Record ID: SOM-1F5343
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy button. Circular in shape, with flat back and a convex front. The front has a flat outer corder and a domed centre with a flattened top. There is an indented dot in the centre and two concentric circles, one half way down the dome and one between the rasied section and border. On the reverse is a integral shank, it if formed from a sub-rectangular tab pierced by a drilled circular hole which tapers in diameter from one side to the other, clearly drilled from one side. The button has a diameter of 19.7mm, thickness of 14.7mm including the loop, 5.2mm excludin…
Created on: Thursday 15th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1F1CC3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval cast copper alloy button. Circular in shape, with flat front and back. The front is decorated with an incised design of a six petalled flower with pointed stamens between the petals within a line border. On the reverse is a integral shank, it if formed from a tab which is D-shaped in profile and rectangular in section pierced by a drilled circular hole. It has a diameter of 15.0mm, thickness of 8.1mm including the loop, 1.9mm excluding it and weighs 2.57 grams. A very similar example is illustrated by Read (2005:34), no.120, dated to the 17th to 18th centuries. See als…
Created on: Thursday 15th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1F00C1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval lead-tin alloy cast button. Circular in shape, with a slightly convex upper surface, a concave reverse and a narrow flat border around the edge. The upper surface is decorated with a raised design of a flower with a central pellet surrounded by eight long pointed oval petals, curved lines link the outer end of each petal. On the reverse is a casting line runnning from edge to edge and in the centre a rectangular sectioned stub, probably an incomplete integral loop. It has a diameter of 17.2mm, thickness of 4.2mm and weighs 2.24 grams. The form and the general style of …
Created on: Thursday 15th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1E7694
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy front of a composite hollow button. The front is hemispherical with an incised design of a star or sun with a cenral circle with nine rays or points projecting from it and multiple parallel lines of hatching between each ray. The surface has a silvery apppearence suggesting it may be the alloy known as tombac. It is 14.7mm in diameter; 6.6mm tall and weighs 0.86 grams. An identical example is illustrated in Read (2005:73, no.295) from East Devom which he dates to the 17th to 18th century AD.
Created on: Thursday 15th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1DEA04
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy handle fragment from a cooking vessel of Medieval or Post-Medieval date. This could either be part of a L-shaped handle lug from a cauldron, or possibly an open brace from below the handle of a skillet. The handle is oval in section with a small amount of the vessel body remaining around one end (19.6 by 18.8mm) and an angled old break at the other, possibly where it would have bent originally. The fragment has corroded to a mid/dark-grey colour with patches of green corrosion product and extensive black sooting. the handle section is 14.0mm by 12.8mm and it is 46…
Created on: Thursday 15th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 16th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-1DC208
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy foot and part of a leg from a Medieval to Post Medieval vessel. The leg is broadly trapezoidal in cross section with a wider front than back, the angles are rounded. The front of the leg angles forward at the base to form the foot which has a flat trapezoidal base. The leg rises at c.60 degrees from the base. There is an old break at the top of the leg and across the foot. On the remaining section of the front surface below the break is a raised line running down the centre. It is 55.9mm wide at the front of the base, 24.9mm at the back and 28.1mm deep; it is 30.5…
Created on: Thursday 15th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1D5355
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One part (hooked section) of a Post Medieval book clasp. The clasp is comprised of a front sheet of copper alloy and a back sheet of iron which only survives near one end. The upper sheet is rectangular in plan with one end (the strap attachment end) expanded at the end into a fishtail shape with the outer edge cut into four even triangular points, one of which is flattened at the point. The opposite end widens into a transverse rectangular bar from the centre which projects a backward facing rectangular hook. The upper surface is decorated in the centre with two low-relief concentri…
Created on: Thursday 15th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1CE561
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Post Medieval cast copper-alloy double-loop buckle frame. The frame has two oval loops with widened outer edges. They are triangular in section with flat backs and a rounded ridge around the front. Both loops have a transverse groove across the centre of the outer edge forming a pin rest. The strap bar is narrowed. The pin is missing but iron corrosion on the strap bar may suggest it was iron. It is 20.1mm long, 14.2mm wide and 2.3mm thick; it weighs 1.64 grams. A similar example is illustrated in Margeson (1993:30, no.164) from a 17th century context although it is like…
Created on: Thursday 15th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C1204
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy strap fitting or harness fitting, probably of Roman date, possibly of late Iron Age date. The fitting is broadly T shaped with knops at the end of the cross bar and a old break at the end of the hooked vertical bar. The knops are domed and oval in section with flat sides where they meet the bar and rounded outer sides. The vertical bar runs straight at first before curving back then flattening and starting to curve forward again just before the break, originally forming a hook. It also narrows along this hooked section and is very worn on the front. The bars are both…
Created on: Thursday 15th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 10th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Williton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0CDEF6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy badge or mount with a raised design on the front. The piece is incomplete with straight breaks across two sides and irregular edges. The central design is circular and the piece may also have been circular but this is unclear. The front has a design of a mans bust in profile, he wears a rounded hat with a prominent brim and a decorated robe, he also appears to be bearded although this could be his hand held to his mouth or another feature. The bust is within a raised circular border with the field around the bust filled with ring and dot designs. The border has a thin …
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogumber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0741C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medival silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327), Class 12c, minted at Bury St Edmunds, c.1314 AD, North 1063/3. This appers to be the first coin of this sub-class recorded on the database.
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogumber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F779A2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper-alloy double-loop buckle frame. The frame has two oval loops with flat backs and inner sides and rounded, angled, outer sides. The strap bar is narrowed and worn even thinner in the middle. The upper and lower edges at either end of the strap bar have straight outer sides. The pin and buckle plate are missing. The frame is slightly bent in profile and 26.8mm long, 21.8mm wide and 1.9mm thick. It weighs 2.32 grams. Whitehead (2003) illustrates a similar buckle (page 54, No.305) which he dates to c.1500-1650 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F75526
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649), type and initial mark unclear, 1636-1644 AD. Although the design and inscription are illegible the small wedge of copper put into the brass coin to prevent counterfeiting is clear allowing it to be identified.
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F6CEE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward III (1327-1377), probably fourth coinage, possibly Treaty period, minted at York, 1363-1369 AD, North 1368. The coin was bent in half and has been straightened. It has cracked along the fold.
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F5CAC5
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper-alloy (latten) spoon knop and part of the stem. The knop is of the seal top type with a flat top below which is a constriction a flattened oval ball then a further constriction, a collar, a baluster shape and then a further collar before narrowing into the sub rectangular stem. The oval ball is fluted (divided into regular sections by vertical indents) and the sub-square sectioned baluster widens out at the top before narrowing to the base. The baluster is decorated with raised scrolled mouldings. The stem ends in a very neat point and as tops were often made…
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Huntspill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F53010
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper-alloy hooked tag. The tag is flat backed and has a moulded front. The main plate is sub-rectangular with a rounded end by the hook. It is openwork in design with three fleur-de-lis within an openwork round bottomed shield surmounted by a crown. There are holes between the fleurs on the crown and around the fleur de lis. The sides of the shield are engrailed with regular spaced projecting knops and further knops at the base flanking the start of the hook. There is an integral rectangular loop projecting from the top of the crown and an integral backward facing…
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Huntspill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F37564
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (306-337), BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse (globe on altar), minted at Trier, AD 322, RIC VII Trier 341.
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Huntspill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E14980
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman cast copper-alloy initial T-shaped brooch with hinged pin dating to c. AD 60-100. The brooch head has open-ended cylindrical wings, 21.4mm wide, containing an axis bar for the hinge. Both outer ends are almost closed apart from a small circle containing a white substance, probably solder. The wings are each decorated with a pair of incised transverse lines near the outer ends. There is a large transverse slot through the centre of the underside of the head, between the wings, where the pin hinges. Part of the head of the pin remains in this slot, most of the head and the rest of…
Created on: Monday 12th March 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockland Bristol', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E11166
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy Early Medieval stirrup-strap mount of Williams Class B, type 2, group 3 dating to the 11th century. The mount is a pentagon in shape with roughly straight base, vertical sides and a triangular top. It has an openwork design that consists of three pairs of perforations, i.e. six perforations in total. The pairs are arranged one above the other flanking the central line with angled solid lines between them. Between the lower pair of perforations, which are sub-circular, is a raised, moulded, zoomorphic head, now worn. It faces outwards with prominent circul…
Created on: Monday 12th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 31st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogumber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E042A7
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval - Post Medieval copper alloy thimble with sloping sides, a steeply domed top and a slight carination between side and top. The base of the thimble is squashed inwards. The lower parts of the sides are covered with vertical rows of circular pits and the upper part and top are covered in a continous spiral of circular pits. There is no plain tonsure. There is a plain band at the rim with a indented line separating it form the main field and the pits. The squashed rim has one notch leading to a tear which may be original. The thimble is now 22.0mm tall, 28.4mm by 10.7mm at …
Created on: Monday 12th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 29th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wembdon', grid reference and parish protected.