Record ID: SOM-ACACA4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy initial T-shaped brooch, incomplete in so far as it is missing the majority of its pin. The brooch consists of cylindrical wings, bow and foot with catch-plate at the back. The wings are decorated with a pair of incised lines at their tip on the upper surface. The front of this decoration is demarcated by a incised longitudinal line which travels towards the slot, without reaching it. The remains of the circular copper alloy axis bar is visible at the tips. Between the wings is a slot in which the remnants of the pin are hinged. The pin has a pointed spur at its h…
Created on: Monday 6th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 6th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-AE1748
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded post-medieval copper-alloy halfpenny of William III and Mary II (AD 1689-1694), date illegible on coin, AD 1694, Spink 3452
Created on: Monday 6th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
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Record ID: SOM-AE3647
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded post-medieval copper-alloy farthing of Charles II (AD 1660-1685), dating between AD 1672-1679, London mint, Spink 3394
Created on: Monday 6th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 6th January 2014
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Record ID: SOM-BFAD38
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and slightly abraded copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener in the form of a scallop. This is the eye section of such fasteners, with its rectangular loop intact. The plate is shallowly convex with incised radiating grooves. The reverse is plain and recessed. At the top of the shell is a circular attachment loop. A further pair are located one either side at the base, one of these had abraded through. A parallel can be found illustrated in Read (2008, 174; ref. 659), slightly more elongated; for a hook-piece of similar proportions see ibid. (2008, 174; ref. 657), there c…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwick CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-3C0211
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 324-330 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse depicting a gateway with two towers. Mint unclear. This coin has suffered some slight losses to its circumference.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-93D8C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Helena (AD 324-341) dating to the period AD 337-341 (Reece period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse depicting Pax standing facing left with transverse sceptre and branch. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
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Record ID: SOM-940844
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus probably of the House of Valentinian dating to the period c. AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). Unclear reverse and mint. A small loss has been suffered a one point of the circumference where the flan has been bent upwards.
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-944503
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 332-333 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Mint of Arles. RIC VII, p. 273; nos. 358/364.
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-94A3B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus probably of Constantius II as Caesar dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-952428
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking one standard. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-95A252
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type with a reverse depicting Victory standing left on prow with spear in left hand and right hand resting on shield. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D0A743
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (sole reign) dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece Period 13). ABVNDANTIA AVG reverse type depicting Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC 157; Cunetio 1159
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D0C743
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (sole reign) dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece Period 13). ABVNDANTIA AVG reverse type depicting Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC 157; Cunetio 1159ff.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D14355
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (sole reign) dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece Period 13). VIRTVS AVGVSTI reverse type depicting Virtus standing left holding branch and spear, foot on helmet. Mint of Rome. Cunetio 1278. The flan is of slightly irregular shape and has suffered a loss at its circumference.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D278C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus I dating to the period AD 271-274 (Reece Period 13). LAETITIA AVG reverse type depicting Laetitia standing facing left holding ?purse in right hand and anchor in left. Probably Gaul Mint II.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: SOM-D2B126
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy Q-radiate of Allectus dating to the period AD 293-296 (Reece period 14). LAETITIA AVG reverse type depicting a galley. C mint.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D2F8F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Divus Claudius II dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type depicting altar. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D32474
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Divus Claudius II dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type depicting eagle. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D38694
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Divus Claudius II dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type depicting altar. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D3C577
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying uncertain 3rd-century ruler dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type probably depicting a standing figure. Mint uncertain. The flan is of irregular form and has suffered some abrasions.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D3F786
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded Roman copper-alloy dupondius or as of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 50-100 (Reece period 3 or 4). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure. Probably Mint of Rome.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: SOM-D49211
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of three Roman copper-alloy radiates or nummi of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 260 to 402 (Reece periods 13-21). All unclear reverse types. Mint unclear. All of these coins are highly corroded.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D4C117
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus probably of the House of Theodosius dating to the period c. AD 388-402 (Reece period 21). Unclear reverse type and mint.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: SOM-FBBFE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Faustina II struck under Marcus Aurelius and dating to the period AD 161 to 175 (Reece period 8). IVNO, S/C reverse. Rome mint. RIC III, p. 345, nos.1645/1646.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
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Record ID: SOM-FC6FB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326) dating to the period AD 324-325 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting campgate with two towers and a star above. Minted at Trier. RIC VII, p. 205; nos. 450/451
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
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Record ID: SOM-FD9154
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA type with a reverse depicting a wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint unclear.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FEE050
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch, probably of devolved type, incomplete in so far as it is missing the pin, leg and concomitant catch-plate. The brooch consists of cylindrical wings and flat integral headloop, with bow below. The wings are seemingly plain. The remains of the circular iron axis bar is visible at the tips, as well as in the form of corrosion product in the slot. No traces of the pin are obvious within the slot. The bow projects from the front of the brooch in the centre of the head, in a steady arc that curves round through ninety degrees before trave…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8AEBB3
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A twisted fragment consisting of approximately a quarter of a cast copper-alloy bracelet or armlet of late Roman date (c. 4th century AD). The fragment consists of the bracelet's terminal, the hook end, with abraded hook extant. The bracelet is rectangular with rounded corners in cross-section. In profile it has been twisted to one side, then round on itself such that it abuts the side of the hooked end at right angles to it. The bracelet expands in width gradually from the hook end. It is decorated unifacially using multiple motifs. What survives on this example is a raised lozenge w…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Saturday 16th August 2014
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Record ID: SOM-906F13
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim fragment of a medieval to post-medieval cast copper-alloy vessel, now of irregular quadrilateral form. The fragment appears to be the rim of a serving vessel, now with shallow curvature. The rim is thickened externally, with an external groove at the base of the thickened area. Below there is an external ridge or cord; this is echoed by a double incised line internally. The breaks are old but fairly straight, perhaps suggesting a relatively brittle alloy used. The object has a grey-green patina. Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels were widely used from c.AD 1200-1700 fo…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B4DC14
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square double-sided copper-alloy coin weight of post-medieval date. The weight is for a unite (20 shillings/laurel) of Charles I (1625-1632; Withers and Withers 1995, 12-13; ref. XXs e). The top left corner of the upper surface is counter stamped with a crowned 'C'. The stamp is typical of square coin weights of Charles I (Withers and Withers 1995, 67). Biggs (1992, 30) notes that square coin weights were succeeded by round ones in 1632. The upper surface of the weight has slightly smaller dimensions than the lower. At 8.58 g/132.4 grains this object is now just over 5% under sta…
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B61FB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar dating to the period AD 330 to 331 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Minted at Lyon. RIC VII, p. 138; no. 244
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B66E08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364 to 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse depicting emperor advancing right with standard in left hand, dragging captive with right. Possibly mint of Lyon.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B683A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to the period AD 348 to 350 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a phoenix standing right on globe. Mint unclear. This corroded coin has suffered two areas of loss at its circumference.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B6A527
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 268 to 270 (Reece period 13). Uncertain reverse type depicting uncertain figure, possibly Laetitia standing facing holding ?anchor in left hand. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 14th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B6E762
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy token farthing issued by Nicholas Hopkins in Glastonbury, Somerset, AD 1648-1672, Williamson (1891, 981), Somerset 152. This token has been bent and creased.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B89606
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy purse bar of early post-medieval date (Williams Class D). The bar has a cordate (heart-shaped) block measuring 16.4 by 13.6 by 6.7mm. From the widest point expanding oval collars extend the minimal distance of c. 3.0mm. From the centre of these circular section bars emerge (L.: 5.2-5.6mm). Around each bar are three loops each in differing levels of completeness. Through the block, from top to base, is a central circular perforation through which the shank travels (min. Dia.: c. 3.7mm); this is abraded at the base of one side in particular. There is a subtly incised…
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B98446
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy single-looped buckle of post-medieval date, incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin. The buckle is square with an elaborate, expanded outer edge formed of an oval on ovoid knop. This latter is divided from the rest of the frame by a thin transverse ridge. The frame is decorated by transverse grooves on the internal edges of the inner and outer edges. The sides are decorated with similar grooves externally. The upper surface is also slightly bevelled externally and internally at the edges. The lower surface is virtually flat and plain. The pin bar is not d…
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E3B174
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Upper part of the bow and head of a Late Iron Age cast copper alloy birdlip type brooch. The lower part of the bow, pin, foot and catchplate are missing. It the top of the remaining section the bow is oval with a concave back. This probably formed the trumpet shaped head with a spring held in the concave section, although the attachment is lost. The edges of this oval head are damaged, particularly around the lower edges and it may have been larger originally. From this oval top the bow rises at 90 degrees before bending over abruptly and running relatively straight to the foot. In…
Created on: Friday 14th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DC01E6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle, incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin. The frame is formed of two oval loops with a central narrowed bar of trapezoidal cross-section. The frame is 'D' shaped in section with a flat reverse and rounded front. There are projecting circular knops at the outer corners of the frame on both loops and rounded knops at the top and bottom of the bar. The pin is missing. It measures 33.9 mm long, 20.6 mm wide and 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 4.73 g. A similar buckle is illustrated in Whitehead (2003; 63) number 382 which he dates to…
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huish Episcopi CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DD0FB7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post-medieval copper-alloy trade weight from the reign of Charles I (1625-1649) or Charles II (1660-1685). The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top. It is 33.3mm in diameter by up to 4.1mm thick and weighs 22.94 grams, 0.808oz. Though it has probably lost weight through corrosion and damage it is siginificantly underweight for an ounce weight, for which it is the usual module (see Biggs 1992, 51). When made the mass may have been refining through filing; numerous diagonal fine marks are visible on the lower surface. It would have originally been part of a…
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded.