Record ID: GLO-A70D45
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy disc brooch of possible Scandinavian origin dating to the period c.AD850 - 950. The front exhibits cast Borre-style decoration consisting of three figures that are shown as a prone animal that stretch from one side of the disc to the other, crossing each other at the midpoint where that is a recessed disc that would have mounded a stone or enamel, this disc bisects the animals where the three would meet and leaves the torso and hind legs in one half, then head and arm in the other.  Each animal comprises of L-shaped legs that have expanded thighs; the lower…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A16947
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill dating AD 75-200. It has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that hold the pin axes bar, most of the pin is retained but is now heavily corroded. The head of the bow has a tapering triangular panel with expanded shoulders. In the centre of the head are two raised lines that converge at the apex of the bow forming a V-shaped crest with a third raised line in the centre that has a loop at the top for the external cord. The lower part of the bow is truncated resulting in the loss of the catchplate.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A156C7
Object type: STUD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy and enamelled Iron Age stud (150 BC - AD 43). The object is circular in plan and semicircular when viewed in profile. The sides are decorated with four deep-set cells that are filled with red enamel; each cell is separated from its neighbour by a zigzag border that is joined to the roundel at the apex of the semicircle, this is pierced in the centre to accommodate a pin.  The opposite side forms the circular face and is also recessed and filled with red enamel, a hole in the centre of the enamel shows where the attachment pin would have been mounted. This object i…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A0C850
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Aucissa brooch that has rolled tubular wings that would have held the pin axis bar, there is a slot in the rear for the pin, which is now missing. The bow is a sup-rectangular strip gradually narrows to the bottom. The face is decorated with two narrow grooves that run down either side and a double groove that runs down the centre. The lower part of the bow has been truncated.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A09FF5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy book clasp. This example is rectangular in plan with two copper alloy rivets retained at the rear. The forward edge has a narrowed tab that has been bent around to form a hook. The face is decorated with two concentric rings towards the rear.     Artefacts such as this have been discovered during excavation in York which dated to the 15th and 16th centuries (Ottaway & Rogers, 2002, 2937-2939)
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A7FA3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-275 (Reece 13) Obverse: radiate bust facing right [...] Reverse: Aequitas or Moneta standing left, holding scales […]
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: GLO-50DD76
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman developed T-shaped brooch. Tubular wings hold the pin axis bar, there is a slot in the centre of the wings at the rear for the pin which only the loop remains.  The head of the bow has a tapering triangular panel with expanded shoulders. Above is a raised triangular panel with two radiating grooves sits at the top of the head with a triangular cell surrounded by a raised border at the bows apex.  Below the lower half of the bow is truncated.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-F7D946
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy devolved Large south-western T-shaped brooch of Hull T138 dating to the late first to second century AD, incomplete in so far as it is missing the pin and part of the headloop. The head has two short cylindrical wings, 33.9mm wide, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Between the wings is a slot in which the pin would have sat. The left wing has one groove running around it where the bow joins the crossbar, while the right wing has no decoration. Both ends of the wings are slightly abraded. Emerging from the centre of the head is a large fixed headloop whi…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SOM-F71B37
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy crossbow brooch of Roman date, c.AD 200-300. The brooch has tubular crossbar wings with closed ends, although both ends are fragmented. The reverse of the wings have a central slot allowing a pin to be looped around the bar. The pin is missing, and the central knob which would have protruded upwards from the top of the axis bar is also fragmented and missing. A D-sectioned bow extends with a steep C-shaped curve before bending straight down forming a P-shaped profile. The bow is decorated with five notches between smaller parallel running inden…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: SOM-F68682
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver siliqua of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period c. AD 360-361 (Reece Period 18). Obverse: Diademed bust facing right, draped, cuirassed. [DN CONSTANT]IVS PF A[V]G Reverse: Inscription within a wreath. VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX. Mintmark: unclear but possibly R. Reece Period: 18. AD 355-8. RIC VIII, p. 193, no. 216. Diameter: 15.49mm Weight: 1.21g Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: GLO-CF90B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver round halfpenny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), Class 3b or 3c-e, dating from AD 1280-1282, minted at London. North (1991: 32) No. 1044 or 1045/1.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: GLO-A636AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a silver penny of Edward I Class 3 Date 1280-1281 minted in Lincoln  Obverse: crowned bust facing forward Obverse inscription: ED-S HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: CIVI/COL
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
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Record ID: GLO-A58D7D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Follis of Diocletian (284-305) dated to AD 296-305 Obverse: laureate head right IMP DIOCLET[IANVS PF AVG] Reverse: Genio standing left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera over tripod altar, and cornucopiae [G]EN[IO] PO[PV-LI-ROMANI]
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
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Record ID: GLO-FDD3FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and clipped copper-alloy nummus of Decentius or Magnentius dating to the period AD350-353. (Reece 18). Obverse: Right facing draped portrait of emperor showing no head gear. [...] Reverse: Large 'Chi Rho' symbol with A and W either side. [SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES] The clpiping has removed the inscription from both the obverse and reverse. 
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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Record ID: GLO-6BFD78
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman Initial T-shaped brooch. Tubular wings hold the pin axis bar, there is a slot in the centre of the wings at the rear for the pin which only the loop remains.  The head of the bow has a tapering triangular panel decorated with a double crest forming a V-shape, this is flanked by expanded shoulders. The lower part of which is truncated.
Created on: Friday 29th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-6BD321
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy barbarous radiate unreadable emperor dated to AD 275-285. (Period 14) Obverse: radiate bust facing right (rear of the bust remains) […] Reverse: Female figure standing, facing left holding a sceptre […] this coin has been clipped resulting in the loss of the inscription from the obverse and reverse, plus most of the detail from the obverse 
Created on: Friday 29th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-16FFA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous copy of a city commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD330-340. (Period 17). Obverse: helmeted bust facing left  Reverse: wolf and twins facing right [VERBS R]OMA in ex possibly reversed TR
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-16B143
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy swivel strap fitting of medieval date c.AD 1100-1500. The fitting comprises a trapezoid-shaped loop with a moulded hemispherical base that has ring-and-dot decoration running around its circumference.  Projecting from the base is a circular cross section pin that would have been inserted in to a corresponding loop. Similar fittings have been recorded with the PAS, including SWYOR-372D27, WILT-526C06, and BH-627766 for complete examples
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-164CDE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Folded silver penny possibly from the reign of King John Class 5 dated to 1205-1207 Obverse: bust facing forwards holding sceptre [H]EN[RICVS R-EX] Reverse: Not visible in the fold but would have a short cross voided with four pellets in each angle […] This coin has been folded into a pilgrims or prayer token.
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-D91E12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I minted at Berwick-Upon-Tweed Withers class 5b North 1080 which dates this to 1300-1310 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards EDWA R ANG DnS HYB (Lombardic Es) Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each angle VILL/A BE/REV/VICI (Roman Es) the coin has a fold down the middle.  
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-4FCDC5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “God for me apointed thee” followed by the makers mark arranged over two lines IG/S set within a recessed heart, then the second stamp G within a recessed circle. The outside of the ring is undecorated. A posy ring with the exact same inscription has been recorded at NMGW-6495BC and dated to the 1740’s, although caution should be noted that no reference was supplied for this date. However, and example held by the British Museum AF.1248, displays the same i…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
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Record ID: GLO-078E48
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy brooch 13th century brooch. The brooch has a sub-oval frame the has been formed from two opposing animals (probably lions) each with a single arm upraised and joined together to complete the frame at the upper edge, the other arm is held across the body. The bottom of the loop is completed with a single outstretch hindleg, the other leg is not visible. The digits on the paws is shown as simple striations and is visible on both the upper and lower legs. Both heads are oval and look forward with oval eyes, pellet pupils. There is also a slot for the mouth plus each …
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
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Record ID: GLO-DFAF55
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete mount in the form of a lion's head dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The mount is circular in plan with moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by its mane. The reverse is uneven with a channel running its length that would have contained an iron pin or stud for which only traces of ferrous metal remans. The object has a grey patina. A number of similar objects are known from the PAS e.g: LVPL-844BB9, LIN-66994E, LVPL-F93881, YORYM-0E94A7 and KENT-AD3C5C. Many of these are fairly crudely made and variably worn, some …
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: GLO-DF47CA
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy 'male' tag from a pair matching hooked tags. The tag has a circular openwork plate that is formed ring that forms the outer edge. Projecting inwards are four evenly spaced arches that grip a central roundel that is decorated with a human head. On the forward edge is a large rectangular hook that forms the male element for the corresponding eyelet plate. Either side of the plate are two pierced attachment lugs with a third at the rear that has been shaped into a scallop shell.
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: GLO-DF1210
Object type: STRAINER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sheet copper alloy skimmer or strainer that consists a shallow circular bowl that has a series of uneven holes punched through from the topside. There is extensive damage to one side where a sheet copper alloy handle would have been secured in place via six to eight rivets rolled sheet copper alloy rivets, of which only one remains. Skimmers have found in excavation in London from the 15th century, but were in use from the 14th-16th century. Egan G, 1998, The Medieval Household: Medieval Finds From Excavations in London, Museum of London.
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: GLO-6F9F0D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper alloy anthropomorphic mount dating to the Roman period, AD 43 - 410, in the form of a human face. The object is oval in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. Hair is shown on the top of the head and bordering the sides of the face to the chin, but unfortunately all finer detail had been removed by corrosion leaving a heavily pitted surface. An inlayed silver band runs around the top of the head and is split in the middle with each end stopping in a roundel terminal (only one side of which survives) a third silver line runs perpendicular f…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2023
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Record ID: SOM-86824D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), Fourth coinage, Treaty Series dating to the period c. AD 1363-9, initial mark: cross potent, mint: London (North 1243). Ref: North 1991: 56.  Diameter: 21.37mm, weight: 1.88g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
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Record ID: LIN-620CFA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case 2023 T178.  A complete silver post-medieval pedestal / pendant seal matrix dating to c.AD 1500-1700. The object has a circular matrix, the handle behind hexagonally faceted and extending into a trefoil hand with three undecorated circular loops. The matrix depicts a monogram: WHRADA against a background of small bumps on a family crest, all surounded by a double border constiting of a raised circular border and a beaded border. Height: 25.82 mm; Diameter: 17.37mm; Weight: 10.55g See for parallel HAMP-38D344 (2015 T736), DUR-E851E8 (2013 T479, …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-7B3B2A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch that has an oval head plate. On the reverse are the remains of a rearward facing perforated lug that would have held the spring. The bow emanates from the front of the head plate but is truncated soon after resulting in the loss of most of the brooch. Date 75-175AD
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-5B1D95
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy double looped buckle that has a rectangular frame with a central narrowed strap bar. The sides of the frame are concave resulting in the strap bar sitting lower that the outside edges. Both outside edges have four deep rabbets, with transverse grooves on the thicker areas. A groove runs down that face of both sides, which may have had a second type of metal inserted into the channel.  The surface of the buckle appears to have been coated in a white metal. A similar example is found in (Egan and Pritchard, 2002, 97-98) which is dated to the early 15th century. G.…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Churchill', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: GLO-9C804B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily encrusted copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: GLO-9C7DEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily encrusted copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: GLO-9C7A7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily encrusted copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: GLO-9C77B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily encrusted copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: GLO-9C6AD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily encrusted copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: GLO-9AE78A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy barbarous radiate unreadable emperor dated to AD 275-285. (Period 14) Obverse: radiate bust facing right […] Reverse: no detail remains […]
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: GLO-8AD048
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: GLO-8AB911
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus II dating to the period AD 273-274. (Reece 13). Right facing bust wearing radiate crown [...] / figure standing [...]
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: GLO-8A949C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 353-361. (Reece 18). Obverse: bust facing right [...] Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman left [...]
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: GLO-7BFA0D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold jewellery element or mount of unidentified function. The artefact comprises of a thin gold sub-rectangular plate with a bevelled point at one end.  The face is decorated with applied filigree ornamentation that consists of a beaded wire border surrounding that plate.  Contained within the border is a vine style decoration made from a line of four alternating arches.  Each arch emanates from the forward slope of its predecessor and ends in a rolled, loop terminal that has a bead in the centre, thereby creating a wavy line with two curving branches on …
Created on: Friday 18th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wraxall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-D7100E
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end that is made from a long tapering rod. The forward edge is decorated with a moulded animal facemask comprising of a narrowed snout a deeply recessed dot on either side for the eyes and raised arched ears.  The main body is formed form an elongated rod that is decorated with three thick wasted “bead” panels that are divided from one another by three sets of double transvers collars. The end of the strap end expands slightly to the terminal that is slotted for the strap that would be held in place by two copper alloy rivets. This is a Thomas clas…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2023
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Record ID: GLO-6EC75E
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy flat axe of Early Bronze Age date. The axe is sub-triangular in plan with a wide rounded butt that is 24mm wide, the sides expand out evenly in a gradual concave arch to the cutting edge which is 48mm wide, the blade is slightly convex in shape. The blade bevel is slight and when viewed to the side the axe has a low lentoid profile. The axe has suffered from corrosion that has removed the original patina and left a pitted surface. The axs fits with some of the earliest metal artefacts found in Britain, possibly associated with the Migdale Metalworking tradition. T…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: GLO-6DC096
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I Class 4e Date 1282-1289. mint London or Canterbury Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards EDW R ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle C[…] This coin has been folded in two so only the obverse is visible. Importantly and to the credit of the finder they have not attempted to unfold the coin.
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-6C7D1B
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sword or dagger scabbard box chape that consisting of a lower half that is formed from an undecorated, rounded hollow chamber with a knop terminal at the base, and a rectangular upper half that is now truncated. The surface of the chape is coated in a black lacquer.
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-6BCA62
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hinged mirror case that consists of two matching circular hinged discs that close together in order to protect the mirror. On both discs is an inwards facing rim that project down at a right angle form and internals hollow chamber into which the mirror would be mounted. On the outside edge of the rim is the hinge which is formed by the placement of a single lug from one disc between the double lugs of the other, these have a central piercing which hold an axel bar. This lug arrangement is mirrored on the opposite side, but instead would have functioned as a cla…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-6B76E8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy annular double looped buckle with a beveled outer edge. Narrowed strap bar in the centre dividing the annular in half and creating two equally sized loops. The date of this artefact is 1370-1500. ​
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-6B5D17
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-275 (Reece 13) Obverse: radiate bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-6B4805
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-275 (Reece 13) Obverse: radiate bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-6B0F5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate of Victorinus dated to 268-270 AD. Obverse: radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right [IMP C VICT]ORINV[S PF AVG], Reverse: figure standing […]
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-6AE1B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy city commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD330-340. (Period 17). Minted in Constantinople. Obverse: helmeted bust facing left [VRBS ROMA] Reverse: wolf and twins, in ex SCONS
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-4731EA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver stirrup-shaped finger ring that has a narrow circular cross-section hoop that expands along the top edge to form a low pointed bezel with gentle sloping shoulders.  The tip of the bezel is moulded into a domed knop, presumably to replicate a stone. Stirrup-shaped finger rings are common as stray finds and there are a number of similar examples recorded on the database. This type of ring is also known from excavated sites (see Egan and Pritchard (1991, 326-327). Close parallels to this example include: HAMP-0E8D77, SUR-6D9473 (2021T763), WILT-D8B757 (2021T568), These fing…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B49E91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Commonwealth penny dated to 1649-1660 Obverse: Conjoined shields of St. George & Ireland, I above Reverse: shield of St. George Note this coin has a central piercing and has been bent into a love token.
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: GLO-B2945A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Sestertius, dupondius or As unfortunately the emperor is unreadable. Obverse: Bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: GLO-B28392
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily worn copper alloy Sestertius of Faustina Senior dated to AD 141-161 (Period 7) Obverse: draped bust right [DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA] Reverse: Pietas standing, head left, sacrificing over altar to left, holding box of incense in between S-C, [AVGV]ST[A]
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B11AA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily worn copper alloy Sestertius of Faustina Senior dated to AD 141-161 (Period 7) Obverse: draped bust right [DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA] Reverse: Pietas standing, head left, sacrificing over altar to left, holding box of incense in between S-C, [AVGV]ST[A]
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B0E813
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper alloy Sestertius of Otacilia Severa, Struck 244-249 AD. Obverse: diademed and draped bust right […] Reverse no detail remains.
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-1F3312
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval ring formed of a simple band measuring 6mm in height. The ring has been broken and is distorted, measuring 22mm across its widest point. It is inscribed with letters which are indecipherable. They read as follows: ++ N N * A N V * I N and may have magical significance. The ring is silver (analysis indicated a silver content of approximately 97%) and dates from the thirteenth century. J P Robinson Curator of Medieval Collections 12th May 2004
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: GLO-FD567C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) mint mark Tun dated to 1636-1638 Obverse: crowned bust left, II behind CAROLVS D G M B R F ET H:REX Reverse: royal coat of arms on and oval shield. IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
Created on: Friday 18th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th February 2022
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Record ID: GLO-E7E61A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper alloy brooch of the La Tene I type dating to the 4th - 3rd century B.C. The remaining portion comprises a strongly arched bow with a circular cross-section. The top of the arch extends to the curled spring which is made from four curls with the pin still intact. The opposite end of the arch extends to form the foot and catchplate of the brooch which consists of a bar that is bent back on itself creating a U-shape base. The lower arm which extends from the bow is expanded with an oval plate, whilst the opposing upper arm has a circular terminal.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tickenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-E7BE9A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle with a D-shaped frame that has an expanded rectangular projection with concave sides on the forward edge, the centre of this panel is recessed to act as a pin rest. The strap bar is narrowed and held in between two opposing expanded knops.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tickenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-E7AD91
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy palstave axe that has a wide curved blade. The ends of the blade extend either side of the axe, curving sharply behind to the main body of the object. The stop ridge is positioned halfway down the length of the axe, to the front is a small transverse recessed panel with the central raised ridge; behind the stop ridge the sides are raised with a deep convex panel that extends to the rear of the axe which has a convex terminal. Middle Bronze Age 1500 BC – 1150
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tickenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-E72F34
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy ewer spout, dating to the 15th century. The spout quickly tapers to become tubular with a moulded dogs head decoration on the spout terminal. The dog has upright rectangular slightly fluted ears, its snout and eyes are represented by a concave depression with a circular spout protruding from its open mouth. This is a simple example of a well-known 15th century type; it would originally have been attached to a pedestal-base ewer.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tickenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-3D2153
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver ‘seal matrix’ signet finger ring, probably dating from the late 14th Century to the Early 15th Century (AD1350 to AD1500). The bezel has a circular face (14mm in diameter) that is decorated with a crowned T that that has a curving stem.  The letter is flanked by a branch on either side, which is all contained within a circular beaded border.  The shoulders are undecorated and narrow to the hoop which has a D-shaped cross section. Signet rings with crowned letters were popular from the 15th Century (Harvey & McGuiness, p93). They can be call…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Backwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8300A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) issued in AD 1567. Lion initial mark. Obv. crowned bust left, ELIZABETH: D: G' AN[...] ET HI' REGINA Rev. square shield over long cross fourchee, date above shield, POSVI DEV. ADIVTOREM. MEV: Diameter: 25.05mm, weight: 2.77g. North, 1991(2): no. 1997.
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2022
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Record ID: SOM-824B3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 313-64), issued c. AD 348-63. Reece Period 18. Reverse type unclear, possibly FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Unclear mint. Diameter: 16.01mm, weight: 2.23g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
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Record ID: SOM-81F281
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman nummus issued by the House of Valentinian (AD 364-78). Reece Period 19. Reverse type GLORIA ROMANORVM depicting Emperor advancing right, holding standard and dragging captive. Unclear mint. The large letteing suggests that this coin is probably for Valens, rather than Valentinian I. Diameter: 15.95mm, weight: 1.62g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
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Record ID: SOM-8083EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman nummus, possibly of the House of Constantine (AD 330-64) or the House of Valentinian (AD 364-78), dating to c. AD 330-78, possibly showing two Victories or two Soldiers. Diameter: 17.05mm, weight: 1.46g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
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Record ID: SOM-7FC757
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 313-364) issued c. AD 335-41. Reece Period 17. Reverse type GLORIA EXERCITVS depicting two soldiers, one standard. Mint unclear. Diameter: 14.33mm, weight: 1.76g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-B0D14D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A gold aureus of Claudius (AD 41 - 54) dating to AD 41 - 42 (Reece Period 2). IMPER RECEPT on battlemented wall enclosing praetorian camp; inside, soldier, holding spear, right; in front, aquila; behind, pediment with flanking walls on the reverse Reference: RIC Volume I, p. 22 / Claudius 7; BMC I, p. 165, no. 5 Date: Roman Diameter: 18.81 mm Weight: 7.71 g Die axis: 12 One other specimen of this coin has been recorded from Britain, found in Staffordshire (Bland and Loriot, Roman and Early Byzantine Coins found in Britain and Ireland, 2010, p. 240, no. 522)
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-CCC0F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Nummus of Constantius II dating to the period AD 324-330. (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting a Campgate with two turrets. Mint of Trier. Diameter: 19.78mm, Thickness: 1.85mm, Weight: 2.9g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2021
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Record ID: GLO-A9653D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button that has a hemispherical head that is decorated with an indented a ring-and-dot motif at its apex. The underside in slightly convex with an integral loop protruding from the centre. Traces of a white metal coating are visible in the region
Created on: Thursday 28th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 28th October 2021
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Record ID: GLO-A988FD
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy palstave axe that has a wide curved blade that has a bevelled forward edge forming the cutting edge. The sides of the blade are concave and taper to the middle of the axe. On both sides a central ridge emanates from behind the cutting edge and travels the length of the blade. The ridge bisects towards its end, forming a Y-shape which terminates at the stop ridge. The stop ridge is positioned three-quarters of the way down from the blade, from here tapering flanged sides extend towards the rear of the axe. The surface preservation of the item is exceptional which …
Created on: Friday 23rd July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
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Record ID: GLO-274591
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut half penny of Henry III Class 5a Date: 1251-1256 Obverse: crowned bust facing forward (only the left side remains), HEN - III Reverse: long cross voided with three pellets in each angle ON L/VND
Created on: Wednesday 5th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 5th May 2021
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Record ID: GLO-1FB921
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy double looped buckle. Sub-oval frames that have an acorn moulding in the centre of both forward edges consisting of a cup with a crosshatch decoration and a triangular shaped seed terminal. This acorn moulding is repeated at either end of the narrowed strap bar. Date 1550-1650
Created on: Monday 29th March 2021
Last updated: Monday 29th March 2021
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Record ID: GLO-481969
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman folding knife, the cast copper-alloy handle of which is an erotic scene. The handle is sub-rectangular with an openwork construction. An iron blade has corroded in its folded position within a slot in the handle. The blade folded around a rivet towards the corner of the handle's pedestal. The remnant of the blade, as well as the length of the slot, implies that the blade would have been a minimum of approximately 67mm long. The handle is bi facial and depicts a standing male figure engaged in sexual intercourse with a woman whose lower legs are supported on the mal…
Created on: Friday 19th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tickenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-8F87E4
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy socketed spearhead fragment that dates to the middle to late Bronze Age. This is the tip of the spearhead and has a pronounced spine running down its centre that is circular in cross-section with a hollow centre, this is flanked by thin blades that taper to a fine point. The rear of the spear is truncated resulting in the loss of the socket and rear section of the blades.
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-19BC91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (1272-1307) Class 4e dating to the period AD 1287-1289. Minted in London. North no.1027. Measurements: 18mm in diameter and 1g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2021
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Record ID: GLO-EF1B9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus, probably a city commemorative of the House of Constantine dating to AD330-340. (Period 17). Obverse: No detail remains Reverse: possible? wolf and twins
Created on: Monday 25th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-E64477
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) this is a Class 3c which dates it to 1280-1281 obverse: crowned bust facing forwards EDWA R ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVITS LINCOL’
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-E5F443
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) this is a Class 3f which dates it to 1280-1281 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards EDWA R ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVITAS CANTOR
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-03558D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Lead ampulla that has a circular hollow chamber and long rectangular neck; flanking the neck are double looped handles consisting of a small loop surmounting a larger (c. 13th-14th century). Emanating from the base of the handles is a circular flat band that in inscribed on both sides and has a rectangular cross-section.  The band surrounds the main chamber and is attached to the body at five points, the base of each handle and three small arms, one at the base and one on each side, the sections between each of the anchoring points remains open. On one side is depicted St James.…
Created on: Wednesday 21st October 2020
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wraxall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-4173C7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an undecorated lead conical spindle whorl with an off centre hole. Plain lead spindle whorls and weights were cast locally from the Roman period to the Post Medieval Period, therefore making them hard to date precisely.
Created on: Friday 31st July 2020
Last updated: Friday 31st July 2020
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Record ID: GLO-414B3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dated to AD 336-341 (Reece 17) bust facing right [...]/ two soldiers standing either side of one standard, [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Created on: Friday 31st July 2020
Last updated: Friday 31st July 2020
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Record ID: GLO-2E6C4F
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Early Medieval (6th century Anglo-Saxon) incomplete cast copper horse harness mount. At the base of the mount is a semi-circular terminal, this has slightly upturned corners. Emanating centrally form the rear or the semicircle is a tapering neck with curved sides that lead to the highly decorated main body of the mount. At the base of the body is a facemask that is formed from W-shape border that has a pellet eye with double arch above set within both curves of the W. this leads to an large oval panel which has steeply arches sides, a raised rib that runs the length of the centr…
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Record ID: GLO-DA912A
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy tanged spearhead of Early Bronze Age (Arreton industry) date (1700-1500 BC). The blade, although missing its tip, is lanceolate in shape (being broadly triangular in plan). There is a pronounced central spine on both faces which is triangular in form having a wide base at the tang that narrows to the tip of the spear. To either side of the spine is a low rib that is flanked by a shallow concave channel. Finally, the edges of the blade are heavily damaged by corrosion. The long and thin tang in broadly rectangular in cross-section with rounded corners, th…
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: SOM-AE746A
Object type: LOCK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 …
Created on: Friday 6th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
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Record ID: NMGW-DBDB53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy coin Late 1st century AD date, possibly Domitian (AD 81-96) 4.77g, corroded
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CBFC8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...] Note: this coin is heavily encrusted in iron corrosion which has had an adverse effect on the weight
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CBF05D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CBE5EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 300-400 Obverse: Bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CBDFE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 300-400 Obverse: Bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CBD72C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 300-400 Obverse: Bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CBC1F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-275 (Reece 13) Obverse: radiate bust facing right [...] Reverse: figure standing [...]
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CBA737
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy city commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD330-340. (Period 17). helmeted bust facing left [VRBS ROMA] / wolf and twins
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CB8073
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Gratian dated to AD 367-375 (Reece 19) Obverse: [DN GRATIANVS AVGG AVG], pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right Reverse: [GLORIA NO-VI SAECVLI], Emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum in right hand and resting left hand on shield, III in right field.
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CB6791
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nummus of the House of Constantine dated to AD 318-324 (period 16), Obverse: Bust facing left, raising hand possibly holding victory [...] Reverse: globe on altar, [BEATA TRANQVILLITAS]
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CB51EF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 353-361. (Reece 18). Obverse: bust facing right [...] Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman left [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CB498D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 353-361. (Reece 18). Obverse: bust facing right [...] Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman left [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CB2526
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to the period AD 348-358. (Reece 18). Obverse: Diadem, cuirassed bust facing right DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman left FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: GLO-CB13E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus I dating to the period AD 271-274. (Reece 13). Obverse: Radiate bust facing right [IMP C TETRICVS] PF AVG Reverse: figure standing [...]
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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