Record ID: DEV-F55927
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy harness junction that dates to the early medieval period (c. 11th century).  It has broken at one end off a boss, and may have once been a double-ended junction from harness strapping. As an alternative, this could be the attachment loop of a small bridle bit. The boss is broadly in the form of a domed oval, with a concavity on the reverse. The short bar that emanates from the complete side is semicircular in cross-section. It soon meets a slightly thicker terminal loop, which is oval and plain. The loop is, though, bevelled, externally on the fron…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F5465A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mis-struck medieval farthing of Edward III (1327-1377). Standard type G, post-Treaty dating to 1369-1377. North (1991, 59, no. 1298). Measurements: Diameter: 14.5 mm, weight: 0.4 g 
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F5082B
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy folding clasp dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1300-1400). The frame is sub rectangular and of rectangular cross-section, with an expanded outer edge and a narrowed sub-rectangular bar. The outer edge is zoomorphic with engraved decoration on the front face. This comprises two circular apertures forming eyes, with diagonal lines running between them to the outer edge delineating the nose/snout and, above the aperture, a triangular area of transverse lines representing the forehead and/or hair. The snout projects slightly beyond the outer edge of the frame and th…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F4FA58
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy trade weight dating to c. AD 1625-1685. The weight is circular with a raised rim. Stamped on its upper surface with a crowned C (for Charles I-II) at 11 o'clock; the sword of the City of London at 12 o'clock; a large letter A at 2 o'clock; and a ewer, or coffee pot, at 6 o'clock, which is the mark of the Worshipful Company of Founders who were controllers of sizing and marking weights in London. The object has a pale green patina and a central dot on the front and back as well as a ring between the central dot and the stam…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadhembury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F4AA9E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper-alloy post-medieval trade weight (19th century), dating to AD 1834-1849. The upper surface has a wide and high rim. The reverse has a a central depression, around which a rim covered in concentric circular turning rings indicating finishing on a lathe. Within the rim on the upper surface, the field  is stamped centrally with a crowned GB with a slightly offset IV beneath indicating George IV (1820-1830). Running at a right angle to the right of the crowned GB is the word PEGLER (see below, Notes). At 10 o'clock …
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F43064
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged and incomplete cast copper-alloy toy pistol, now in two pieces, dating from the post-medieval period (17th century). The barrel is oval in cross-section and has a narrow, hollow bore with a touch-hole that would have allowed it to be fired. The barrel has been broken into two pieces as a result of old damage. The smaller piece has a pair of small basal prongs either for resting the pistol, or, now broken, for a separate ramrod. The object widens towards the butt, which bends downwards at approximately 30 degrees. There is a small conical pan …
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnstaple area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F3F932
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman bow brooch of Polden Hill type, dating to the 1st century AD. The short arms are semi-cylindrical with moulded reels at their ends. The spring is intact with six coils visible; the pin has broken at its junction with the spring. The bow tapers and curves back from the head, with a sub rounded section with a moulded central ridge flanked by ridged shoulders. There are traces of finely incised transverse lines decorating the ridge. The foot and catch-plate are missing.  Measurements: The length is 26 mm. The width of the arms are 18 m…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F3B5FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded silver Roman denarius, probably of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period c. AD 145-161 (Reece period 7). Illegible reverse, possibly depicting Annona standing left holding corn ears over modius and anchor? Mint of Rome. Measurements: Diameter: 19 mm, weight: 2.91 g 
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Seaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F36C28
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy medieval harness pendant (c.1270 - 1350). The pendant is cruciform, and formed of a frame and swinger of the same form. The pendant has broken through at the suspension loop of which only an abraded stub now survives. The swinger comprises a central broadly square boss from which four arms emerge from the cardinal points. Each arm terminates a sub-square boss, except that which then extends into the narrowed suspension loop. The arms have bevelled sides on both front and reverse. Each of the five bosses is decorated on its u…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnstaple area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F3464A
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of lead shot dating to the post-medieval period, c. AD 1600- 1800. Cast ball with a off-circular indent, possibly from a ramrod but also with other similar dents perhaps from barrelled storage. The mass may qualify this shot for a musket. Measurements: 18 mm in diameter and the indent has a diameter of 5 mm. The weight is 26.916 g See similar on this database: NLM-88EA7F and NLM-C8C8A2
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F31760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy contemporary (barbarous) copy of a radiate of Tetricus II (AD 272-274), dating to the period c. AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). SPES PVBLICA reverse depicting Spes advancing left, holding flower and hem of robe. Uncertain mint. Measurements: Diameter: 16.5 mm Weight: 1.33 g 
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higher Ansty', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F305F4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of lead shot dating to the post-medieval period, c. AD 1600- 1800. Cast ball with two flat circular patches next to each other, possibly from a ramrod but also with other similar dents perhaps from barrelled storage. The mass may qualify this shot for a musket. Measurements: 16 mm in diameter and the flat surfaces have a diameter of 8 mm and 4 mm. The weight is 18.33 g See similar on this database: SWYOR-0DC4A6 and NLM-827922.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-7AD80A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped medieval silver penny of Edward IV (AD 1461-1470; 1471-1483). First reign, light coinage, type VI, VII or VIII, dating to 1465-1468. Mint uncertain, either London or Durham. North (1991, 88-89) Measurements: diameter 13 mm, weight 0.49 g The clipping extends to the inner circle in places, and almost entirely on the reverse.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-647307
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver short-cross cut half penny of Henry II (AD 1154-1189), Class 1a4 or 1a5 dating to c.AD 1180-1189. Moneyer Gocelm. Mint of Winchester. See Mass (2001, 17-20). Measurements: Diameter: 24.2 mm, weight: 0.62 g 
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-644F59
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy spherical bell, dating to post-medieval period (c. AD 1550-1650), retaining an iron pea. The bell has opposing blowholes in its upper hemisphere and opposing sounding holes connected by a sound slot in the lower hemisphere, set perpendicular. A prominent moulded circumferential rim marks the meeting of the halves. A separately cast rectangular loop with bevelled top bar passes into the upper hemisphere. There are the remnants of a pattern visible radiating from the slot across the lower hemisphere, made unclear by corrosion produc…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-640E58
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy annular buckle of medieval dating c. AD 1250-1400. The frame is circular in plan and cross-section. A copper-alloy pin survives wrapped around the frame. There is no decoration, nor pin constriction.  Measurements: 17 mm in diameter with the pin being 18 mm. The weight is 1.773 g See similar on this database: KENT-26EE84 and SUR-FB56BC. Buckles of this module have been published from London, found in 13th- and 14th-century contexts (Egan and Pritchard 2002, 57).
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-63D7A8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy uniface trade weight of probable late medieval to post-medieval date (c. 15th-16th century). The object is circular with a flat upper surface. The reverse has a small recessed area around its centre, surrounded by concentric turning marks. The front has an engraved line border at the circumference, and a small engraved circle at the centre.  Between the two is a stamped mark, probably a crowned Lombardic 'h'. Measurements: 60 mm in diameter, weight 90.37 g For similar trade weights see Biggs (2018 [1992], 48-49). While the module of the object is com…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-6321D8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early Roman T-shaped brooch dating to c. AD 69-96. A "colchester derivative" brooch with undecorated wings and the hinged pin is still intact. Connected to the centre of the axis bar is a headloop so brooch could have been worn differently. The front of the curving bow has a ingraved line design with interlocking diagnonal lines. The bow curves gradually in profile to its sub-triangular, solid catch-plate.  Measurements:The length of the brooch is 39mm. The width of the wing is 21mm and the width of the body is 6m…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DEV-62AC6B
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, heavily worn fragment of a cast Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave axehead, probably of Middle Bronze Age date c. 1600-900 cal BC. The fragment consists of the axe's blade above which is a worn and abraded termination. The axe fragment is broadly trapezoidal. The broken side runs transversely across its body giving a flat edge from which the sides thin evenly towards a slightly crescentic blade which is heavily chipped. In profile the body of the axe is triangular, due to tapering towards the cutting edge. The break reveals a rectangular cross-section. …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-62609B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval or post medieval chafing dish handle and attachment lug dating to the period c. AD 1450-1600. The loop handle is sub trapezoidal, with a slightly incurved bottom and squared-off sides both inside and out. There is a separate free-moving attachment lug, originally located on the flattened attachment edge. The lug is sub oval, with a waisted neck and a circular projection for attachment. Measurements: Length: 52.5 mm, Width: 53.5 mm, Thickness: 5 mm, Thickness (Loop) 8.5 mm, Weight: 25.15 g This particular handle is from a Lewis…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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