Record ID: SOM-DDB789
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible late Early-Medieval stirrup mount, dating to the period c. AD 1000-1100. The mount is trapezoidal in form, with a flange curving upwards from its base. As a result, the lower half of the reverse is concave. There is a perforation towards the right-hand lower corner. There is a green patina on the surface, and on the reverse there is an area of a black coating on the flange. The mount is very worn, and as a result cannot be classified. As there is only one perforation, rather than the expected two, it is possible that it is unfinished. It measures…
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DD493C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a Bronze Age artefact of uncertain classification dating to the period c. 1600-900 BC. The fragment may derive from a spear, rapier or dirk. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and has a triangular cross section. One face exhibits an old break which has removed a portion of the surface. The remaining section exhibits a longitudinal casting seam. The oppoiste face exhibits two parallel longitudinal casting seams. There is no blade edge remaining due to heavy damage. There is a green patina on the surface. The fragment measures 26.94mm in length, 21…
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-472043
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman sestertius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), dating to the period c.AD 195-196 (Reece period 10), P M TR P III/IIII COS II P P S C reverse type depicting Mars helmeted standing right, holding spear in right hand, resting left on shield, cuirass at feet to left, mint of Rome. Cf. RIC IV, nos. 705, 708, 723
Created on: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Last updated: Friday 2nd October 2020
Spatial data recorded.