of uncertain date, c.AD 43-1800. The remaining piece is mainly formed of a rectangular cross sectioned bar with rounded ends and a projection to one side near one end. The front is decorated with five evenly spaced deeply stamped annulets. The projection to one side starts a similar, although slightly thicker rectangular cross sectioned bar before ending in a squared off ends with a much thinner piece continuing backwards and curled under. The piece is 40.0mm long, 16.9 wide and the main bar is 8.2mm wide and 5.5mm thick. The piece weighs 20.31g.
The bent back section at the end of the projection appears to be a casting flaw with an irregular edge and shape. It is not clear therefore if the projection is complete. The general form suggests a handle of some type but without being sure if it is complete it is hard to be more certain.
Laura Burnett4025Lindridge CPSOM-A6932A9842971SCC receipt 018605POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-9842971116.96SOM-A6902AUncertain43x41047images/elburnett/11098151PAS5DEA6902001A8D42019-12-06T14:43:14ZCertainx4121836UNKNOWNLead Alloy41426RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.082ZSomerset100CountyStruck or hammered8ROMAN1Certain3169070Metal detectorSOMA50E62.JPG105782019Generated from computer mapping softwareMarcus_Aurelius1801sestertius105961028950661RODistrictCertain435919marcus_aureliusSOM1057530.4192Restricted Accessx4121813.65romeSedgemoor10627Sestertius2019-12-06T13:05:53ZReturned to finderSouth WestCircaCertain
Roman copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, Lucius Verus or Commodus dating to AD 139 to 192 (Reece periods 7 to 9) . Unclear reverse type possibly depicting a standard. Minted at Rome. The edges are badly abraded.
Laura BurnettMarcus Aurelius (as Augustus)4230257Enmore CPSOM-A50F8F984289Laureate head facing rightIllegible11SCC receipt 018600ROMANCOINRestricted Accessfinds-9842891112843585Rome63SOM-A50E62Complete139x41218images/elburnett/110843531PAS5DEA50E600121D42019-12-06T13:00:22ZProbably a standard with armour, possibly with a captive at base, possibly standing figureCertainx412182Regular2019-01-01T00:00:00Z21Possibly2019-10-11T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427x25706RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANCertainIllegibleCivil Parish12022-07-14T07:15:41.078Z