Record ID: NMGW-C15998
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete Roman cast copper alloy brooch, of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type, dating from c. AD 80 -120. The object consists of the head and the bow of the brooch, with the axis bar and spring still intact. The pin and most of the catch plate are missing. It is irregular in plan, broadly comma shaped in profile, and irregular in cross section. The bow of the brooch is 13.61mm wide and 18.75mm deep at the head, narrowing to 3.26mm wide and 7.96mm deep at the foot. On either side of the brooch head are two curved raised areas edged with a single row of small diag…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-20F922
Object type: EWER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Medieval ewer spout dating from c. AD 1400-1500.  The object is curved, tubular, and zoomorphic in form. The opening at the attachment end is an oval shaped aperture measuring 19.78 mm high by 10.35mm wide. The attachment end, curves upwards to form the spout. The end of the spout is in the form of a stylised dog's head with an open mouth, squared brow, lenticular eyes and rounded droopy ears. The dog’s muzzle forms a broadly cylindrical pouring spout, the opening of which is circular and 11.21mm in diameter. The dogs nose projects…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-7B6985
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete white metal plated copper alloy contemporary copy of a counter-stamped 8 Reales (Dollar) coin of Carlos IIII of Spain (1797-1799) Dating from c. 1795 AD. Obverse: laureate and draped bust of Carlos / Charles IIII facing right, with an oval countermark of George III in centre. Obverse inscription: CAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA · 1795. Reverse: The arms of Spain, crowned, flanked by the Pillars of Hercules, with a scroll over the pillars bearing the legend PLVS VLTRA. Reverse inscription HISPAN ·…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DYFED-F75E27
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete copper alloy possible book fitting of Medieval-Post Medieval date. The book fitting is roughly rectangular in shape with a central crown topped shield which is raised above the arms of the fitting. The obverse of the object is intricately decorated but much of the finer detail is worn, but is a possibly floral design. There is still some gold colour gilding visible on the obverse, but much of the patina of the object is reddy brown and green. There are two hinges on the right hand side of the object but only one of the left, one having been broken off …
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laugharne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-BC1D42
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circumstances and context of discovery The object was discovered by Mr Davies whilst metal detecting in a field under pasture at a depth of 5-6 inches. Further details including the find spot and landowner details can be found on the Treasure receipt. Description and identification The reported object is a complete silver double-sided oval medallion or pendant. On the obverse is a side profile bust of Charles I, facing right with a Latin abbreviated inscription in Roman capitals ‘CAROLVS. D. G. MAG. B[RI. FR.]ET. HIB. RX’ along the outer edge; a cut mark obscures part o…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llansteffan Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-2833DC
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete, cast copper-alloy button of post-medieval date (c.1600-1700). The obverse is very convex, the rear is slightly concave.  There are no apparent markings or decoration.  The loop appears to be integral.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanelli', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-2811A4
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, copper-alloy button post-medieval date (c.1600-1700). The obverse of the object is convex. It is steeply domed with an intricate design. The surface is decorated with an incised motif consisting of an inner circular area with fine hashed markings. The outer edge is marked with 8 semi-circular designs, within each there are 6 lines.  Between each semicircle the is a three lobed leaf design. The reverse of the button has a circular line on the outer edge, and the loop is wire. The button has a dark grey, shiny patina.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanelli Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-27E2CD
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy button with an integral loop. The front of the head is gently concave and the reverse strongly convex.  There is some marking at the centre of the front face. This area sits within an equal armed cross with each arm consisting of two engraved lines.  The cross is surrounded by two concentric circular grooves. The narrow gap between the middle and outer grooves is filled with an engraved rope-type motif. There are potentially 4 notches at the end of the cross limbs, but the edges are worn. The button has a dark grey patina. Similar examples on the PAS Da…
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanelli Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-BAD9D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver short cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), Class 8c (formerly 8b3), moneyer Nichole, minted in London, dating from c.1242 to 1247.
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Sunday 14th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DC3557
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy beaded torc or bracelet fragment dating late Iron Age to Early Roman, c. 200 BC-AD 100. The torc is curved and  comprises three evenly sized segmented bead-like sections that were cast together. Both ends of the object have well-worn breaks. The object has a slight green patina. The length is 29.61mm, the diameter is 13.56mm, and the weight 16.0g.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddeusant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-5FEDF8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy mount, dating c. AD 1600 to 1800. The mount is broadly circular in plan and features a quatrefoil design of four openwork hearts radiating outwards. The reverse is undecorated, with a single central attachment pin. The pin is broadly square in cross section and has been bent.. The overall patina is mid-grey, with areas of green corrosion. Soil deposits remain on the objects surface.
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DYFED-6B809A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy Trade Weight of Post Medieval date (AD 1485-1820). The weight is discoidal with a raised rim. The weight has stamped marks which are obscured by abrasion, as such the ruler under which the weight was issued is unclear.  There are two concentric circles partially visible on the upper side, approximately half way across the radius. The reverse of the object is flat with some linear grooves, and a central indentation. The object has a green patina, with some orange corrosion present.
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanelli', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-1B41E0
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval, cast copper alloy decorated Jews or Jaws Harp. The obverse deatures elaborate decoration. The head has a flat facet on the front and back (flatter on the front). The obverse is decorated with incised designs of opposing triangles forming a zig-zag pattern, with an incised dot inside each triangle.  The rounded head and two arms extend from the base of the head, and are in good intact condition.  The rabbet is in place but there is no tongue present. The outer sides of both curved ends of the head and arms join. They appear to be integrally …
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanelli', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-E6CD42
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy flat-ringed fitting, of Late Iron Age to Roman date c. AD 1 - 100.  The attachment bar is oval in cross section and sub rectangular in plan. It measures 14.03mm wide, 6.11mm high and 5.45mm deep. The terminals either side of the attachment bar are oval in cross section and measure 5.92mm wide, 9.67mm high, and 7.98mm deep. The terminals join into a rim around the inner ring, measuring 4.48mm high and 4.14mm deep. The ring is crescentic in plan and measures 7.69mm high at the shoulder, expanding to 22.59mm high at its mid-point. The front of the fitt…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-8F3E4B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman clipped silver siliqua, probably of Honorius (AD 393-423), probably dating to the period 393-402 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type, depicting Roman seated left on cuirass, holding a reversed spear in left hand and Victory in right hand. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-76293D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, Medieval cast lead ampulla dating from around the 13th to 15th century (c. 1200-1400AD) The ampulla has a lower rounded section measuring 31.1 mm wide, 25.4 mm length and 9.5 mm thick. The front of the lower section has a slightly domed profile which is decorated with a scallop shell design. The design is formed by a horizontal raised line at the base of the neck, from which further raised lines radiate downwards over the lower section. A mould line from the casting process runs around the outside edge of the ampulla. The ampulla’s neck is broken off on the di…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-3684AD
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead bulla (Papal seal) of Pope Boniface VIII, dating from c. 1294 to 1303. The object consists of a circular cast lead disk, 35.7mm in diameter and 5.2mm in thickness, with raised inscriptions and decoration. The obverse features the inscription BO[n]I/[F]AIVS/PP(omega above)[:]VIII The reverse features the inscription SPASPE over two stylised portraits of St. Paul and St. Peter. A raised line of pellets separates the two portraits. The object is fawn in colour, the lead surface still retaining colour from the reddish earth it was found in. The object has surf…
Created on: Friday 9th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DYFED-A4675B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete copper alloy, cauldron leg of unknown date. It has a green, black and brown patina. It has a rough and worn texture, and has a D-shaped cross section. It weighs 38.8g and is 28.99mm in length, 23.55mm in width and 14.98mm thick
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergwili', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-A43149
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a copper alloy, probable traction engine steam whistle. The date is unknown, but the object is likely to have come from the 19th/21st century. It is a narrow cylinder shape with two small cylindrical protrusions in the middle of the object that might have allowed the object to rest in a bracket. One terminal of the object appears to be able to screw into another object.  The whistle is plain and has no decoration. It has a round cap terminal at one end. The whistle has light green, brown and black patina across the surface. The object weighs…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergwili', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-A3FC73
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a section of a circular lead, mount of probable Post Medieval date, possibly a boss from a horse harness. It is incomplete as it is only a fragment of a larger circular shaped object. The obverse of the object has a raised rim with dot decoration around the circumference of the rim. Any other pattern cannot be clearly seen due to wear and damage. There are signs of a dark burgundy red colouring. The reverse appears to be plain with no colouring or decorative pattern. Overall the object has a white, black and green patina. The object weighs 11.6g and i…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Meidrim', grid reference and parish protected.