Record ID: SOM-368EA2
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval powder holder cap made from sheet lead. It has a circular face with a small crushed loop protruding from one edge and the remains of a broken loop to the other. The sides are comprised of a strip of lead bent into a circle and attached to edges of the circular face. The other face remains open to allow the rest of the powder holder to fit into it. These are common finds from Civil War sites and the complete holder would have been attached to the bandolier via a cord running through the two loops at the edges (Courtney 199, 2). Diameter of base: 20.24mm, W…
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 11th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-367133
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver radiate of Philip I (AD 244-9), dating to AD 245 (Reece Period 12), Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 3, p. 73, no. 48b. Diameter 22mm, thickness 1mm, weight 2.54g Obverse: IMP M IVL PH[ILIPPV]S AVG; Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right Reverse: SECVRIT ORBIS; Securitas seated left, holding wand & propping head with left hand
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-364962
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix length 40mm, width 26mm, thickness 8mm, weight 13.13g.Vesica-shaped seal matrix which depicts the virgin Mary seated on an elaborate throne holding the baby Jesus.At the bottom is a depiction of a demi-figure of a praying cleric facing left, separated from the rest of the seal by an arch.The inscription around the outside reads The artefact is in a poor condition as corrosion damaging much of the surface resulting in a lot of detail.This artefact dates to the 13th century.
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip', grid reference and parish protected.