Record ID: WILT-684214
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead seal matrix of medieval date. The seal matrix is pointed oval, with a raised band running down the centre on the reverse and floral motif with an incomplete semi-circular lug at one end which is not drilled. The seal matrix does not have a device or an inscription suggesting that this was a unfinished cast blank. The seal matrix is 37.2mm in length, 22.65mm wide, 5.65mm thick and weighs 16.74 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th February 2015
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Record ID: WILT-682E98
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Faustina I dating to AD 140-161. AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Ceres standing left holding corn ears and long sceptre in right hand. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
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Record ID: WILT-6798D6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy crotal bell dating to the period AD c. 1500-1700. The fragment comprises a section from the bottom hemisphere of the bell beside the 'pea' slot. The fragment is decorated with an incised heraldic shield and and has lines radiating out suggesting a possible 'sunburst' pattern. The decoration is crude and the shield is split into four quarters, the top left is decorated with two stars, the top right a chevron, the bottom left three stars and the bottom right four transverse grooves. The Richmond Herald comments "I'm inclined to think that it's pseudo-hera…
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th November 2014
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Record ID: WILT-673DE1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy crotal bell dating to the period AD c1775-1850. At the top of the bell is a sub-rectangular 'sprue-piece' suspension loop. The top half of the bell is pierced with two holes, one on each side half way down the top hemisphere. There is a raised ridge where the two halves are welded together. The bottom half of the bell is incomplete with a section of one side missing next to the end of the slot for insertion of the 'pea', which is missing. The top half of the bell is undecorated. The bottom half of the bell is decorated with a 'sunburst' pattern comprising a number of el…
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
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Record ID: WILT-66F394
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy crotal bell dating to the period AD c1500-1700. At the top of the bell is a sub-rectangular 'sprue-piece' suspension loop. The top half of the bell is pierced with two holes, one on each side half way down the top hemisphere. There is a raised ridge where the two halves are welded together. The bottom half of the bell is incomplete with a quarter of one side missing, only the remnants of part of the slot for insertion of the 'pea', which is missing. The top and bottom halves of the bell are decorated with a 'sunburst' pattern comprising a number of elongated ovoid petal…
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
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Record ID: WILT-6616BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizebeth I dating to 1572. ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HI REGINA obverse type depicting a crowned bust facing left with a rose behind the head. POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV reverse type depicting a square shield on long cross fourchee dividing the legend. Initial mark ermine. Cf North vol 2 p 134 no 1997.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
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Record ID: WILT-65E4C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizebeth I dating to 1566. ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HI REGINA obverse type depicting a crowned bust facing left with a rose behind the head. POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV reverse type depicting a square shield on long cross fourchee dividing the legend. Initial mark portcullis. Cf North vol 2 p 134 no 1997.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
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Record ID: WILT-655B3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 'Hampshire Thunderbolt' gold quarter stater of the Belgae dating to the period c 65-40 BC. The coin depicts a stylised boat possibly with two standing figures and on the reverse a cruciform thunderbolt motif together with various objects in angles. Cf Rudd, C, 2010, Ancient British Coins, Chris Rudd Aylsham 2010, p 58 ABC 767.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Etchilhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-648AD9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Colchester two-piece Roman brooch dating to AD 43-100. The brooch is incomplete and is missing the lower part of the bow, the pin and spring mechanism as well as the pin attachment bar. The top of the brooch has a raised ridge which has two holes for the spring and spring retaining bar. The ridge leads into the top of the bow. The semi-circular wings extend out to each side and there is a raised ridge at the inner edge beside the bow. The remaining fragment of the bow is undecorated. On the back of the brooch, the bow is undecorated. Cf Hattatt, R, 1989 (2007 edition), …
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
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Record ID: WILT-642EB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of James I dating to 1619-25. I D G ROSA SINE SPINA obverse type depicting an uncrowned rose. TVEATVR VNITA DEVS reverse type depicting an uncrowned thistle. No initial mark is visible. North vol 2 p 146 no 2106/1 (as stop visible).
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
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