Record ID: SUR-E6BAEC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped post medieval buckle with rounded sides and small knops at either end of the strap bar. A pointed copper alloy pin is retained.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-E5ABE1
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Roman votive axehead. The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan. In profile, it is wedge-shaped, with the 'cutting end' being 0.80mm thick at the edge. The opposite (handle) end has a thickness of 3.56mm at the edge and is truncated by a flat, sub-rectangular face featuring an oval depression at its centre. The thicker end also has a transverse circular perforation all the way through, which sits near the top edge rather than centrally. The whole surface is covered by a shiny, compact dark green-grey patina, but features shallow scratches throughout. …
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E4ADE6
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent fragment of a Roman copper alloy bracelet or armlet, 4mm wide with a flat cross section. The exterior is divided into panels by deeply incised transverse lines, each panel with an oblique line running across it diagonally with a pair of offset notches, one to each side. The angle of the diagonals alternates creating a zig-zag effect. The bracelet appears to have been intentionally cut to respect the edges of the panels at either end and has been bent around, possibly for re-use as a finger ring. There are traces of a white metal coating.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E46953
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval cast copper alloy spur hook. The object has a narrow hooked arm to attach to an eye of the spur terminal, with flanking lobes half way down and a lozengiform rear terminal. This is drilled to take a rivet with a domed and teardrop-shaped head acting as an integral rove to attach to the leathers. Circa 16th-17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E43F44
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman finger ring, comprising a raised oval bezel, 8.2mm long and 3.3mm high, with a deep setting for a now lost stone or intaglio. The bezel rises from the line of the hoop which has a flat cross section and triangular shoulders which are waisted at the junction to the bezel and which taper into the hoop. The shoulders are decorated with transverse ridges. Cf. Guiraud's (1989) Type 3 (later 2nd to later 3rd century AD) or Henig's (2007, 13) Type VIII (3rd century AD).
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E41FBE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester Derivative Polden Hill type, dating to c. 75-175 AD. The wings are cylindrical, open on the underside and have angled end-caps which are drilled to take the spindle on which the spring and pin is mounted. The front of the brooch has a small projecting lug for the spring chord. The bow has a flat cross section and is angled at 90° to the head. The apex of the bow has three square recessed cells retaining traces of red enamel, set within a moulded rectangular panel. Behind this is a small ridged collar to the lower part of…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-E40A23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver long cross farthing of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), Farthing uncertain class dating to AD 1327-1377. London Mint
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-94F1A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman siliqua of Constantius II (AD 317-361), dating to AD 353-355 (Reece period 18). VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath reverse type. Mint of Arles. RIC VIII, no. 207.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-94638F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX with three stars above. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-800F04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early Medieval early penny (sceat), Series H (secondary) Type 49: Metcalf 1, Wodan / Peacock, dating to AD 720-745. Obverse: round moustached Woden face centrally with beaded outline surrounded by ten bosses comprising pellets in annulets. Reverse: Crested peacock displaying right with linear body, splayed feet and pellet within ring of pellets below neck. Hamwic (Southampton) Mint. See Abrahamson (2017): p. 185. 
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-65BD15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307 - 318 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left with globe. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-6598C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded and incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). [GLORIA ROMANORVM] reverse type depicting the emperor dragging a captive. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E8A3A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged double lugged trumpet brooch, dating between AD 80-200. The head of the brooch is ovate, with two integral pierced semi circular lugs on the reverse to accommodate an axis bar. Between both pierced lugs sits an intact copper alloy spring of four coils with a semi-circular loop set behind the spring, hanging toward the foot. The coils are covered in iron corrosion suggesting the axis bar may be iron. One coil extends into an incomplete circular-sectioned pin which tapers towards a worn break near the catchp…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D3CD22
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval mount or buckle plate, dating to c AD 1400 - 1700. The find is missing a loop or similar for attachment. The mount has a degree of wear and patination, and is decorated but the pattern is unclear. It is rectangular,  with straight attachment edge, rivet hole in each corner, slightly rounded at the outer edge where there is a crescentic break in the centre. The underside is undecorated. Dimensions: 31.8mm in length;  21.1mm in width; 1.6mm thick; 3.92g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-BEEB67
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A piece of copper alloy probable casting waste of unknown date. The object is broadly triangular with a D-shaped section. The upper surface has a bulbous raised area at the top of the 'triangle' which gradually flattens out towards the opposite end. The surface is uneven and pitted while the lower surface is smooth and flat. Dimensions: Length: 58.5mm; width: 59.5mm; thickness: 14.6mm; weight: 135.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-BE6D0E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy finger ring or earring, dating to c. AD 43-410. It is C-shaped, and broken at both ends. It is formed by twisting two thin copper wires into a cable.  Dimensions: Curved length: 40.2mm; thickness: 2.6mm; weight: 2.18g. See HAMP-EC8DA5 on the PAS database for similar.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-53105A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gold Quarter Noble coin of Edward III (1312-1377). Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period (1351-1361). Spink 1495
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-3FAB8F
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to early post medieval cast copper alloy domed thimble with oval holes spiralling up to the crown and an incised line around the base. There are no maker's marks visible. The thimble has been crushed and has split open.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-19156F
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy spoon of Type 2 Crummy 1983, fig. 73, no. 2014 probably dating to AD 150 - 400. The fragment comprises most, if not all of the handle, with a C-shaped attachment loop between the handle and offset bowl - but the bowl itself is missing. The handle has been distorted into a twisted spiral shape. In cross-section, it goes from rectangular at the bowl attachment to circular at the opposing terminal. The entire fragment is plain and undecorated, and covered in a mottled patina of a medium to dark green colour. The fragment is 42.12mm lo…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-ED76D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch, 50.83mm in length, missing its spring and pin. The head is oval with a protruding lozengiform terminal at the front and single hinge loop underneath. The bow is of triangular cross section divided centrally by a pair of reels with a central button. The lower part of the bow tapers to a moulded foot with a deep triangular catchplate beneath. Circa late 1st to late 2nd century AD.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-ED32DC
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment from a late Roman multiple motif armlet, 33.48mm in length. The fragment is flat in cross section, slightly curved in side profile and decorated on one side with three panels divided by transverse ridges, each containing a different arrangement of dot-in-annulet motifs of various sizes. Circa 3rd-4th century AD.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EC8175
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square uniface copper alloy Coin Weight of 6.7g (103.4gr) dating to c 1461-1600. The weight depicts a king with sword and shield standing in a ship with a rose in the centre of the hull and is for a Ryal (rose noble), used from the reigns of Edward IV to Elizabeth I. It was equivalent to 5 Shillings. This weight was possibly struck in the Low Countries. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EBF2B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307 - 318 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left with whip and globe. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EBC858
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus, of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). [VRBS ROMA] type with a reverse depicting Romulus and Remus suckling a wolf, with a wreath and two stars above. probably mint of Trier. Cf. RIC VII Treveri 553.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-DC2F2D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting comprising a bar mount with an (incomplete) hooked terminal. The bar is D-sectioned with moulded ribs, a pierced convex central boss and two rounded terminals, one of which is drilled for a rivet. The hook possibly once held a pendant loop to attach small items or a purse to the belt. Circa 13th - 14th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-DC0936
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy pin from a Medieval annular buckle, 42mm in length. The pin has a sub rectangular cross section with rounded corners. There is a small raised grip at the junction with the loop which likely aided with the operation of the buckle. The articulation loop is complete but has been bent open. Circa late 13th-15th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D9C5F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded post Medieval copper alloy farthing of Charles II (1660-1685), milled issue of 1672-1679, date unclear. As Spink 3394.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D62AEB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy object with a round integrally cast suspension loop and an irregular sub cylindrical body with oval cross section and a pronounced rim or lip at the top. The flanking corners of the lower portion has two stumps of iron, probably from a large attachment loop. There are no marks. Possibly a steelyard or trade weight of c. 3oz.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D58FF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman siliqua of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). VRBS-ROMA reverse type depicting Victory seated left on a throne, holding Victory on a globe and sceptre. Mint of Trier. Cf. Hoxne no. 257; RIC IX 27e and 45b.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D55BBC
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper alloy casket key, 36.5mm in length, with an oval bow, a shank of flattened oval cross-section with a hollow end and a (now incomplete) simple bit with a single cleft. Circa 12th-15th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C2FE3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Maximian dating to AD 296-297 (Reece period 15). GENIO PPOPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Trier. As RIC VI Treveri 181b.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C2AF57
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy tunic button displaying the lightning flash logo of the British Union of Fascists, dating to 1935-1940. The backplate is crushed and retains a wire loop shank with illegible maker's mark around.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C296FD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of post Medieval vessel repair rivets or clips made of folded copper alloy sheet metal, designed to mend a split in the wall of a wooden vessel. Found in the same location. The larger measures 24.7mm by 14.4mm, the smaller measures 22mm by 10.9mm.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C247E7
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy early post medieval blunt-hooked clasp of Read's (2008) Class A, Type 10. The clasp has a sub-lozenge shaped plate decorated in moulded relief with a four petalled flower with sepals bordered by two addorsed spirals. There are three small attachment loops, one at the rear end and two flanking the base of the blunt hook at the front end, which has broken. The surface has traces of tinning.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C20AD1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cast copper alloy saucer brooch, dating to c. AD.450-550. The front of the brooch is dished, with an angular and upturned rim around; this is incomplete on one side. The front of the brooch is decorated with a five pointed star pattern formed by double-ridged concave arcs enclosed by an engraved concentric line around a small central boss. There is no trace of gilding. The reverse has an in-line hinge lug and catchplate. There is extensive deposition of iron corrosion products around the hinge lug from a now lost iron spring and pin.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C1D5DD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cast copper alloy disc brooch, 29.2mm in diameter. The face has incised decoration in the form of five dot-in-annulet motifs, one at the centre with four arranged equidistant around it. The reverse has an in-line catchplate and hinge lug, the latter retaining a rusted remnant of an iron spring and pin. Circa 5th-6th century AD.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C1B9B1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded copper alloy object with a cylindrical terminal (4.9mm diameter) at one end of a constriction to an ovoid lobe which tapers to a bend and a point, probably an old break. The original surface is almost entirely lost and no decoration can be made out. Possibly a terminal from a hair pin of Roman date.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-ABC314
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead cap which would seal a powder carrier, dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The cap had been squashed resulting in significant deformation and was straightened by the finder before photographing. Two integral loops survive,which were compressed against the body of the cap.  Dimensions: height: 17.3mm,  width: 22.34mm,  weight:13.91g. The cap would have been part of a powder-charger or powder-holder, a small flask holding gun powder for the charging of a firearm. The loops enabled the cap to be attached by cord to the flask&…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-9AEB17
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman (AD 100-300) copper alloy finger-ring of Daubney's Group 7 (Miscellaneous) decoration. part of the hoop is missing. In shape the bezel is oval. It is decorated with an oval field, at the centre of which is a smaller oval (of copper alloy) with two (copper alloy) transverse lines running across it. This divides the central oval into the three lateral fields. No enamel survives. A very similar finger-ring on this database, SOMDOR490 from Somerset, has the two outer fields of the central oval in blue enamel while the rest are in red. Also cf. NLM-AC4975,…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-96FD4F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 343- 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two victories facing holding wreaths. Unclear Mint.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stapleford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-84AC4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House Valentinian possibly Gratian dating from AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting a Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stapleford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-8466D9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 354-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse depicting a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse (fallen horseman). 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stapleford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-837046
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval copper alloy probable Limoges enamelled plaque or possible mount, dating to c AD 1180-1200. Part of a champlevé enamel and gilded copper anthropomorphic representation of a saint, depicting the nimbate head of a clean shaven male figure, looking a little to his left. The face is white with eyes, eyebrows, nose mouth and chin indicated by simple darker marks. Five luxuriant locks of hair are indicated by lines of black and white. A circle of red, a halo, is at the margin of the plate and the field between this and the figure is te…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-55A6FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Half Penny of George I, AD 1714-1727. Minted in 1718, date clearly legible. Obverse shows a worn laureate and cuirassed bust right. Obverse legend over bust reads GEORGIVS with remaining letters worn off. Reverse shows Britannia seated left. Reverse legend reads BRITAN-NIA
Created on: Saturday 16th March 2024
Last updated: Sunday 17th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-06E3C6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cruciform mount of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The mount is cruciform in shape, with an incomplete rectangular attachment lug at the reverse. The front is flat. with lozenge shaped terminals.  It has a length of 19.6 mm, it is 19.6 mm wide and 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 1.81 g. The mount is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-052843
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast composite copper alloy convex button with a domed front, 12.3mm in diameter, which has a small central pellet. The alloy has a high tin content and appears silvery with black oxidised areas. The reverse is flat with a wire loop shank. Circa 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-051272
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval cast copper alloy strap slide, 24mm in length. The plate is flat and of lobed and waisted form, with three lobes decorated with notched margins; the terminal lobes have transverse grooves. The reverse is flat with an integrally cast rectangular strap loop comprised of two overlapping lugs, now bent.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-050034
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy single loop buckle frame with integral forked spacer, from a composite buckle. The frame is oval with bevelled edges and a pointed pin rest at the front. Both plates are missing. Circa 14th-15th century.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-04ECD3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval (17th century) cast one-piece circular copper-alloy button, 22.5mm in diameter. The button is decorated with an engraved eight arm spiral, with annulets at the ends of alternate arms and a small dot-in-annulet at the centre. There is a linear border around the rim. The reverse is flat with an integrally cast flat drilled shank. Cf. Read (2005) page 34, number 117.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-04D95C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead alloy token. One side has a cross with chevrons on the arms. The other has partial initials, possibly IN or NI.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EE0186
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman enamelled Trumpet brooch  dating to c. AD 100-250 (cf. Mackreth (2011), TR 1.2b4, p. 83, pl. 80). The head is oval with enamel inlay decoration in the form of two back-to-back flanking C-shaped cells filled with blue enamel, with lozenges of two triangular cells above and below, infilled with orange or red enamel. There is a stump of a single round loop at the centre of the underside of the head to hold the spring and pin, now lost. The bow is narrow with a plano convex cross section. It curves sharply around to a…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EDC54C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Initial T-shaped brooch, of Colchester derivative hinged pin type (Hull T125; Mackreth (2011) CD H) dating to the late 1st to early 2nd century AD. The wings are cylindrical with incised lines around the tips and contain an axis spindle retaining the pin (27mm in length). The bow is convex, with a moulded spine decorated with incised oblique lines, and has ridged margins. It tapers back to a bend and break. The foot and catchplate are missing. The surface has traces of tinning.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-ED3A69
Object type: CLIP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver clip probably part of a scabbard or sheath, dating to c AD 1740 - 1800. It is a tapering D section metal bar, with, at the wider upper end is an oval plate which includes, in relief, a laureate, draped Classical imperial bust, facing, The features are very detailed, but rather crudely executed. The field in the background has a pitted decoration. Below this, the bar tapers as an elegant concave curve, without any decoration, to a ball foot, surmounted by a  semi-circumferential rectangular collar. The collar is decorate…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9F5508
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Farthing of James I Lennox type 2 1616-1625 Obverse description: crown with crossed sceptres IACO D G MAG BRIT Reverse description: Crowned harp FRA ET HIB REX
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9EEB2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 300-400 Obverse: Bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...] This coin is heavily clipped removing the inscription from the obverse. The reverse is heavily corroded resulting in the loss of all detail.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: WILT-9E2604
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver radiate of Trebonianus Gallus (AD 251-253), dating to the period c.AD 251-253 (Reece Period 12). IVNO MARTIALIS reverse type depicting Juno seated left holding a branch in her right hand and a long transverse sceptre in her left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC IV. Part 3, p. 164, no. 35.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whiteparish CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-747A9B
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy bead of suggested Roman date c. AD43-410.  The bead is circular in plan and has a median raised rib running around the circumference. The edges of the perforation are worn and damaged, with some areas of deep radial striations, possible cut by the string/thread the beads were suspended on. The surface has a glossy mid brown surface. Measurements: outer diameter: 11.29mm; internal diameter: 4.30mm; thickness: 6.28mm and weight: 1.54g.  Beads are very difficult to date without context, but compare: SF-D0599D and HAMP-24CAB3; …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-728A45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I. Mint mark tun which dates this to 1591-1595 Obverse: crowned bust facing left [E D] G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross CIVITAS LONDON This coin has been clipped. 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-71F2CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver radiate of Gallienus  AD 258-259.   Reverse: radiate and cuirassed bust right G[A]LL[IENVS[...]  Reverse: Trophy between two captives seated at its base. [GERMANICVS MAX V] 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-71E937
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius, dating to AD 350-353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X, Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7143CB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Aucissa brooch dated to the Roman period, c. AD 43-80. Mackreth 2011, Aucissa Type 2.b, Plate 90, no.8687. The head of the brooch is formed from a flat, rectangular panel which splits into two at the back and rolls up and round to form the integral hinge which would have held the pin mechanism. The axis bar, pin and pin mechanism are all lost. From the front of the head plate an integral D-sectioned bow extends with a steeply curved profile which tapers in width to a bulbous rounded foot knop.The bow is decorated with a raised centra…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-710B42
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy Nuremburg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II and dating to to c. 1586-1635. Rose and Orb type, but with uncertain obverse motto. The jetton has been pierced.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-70F7F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval short cross penny of Henry III, Class 7a-b dating to c. 1217-1242. Moneyer is ILGER at London mint.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: BERK-46798A
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Iron Age to Roman copper alloy disc headed pin dating c.400 BC-AD 410. The head is circular and slightly bi-conical, with rounded edges. The upper side of the head has moulded decoration in the form of a central sub-circular recess with a raised central pellet; the recess is surrounded by two raised rings, with the upper surface sloping down to the edge. The shank has a sub-rounded section, tapering slightly to the pointed tip. The shank is bend twice along the length.
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-30DB73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating from AD 1250-1256. Class 5b. Moneyer: Nicole. Mint: London. North 992.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-1AA9A8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy enamelled zoomorphic Roman plate brooch in the form of a hare or hound, dating to c.AD 100-300 (Mackreth (2011) OBJECT 3.c Plate 125). Only the front portion of the brooch remains; this depicts a running hound or hare with a square-nosed snout, dot eye, linear mouth, long ears swept back, and stretched forward front leg (now missing). The body has two recessed cells, originally infilled with enamel, the front retaining a fragment of a colourless or possibly white enamel. The back half of the animal is missing.  The reverse of the plate is flat and has&nb…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-0B01C7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy symmetrical strap slide, dating between AD 1600-1700. The strap slide is waisted in plan, with a D-shaped cross section. The upper surface of the bar is convex, with expanded circular ends and three cast raised transverse ribs at its waisted convex center. The reverse of the bar is slightly concave, with two integrally-cast lugs at either end; both being bent inward toward one another and ending in worn breaks. The strap slide is dark green in colour. Dimensions: length: 23.98mm,  width: 8…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-0A02B2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy awl probably of late Bronze age date, c. 1150-800BC. The object comprises a copper alloy bar. One end is of square cross-section and tapers to a point. The bar terminates at the opposing end in a worn break with a circular cross section. The surface has a deep-green patina with no evident of decoration. Measurements: length: 44.62mm; diameter: 5.27mm and weight: 5.68g.  Plain copper alloy awls are hard to date precisely and are found from the Bronze age to Medieval period. However, examples of this form are thought to have been introduced in…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-058D28
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late medieval to early post-medieval cast copper alloy button dating AD 1450-1550. The button is sub-rectangular in plan, with a D-shaped cross section. The convex front face of the button is decorated with a worn moulded design depicting a quatrefoil/petal like motif radiating from the centre, with two large foils reaching lengthways to either end of the button, and two smaller foils reaching widthways to the sides of the button. A pellet is situated in the gaps between each foil. The reverse side of the button features a centrally cast sub-rectangular&…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-04DFF3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lightly clipped post medieval silver three farthings coin of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1561. Date on coin probably reading '1561'. Second coinage (1561-1582) pheon initial mark, mint of London. As North (1991) no: 2002 Dimensions: diameter: 13.29mm,  thickness: 0.29mm,  weight: 0.36g
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-F1DA6A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the Constantine I dating to the period AD 320-321 (Reese period 16). [BEAT TRANQLITAS] or [BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS] reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX, three stars above. Mint of London. Cf. Cloke & Toone (2015) 9.04.003.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-F1C679
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper alloy medieval single looped buckle with a rounded front edge and a narrowed and recessed strap bar. There is no decoration.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-F095EB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete decorated double loop Post Medieval copper alloy buckle, with a moulded rosette on the front of each loop and a lobed knop at either end of the narrowed strap bar. The pin is missing. Circa 16th-17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-F08125
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-Medieval double-loop trapezoidal buckle with lobes at either end of the strap bar. The outer edges are pointed and the outside edge of the buckle is bevelled.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-CB8C58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver early medieval cut farthing of Edward the Confessor, Pointed helmet type dating to 1053-1056. Uncertain moneyer, Winchester mint. As North 825; B.M.C. vii; Hild. F.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-CA2048
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold Continental Gallo-Belgic quarter stater (1.64g ; 9.7mm), dating to c.125 - 50 BC (Sills Class Ca2). Obverse: Animal or boat. Reverse: Waved line or tree-like object. Sills 2003: 232 and Fig 76.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: WILT-C8DEFE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dated AD 324-325 (Reece Period 16)  PROVIDENTIAE AVGG reverse type depicting camp or town gateway with two towers and star above. Mint of Trier. 
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whiteparish CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-C86C62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver scaetta, Series BIA variety, Type B215, dating to circa AD 680-710. Obverse: Bead before diademed bust right, in serpent circle anticlockwise, braided hair, crescent ear, blundered legend in margin. Reverse: Bird on cross pattee, berries before, annulets on limbs of cross, beaded serpent circle anticlockwise, blundered legend in margin. Abrahamson p. 66 no. B215.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whiteparish CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-C774C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 330-331 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standards. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 215, no. 525.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whiteparish cp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5DA173
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gilded copper alloy token or Gaming counter in the style of a George III (AD 1760-1820) half guinea , dating to AD 1790. Dimensions: 19.8mm in diameter, weight: 2.72g. These coin-like gaming pieces were made in imitation of gold guineas and half guineas of George III's 'spade' type issued between 1787 and 1799. They were normally made of brass and can also be distinguished by their inscriptions which were usually those used on the original coin. Examples were produced from brass, as well as copper alloy, such as this example, which were…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WILT-4A260C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval 'Galley halfpenny' or Venetian soldino of the Doge Agostin Barbarigo (c. AD 1486-1501). Obverse: AV . BAR . DVX S. M. V. depicting Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron-saint standing right. Reverse: LAVS . TIBI . SOLI (Thou alone be praised) depicting Christ standing holding a cross right. The silver soldino of Venice was known as the galyhalpens (galley-halfpence) as it was brought by the annual Venetian trading fleets. The soldino was about the s…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-497692
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Early-Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper-alloy anthropomorphic mount, probably from a stirrup terminal and 20.3mm in length. The terminal is triangular in cross section and overall shape. The decoration unusually is not zoomorphic, instead having a moulded ridge around the wide end, from which a subrectangular lobe projects up the centre of the plate and with the narrower portion of the object tapering to a break with incised lines along the margin. The whole can be interpreted as an anthropomorphic mask, with a nose, heavy brows, lines for a beard and faint mouth. T…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: WILT-495AC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman as of Gordian III (AD 238-244), dating to the period c.AD 241-244 (Reece period 12). VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, S C, reverse type depicting Hercules, nude, standing right, resting right hand on hip and resting left hand on club set on rock; beside club, lion-skin. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.2, p. 49, no. 309.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-49347C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). [GLORIA ROMANORVM] reverse type depicting the emperor dragging a captive. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-48A867
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver medieval short cross cut halfpenny of Henry II or Richard I and class 1-3, dating to c. 1180-1194. Uncertain moneyer, London mint.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-487802
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). third issue with escallop initial mark dating to 1584-1586. As North (1991) p137, number 2016.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WILT-47E34E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the East Wiltshire region, dating to c. 50-35 BC. Savernake Wheel type. Obverse: wreath, crescents below, pelleted spike. Reverse: horse, wheel below, solar spiral above. As ABC p.107, no.2101; BMC 546. 
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Royal Wootton Bassett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-47C78F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded cast copper alloy decorative strap mount of post medieval date. The mount is broadly in the baroque style (see Maslin 2021) taking the form of an arrow, with a convex oval plate having, at one end, a small cherub / putti head flanked by triangular wings and, at the narrower end, a fleur-de-lys terminal.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-31F423
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver washed copper-alloy Roman radiate of Aurelian dating to AD 271-272 (Reece period 13). RESTITVT ORIENTIS reverse type depicting a Female figure crowning the emperor holding vertical sceptre. Mint of Mediolanum (Milan). As RIC V.1, p. 280, no. 140.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: BERK-1F0C0D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix dating to the 17th Century. The seal matrix is a conical shape with a narrow sub-circular shank, which widens at the top to a flat trefoil shaped handle. The upper lobe broken across its width. At the base the matrix widens significantly to accommodate the die, which is ovoid. The die has an incised depiction of what appears to be three arrows, each depicting shaft, point and fleching, adjacent to each other, facing in the same direction. The seal has three remaining perforations at its handle, in line h…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: WILT-F72071
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman copper alloy headstud brooch dating to AD 75-200 (Mackreth type Headstud 5.).  The brooch is missing the foot of the bow, most of the catchplate and the top of the bow (it appears that the bow has broken across the centre line of the headstud).  The bow is decorated with the semi-circular curve of the remaining headstud.  Below this the centre of the front of the bow is decorated with cross-mouldings creating a lattice of cells down the centre with with half cells along either side and an incised line along the outer edge.  The central cells…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: DEV-E27D71
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Saxon copper-alloy mount dating to the early medieval period, c. AD 1000-1100. The mount is a tapering flat-sectioned bar, with a central break. The remaining central bar has parallel sides, two lobes protrude from the bar followed by two straight edges that taper inwards towards the terminal. The terminal is a rounded trefoil shape with a central perforation. The upper face is decorated with incised lines forming a simple design. The reverse is undecorated. The object is black in colour and the decoration is highlighted in lighter brown.  M…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-DEFED4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin farthing of William and Mary (1688-1694) dated to 1690. As Spink 3451.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: IOW-B46B21
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy buckle, c.AD 1720-1770. A Georgian shoe buckle, complete with chape and pin. The buckle comprises a heavily arched frame, drilled spindle, chape, and pin. The frame is D-shaped in cross section, and swells along its horizontal and vertical sides, tapering to narrowed corners. The chape frame is sub-oval and has a single internal spike. It has two hollow lugs that accommodate an iron spindle. Between the lugs a copper-alloy pin is secured by the spindle. The pin is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat at the rear.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A28E39
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
AN incomplete probable miniature copper alloy socketed axe head, probably dating from the Bronze Age to the Roman period (1000 BC to AD 410).  Less than 25% of the socketed axehgead is present, consisting of the loop and part of the mouth. There is a large loop taking up most of the length od the body one end has a large flange. Rear is concave suggesting that this is one half of the casting blade end appears broken away.  It measures 34 mm in length, 18.8 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 12.7 g. The axeheadh is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface pat…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: WILT-656ED2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch dating to c AD 335-400.  Mackreth CD H 12.c. The brooch is incomplete and is mssing the tip of the pin, the catchplate and the foot of the bow.  The brooch comprises short wings with a single incised line around the front of the ends of the wings.  In the centre of the wings the top of the bow rises in a peak to a raised headloop with a central piercing which may have been filled with enamel or glass.  At the back of the wings, there is a hinged pin.  The bow has a central ridge running from the headloop an…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-64CE0D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy headstud brooch dating to c AD 75-200. cf. Mackreth Headstud Type 1.gb. The brooch is  missing the lower part of the bow, the hinged pin (apart from the part attached to the retaining bar) and part of one wing.  The fragment has a headloop in the centre of wings which are formed as cylindrical tubes into which the pin retaining bar was inserted.  Along the front face of the wings there are 7 vertical incisions on each side of the bow.  The bow is not heavily decorated and has a smooth top section, a raised annulet forming the headstu…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-643DE7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy circular plate brooch (possibly repurposed or intended as a decorative mount) dating to c AD 80-250. cf Mackreth's PL CONT 9.a. The brooch is circular with champlevee decoration.  The outer rim of the brooch is raised and there is a second raised field inside this with a central raised knop.  There is field of grey enamel surrounding the central knop and the remnants suggest that the gray enamel formed a star shape with fields interspersed (although there is no longer any evidence of these).  The outer ring has alternating blue and red secti…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-614747
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy single loop buckle dating to c AD 1250-1400.  The buckle is trapezoidal in shape and is decorated with three lobed knops on the outer edges and centre of the front of the frame.  The central knop is larger and decorated with incised lines flaring out from the central pin rest.  At the opposite end there is evidence of the depressed markings created by the pin on the strap bar.  The pin is now missing. The cross section of the frame is curved on the front and flat on the back which is undecorated.  There appears…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-5F9AFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver radiate of Postumus dating to AD 260-269 (Reece period 13).  The coin may possibly have been silvered.  Probably HERC DEVSONIENSI reverse type depicting Hercules standing facing and looking right, holding a palm branch and resting hand on a club.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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