Record ID: WILT-858685
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle Bronze Age (1250-1100 BC) copper alloy Transitional Palstave axehead of Type Roundhay, Midribbed Variant (Schmidt & Burgess, 1981, The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, plate 64 and 65, cf no.884). The axehead is 151.51mm in length with a maximum width (at the cutting edge) of 41.29mm. Its thickest point is at the stop, 30.58mm. It weighs c.370g (to the nearest 10g). The butt end is straight and slightly more worn on one corner. The stop is c.71mm from the butt end and the flanges would have been highest at this point, but they are damaged (from the plough). The stop…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-83D6D4
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of early Late Bronze Age (1150-950 BC) rapier or dirk, consisting of the shoulders and top of the blade. It measures 41.53x26.97x4.72mm and weighs 17.3g. Originally, the measurement across the shoulders would have been c.31mm (one is now broken - old break). The rounded butt end above has two worn-through rivet holes, c.2mm in diameter. At the old break, the blade is lozenge-shaped in cross-section with a central mid-rib. The butt end is flatter, though still lozenge-shaped in section. The surviving edge is bevelled. The object has a very smooth green patina. Dot Boug…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-814117
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer Mn. Acilius Glabrio, reverse: MN ACILIVS III VIR. VALETV around Valetudo (Salus) standing left, leaning against column and holding snake. Measures 16-17mm, weighs 3.54g, die axis 11, very worn. Obverse: Laureate head of Salus right SALVTIS Reverse: Valetudo (Salus) standing left, leaning against column and holding snake MN ACILIVS [III V]IR. VALETV Mint: Rome, c.49 BC Reference: Crawford 442/1a
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7FDC14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II dating to AD 321 (Reece period 16), BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on altar inscribed VOTIS XX. Mint of Trier. This coin is not in RIC.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cricklade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7DE9C1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1250-1300) copper alloy seal matrix with a pointed oval-shaped die and pierced lug to the reverse, measuring 30.81x18.41x(max)6.25mm and weighing 5.7g. The seal matrix depicts a facing female standing figure, her hair in a ramshorn style (with rolled plaits over both ears) with long skirts and buttoned top and holding a bird (possibly a hawk) in one hand and possibly a rabbit in other. The face has a slight rise (in the impression) for the nose, but is otherwise flat, probably through wear. The inscription reads *IE SV y SE L D'AMVR LEL which roughly translates as 'I am…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7DD775
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Polden Hill type variant brooch of Mackreth 2011, 5.c. Plate 50; Hull's Type 103. It is missing [part of one wing, the pin and the lower bow and catchplate. The brooch measures 30.93mm in incomplete length and weighs 8.1g. The incomplete wingspan is 20.59mm (originally would have been c.24mm) and the wings are semi-circular in section, with a circular lug at the surviving end, pierced at the centre to hold the axis bar. Just over half of the spring apparently survives and is much obscured by iron corrosion, of which it is presumably made. Iron staining…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-7D4527
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman unidentified probable nummus, reverse: standing figure. Measures 15mm, exceedingly worn. Obverse: Trace of bust right Reverse: Standing figure Date: AD probably 4th century
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-7D3856
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman radiate of Tetricus I (AD 271-4), reverse: Pax type with vertical sceptre. Measures c.15mm, die axis 12, very worn and chipped to a very irregularly shaped flan. Obverse: Radiate bust right Reverse: Pax type with vertical sceptre Mint: Mint I, AD 272-3 Reference: Probably Normanby 1473
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-7D0BD3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman nummus of Gratian (AD 367-83), reverse: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI around emperor standing facing with labarum in right hand, left resting on shield on ground. Measures 15-17mm, die axis 12, very worn. Obverse: Diademed bust right Reverse: Emperor standing facing with labarum in right hand, left resting on shield on ground GLORIA [NOVI SAECVLI] OF/?//? Mint: Arles, AD 367-378
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7C3E74
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative brooch with a double pierced lug spring attachment, incomplete in so far as it is missing its spring mechanism and pin, dating to the 1st century AD. The double pierced lug is situated behind the head as is characteristic of this type, with a cusping at the front between the perforations. The axis bar and sprung pin are missing, including the chord and coils. The wings are intact, short, and curved in cross-section. They are decorated with a transverse groove which creates a ridge at the tip. The head is narrowed as it meets the …
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Friday 14th August 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-7B3827
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval silver penny of Alfred, measuring 20mm in diameter and weighing 1.51g.It has a die axis of 6 and slight wear. Obverse: Small cross pattée ΛELF RE + DRE ΛE are ligatured Reverse: Pellet VVLF RED in two lines Mint: Probably Winchester, c.890 Reference: Brooke type 6; North 639. It is uncertain whether this is an official issue or good Viking copy.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.