Record ID: HESH-3F6E03
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a hone or whetstone of undetermined date, probably Medieval or later but an earlier date should not be ruled out. The stone is rectangular in plan, profile and has a D shaped cross section. The whetstone is formed from a mid grey, coarse grained grit/sandstone - an area of distinct reddening is present in one place - this is likely to be due to burning or heatening in a fire. The edges and the tip are all worn. The top / upper surface has a smooth heavily worn and partially polished surface with a distinctive U shaped profile created from repeated use. The other long e…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3E9E10
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment from a larger unidentified object of probable later Early Medieval date (AD 800-1200). The fragment is an irregular triangular shape in plan and slightly curved in profile - originally it would have been rectangular and the extant fragment represents a single corner. The fragment is pierced on one of its broken edges by a circular hole - which possibly may have held a rivet. The remains of a small rectangular sectioned rivet is present and preserved embedded through the copper alloy mount. This is possibly a repair. The upper surface is decorated with a ci…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3DF48D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy belt mount or buckle plate of probably high medieval date (1200-1400). The plate is broadly square in plan and is slightly curved in profile. It is pierced irregularly in four places (diameter 2.0mm) with a small copper alloy rivet remaining in one of the holes. The A cast copper alloy belt mount or buckle plate of probably high medieval date (1200-1400). The plate is broadly rectangular in plan and is slightly curved in profile. One end has a tapepred rounded butt whilst the opposite has the remains of a projecting rectangular tab which has a rectangular area take…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3DB5CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver short cross penny of John (AD 1199-1216 ) probably Type 4c (AD 1203-04) struck at the mint of London by the moneyer Willem. North: 968/3
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3D8BDD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy token farthing issued by the Constables of Taunton in 1667 AD. Williamson (1891), Somerset. 230. Obverse inscription: A TAVNTON FARTHING. Obverse description: Rebus = a T and a Tun with two dots below the tun. Reverse inscription: BY THE CONSTABLES (1667). Reverse description: a castle. Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock. Diameter: 21.7 mm. Weight: 1.16g.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3CD526
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper nummus of unclear ruler dating to AD 330 to 402. Unclear reverse type, probably a female figure standing. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3CB213
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330 to 335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing flanking two standards. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3C79C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate dating to AD 275 to 285 (Reece period 14). SALVS AVG reverse type depicting Salus leaning left hand on anchor and sacrificing over an altar with her right hand. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th July 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3C3F4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory walking left holding palm and a wreath.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3C0526
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate of unclear ruler dating to AD 260 to 275. Unclear reverse type, probably a female figure standing. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3BF457
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of unclear ruler dating to AD 260 to 402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3BE58A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of unclear ruler dating to AD 260 to 402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3BBA28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 335 - 341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard. Mint probably Trier.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 2nd August 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3B99CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216), dating to c. AD 1204-1205. Class Va2, minted by Davi in York. Mass (2001: 36-37). North (1994: 221) no. 969.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3AED1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330 - 335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards. Mint unclear
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3ABCC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory walking left holding palm and a wreath.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3A7AF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II dating to AD 268-279 (Reece period 13). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting a soldier facing left with a spear and a branch. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: HESH-3A2B9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver short cross penny of Henry II (AD 1154 - 1189) Type 1b (AD 1180-1185) struck at the mint of Exeter by the moneyer Raul. The coin has been double struck North 963
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-39F54B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory walking left with a wreath and palm. Mint of Arles or Lyons.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: SOM-39BC63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, probably a contemporary copy, dating to AD 355-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Minted at Trier.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.