Record ID: HESH-8A3882
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but abraded undecorated flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). The axe probably best fits within the Migdale metalworking tradition Type: Migdale - undecorated variant. These are dated to the Early Bronze Age (EBA phase II / III), of metalworking stage IV-VI, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 2-3 circa 2250 - 1900 CAL. BC. The flat axe is broadly sub triangular in plan with a very narrow butt evenly expanding sides that extend to a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile the axe is broadly lentoid / lenticular, with tapering ends. In cross secti…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kerry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-09880E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate posthumous issue of Divus Claudius II dating to AD 270 (Reece period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting lit altar. Mint uncertain
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shoscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-09D030
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward III (1327-1377) - most probably from his fourth coinage - pre treaty series D - G (1352-1361) struck at the Archiepiscopal mint in York.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shoscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0AE056
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy lace end / lace tage / lace chape of later medieval - post medieval date (AD 1350-1650). It is formed from a rectangle of rolled copper alloy sheet to form a tubular slightly tapering cylindrical cap or chape. The seam is butted together and runs vertcially down the reverse. There is no evidence of a hole to secure the chape to the lace. It is a mid green colour with a well formed surface patina. The chape measures 30.8mm length, has a diameter at the mouth of 6.4mm and at the base of 5.2mm, the side walls are 0.9mm thick and it weighs1.83 grams
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shoscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0B05FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-37), dating to the year AD 323 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type, featuring Globe on altar, inscribed VO/TIS / XX with three stars above. Minted in Trier. RIC VII, p. 199, no. 389.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Sunday 28th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0B3EB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but eroded and corroded pierced copper alloy Roman radiate of the emperor Postumus (AD 259-68) emperor with an uncertain reverse Reece Period: 13-14 ). The coin has been piereced at about 3 o'clock on the obverse / 2 o'clock on the reverse and the hole (diameter 2.5mm) is circular and has not been worn through use / suspension
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0B665B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but copper alloy Roman As of uncertain 2nd or early 3rd century date (AD 130 -250). The obverse shows a female head facing right (with the hair being drawn up to form a bun) whilst the reverse has a standing female figure. The inscription is lost - but the coin is almost rectangular (with rounded corners) in shape.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0C1C2F
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy seal box (base) of Roman date (100-300 AD). The upper lid is missing. The seal box base is broadly circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. At the upper edge of the seal box is a relatively large integrally cast hinge. This is formed from two parallel lugs which have been pierced. Through this hole a copper alloy rivet is positioned securing the remains of the hinge setting of the lid. The side walls are formed from relatively thin sheet metal integrally cast with the base. The sidewalls have opposing U-shaped notches cut into them dividin…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0C5304
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment from the bezel and shoulder of a gem set (intaglio) finger-ring; it is irregular in profile, broadly sub-rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The fragment has been distorted by movement in the soil; both breaks are relatively worn. The break across the bevel of the ring reveals the cross section of the gem (lost) which has a flat base and slightly curved (or dished) sides. From what remains of the setting it is suggested that the shape of the gem, intaglio or stone was oval in plan. The outer edges of the stone setting are feathered suggesting tha…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0C6A73
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bell fragment of post medieval date - the fragment is irregular in plan and profile comprising of the side wall and base / rim. The lower rim is thickened; regular bands can be seen on the internal face from where the bell has been turned. The fragment is a mid green colour with a mid grey applied surface. The findspot is close to a large house and this bell may either be from the house itself (used as part of the internal servant bell / call system) or from an item of harness / horse tack. It most likely dates to the period 1700-1850. It measures 20.2mm high, is 2…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0CD95F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper alloy radiate of uncertain date
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingscote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0CF4F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper alloy radiate - possibly a barbarous radiate - of uncertain date
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingscote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0D0D52
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of probably medieval or post-medieval date (1350-1650). The buckle frame is complete - in plan it is sub-rectangular (broadly a figure of eight) with a slight integral cast central bar to which a pin is attached. The pin is formed from a length of copper alloy which is wrapped around the mid-point of the central bar. There is no evidence for a recessed pin-rest on the frame. The frame of the buckle tapers and expands along its length; the narrowest part is at the junction with the central bar - at this point a small projecting knop i…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingscote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0E4EDB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy headstud bow brooch of Roman date (100-200AD). The bow wings are complete and stub-like being cylindrical in plan with closed pierced ends through which an iron axis bar passes. The spring and pin are lost. From the upper edge of the head an integrally cast broken head plate decorated with horizontal cast bands is positioned, its edges are heavily abraded. The bow of the brooch is relatively short and angular; it is an angular D shaped in cross section. The bow tapers along its length and terminates in an abraded pointed foot. The catch plate on the revers…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingscote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0E75C0
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large cast copper alloy pin of uncertain but possible Roman date (AD 50-450). The pin is broadly rectangular in plan with a shaft which is oval in cross section and tapers in width and thickness terminating in a blunt point. The head of the pin has a circular transverse hole (diameter 2.6mm) through its upper edge, below this the pin is decorated by two opposing C shaped scroll like projections. The upper shaft is also decorated with pairs of transverse circumferential grooves. The tip is bent through movement in the soil and the surface patina has been removed by polishing - the pi…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingscote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0E915B
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete snapped flint blade of probable later Mesolithic or early Neolithic date (6000BC - 3500BC). The flint tool, probably best described as a knife, is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross section. The blade has been snapped and the point is lost - the break is unpatinated and is likely to be an artefact of movement in the soil. The bulb of percussion and striking / knapping platform are present on the lower (ventral) face. The upper (dorsal) face of the blade has a number of clear facets and ridges. Both the long edges have been retouched on the dorsa…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingscote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-614743
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver half penny most probably of King John (AD 1199-1216) struck probably by the moneyer Henri at the mint in London. Probably Class 4b-c (1199-1205) North: 968/2
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-348D4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry VIII struck at the episcopal seat of Durham during the second coinage (1526-1544) under the authority of Bishop Thomas Wolsey - initial mark: crescent (1526-1529) North 1811
Created on: Saturday 20th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-34AD2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327) Class 11b AD1312-1314 struck at the London Mint North: 1061
Created on: Saturday 20th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-34F4E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Domitian (AD 81-96) struck at the mint of Rome during AD 90-91. Obverse: Laureate crowned head facing right : IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P X Reverse: Minerva standing left with spear IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P RIC volume 2 p172 Ref: 155
Created on: Saturday 20th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.