Record ID: WILT-0357B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver sceat dating to the period c. AD 720 - 740. Series H type 39 depicting a pecking bird on the obverse and a voided celtic cross ecompassing four rosettes on the reverse. Struck at Hamwic (Southampton). Abramson, 2006, pp.16 & 58.
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Devizes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-00B509
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver sharp hooked tag with two attachment holes dating to AD 600-1200. The tag is Class A, Type 2 and is complete and finely made. The tag is sub-circular in shape with two curving sections at the top with a hole in each. At the bottom, the tag narrows to form a short straight section which then curls sharply under to form a small hook with a sharp point. The back of the tag is undecorated but has scratch marks. The front of the tag has an incised geometric circular design. In the centre, is a lozengiform shape with concave sides. In the centre of each concave side…
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Deverills', grid reference and parish protected.