Record ID: SOM-D813E5
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2012 T50: returned to finder after being declared not Treasure Description: Silver loop part of a two part dress fastener with fleur de lis shaped plate. The main plate is shaped into a fleur de lis with convex fronts to each petal and a concave back. The two outer petals curve back so the points rejoin the base. There are three small, flat, circular sewing loops, one at the end of the central petal and one to each side at the widest point of the side petals. At the base of the fleur de lis is a transverse raised collar, then a constriction, a second collar and then a…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Saturday 5th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-21F2A4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval silver gilt decorative top from a hook and eye fastener dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1700. The top is circular, domed on the front and concave on the back. The front is decorated with a five petalled flower design formed of a central raised boss encircled by five larger bosses. The bosses are domed on the front and concave on the back of the piece. The bosses, including the central one are each encircled by an applied plain wire, some circles are incomplete. There are applied silver pellets in the spandrels between the wire circles and between the circles forming t…
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BF3954
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2011 T468: Disclaimed, Returned to Finder after being declared not Treasure Description: The silver cuff link is formed of two hollow button like ends joined by an oval link. The ends are bi-convex with a domed front and slightly convex back. The front of each end has an incised decoration of a central six-petalled rose within a twisted rope effect border. On the back each there are two circular 'blow holes' flanking a separate circular sectioned wire loop soldered to the centre of the back. Each is stamped with a makers mark, probably SG or SC within a recessed rectan…
Created on: Friday 5th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 29th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catcott', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5E1FC3
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2011 T609: Disclaimed, Returned to Finder Description: Post Medieval silver cufflink, one of a pair, formed of two circular discs with downturned rims and loops on the back joined by an oval link. On the front of each disc is a raised design of a heart with a small flame rising from the top and two arrows in saltire behind it. The raised design is surrounded by a stippled background within a raised circular line border. Corresponding recessed areas on the back suggest the design was stamped. The downturned edges are torn and distorted in places. The loops on the back a…
Created on: Friday 30th September 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cossington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5E2790
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2011 T610: Disclaimed, Returned to Finder Description Description: Post Medieval silver cufflink element. Part of a disc from one end of a cufflink. Only c.45% of the disc survives, and is distorted with broken edges. On the front is a raised design of a heart with a small flame rising from the top and two arrows in saltire behind it. The raised design is surrounded by a stippled background within a raised circular line border. Beyond this is a down turned edge forming the side. Corresponding recessed areas on the back suggest the design was stamped. The loop on the ba…
Created on: Friday 30th September 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cossington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3CAA5C
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case 2015 T26: Disclaimed, returned to finder A post medieval silver cufflink (Lewis 2013 Form 1) formed of two circular ends joined by an oval loop dating to the period c. AD 1662 - 1714. One end element and the loop are complete; the other end is missing its edge and part of the front. On the front of both ends are raised designs of a pair of hearts with an arched and jewelled crown above (Lewis 2013 Type A). The raised design is surrounded by a stippled background within a raised circular line border. Corresponding recessed areas on the back suggest the design was stamp…
Created on: Monday 12th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cossington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CE0B8B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2014 T490: Disclaimed, return to finder Description: Silver cufflink. The discs are circular in plan with down turned edges, now bent out of shape in places. The upper surfaces are stamped from behind with a clasped hand motif with sleeves showing, surmounted by a crown and with two small hearts with a pellet above each located below (Lewis form 1, type C). The background has a stippled effect. The reverse of the discs have a 'D' shaped silver loop attachment in the centre with a long oval silver loop between the two halves. The connecting loop has been stamped with a…
Created on: Monday 21st July 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodbury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-62F31B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2017 T883: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: A post-medieval silver button, probably one element from a cuff link. The button is circular in plan, flat with a downturned edge and flat rim. The disc has been stamped with a design of two hearts surmounted by a single crown on top of a stippled background. A silver wire loop is soldered onto the reverse, and a short length of silver wire, probably part the loop that joint both elements of the cuff link, was found in association with the button. Dimensions: The cufflink is 14.5mm in diameter and 4.7mm thick; …
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Seavington St Michael CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-770765
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case: 2012 T199, disclaimed and returned to finder Description: Post Medieval silver cufflink element, one end of a cufflink. The piece is formed of two circular pieces of silver sheet now squashed flat together but possibly originally with a convex front and back. On the front is a raised design of a heart with a small flame rising from the top and two arrows in saltire behind it. The raised design is surrounded by a stippled background within a raised circular line border, now worn. The edge appears irregular and broken all the way around and may originally have been turn…
Created on: Monday 19th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ilchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7BFED3
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver cufflink element. A disc from one end of a cufflink. On the front is a raised design of a heart with a small flame rising from the top and two arrows in saltire behind it. The raised design is surrounded by a stippled background within a raised circular line border. Beyond this is a down turned edge forming the side ending in an out turned lip. Corresponding recessed areas on the back suggest the design was stamped. The loop on the back is oval with a flattened outer side and formed of circular sectioned drawn wire soldered onto the disc. the solder has covered th…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 24th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Silton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-310F32
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2012 T630. Disclaimed, donated to Somerset museum. Description: Post Medieval silver cufflink formed of a front and back disc joined by a circular sectioned bar. On the front disc is a raised design of a pair of hearts side by side with a crown above. The raised design is surrounded by a stippled background within a raised circular line border. Beyond this the edge is turned down at a right angle forming the side. Corresponding recessed areas on the back of the front disc suggest the design was stamped. The bar is plain and a straight line down one side may be a seam, …
Created on: Friday 14th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Taunton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-312652
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2012 T631. Disclaimed, returned to finder. Post Medieval silver cufflink element. Part of a disc from one end of a cufflink. About 80% of the disc survives, the edges are distorted in several places and broken away on one side. On the front is a raised design of a heart with a flame rising from the top and two arrows in saltire behind it. The raised design is surrounded by a stippled background within a raised circular line border. Beyond this is a down turned edge forming the side. Corresponding recessed areas on the back suggest the design was stamped. The loop on th…
Created on: Friday 14th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FBA455
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2011 T342: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: A small hoard consisting of four coins: two sixpences of Elizabeth I, a shilling and a Civil War issue groat of Charles I found together at Ston Easton, Somerset. 1. A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), initial mark possibly Portcullis, date on coin unclear, possibly 1566, Tower mint, North 1997. There is a small semicircular hole through the coin just off centre. There are various small dents to either side of the hole and it may be deliberate. The size and thickness of the coin at this point suggests i…
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ston Easton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-032FF6
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2011 T274: Acquired by the Museum of Somerset. Description: A small hoard consisting of two coins: a groat and a three pence of Charles I, both civil war issues, found two metres apart at St Cuthbert Out, Somerset. 1. A silver groat of Charles I (1625-1649), "B"/ "Plume" Mint (possibly Bridgnorth), dated 1646 on coin, double struck, North 2525, Spink 3041. Creases on the coin suggest it may have been bent into 3, possibly in an 'S' shape, at some point. OBV: Crowned bust facing left, plumelet before face, IIII behind head. Inscr: .CAROLVS. D:G: MAG: BR: F(R: ET).…
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-AC2BEE
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2016 T725: Disclaimed, returned to finders Circumstances of discovery: Metal detecting on cultivated ground during a group outing. A group of nine silver coins. All are official issues of monarchs of England, Scotland and Ireland dating from 1575 to 1643. Six are English issues, two Scotland and one Irish Discovery: The coins were found while metal detecting on cultivated ground as part of an organised group event. They were found by several different finders and were scattered over a small area. None were in context and no evidence of a container survived.…
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Crewkerne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C4FFB7
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case: 2012 T242: Acquired by Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter Findspot: Chardstock, Devon Date: 1607-1625 AD Description: Thirteen silver coins found in close proximity while metal detecting on grassland during a metal detecting rally. Once the first few coins had been found and it was clear there was a hoard the area was roped off and searched carefully using several different detectors. As Finds Liaison Officer I was present at the rally and able to observe the last part of this search and the turf stripping. The findspot was on a western slope of a hill jus…
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F43E35
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2012 T379: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: A small hoard consisting of two silver coins: a sixpence and a shilling of William III, found in the same place in a cultivated field in Backwell, North Somerset. 1. A silver shilling of William III (1694-1702), first bust, irish arms at date, minted at London, dated 1697 on coin, Spink 3497. This is a known but extremely rare variant. OBV: Laureate and draped bust facing right, first bust Inscr: GVLIELMVS. - III. DEI. GRA. REV: Crowned royal shields arranged in a cross with the lion of Nas…
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Backwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7328B5
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2017 T661: Disclaimed, returned to finder Circumstances of discovery: All found within c. 4m of each other while metal-detecting on pasture land, with no nearby finds of comparable date with the exception of treasure case 2017 T662. Description: A small collection of coins of the reign of Elizabeth I (see catalogue below), representing a range of dates, with the coins minted between c. AD 1560 and 1587. The condition of the coins is also variable, with coin 1, the oldest, displaying the heaviest wear (as would be expected), but with coin 4 (AD 1584-1587) more worn …
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bradley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E55C8D
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2019 T227: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: A group of two silver coins, found together. Both coins are official issues of shillings coined at the London mint. The first is of James II dating to 1685. The second is of William III and was issued in 1696. This latter coin has a minor bend to the left of the bust. Discussion: The two coins were discovered next to and touching each other in the ground by a metal detectorist. Both coins are of the same denomination and show a similar degree of wear on their faces. This abrasion is limited enough to …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shoscombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A8F848
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), plain cross initial mark, dated 1578 on coin, over stamped on 1577, North 1998
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shapwick', grid reference and parish protected.