Record ID: WILT-9B9AA7
Object type: STRIGIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy probable strigil, consisting of a short shaft terminating in a globular knop at the end of a 'leaf' shaped blade, bent at the centre so the bottom half is at a 90° angle to the rest of the object (whether intentional or not is uncertain). It measures 38.56mm in length and weighs 4.39g. The globular knop measures 6.62mm in diameter and has a long double-moulded collar beneath, 5.11mm and 3.90mm diameter. A circular scar to the top of the knop 1.13mm in diameter suggests a possible original loop-attachment. Shaft to knop is 19.56mm in length. The blade is a…
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F855D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Siliqua of Julian, 17mm in diameter and weighing 2.40g ( 37.2gn). There is a split in the flan. VOT X MVLT XX in wreath Date: 361-3 Mint: Arles Without an image it is not possible to know if the coin is clipped. Ref: RIC 309
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2006
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-673390
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One rim sherd and one body sherd of lcoally produced imitation samian ware pottery, probably form the Oxfordshire kilns. The two sherds collectively weigh 5.02g. The fabric is very sandy.
Created on: Monday 16th June 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-86A851
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman (AD 1 - 410) earthenware pottery lid, circular in shape, measuring 38.30x38.51mm 'in diameter' and 8.83mm thick. It weighs 16.2g. The fabric is sandy greyware with flint inclusions and smoothed edges (which have been cut and show an internal grey as opposed to the oxidised outer surface). It could also be an unfinished (unpierced) spindle whorl.
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-5B1783
Object type: FOLDING KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Late Roman copper alloy openwork folding knife or razor handle, depicting a hound running along solid ground biting the rump of a hare in front. It is missing its iron blade and apparently part of the handle itself (the hound's lower back leg and 'solid ground' beneath dog on one side only). It measures 53.64x15.84x4.81mm and weighs 11.23g. The hound and hare are naturalistic enough, but rather crudely done. The hare has a large rounded snout, a moulded triangle either side of a head triangular in section (for ears) and a bump at the end of the rather thin body f…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2009
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swindon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-441563
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete earthenware Roman pot with pedestal base. The fabric is orange. Pedestal base diameter 43mm. Incomplete height 52mm. Thickness 6mm.
Created on: Friday 24th September 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-08DB54
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy Roman figurine, probably of Mercury. It is rather odd looking with stick-like legs and arms and a narrow head. Sitting horizontally atop the head is an oval hat 8.5x6mm, with two 1.5mm stumps (?wings) sticking out of the top. The head below is U-shaped and 5mm long (4mm wide and 5mm thick). Two crude eyeholes are barely visible either side of a long flat section running the length of the face, and presumably representing the nose. The neck is short and stumpy, being the same width as the head. Two arms extend to either side, one with a very square shoulder, th…
Created on: Monday 16th August 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broad Town', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-DACD92
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman (AD 100-300) copper alloy finger-ring of Henig Type VIII, consisting of the bezel, one shoulder only and part of the hoop. It measures 18.47x18.70mm and weighs 1.8g. The bezel is oval in shape (14.61x11.08mm) with a raised circular area in the middle, missing its setting. It measures 7.23mm in diameter and is 2.53mm deep. The remaining shoulder extends from the narrow end of the bezel and is 8.08mm wide. It is triangular in shape with two deep longitudinal grooves and a rounded central rib. After c.11mm it extends into the plain hoop, 3.77mm wide. At the (old) bre…
Created on: Monday 26th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F86F22
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Earthenware spindle whorl, 10-12.5mm thick and 43.5-44mm in diameter. It weighs 27.09g. It is greyware with flinty inclusions.
Created on: Friday 15th April 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-A92EA2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body fragment of earthenware vessel, curving in profile. The fabric has orange flint inclusions and is grey in section, sandwiched between orange surfaces. It measures 41x37x5mm and weighs 11.32g. It is possibly Roman, possibly medieval.
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-A8EA74
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body fragment of earthenware vessel, curving in profile. The fabric is grey while the outside (curving) surface is orange. It has tiny flint inclusions. It measures 43x26x2.5mm and weighs 4.50g. Possibly Roman, possibly medieval.
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-2A47C0
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Warminster hoard Circumstances of find Between the 17th and 21st February 2010 1669 late Roman coins (including some minor fragments) and a broken jar were found. Some of the coins were fused, others spread on an area about 10m². Description of the coins The coins are of a base metal denomination commonly known as the nummus, covering the reign of Constantine I (AD 306-337) and that of his sons; the earliest date to the period AD 318-24. The latest is a coin of the usurper Magnentius (who briefly challenged the Constantinian dynasty, AD 350-3) dating to the earlier part of his re…
Created on: Monday 22nd February 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South West Wiltshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-0B1563
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman (AD 50-150) copper alloy T-shaped brooch (Colchester derivative) with hinge mechanism, missing the lower bow and catchplate and the pin. The brooch measures 20.90mm (the surviving bow being bent to one side) and weighs 7.45g. The tubular wings span 26.51mm. They are decorated with a thickened band encircling each open end, which itself is decorated with oblique grooves. This is decorated with diagonal grooves, each side in an opposite direction to the other. Between here and the bow is a diagonal groove on either side, forming an inverted-V either side of the bow, …
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Sunday 2nd October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Wallop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS1577
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver fragment of probable Roman vessel rim, beading around upper edge, three adjacent wire strands, two twisted and one plain, small vertical gap containing a tiny pyramidal boss near broken edge and a further plain wire strand immediately below. 15 x 11mm. 1st to 4th centuries AD.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST WALTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS901
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold Roman finger-ring, two transverse incised lines define flat rectangular bezel, rounded shoulders on either side taper to very narrow back of hoop (now bent and distorted, internal width 17mm, weight 2.79g)
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BUXTON WITH LAMMAS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS566
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Snake's head terminal from a Roman silver finger-ring.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORFOLK HOCKWOLD CUM WILTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS798
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of Roman silver finger-ring, one side tapering and bent over, the other missing. Broken oval bezel with setting for stone.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SHOULDHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-9B5378
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman (AD 50-222) copper alloy Colchester derivative, Harlow brooch with spring mechanism, missing several coils, most of the pin shank, the lower bow and catchplate. Measures 21.58mm in length and weighs 5.70g. The wings, which are C-shaped in section, span 23.25mm. Some smooth, shiny patina survives to the front but most is lost. To the reverse is a double-pierced lug for the axis bar and the cord, both of which are in situ. The spring is broken on both sides, with 5 coils on one sides and two on the other (one of which extends into the pin shank). The bow projec…
Created on: Friday 23rd July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pewsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-01CFC1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman (AD 50-222. copper alloy Dolphin (or Colchester Derivative) brooch with hinge mechanism, missing the shank of the pin and the lower bow and catchplate. It measures 26.10mm in length and weighs 6.20g. The tubular wings span 27.69mm with iron concretion at one end where the wing has apparently split and the axis bar is poking out. The wings are decorated to the front with a three grooves (narrow, wide, narrow) flanking each open end. The bow extends from the top of the wings in a curve. It measures 10.05mm wide at this point and is decorated with a single rib …
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Witham Friary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-275F18
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman (AD 50-150) copper alloy dolphin brooch (Colchester derivative) with spring mechanism (badly corroded and missing half the cord and coils). It is also missing the lower bow and catchplate, and pin. Measures 26.05mm in length and weighs 7.81g. The wings, which are C-shaped in section, span 26.17mm. To the reverse is a double-pierced lug for the axis bar and the cord. It extends upwards above the wings into the top of the bow, which projects from the middle of the wings in a hump (5.67x8.49mm, oval in cross-section) narrowing to the worn break where it is circular in…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chippenham', grid reference and parish protected.