Record ID: DEV-837645
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Dobunni / Western Region, issued by BODVOC, dating to the period 20 BC- AD 10. Rudd's 'Boduoc Bold'. Obverse: BODVO[C] on plain field. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, cross, crescent and two ringed-pellets. ABC p. 104, no. 2039. cf BMC nos. 3135-3137. Single finds of this coin usually cluster around the north Avon and eastern Severn area with this thought to be the area of minting under Boduoc of the Dobunni. There are few finds of this coin from outside of this area, the furthest south until the record…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salcombe Regis', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-37C7E0
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of Late Iron Age to Early Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. The terret is of the 'simple' type, comprising a circular basal strap bar flanked by two circular collars. A D-shaped sectioned loop extends to either side of the collars. The metal is worn and has a light green patina.  Dimensions: Diameter 28 mm, Thickness 4.5 mm, Weight 10.61 g. Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. They were set in a line along the yoke and…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-E8F050
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy probable horse bit or terret ring, dating to the Iron Age c. 150 BC - 0 AD. The object consists of a globular body with two faces exhibiting high-relief designs. Three arms protude from the body, two transversely and one from the underside. The underside arm is missing completely with remnants of the other two curving downward from the body. The shorter of the two limbs extant has an arched design on one edge, each side. On one face, the high-relief design depicts a simple triskelion with a raised central dot. There is a small…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-DDB8BA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy La Tene III/Nauheim derivative type bow brooch dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, from c.100 BC to AD 100.  The bow is triangular in shape and consists of a thin, flat piece of copper alloy. At the head of the brooch at the front the bow extends back, narrowing and curving into a coiled round spring. Only one coil survives and this ends in a worn break. The pin running from one of the coils is lost. The bow expands gradually, until at the base it curves back on itself and narrows&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: DEV-23E765
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn uninscribed copper-alloy Iron Age stater of the Durotriges, South Western region, dating from c. 65 BC to AD 45. The coin is of the "Cranborne Chase" type. Due to wear, the shape of the coin is sub-triangular - like that of a shield. On the obverse, all that remains is a vertical pin shape that covers almost half the surface, with a wide crescent above it and another narrow crescent shape to the right of this. Near the bottom right hand edge of the obverse, are a group of worn pellets. On the reverse, much of the surface is covered by very worn pellets r…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: DEV-FBBC22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uninscribed base silver Iron Age stater of the Durotriges, South Western region, dating to the period c.65 BC - AD 45. The coin is of the "Cranborne Chase" type.  The obverse shows a pattern that was originally based on a stylised head (possibly of Apollo), although the design has 'devolved' into something more abstract. There are three crescent shapes on the obverse. The rest of the design has worn away. The reverse shows a stylised horse with two disjointed legs and five pellets above it; also, a larger pellet below, which is very w…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: DEV-1041D8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual porcine fitting of the insular La Tène tradition, probably dating from the 1st century BC to 1st century AD. It is possible this fitting is for a vessel, but it is so far unparalleled in type. There are two other ‘head’ fittings known (OXON-6E3722 and HESH-06696B), but they are very different in design, and this find does not appear to be related to them. The lack of the portrayal of tusks, a hint of a dorsal ridge and large, pointed, forward facing ears are not definitive enough to label this example a wild boar, and so it is classed as a porcine of mix…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DEV-EC5656
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy uninscribed struck Iron Age stater of the South Western Region/Durotriges, dating to the period c. 58 BC - AD 43, 'Hod Hill' type. See Van Arsdell 1290; Hobbs (1996) pp. 158-159/pls 88-91, nos 2790ff.; ABC no. 2175 Measurements: Diameter: 17 mm, Weight: 2.5 g The flan is quite small and irregular in form
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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Record ID: DEV-EBFF99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly silver-washed copper-alloy uninscribed struck Iron Age stater of the South Western Region/Durotriges, dating to the period c. 58 BC - AD 43, 'Hod Hill' type. See Van Arsdell 1290; Hobbs (1996) pp. 158-159/pls 88-91, nos 2790ff.; ABC no. 2175 Measurements: Diameter: 18.5 mm, Weight: 3.00 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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Record ID: DEV-C3A111
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A (base?) gold Iron Age stater of the Western Region / East Wiltshire, dating to the period c. 50-35 BC, probably 'Savernake Wreaths' type. Obverse: Probably Crossed wreaths. Reverse: Skinny horse right, pellet mane, solar spiral above and large wheel below, torc-like motif in front, various pellets or ring and dot motifs around. cf. ABC p. 107, no. 2089; BMC nos 358-360. This is probably a Savernake Wreaths type with weakly struck obverse similar to an example noted in the British Museum (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1980-0810-6&n…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne Bassett CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-877410
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver uninscribed Iron Age stater of the South Western Region/Durotriges, dating to the period c. 58 BC - AD 43, 'Cranborne Chase' type. See Van Arsdell 1235-1; Hobbs (1996) p. 153/pls 78-79, nos 2525ff.; ABC no. 2157. Measurements: Diameter 19 mm, Weight 4.87 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-C2BE47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early 1st-century BC copper-alloy Iron Age uninscribed British potin of Allen class I type dating to c. 100-50 BC. Measurements: 19 mm diameter, 1.52 g weight See Hobbs (1996, 82-83, no. 674ff.), therein cross-referenced to Allen P G-B2 and Van Arsdell 115ff. The coin is heavily corroded with a green patina and has a break at 9 o'clock on the obverse where nearly a third of the coin has been reattached.
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Jevington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-C24A92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early 1st-century BC copper-alloy Iron Age uninscribed British potin of Allen class I type dating to c. 100-50 BC. Measurements: 20 mm length (including sprue), 18.5 mm diameter, 1.65 g weight See Hobbs (1996, 82, no. 670ff.), therein cross-referenced to Allen P-K1 and Van Arsdell 131. The coin has significant remains of the casting sprue attached, located at 6 o'clock on the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Jevington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-40C4D8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy spiral style finger ring dating to the Iron Age, c. 100 BC to AD 100. The object is formed of a single thick strand of wire which is D-shaped in section, although very much flattened for wear. The terminals overlap, and taper to a more slender point. As both terminals taper, they appear finished, however, other examples exhibit a larger number of coils of the spiral, so the object may not be complete. There are a number of similar examples on the database, inclduing NMS-E49C16 and LVPL-B09B39. That record references an example recorded in Crummy (1996: 48, fi…
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-459846
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age copper alloy stater of the British Iron Age dating to c. 20 BC to 40 AD. A South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. A stylised wreath on the obverse and a stylised horse on the reverse. Reference: ABC 2175 There is some damage to the perimeter, resulting in an irregular circumference. Measurements: 16.8mm diameter, 1.2mm thickness, weight 1.30g.
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th April 2021
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Record ID: DEV-4C76F1
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy terret ring of Iron Age to Roman date, c. 100 BC - AD100. The broad circular sectioned loop survives, but the strap bar is now missing, as are any decorative collars attached to it. The loop is markedly thicker on its enclosed side. There are traces of red enamel decoration, which appears to have been placed in two linear bands either side of a raised copper alloy ridge which lies in the centre of the upper face. The reverse also bears some red enamel traces, although no clear decorative scheme can be made out. An example of Lewis (2015:87)'s simp…
Created on: Sunday 17th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ottery St Mary CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-D2E545
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age silver uninscribed unit of the Dobunni (Western), probably dating to c. 50-20 BC. Cotswold Eagle type. Obverse: head right with stalk lips and a boss on chin. Reverse: triple tailed horse left. ABC no. 2015. BMC 2953-2962. VA 1042. Measurements: 10.9mm diameter, 1.4mm thickness, weight 0.87g.
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grafton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-935EFE
Object type: RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy ring thought to be of late prehistoric to Roman date, c. 200 BC to AD 410. The ring is circular in plan and in cross section, and is a markedly consistent dark green and shiny patina, accordant with a date in this period. A large number of such rings are recorded on the database, including SUR-D4AB2B, SOM-7EDF21, WILT-CDE753, HAMP-E3F5BC. They are generally dated either to the late Bronze Age or to the Iron Age/Roman period as for this example. There is a suggestion that they may be related to horse harness, but without clear patterns of wear or their discovery in …
Created on: Monday 9th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
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Record ID: DEV-C669B9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Iron Age or Roman mount dating to the period c. 300BC - AD 100. It is possibly a decorative shield clip, although it has also been suggested that this type of mount derives from a bucket, tankard or vessel. As this example contains remnants of iron decay in its interior, it has been suggested that it may originate from a bucket style vessel, akin to those of the Aylesford Swarling type (J. Ahmet pers.comm). It is formed of a single sheet of copper alloy which is now tubular in shape. It has a series of curving ridges which give it a sligh…
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-77534D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete knobbed terret ring harness fitting dating to the Iron Age to Roman period, c. AD 1-100.  The object comprises part of the lower loop, and approximately half of the upper loop. The lower loop is flattened in cross section and creates a rectangular shape in plan. It is attached to a rectangular lower plate, from which the thickened ring of the upper loop rises. Ther is a large globular knop present on the outer side of the upper loop. This bears inscribed decoration composed of two opposing diagonal lines which form a saltire. Lewis (2015: 84) uses the presence…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Axminster', grid reference and parish protected.