2024-03-29T10:34:05+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results412140Somerset100CountyCast16MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorSOM-B81C47.jpg10578From a paper mapGood1104321MDDistrictCertain2SOM104951550Restricted Accessx142212634469347.12South Somerset106272018-12-19T14:05:15ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A large quatrefoil cruciform mount with central boss cast in copper alloy of medieval date. The base of the mount consists of four trefoil arms, each with a rivet hole in the centre; parts of three rivets survive in situ. The edge of the base is bevelled. The arms are arranged at the cardinal points around a circular domed central boss with a stepped base and small flattened top. The surface of the boss has flattened strips and file marks suggesting that the object has been turned. The reverse of the boss is hollow. The object has a mid-green shiny patina. One of the sides of one of the trefoil arms has been broken off as a result of old damage.
The book fitting is of Howsam's (2016, pg. 92) type B.1.2. and is similar to her example shown in figure 2-39 no.189. She gives a date circa to late-fourteenth to mid sixteenth century. A mount similar in form, but of smaller module, can be found illustrated in Read (2001, 16; ref. 115). It is suggested that the object may be a book furnishing dating to the 14th century.
Robert Webley63.47WincantonSOM-B823C1571503mount1Howsam type B.1.2SCC receipt 21985MEDIEVALBOOK FITTINGRestricted Accessfinds-5715031162.56SOM-B81C47Incomplete1375x14221images/rwebley2/1435366PAS51FB81C4001DFA42013-08-02T10:54:12ZCertainx142211292013-05-21T23:00:00Z2MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:21.355ZSomerset1County1Metal detectorSOM-0ADED8.jpg105782013From finder1105651PM1DistrictCertain4SOM103701750Kingston St. Maryx41047263522204.3Taunton Deane106272014-02-28T15:56:10ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A bent hook-piece from a copper-alloy post-medieval book-clasp. It is sub-rectangular in shape, with a flared attachment end; the other end is squared off with a central rectangular curved hook. The main body of the clasp is 14.2mm in width, flaring to a maximum of 16.3mm at the attachment end.
At the flared end is a single central rivet hole; the iron rivet is corroded in place. On the upper surface there is a zone of decoration below the hook, covering around a third of the clasp. A stamped sunburst or flower sits within an elaborate quatrefoil border in this zone. The whole is bordered above and below by two slightly engrailed lines internally with a row of pellets beyond these.
The clasp has been bent in profile, through almost ninety degrees, and also twisted following old damage. Longitudinal file marks on the lower surface in the half towards the hook end were probably made during production. This artefact has corroded to a red-brown colour. The size and decoration of this clasp suggests a date in the 17th or 18th century.
Robert Webley45.77-3.14257596SOM-0AE204604131clasp1hook-pieceSCC receipt 22424BOOK FITTINGST2028finds-6041311116.310SOM-0ADED8Complete1600images/rwebley2/1458822PAS5310ADED001FC342014-02-28T15:40:29ZCertainx410472013-07-31T23:00:00Z2014-01-13T00:00:00Z51.04575901POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:40.804ZSomerset1County1Metal detectorSOM-0B27C7.jpg105782013From finder1103771PM0.7DistrictCertain2SOM103701700Orchard Portmanx41047263522343.08Taunton Deane106272014-02-28T16:13:43ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A damaged and incomplete hook-piece from a copper-alloy post-medieval book-clasp. It is sub-rectangular in shape, with a flared attachment end, now heavily abraded; the other end is squared off with a central rectangular curved hook. The main body of the clasp is 17.5mm in width, flaring to a maximum of 20.6mm at the attachment end.
At the flared end is a single central rivet hole; the remnants of an iron rivet is corroded in place. The object is decorated on its upper surface in four main transverse registers separated by transverse ridges moulded in low relief. The register closest to the hook end is decorated with a double row of pellets flanked by rosettes at the edges. The second register is wider and appears to have a central row of cinquefoils, with rows of pellets above and below. The third register is as the first in size and decoration. Below this are parts of three moulded V shapes, partial becuase they are off centre. The complete middle V encloses a fleur-de-lis, with pellets in the apexes as fillers. Another features a cross pommee with similar pellet fillers; the third is unclear. Indeed many individual elements of the decoration, which is moulded in low relief is worn and unclear.
The clasp has been bent upwards at the rivet end, which is now very ragged.following old damage. This artefact has corroded to a red-brown colour with some patches of green corrosion product. The size and decoration of this clasp suggests a date in the 16th or 17th century.
Robert Webley43.97-3.05557193SOM-0B29F2604141clasp1hook-pieceSCC receipt 22424BOOK FITTINGST2621finds-6041411120.510SOM-0B27C7Incomplete1550images/rwebley2/1458825PAS5310B27C001DB742014-02-28T15:59:56ZCertainx410472013-07-31T23:00:00Z2014-01-13T00:00:00Z50.98362972POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:40.809ZSomerset100County1Metal detectorSOM-339F83.JPG105782013From a paper mapCorroded1107271PM1DistrictCertain4SOM106871750Restricted Accessx41047263522311.8West Somerset106272014-03-14T17:22:38ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A bent hook-piece from a copper-alloy post-medieval book-clasp. It is sub-rectangular in shape, with a slightly flared attachment end; the other end is squared off with a central rectangular curved hook.
At the flared end is a single central rivet hole; the head of a copper-alloy rivet is corroded in place. A second corroded rivet head is located around two thirds of the way along the clasp. On the upper surface possible curvilinear decoration can possibly be discerned below the hook. Anything beyond is obscured by corrosion product; there is a circular discolouration around the rivet hole at the attachment end.
The clasp has been bent in profile, twice through almost ninety degrees, giving it a crude C shape. This artefact has corroded to a red-brown colour. The size and decoration of this clasp suggests a date in the 17th or 18th century.
Robert Webley24.17Carhampton CPSOM-33A813606790clasp1hook-pieceSCC receipt 22463BOOK FITTINGRestricted Accessfinds-606790118.26SOM-339F83Complete1600images/rwebley2/1460699PAS532339F800152C42014-03-14T17:18:48ZCertainx410472013-03-31T23:00:00Z2013-04-29T23:00:00Z4POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:42.092ZSomerset100County3.61Metal detectorSOM-F529E7.JPG105782013From a paper map1107271PM0.8DistrictCertain4SOM106871750Restricted Accessx41047263522311.22West Somerset106272014-06-02T09:36:09ZReturned to finderCirca
A hook-piece from a copper-alloy post-medieval book-clasp. It is sub-rectangular in shape, with a slightly flared, cusped attachment end; the other end is squared off with a central rectangular curved hook, narrowed in relation to the end.
At the flared end is a single central rivet hole; the head of an iron rivet is corroded in place. A second corroded rivet head is located around two thirds of the way along the clasp. On the upper surface is a stamped ring-and-dot design towards the centre formed of two rings. It would seem to be otherwise plain.
This artefact has corroded to a red-brown colour. The size and decoration of this clasp suggests a date in the 17th or 18th century.
Robert Webley29.77Carhampton CPSOM-F52B26618208clasp1hook-pieceSCC receipt 22463BOOK FITTINGRestricted Accessfinds-618208117.96SOM-F529E7Complete1600images/rwebley2/1470440PAS537F529E00173A42014-05-23T14:52:30ZCertainx410472013-03-01T00:00:00Z2013-03-31T00:00:00ZPOST MEDIEVALCopper alloyPM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:48.639Zfinds-10747291074729DEV-7B4EBABOXPOST MEDIEVALAn incomplete copper-alloy lid from a set of nested cup weights. The lid is hinged and would originally have been attached to the outer case of the set, and it retains its hinge-lug, though this is now broken through. Three sub-rectangular struts are situated on the upper side of the lid: two arranged in a V shape emerging from one side and a single in between the V from the other side, this latter now truncated. The single strut is attached with two rivets - visible on the reverse of the lid - whilst the V shape is formed of two struts each with a single rivet. These struts were presumably designed to strengthen the lid and prevent it from buckling when it was being used to lift the complete set of weights. The hinge is at the point where the double struts meet and there would have been a separate hinged clasp at the end of the single strut for attachment, now missing. A handle would originally have been attached to the lid, attached by a pair of separately attached lugs set at right angles to the struts at the widest point; one lug is now missing. From a sub oval base the extant lug is waisted before expanding slightly; it is blind drilled internally to take the handle. The upper surface of the lid has two pairs of lathed circular concentric double grooves below the struts, the outermost pair towards the circumference. The reverse also has two such pairs, though these set closer to the centre. The reverse is lipped to fit tightly around the base of the box; around a third of the lip has been lost to an old break.
Measurements: 45 mm length (including struts), 40 mm diameter, weight 30.18 g
This style of lid, with reinforcing struts, is characteristic of a post-medieval date and perhaps manufacture in the major centre of Nuremberg. No traces of any maker's marks, verification marks or values remain and precise dating is therefore difficult. Precise dating is difficult as cup weights were used from the 15th to 19th centuries (Biggs 1995, 16), but a 17th- or 18th-century date is most likely.
For other examples see LIN-59B338, WMID-2A2084, LANCUM-9E2163, YORYM-0B5244 and LVPL-1D4A24.36361600175014DEV2021-11-07T00:00:00Z2021-11-07T00:00:00ZSCC receipt 0230482022-08-01T12:11:39Z2022-10-31T15:11:27Z30.18PAS62E7B4EB001A94404517121141427105781028710370SomersetTaunton DeaneStaple FitzpaineST251750.94753722-3.06898924bands.shops.handy4DEV-7B5144Copper alloy10627CastIncompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorReturned to finderDEV7B4EBAboxnestedcupweights.jpg1201542images/rwebley2/South WestCertain12022-10-31T15:11:27.928Z6Somerset10CountyCast56.51LateMetal detectorSOM-7CD507.jpg1057872013GPS (from the finder)1104981PMWhite metal coated14.3DistrictCertain4SOM104951900Restricted Accessx410472635220760.12South Somerset106272013-10-23T15:55:04ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A damaged silver-plated copper-alloy bracelet of late post-medieval date (c. 19th century AD). The bracelet is broadly C-shaped in plan, with a rectangular central portion flanked on each side by an expanded lobe. The front and sides are cast in one, the sides flat and the front convex. A separate plate follows the curved line of the sides and was attached to the edges of the front giving a hollow front. The sides each terminate in a domed mammiform boss with central pellet; these flank the outer surface of the front. Each of the bosses is decorated with narrow depressions around it, one at each cardinal point with two further between each of these, radiating around the pellet. At the base of each boss are inverted semicircular punches all around. Beyond each boss the sides of the bracelet terminate in a groove at the front; beyond the boss each side has a ridged edge. Each side is decorated with an elongated teardrop shaped moulding which travels from the boss, widening as it travels. It is convex with a corresponding cavity on the internal surface. The mouldings are plain and bordered by a ridge. Between this moulding at the edge, flanking the moulding's sides and rounded end, are nine discs moulded in low relief. Each disc is moulded such that it appears to be formed on concentric wire circles around a central pellet; this may be in imitation of filigree. There are further applied pellets between each disc at the outer edge, with the odd pellet also on the inner edge between discs. The outer surface of the front of the brooch is decorated with a moulded oval cartouche with points at its long ends and triangular projections with S-shaped depression at each corner; there is a pellet where the projections meet the cartouche. Within the cartouche is a floral moulding which has longitudinal symmetry. It consists broadly of a central elongated lozenge with central pellet above and below which a three petalled flower. The wide ends of the lozenge continue upwards in the upper register. There is a lis in the gap thus formed in the upper register and a lis with leaves lateral in the lower register. Internally the plate across the ends of the sides has been lost at both ends revealing the cavity mentioned above. Centrally there seems to be a further, separate plate covered in scratches that does not appear intelligible as lettering; it is likely that this piece was etched prior to its application.
The bracelet has suffered some post-depositional damage.. One of the sides has been broken slightly and bent upwards and inwards. Part of the front has also received a strike and has been squashed inwards. The internal plate adjacent has been bent outwards somewhat and abraded. The white metal plating is quite thick with copper corrosion product only showing through in select places.
This type of bracelet is southeastern European in origin and seems to be anachronistic, based on pieces dating from the medieval period. It is described as wedding/costume jewellery and has associations with fertility. This example has been seen by British Museum curators who thought it to be relatively recent.
Robert Webley66.57Somerton CP3SOM-7CD81558234271SCC receipt 22371BRACELETRestricted Accessfinds-5823421129.58SOM-7CD507Complete1800images/rwebley2/1443722PAS5267CD50001D2242013-10-23T14:21:20ZCertainx4104712013-07-06T23:00:00Z1County / local importancePOST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:27.026ZSomerset10County1LateMetal detectorSOM-8AEBB3.jpg10578From finder1104231RO1.3DistrictCertain1SOM10495410Kingsdonx41218263522073.56South Somerset106272014-08-16T22:01:54ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
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 within a recessed field just below the hook. Beyond three transverse grooves is a long field decorated by a central longitudinal grooves flanked on both sides by diagonally incised lines. This is similar to fields near the terminals on a bracelet illustrated in Crummy (1983, 46; ref. 1732). Beyond three further transverse grooves is a small square section decorated with a punched ring-and-dot motif. The old break is immediately beyond, perhaps at a point of weakness if another transverse groove followed. The whole object has suffered slightly from corrosion but generally has a red-brown colour with very little green patina surviving.
Sally Worrell31.173-2.71439553SOM-8AEE33600455strip (multiple motif)1SCC receipt 16540BRACELETST5026finds-600455117.58SOM-8AEBB3Fragment250images/rwebley2/1455969PAS52F8AEBB00169132014-02-10T10:49:31ZCertainx412182013-10-24T23:00:00Z51.03117701ROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:38.706Z1Somerset100County3.21Metal detectorSOM-4AC795.jpg10578From a paper mapCorroded1102121RO
This object provides an interesting artefactual addition to historical and zooarchaeological debates regarding the dating of the introduction of rabbits to Britain, albeit recent proofs have shown that they were a Roman novelty.
2.1DistrictCertain2SOM10495200Restricted Accessx41218263522151.95South Somerset106272013-09-04T11:02:05ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A copper-alloy Roman zoomorphic plate brooch in the shape of a rabbit shown in profile. The rabbit is depicted seated with compact, rounded body and proportionally small head. The fore and hind paws seem to be truncated, but would not have been that prominent to judge from comparanda. The eye is formed of a punch and a small ear extends behind the head. The body is corroded and pitted; it is pitting that seems visible rather than recesses for enamel found on similar brooches. The lower surface features a broken and abraded double pin lug at the centre of the rabbit's rear, and a abraded catch-plate at the fore leg; the pin itself is now missing. Zoomorphic brooches in the shape of rabbits appear to be rare, compared to the hare, which is often shown running. Three examples can be found illustrated in Hattatt (2000, 362; refs. 1192, 1632, 1633). This object has been bent following old damage. It has corroded to a dark-brown colour with some patches of green corrosion product.
Sally Worrell21.17Misterton CPSOM-4AF560572278zoomorphic (Rabbit)1SCC receipt 21984BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-57227811156SOM-4AC795Incomplete100images/rwebley2/1436005PAS5204AC79001ACC42013-08-09T09:46:49ZCertainx412181Potential for inclusion in Britannia2013-05-21T23:00:00Z4ROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:21.793ZSomerset100County13.61Metal detectorSOM-8C84C7.jpg10578From a paper map1102121RO2.6DistrictCertain1SOM10495150Restricted Accessx41218263522153.6South Somerset106272013-08-12T12:39:09ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A Roman copper-alloy lower part of the bow and catch-plate of a brooch. The upper part of the bow, the head of the brooch and pin are missing due to an old patinated break. In cross-section, the bow is rectangular with rounded corners; it generally has flat upper and lower surfaces. The bow is elongated trapezoidal and tapers gradually from the point of the break (W.: 5.9mm) to a width of 3.5mm at the foot. The foot is simply squared off and decorated with two transversely incised grooves; the leg above is plain. On the lower surface the solid catch-plate survives well. It is broadly trapezoidal with an angled fold only slightly abraded at each end. At its base the web of the catch-plate measures 12.3mm long. Fragmentary brooches are difficult to classify; this may be a T-shaped example. Where it survives the patina is dark-green; other pitted areas are lighter green in colour.
Robert Webley307Misterton CPSOM-8C88B35726311SCC receipt 21984BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-572631115.96SOM-8C84C7Fragment50images/rwebley2/1436156PAS5208C84C001E0342013-08-12T12:34:36ZCertainx412182013-05-21T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:21.987ZSomerset100County13.51Metal detectorSOM-9F9187.jpg105782From a paper map8110212111019ROInlaid with enamelDistrictCertain2SOM10495150Restricted Accessx412182635221522.88South Somerset106272014-01-10T16:45:12ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
An incomplete large Roman cast copper-alloy developed T-shaped brooch dating to the late 1st to early 2nd century AD. The pin, lower part of the bow and the foot are missing following old damage. The head has two hollow cylindrical wings with flattened upper surfaces. They held the axis bar for the hinged pin. The axis bar survives in part, largely corroded, made of iron. Between the wings on the under side of the head is a slot in which the pin would have hinged. On the underside of the wings behind the slot is a thickened patch which may have helped retain the pin in use. Running across the front of the wings, above the slot and below a moulding at the head, is a double groove. At least to one side of the head the ridge between the grooves is decorated with fine transversely incised nicks. The upper surface of the wings is decorated on each side with a pair of grooves adjacent to the bow and at the tips. As before, ridge between the grooves is decorated with fine transversely incised nicks.
The bow has a sub-rectangular shaped cross-section with a slightly convex front and flat back and sides. It is distinctly stepped to either side on the upper surface and dominated by a large central rectangular moulded panel. The bow projects at 45 degrees from the head then immediately curves down at c.45 degrees before ending in a worn diagonal break. It tapers slightly, but evenly, in width from the head to break (16.3 to 11.9mm across). Both the edges and the edges of the rectangular panel are decorated with a groove itself covered in fine transversely incised nicks. There is a similar groove across the short front end of the panel. Set in from this latter is a small integral annular headstud which appears empty. Below is an inverted triangular recess delineated by incised lines, below which a lozengiform recess and the beginnings of a second lozengiform recess lost to the break, both also delineated. The complete lozengiform recess retains enamel that has decayed to a light-green colour.
T-shaped brooches are very variable in the decoration on their bows although incised decoration and raised lozenges, often containing enamel, are common. Bayley and Butcher (2004, 167) suggest this type is mainly South Western in distribution and dates to the later first - early 2nd century AD (c. AD 75-150). This piece has a even mid-/light-green patina with some patches of dark-orange corrosion product from the axis bar.
Sally Worrell22.87Misterton CPSOM-9F98D35727222T-shaped1DevelopedSCC receipt 21984BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-5727221147.46SOM-9F9187Incomplete75images/rwebley2/1436249PAS5209F918001ED832013-08-13T10:15:04ZCertainx412182013-05-21T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:22.029ZSomerset100County16.21Metal detectorSOM-A01BE8.jpg105784From a paper map8110212111019ROWhite metal coatedDistrictCertain2SOM10495150Restricted Accessx41218263522156.88South Somerset106272015-10-05T20:17:32ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A Roman copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the 1st to 2nd century AD, incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin. The head has two hollow cylindrical wings both slightly abraded at their tips. They held the axis bar for the hinged pin. The axis bar survives in part, largely corroded, made of iron. Between the wings on the under side of the head is a slot in which the pin would have hinged. The wings are decorated with an incised line running across them diagonally, from the top of the pin slot to the back of the upper surface. The upper surface was also decorated on each side with a trio of transverse incised lines grooves at the tips; this is unclear at one of the tips due to abrasion and the presence of iron corrosion product.
The bow has a sub-rectangular shaped cross-section with a largely flat upper and lower surfaces and slight bevelling to the edges of both. It bow projects at upwards from the head then curves gradually through 90 degrees, curving downwards even more gradually to the foot. It tapers slightly in width from the head to foot (6.5 to 4.3mm across). At the head is a recessed central zone possibly with the beginning of a small moulded wavy line within the raised edges. The upper surface beyond is obscured by tinning and dark-orange corrosion product from a corroded rivet that perforates the bow at its highest point; this may have attached a separate stud. The leg is decorated with three longitudinal grooves. The central groove has a small moulded wavy line running along its length. The grooves that flank it are decorated with fine punch marks.
On the lower surface of the foot the bow thickens seamlessly into a broadly triangular catch-plate whose fold projects from the base. Where it survives the brooch has an even mid-green patina. It has suffered some pitting with light-green patches of corrosion product apparent. As noted there are patches of iron corrosion product from the stud and axis bar respectively. There is also an area of tinning on the upper surface. This brooch is tentatively classified as a T-shaped example.
Sally Worrell34.87Misterton CPSOM-A026D55727314T-shaped1SCC receipt 21984BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-5727311125.96SOM-A01BE8Incomplete75images/rwebley2/1436264PAS520A01BE001FD632013-08-13T10:51:59ZCertainx412182013-05-21T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:22.033ZSomerset100County2Metal detectorSOM-21B4C2.jpg105782013Centred on field8110342111019RO20DistrictProbably2SOM43462100Restricted Accessx41218263446419.56Mendip106272013-08-19T14:44:28ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A copper-alloy Roman probable initial T-shaped brooch, incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin (later 1st-century AD). The brooch survives well, only having suffered some post-depositional abrasions and slight pitting.
The head has tubular wings, flattened slightly on their upper surface. They are apparently plain. The axis bar is largely obscured by the wings, but is can be said to have been made from iron judging by orange corrosion product both at the wing terminals and within the pin slot. The hinged pin is missing.
The upper bow emerges from the wings initially at a width of c. 7.5mm before tapering gradually. Initially it turns through around ninety degrees. Immediately above the pin slot is a step. As it begins the upper surface on the bow is bevelled on both sides. The lowermost surface of the bow is flat, with the sides above both bevelled. As its travels towards the leg, however, the bevelling is rounded out and the bow takes on an oval cross-section. The bow travels up to a high point about halfway along its length before curving gradually down to the foot. At the foot the catch-plate is seamlessly developed from the bow which is expanded and narrowed at the same time. The sub-triangular solid catch-plate survives well, other than the fold which is highly abraded. Both it and the bow are plain. The foot, including the catch-plate, has been bent to one side either as a result of use or old damage.
The brooch has an even mid-green patina. Bayley and Butcher (2004, 159) describe initial T-shaped brooches as 'usually hinged, not enamelled but sometimes with fine relief decoration and lacking a headloop.' They suggest a Flavian association (69-96 AD).
Robert Webley65.17Near FromeSOM-21B7D6573528T-shaped1initialSCC receipt 21983BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-5735281126.56SOM-21B4C2Incomplete60images/rwebley2/2436823PAS52121B4C0013CC42013-08-19T14:19:08ZProbablyx412182013-03-31T23:00:00Z2013-04-29T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:22.434ZSomerset100County1Metal detectorSOM-5DE141.jpg10578From finder1104481RO17DistrictCertain2SOM4346246.1200Cranmorex412182634468311.95Mendip106272014-01-10T16:37:17ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A damaged and incomplete copper-alloy 2nd-century Roman disc brooch of the tutulus type. The circular brooch would have originally had eight plain, squared off peripheral lugs; three are now missing. The lugs are external on a rim. The rim is echoed by a ridge within; the groove within may have held enamel. This border has received considerable old damage leading to fractures and losses at the circumference and the grooved zone within. A second zone of similar width sits within the inner ridge and before the central boss; this has suffered considerable losses and abrasions too. The central boss rises to a central flared button with pellet centre; the area around may have held enamel. On side of the button has been bent upwards. There is also a perforation to one side of the cone of the boss. The edge of the boss has a ropework border with wireline within. On the lower surface is a concavity corresponding with the cone. Outside this, at the circumference, is a double D-shaped double lug, perforated to take a hinged pin, now missing. At the opposite side, also aligned with a lug, is the sub-triangular catch-plate. The brooch has a orange/brown colour. A tutulus brooch with eight circumferential lugs, though less elaborate, can be found illustrated in Hattatt (2000, 347; ref. 1431).
Sally Worrell7-2.487942SOM-5DF435574188tutulus1BROOCHST6644finds-5741881135.66SOM-5DE141Incomplete100images/rwebley2/1437649PAS5215DE140012DC32013-08-22T10:47:00ZCertainx412182012-12-19T00:00:00Z51.194201ROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:22.775ZSomerset100CountyCast11Metal detectorSOM-87A344.jpg1057822013Centred on field1105331ROInlaid with enamel3DistrictCertain1SOM43462150Ston Eastonx41218263446811.97Mendip106272013-10-23T12:04:34ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A fragment from a Roman cast copper-alloy developed T-shaped brooch dating to c. AD 75-150. The fragment consists of the abraded bow and foot with catch-plate on the reverse; the head and pin are both missing. The bow is flat with rounded edges. At its centre it expands into a flattened lozenge shape. This shape is decorated on the front with a moulded lozenge within a lozenge recess. Within the moulding is a further recess with traces of red enamel. The bow curves gradually in profile. The catch-plate is abraded at the foot. For similar brooches see Hattatt (2000, 303; refs. 318, 319).
Robert Webley25.57-2.51757095Ston Easton, Somerset (01/09/13)SOM-87B3485752292T-shaped3251DevelopedRally ticket 197BROOCHST6454finds-5752291186SOM-87A344Fragment75images/rwebley2/1438310PAS52287A340018D642013-09-05T13:33:56ZCertainx4121812013-08-31T23:00:00Z51.28399287ROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:23.315Z1Somerset10County9.3ROMAN1Metal detectorSOM-7ED8B2.jpg1057822013GPS (from the finder)Good1104231ROInlaid with enamel2.8DistrictCertain2SOM10495200Restricted Accessx41218263522078.27South Somerset106272019-02-11T18:12:56ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A copper-alloy Roman zoomorphic plate brooch in the shape of fabulous creature, a sea monster with two heads, of Feugère's type 29a5 (c. 2nd century AD). The creature has a curved L-shaped body and is going right with its head looking backwards. At the other end the tail loops round on itself, curving at its tip to face the head in a zoomorphic terminal. Protruding from the loop of the tail is a triangular projection. This projection features an enamelled cell, largely red apart form a central pellet in a different colour, now decayed. The animal's main body also features a curved L-shaped cell decorated with alternating stripes of red and the decayed colour, now light green. The extremities of the animal are well moulded: curved legs and feet emerging from both bottom corners. Both heads have small crests and gaping mouths. The head has a punched eye and transverse nicks along the ridged neck. The smaller head with which the tail terminates has a punched ring-and-dot eye, and the long neck is decorated with a row of punched crescents. Further small transverse nicks can be found along the base of the brooch and on the top of the triangular projection at the tail.
On the lower surface is a double D-shaped pin lug just before the loop of the tail. This retains a small axis bar and the spurred head of a pin, truncated at the head. A D-shaped catch-plate survives well at the leading edge of the brooch, at the top of the foot. A broken example of this type can be found illustrated in Hattatt (2000, 363; ref. 1417), with other examples listed by Feugère (1985, 400-401) from various findspots in northwest Europe. The triangular projection has been bent upwards slightly following old damage. The brooch survives very well with an even mid-green patina.
Robert Webley40.17SomertonSOM-7EFA955824282Zoomorphic (fabulous creature)1Feugère type 29a5SCC receipt 22370ROMANBROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-5824281125.38SOM-7ED8B2Incomplete100x41218images/rwebley2/1443785PAS5267ED8B00133A32013-10-23T16:38:51ZCertainx412182013-07-06T23:00:00Z121Potential for inclusion in Britannia2ROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:27.063ZSomerset1County13.21Metal detectorSOM-7C0E95.jpg105782013GPS (from the finder)1106381RO1.8DistrictCertain1SOM10575150Restricted Accessx41218263522422.51Sedgemoor106272013-11-19T14:25:12ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
The lower part of the bow and catch-plate of a Roman copper-alloy brooch. The upper part of the bow, the head of the brooch and pin are missing due to an old, twisted irregular break. In cross-section, the bow is rectangular with rounded corners; it generally has flat upper and lower surfaces, though with a recessed channel on the lower . The bow is elongated trapezoidal and tapers gradually from the point of the break (W.: 8.5mm) to a width of 5.6mm at the foot. The foot terminates in a transverse ridge decorated with two angled incisions. The leg above is finely decorated above a pair of transverse incisions at the foot. There is a small step at the sides of the foot. A central zone defined by longituidinally incised lines is decorated with abutting triangles and inverted triangles formed of combed diagonally incised lines. On the lower surface the solid catch-plate survives well. It is broadly trapezoidal with an angled fold slightly abraded at each end. At its base the web of the catch-plate measures 15.3mm long. Fragmentary brooches are difficult to classify; this may be a T-shaped example. The patina is light/mid-grey/green; there are only small patches of pitting. Cf. SOM-B99D33 on this database
Robert Webley28.77Otterhampton CPSOM-7C1185584126bow1SCC receipt 22344BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-584126118.510SOM-7C0E95Fragment50images/rwebley2/1444773PAS5277C0E9001A4C42013-11-04T15:44:41ZCertainx412182013-04-30T23:00:00Z2013-07-30T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:27.966ZSomerset100County15.51MiddleMetal detectorSOM-21D1B2.jpg10578From a paper map1103561IADistrictCertain2SOM10495-275Restricted Accessx139922634469314.84South Somerset106272014-02-02T17:55:28ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
An Iron Age La Tène IBa type brooch dating to the 4th to 3rd centuries BC, incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin. The brooch comprises a sprung head, a curved bow and foot with catch-plate. The brooch has been made in one piece. The head is formed from the top of the bow, which becomes thinner and circular in section forming a thick wire. This coils twice to the left of the bow (when in plan), loops over the top of the head and coils twice towards the centre. At this point the wire has broken, but would have formed the pin. Within the coils is a corroded crude bar in copper alloy.
The bow curves away from the head to form an arched central section before flattening back out. It is 'D' shaped in cross-section with a flat back and convex front. On the back is a central longitudinal crease. The foot is formed from the lower flat section, with the catch-plate extending to the right when viewed in plan. This bends upwards at the outer edge to form the pin rest. The foot continues a short way below the catch-plate before curving round on itself. It terminates in a prominent globular knop with flattended sides and base. A drilled central hole in the upper surface would likely have contained an inlay which is now missing.
The brooch is seemingly plain, though slightly corroded on the bow. The brooch otherwise has an even mid/drak-green patina. It measures 55.9mm long, 14.7mm wide at the head, 7.0mm at the bow and 5.8mm thick at the bow's centre, 2.4mm thick at the foot. It is 15.5mm in height and weighs 14.84g.
Sally Worrell55.97Wincanton2SOM-21D437585578La Tène IBa1SCC receipt 22380BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-5855781114.76SOM-21D1B2Incomplete-400images/rwebley2/1446108PAS52821D1B00130D32013-11-12T12:20:43ZCertainx139922013-08-20T23:00:00ZIRON AGECopper alloy41427IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:28.724ZSomerset100County1Metal detectorSOM-B70767.jpg10578From a paper map1103561RO12.5DistrictCertain2SOM10495175Restricted Accessx41218263446936.18South Somerset106272013-11-19T14:18:27ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A copper alloy T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. This Wilsford type brooch is incomplete in as much as it is missing its pin. The cylindrical wings conceal the copper-alloy axis bar for the hinged pin. Their upper surfaces are decorated with two incised lines at each end. The head of the pin has a pointed projection for tensioning, but this is all that survives of the pin (loose). The bow has a D-shaped cross-section and projects forward from the wings. The upper bow has moulded decoration in the form of four ridges with central grooves either side of a central recessed rib. Its lower surface is slightly receseed. The bow narrows slightly into a rounded central knop which is decorated with finely incised longitudinal lines. Beyond a low transverse ridge below, the foot is plain and of triangular cross-section. It terminates in a knob which is decorated with incised lines longitudinally .On the lower surface of the foot the catch-plate is highly abraded; its web is 17.8mm long. The brooch is similar to one illustrated in Hattatt (2000, 302; ref. 1519) found at Wilton, Wiltshire. The foot has been bent slightly to one side.
Robert Webley37.87WincantonSOM-B70921587147T-shaped1Wilsford TypeSCC receipt 22380BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-5871471125.96SOM-B70767Incomplete43images/rwebley2/1446841PAS528B7076001D9042013-11-19T14:06:46ZCertainx412182013-08-20T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:29.473ZSomerset100County131Metal detectorSOM-B764A1.jpg10578From a paper map1103561RO1.8DistrictCertain2SOM10495250Restricted Accessx41218263446933.77South Somerset106272013-11-19T14:43:01ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Dorset-type T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. The head, pin and upper part of the bow are missing to old breaks; the rest of the bow, the leg and catch-plate survive. The head is lost to a horizontal break, at which point the bow has also been twisted. The bow is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The front is moulded with two ridges at the sides and a central bevelled ridge with deep longituidinal groove. Compared to the bow the plain leg is thinned. It tapers gradually, terminating in a ridged foot knob. On its lower surface the catch-plate survives well. Its web extend the full length of the leg and into the bow slightly, 22.8mm overall. It is of triangular form with slight abrasions and folding at the fold.
There are several similar brooches illustrated in Hattatt (2000, 304; fig. 163, lower row). Bayley and Butcher (2004, 167-168) suggest this type (T139) is an unusual variant of the T-shaped brooches with a mostly south western distribution; they suggest a second to possibly third century date. This object has an even mid-green patina.
Robert Webley35.77WincantonSOM-B76C96587165T-shaped1Dorset typeSCC receipt 22380BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-587165119.16SOM-B764A1Incomplete100images/rwebley2/1446859PAS528B764A0011C642013-11-19T14:31:38ZCertainx412182013-08-20T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:29.481ZSomerset100County10.6ROMAN1Metal detectorSOM-B7BB87.jpg10578From a paper map1103561RODistrictCertain2SOM10495150Restricted Accessx41218263446933.88South Somerset106272017-04-26T14:24:45ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 5, flat wing ends type, Western Group), cf. Mackreth 2011, 5.b1. Plate 50. No. 1735 of later 1st to mid 2nd century AD. The pin mechanism is missing, with the pin, as is the foot and catch-plate. The head has short wings (given a wide bow at this point) with oval perforated end plates; the axis bar is missing, both plates having abraded through. There is a double transverse groove and ridge at each terminal. Set forward from the centre of the head is a rearward facing hook: possibly a loop for retaining the chord that has broken through. The upper bow emerges from the wings initially at a width of c. 10.6mm before narrowing at a step, then tapering. Initially it turns through around ninety degrees. On its outer surface the features a small central ridge, outlined beyond by a triangular moulding. Either side of this moulding is a groove before ridges at the sides. The lower surface of the bow is slightly recessed. Such moulded decoration echoes that on Polden Hill variant brooches illustrated in Hattatt (2000, 301; fig. 160). The leg below is plain; as it narrows gradually it expands in thickness. The break before the catch-plate is old; there is also evidence of slight twisting. The brooch generally has a variable mid-brown colour.
Sally Worrell287WincantonSOM-B7BFB4587176Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 5, flat wing ends type, Western Group)1Mackreth 2011, 5.b1. Plate 50. No. 1735SCC receipt 22380ROMANBROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-5871761118.36SOM-B7BB87Incomplete80x41218images/rwebley2/1446871PAS528B7BB8001DD232013-11-19T14:54:48ZCertainx41218212013-08-20T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:29.486ZSomerset100CountyCast5.61Metal detectorSOM-F92DC6.JPG10578From a paper map1104321RODistrictCertain2SOM10495150Restricted Accessx41218263446933.42South Somerset106272014-08-04T15:45:52ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A fragmentary cast copper alloy T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. Present is the head, with broken pin, and upper bow; the lower bow, including leg and catch-plate, are missing. The head is formed of cylindrical wings with a central slot. The wings contain the copper-alloy axis bar for the hinged pin, viewable within the slot. The head of the copper-alloy pin, with spur, is still in the slot; only the beginnings of the rest of the pin survives in addition, bent to one side. Both wings are decorated with a trio of lines at the end on the upper surface. There is no evidence for a tab or loop at the head.
The bow has a curved cross-section, shallowly concave on the back and convex on the front. It projects at c. 30 degrees from the head, with the main part flat and in the same plane as the wings. The bow is decorated with three abutting raised lozenge shaped cells with central lozenge shaped recesses to take enamel; only the top of the lower cells is visible at the point of break. The outlines of the moulded cells are emphasised by incised lines. The sides of the upper bow are rebated.
The break is old, with the bow twisted at this point. The fragment has an even mid-green patina.
Bayley and Butcher (2004, 167) suggest this type is mainly South Western in distribution and dates to the later first - early 2nd century AD (c. AD 75-150). For a local parallel see Leech (1980, 108; no. 17).
Robert Webley18.67Near WincantonSOM-F92F8E630935T-shaped1DevelopedSCC receipt 16623BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-6309351123.16SOM-F92DC6Incomplete75images/rwebley2/1479417PAS53DF92DC00164042014-08-04T15:04:12ZCertainx4121812014-06-16T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:55.62ZSomerset100CountyCast5.61Metal detectorSOM-F9D5FA.JPG105782From a paper map8110432111019ROInlaid with enamelDistrictCertain1SOM10495150Restricted Accessx41218263446932.11South Somerset106272014-08-06T09:37:05ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A fragmentary cast copper alloy developed T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. Present is the most of the head and upper bow; the pin, lower bow, including leg and catch-plate, are missing. The head is formed of cylindrical wings with a central slot. One of the wings is broken with only about half of the original wing surviving. Orange/brown corrosion product in the slot and on the lower surface of the bow below suggests that the axis bar for the hinged pin was made of iron. Both wings are decorated with a trio of grooves, thus creating a pair of ridges, at the end largely on the lower surface. There is no evidence for a tab or loop at the head.
The bow has a flat rectangular cross-section. It projects at c. 30 degrees from the head, with the main part flat and in the same plane as the wings. The bow would have been decorated with three abutting raised lozenge shaped cells with central lozenge shaped recesses to take enamel; only one-and-a-half cells are visible at the point of break. The outlines of the moulded cells are emphasised by incised lines. A fragment of light-blue enamel is retained in the broken cell. There is a possible longitudinal ridge between the pin slot and upper cell. The sides of the upper bow are rebated.
The breaks are old. The fragment has an even dark-brown patina.
Bayley and Butcher (2004, 167) suggest this type is mainly South Western in distribution and dates to the later first - early 2nd century AD (c. AD 75-150). For a local parallel see Leech (1980, 108; no. 17).
Robert Webley14.57Near WincantonSOM-F9D80B6309512T-shaped1DevelopedSCC receipt 16623BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-6309511120.86SOM-F9D5FAFragment75images/rwebley2/1479430PAS53DF9D5F001A9542014-08-04T15:49:03ZCertainx4121812014-06-16T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:55.621ZSomerset100County6.91Metal detectorSOM-2451B2.jpg10578Centred on field1104321RODistrictCertain1SOM10495150Restricted Accessx41218263446931.75South Somerset106272014-08-13T11:30:41ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A fragmentary cast copper alloy T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. Present is part of the head and upper bow; the rest of the head, pin, lower bow, including leg and catch-plate, are missing. The head was formed of cylindrical wings with a slot that is slightly off centre; one of the wings has been lost beyond the head. Retained in the extant wing is the remnant of the copper-alloy axis bar for the former hinged pin, viewable within the slot. The surviving wing is decorated with a pair of transverse lines at the end on the upper surface. An integral headloop protrudes from the centre of the head. It is a tab of thin rectangular cross-section and has broken through at the loop as a result of old damage.
The bow has a curved cross-section, shallowly concave on the back and almost flat on the front. It projects at a steep angle from the head initially, followed by a shallower angle beyond. It has been broken across the upper bow as a result of old damage with a diagonal break. On its upper surface the bow is decorated with an incised cross in saltire within the more shallowly angled panel. The sides of the upper bow are rebated.
Bayley and Butcher (2004, 167) suggest this type is mainly South Western in distribution and dates to the later first - early 2nd century AD (c. AD 75-150). The fragment has an even mid-green patina with some areas of pitting and light-green corrosion product. The lower surface of the bow is comparatively rough.
Robert Webley11.57Near WincantonSOM-245478631237T-shaped1DevelopedSCC receipt 16622BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-6312371118.76SOM-2451B2Fragment75images/rwebley2/1480372PAS53E2451B00121742014-08-06T16:09:15ZCertainx412182014-06-16T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:55.764ZSomerset100CountyCast3.81Metal detectorSOM-30A1D6.JPG105782009From finder1105011MD2.1DistrictCertain4SOM1049523.51400Restricted Accessx14221263522043.18South Somerset106272014-09-12T16:32:31ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A complete cast copper-alloy annular brooch of medieval date. The frame is formed of a thick wire of circular cross-section which, contra the definiton of medieval brooches, has no current pin constriction. However, it has been broken as a result of old damage, possibly at a former constriction; the ends have been neatened and overlap each other by c. 4mm. The object otherwise has the module and delicacy of a brooch; it now has an internal diameter of c. 19.0mm. A pin of circular cross-section survives on the frame, its tip overhanging the edge of the frame, though with very shallow cut-outs on both sides to rest on the frame. The pin has a discoidal collar before the loop, the upper part of the disc decorated with neat crescentic punches. It terminates in a sheet loop which travels freely around the frame, perhaps suggesting that this was indeed its original configuration, that is, without a constriction.
Robert Webley25.67Huish Episcopi CPSOM-30F957636336annular1SCC receipt 16735BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-636336116SOM-30A1D6Complete1200images/rwebley2/1484471PAS54130A1D0015EB42014-09-12T15:58:37ZCertainx1422112009-01-01T00:00:00Z2009-12-31T00:00:00ZMEDIEVALCopper alloy41427MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:58.723ZSomerset100CountyCast1Metal detectorSOM-315832.JPG105781993From finder1104981MD2DistrictCertain4SOM104951400Restricted Accessx142212635220712.12South Somerset106272014-09-17T17:16:02ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A complete octagonal cast copper-alloy annular brooch with central circular aperture of medieval date. The frame is flat and rectangular in cross-section with a pin constriction at the centre of one of the sides. A thick wire pin survives in situ. It is formed of a wire bent into a loop at one end and of rectangular cross-section. It measures 40.6 by 3.5 by 1.8mm. It has been bent downwards at its centre as a result of old damage. The frame has also been bent upwards at one corner in the past. The frame is c. 7.1mm wide and c. 2.0mm thick. It is decorated on its upper surface with four zones between inner and outer line borders which follow the respective forms of the external and internal edges, divided by diagonal lines at the cardinal points (with the omission of one diagonal line due to the pin constriction). Within each zone are further, less regularly rendered straight engraved lines, generally towards the ends of each zone near the dividing diagonals. The lower surface is plain and is covered in file marks.
A direct parallel can be found on this database, PUBLIC-22D1E7, also from Somerset, perhaps suggesting a relatively localised centre of manufacture. The frame has a general gree/brown colour. The pin, of a different alloy, has a mid-green patina over a red-brown metal.
Robert Webley39.67Somerton CPSOM-316262636343annular1SCC receipt 16735BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-6363431139.36SOM-315832Complete1200images/rwebley2/1484475PAS541315830011C442014-09-12T16:47:15ZCertainx1422111993-01-01T00:00:00Z1993-12-31T00:00:00ZMEDIEVALCopper alloy41427MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:58.727ZSomerset100County22.2ROMAN1Metal detectorSOM-699C37.jpg1057842013From a paper map1103121ROWhite metal coated3.6DistrictCertain2SOM10495199Restricted Accessx412182634467721.16South Somerset106272022-06-20T16:22:33ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A Roman copper-alloy devolved T-shaped brooch of Hull T138 dating to the late first to second century AD, incomplete in so far as it is missing most of its pin. The head has two short cylindrical wings, 23.2mm wide, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Between the wings is a slot in which the remnants of the pin are hinged. The pin has a pointed spur at its head to aid hinging. It narrows to a circular cross-section before an early break. What survives has been bent downwards towards the back of the bow on the right hand side (when viewed in plan from below). There is corrosion product on the underside of one of the wings and at the end of the other, demonstrating that axis bar is iron. The wings are undecorated other than a patch of tinning towards the end of one. Both ends of the wings are abraded. Emerging from the centre of the head is a large fixed headloop which has been broken through.
The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. It projects at c. 100 degrees from the head then curves round c. 80 degrees such that it is broadly in the same plane as the headloop. The bow narrows and thins gradually but consistently towards the leg. It is characterised on its upper surface by a deep central longitudinal groove of V-shaped cross-section; this is echoed by a grooved recess on the back. At each end of the groove on the upper surface is a moulded boss, sub-lozengiform in shape, and decorated with cross cutting/hatching. The upper boss is located at the point at which the bow curves through 80 degrees.
The leg is continuous with the bow though bent up at the foot. A break at the foot has resulted in the loss of any footknob that there might have been. On the back of the foot is a solid sub-trapezoidal catch-plate with a groove below the fold. It has a web of c. 16.8mm.
The brooch survives well with a brown patina. Further traces of tinning on the back just above the catch-plate suggest that the whole would have once been tinned. The brooch has suffered the damage already mentioned possibly at the same time as it was twisted, the bow and foot to the left when viewed from above.
Bayley and Butler (2004, 167) suggest this type is mainly South Western in distribution and dates to the later first - early 2nd century AD (c. 75-175). They illustrate a similar example, T138, (ibid, 168) with a similar groove but not the bosses. The type is also discussed by Mackreth (2011, 98) for whom it is a Colchester derivative of type 16.a, and 'clearly a Somerset product'.
Sally Worrell73.37Ilchester CPSOM-69A4125933564Large south-western T-shaped1DevHull T138-T140; Bayley and Butcher 2004, 167, fig. 140; Hattatt 2000, fig. 163, lower row and fig. 164olvedSCC receipt 22389ROMANBROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-5933561123.26SOM-699C37Incomplete100x41218images/rwebley2/1451026PAS52C699C3001D3732014-01-03T11:06:43ZCertainx412182013-03-31T23:00:00Z212013-09-11T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:33.341ZSomerset100County17.1ROMAN1Metal detectorSOM-6ACEE1.jpg105782013From a paper map1103121RO2.2DistrictCertain1SOM10495250Restricted Accessx41218263446777.11South Somerset106272016-03-30T17:19:29ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
The leg and foot from a Roman copper-alloy bow brooch, possibly of the local devolved T-shaped type and dating to the 2nd century AD. The bow and leg are formed of a wide, flat and thin strip which narrows gradually towards the end. It is 11.7mm wide at the break and 6.6mm wide above the footknob. The knob is formed of a thick semicircle set at 90 degrees to the foot and slightly wider at 8.9mm.
The bow is decorated on the front with three longitudinal grooves just below the old break, below which seven transverse ridges and concomitant grooves. On the back is a large catch-plate, sub-triangular in shape, curved at the bow end, straight at the foot end, with an abraded fold along this latter. It has a web of c. 37.5mm. The bow curves gradually into the leg and down to the foot.
Bayley and Butcher (2004, 167-168) suggest this type to which this object is perhaps similar (T139) is an unusual variant of the T-shaped brooches with a mostly south western distribution; they suggest a second to possibly third century date. This object has an even dark-brown patina.
Sally Worrell43.47Ilchester CPSOM-6AD1D5593370T-shaped type3SCC receipt 22389ROMANBROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-5933701111.56SOM-6ACEE1Fragment100x41218images/rwebley2/1451037PAS52C6ACEE00121932014-01-03T12:28:30ZCertainx412182013-03-31T23:00:00Z212013-09-11T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANPossiblyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:33.357ZSomerset100County12.21Metal detectorSOM-ACACA4.jpg10578Centred on field1105841RO2.9DistrictCertain4SOM10575100Restricted Accessx41218263522497.67Sedgemoor106272014-01-06T16:42:46ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
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 head to aid hinging. It narrows to a circular cross-section before an early break. What survives has been bent downwards towards the back of the bow on the left hand side (when viewed in plan from below).
The bow projects from the front of the brooch in the centre of the head, intially at about 45 degrees before curving round and gradually travelling to the foot. It tapers in width to the foot. The bow is 'D'-shaped in section with a flat back and shallowly convex front. The upper surface has a triangular moulding at the front of the bow, just above the slot. This is decorated at its front by two diagonally incised lines that follow the sides of the moulding, with three transversely incised lines below. The majority of the upper surface of the bow features an indented groove of V-shaped cross-section. At the foot this meets a zone of finely incised transverse lines. The foot terminates in rounded knop projecting forwards from the front of the foot. The back of the foot has a sub-triangular catch-plate whose web measures 12.8mm long. The outer edge of the catch-plate curves back and has a groove below it in which the pin would have rested.
Bayley and Butcher (2004, 158) illustrate a broadly similar example, T137, with a plainer bow.. They suggest (ibid., 159) 'Initial T-shaped' brooches to be 'usually hinged, not enamelled but sometimes with fine relief decoration and lacking a head loop', dated to the Flavian period (AD 69-96) or earlier. This brooch has a dark-grey patina with some patches of light-green corrosion product. The bow has been buckled slightly as a result of old damage.
Robert Webley43.37Bawdrip CPSOM-ACB3B7593699T-shaped1initialSCC receipt 22390BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-5936991126.86SOM-ACACA4Complete60images/rwebley2/1451404PAS52CACACA00188342014-01-06T15:24:58ZCertainx412182013-09-11T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:33.593ZSomerset100CountyCast16.61Metal detectorSOM-FEE050.jpg10578Centred on field8110584111019RODistrictCertain2SOM10575200Restricted Accessx412182635224912.51Sedgemoor106272014-01-22T16:58:35ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
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 travelling downwards to the foot. The leg has been lost to an old, slightly diagonal break. The bow tapers in width slightly to the break. The bow is 'D'-shaped in section with a flat back and shallowly convex front. The upper surface has a prominent, elongated triangular moulding at the front of the bow, just above the slot, in continuation of the rounded headloop which is perpendicular to it. The moulding is decorated at its front with an incised cross, after which are three deep transverse grooves. Between the grooves are two zones both decorated with cross-hatching. Beyond the grooves the moulding is slightly bevelled longitudinally; the incised lines that decorate it are just off transverse thus creating an effect of shallow chevrons. On the lower surface is a deep oval recess, apporoximate with the extent of the moulding.
The brooch has a dark-green patina which is in places obscured by the iron corrosion product from the axis bar.
Robert Webley48.67Bawdrip CPSOM-FEEA06596864T-shaped1DevolvedSCC receipt 22390BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-5968641125.96SOM-FEE050Incomplete75images/rwebley2/1453579PAS52DFEE050010F342014-01-22T16:12:53ZCertainx4121812013-09-11T23:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:35.876ZSomerset100County1LateMetal detectorSOM-E3B174.jpg105782013From a paper map1102121IA13.6DistrictCertain1SOM1049545Restricted Accessx13992263522154.33South Somerset106272014-02-20T15:21:50ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
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 the upper section the bow narrows to a waist before expanding to the first moulding. The waist is not thinned and has a convex back, angled flat sides and convex front with distinct carinations between the sides and front. the first moulding is triangular with points projecting to each side and a straight lower edge. These points are now corroded and damaged but they seem to have ended in small knops. Below this the front of the bow is concave, curving in then out again to the lower beak shaped moulding. This thin concave section also has a convex back and angled sides with a distinct carination between the front and sides. These carinations converge to meet on the beak shaped lower moulding. The end of this projecting 'beak' is now lost to corrosion but it is broadly trapezoid in plan and curved in profile, thinning evenly towards the tip. On the underside of the lower moulding are incised curved lines, these are partially obscured by corrosion but are probably marking out pointed ovals to either side and a concave sided triangle in the centre. Below this lower moulding the bow is flatter and broadly D-shaped in section with a slightly convex back and only slight carinations between the front and angled sides. It ends in a corroded break. It is 27.8mm long, 12.4mm wide and 13.6mm thick; it weighs 4.33 grams.
Birdlip, or Beaked Bow, brooches date from 30 BC to AD 60. Both hinged and sprung examples are known, this example is probably sprung suggesting it is earlier in the time range. Birdlip brooches are thought to be British variants of the continental Flugelfibel brooch (Bayley and Butcher 2004:148). They tend to be highly variable in their decoration but GLO-786631 appears to have similar flanking knops to the upper moulding. In general the flanking knops, straight upper moulding and projecting beak gives a zoomorphic appearence reminiscent of contemporary bull headed mounts.
Laura Burnett27.87Misterton CP3SOM-5F4CF2601535Birdlip1SCC receipt 22419BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-6015351112.46SOM-E3B174Fragment-30images/rwebley2/1457560PAS52FE3B170017AE42014-02-14T15:49:43ZCertainx139922013-08-20T23:00:00Z2013-11-20T00:00:00ZIRON AGECopper alloy41427IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:36.351ZSomerset100CountyCast7.81Metal detectorSOM-083A37.JPG105782013Generated from computer mapping software161049812013T73BRO
Found at the same time as a hoard of 138 Roman bronze coins placed under a stone (Treasure case 2013 T73a). These coins, found scattered from the rest of the field, appear to be a mixture of Roman copper-alloy denominations dating from across most of the four centuries of Roman rule over Britain.
Age
All are of Roman date and therefore over 300 years old.
Metal content
They are all essentially base metal in composition (copper alloy).
From the same find?
This group of coins has the appearance of an accumulation of losses from different periods over the course of the second to fourth centuries AD. It spans a wider period than is likely for a hoard deposited in, say, the late fourth century and contains a mixture of denominations. The coins were therefore probably not deposited together as a hoard but instead form a series of technically separate finds as a result of random deposition over a period of time. As such, these coins do not appear to constitute Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 which require that coins must be from the same find.
1.7DistrictCertain2SOM10495250Restricted Accessx41218263522072.06South Somerset106272015-02-15T12:18:00ZReturned to finder after being declared not TreasureSouth WestCirca
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Dorset-type T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. The head, pin and upper part of the bow are missing to old breaks; the rest of the bow, the leg and catch-plate survive. The head is lost to an old, broadly horizontal break. The bow is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The front is moulded with two ridges at the sides and a central bevelled ridge with deep longituidinal groove. Between the ridges are very fine diagonally incised lines. Compared to the bow the plain leg is thinned. It tapers gradually, terminating in a ridged foot knob. On its lower surface the catch-plate has a web extending the full length of the leg, 16.1mm overall. It is of sub-triangular form, rounded through wear and abrasions, and having lost its fold.
There are several similar brooches illustrated in Hattatt (2000, 304; fig. 163, lower row). Bayley and Butcher (2004, 167-168) suggest this type (T139) is an unusual variant of the T-shaped brooches with a mostly south western distribution; they suggest a second to possibly third century date. This object has an even mid-green patina.
Sally Worrell1327Somerton CPSOM-083DF2604020T-shaped1Dorset typeSCC receipt 22401BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-6040201176SOM-083A37Incomplete100images/rwebley2/1458784PAS531083A3001D7732014-02-28T12:40:03ZCertainx4121812013-02-10T00:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:40.755ZSomerset100CountyCast6.51Metal detectorSOM-08D517.JPG105782013Generated from computer mapping software161049812013T73BRO
Found at the same time as a hoard of 138 Roman bronze coins placed under a stone (Treasure case 2013 T73a). These coins, found scattered from the rest of the field, appear to be a mixture of Roman copper-alloy denominations dating from across most of the four centuries of Roman rule over Britain.
Age
All are of Roman date and therefore over 300 years old.
Metal content
They are all essentially base metal in composition (copper alloy).
From the same find?
This group of coins has the appearance of an accumulation of losses from different periods over the course of the second to fourth centuries AD. It spans a wider period than is likely for a hoard deposited in, say, the late fourth century and contains a mixture of denominations. The coins were therefore probably not deposited together as a hoard but instead form a series of technically separate finds as a result of random deposition over a period of time. As such, these coins do not appear to constitute Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 which require that coins must be from the same find.
3.2DistrictCertain1SOM10495100Restricted Accessx41218263522071.74South Somerset106272014-02-28T14:20:03ZReturned to finder after being declared not TreasureSouth WestCirca
A fragment from the head and upper bow of a Roman copper-alloy initial T-shaped brooch. Between the wings is a slot on the lower surface for a hinged pin, below which a sub oval recess. Aligned with the slot on the upper surface is a longitudinal ridge which is given a ridged, or serrated, quality by numerous transverse nicks. Just before an old transverse break two lower, finer ridges begin to flank the central one. At the head end another old break has removed any lateral elements from the wings, or any of the head located above.
The fragment curves in profile in a regular fashion through ninety degrees. It is corroded, with a variable mid-green patina. A brooch with similarly 'serrated' upper bow can be found illustrated in Hattatt (2000, 302; no. 394).
Robert Webley116.27Somerton CPSOM-08D6E7604047T-shaped1initialSCC receipt 22401BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-604047119.36SOM-08D517Fragment60images/rwebley2/1458801PAS53108D51001D9A42014-02-28T13:21:21ZCertainx4121812013-02-10T00:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:40.767ZSomerset100CountyCast1Metal detectorSOM-098681.JPG105782013Generated from computer mapping software161049812013T73BRO
Found at the same time as a hoard of 138 Roman bronze coins placed under a stone (Treasure case 2013 T73a). These coins, found scattered from the rest of the field, appear to be a mixture of Roman copper-alloy denominations dating from across most of the four centuries of Roman rule over Britain.
Age
All are of Roman date and therefore over 300 years old.
Metal content
They are all essentially base metal in composition (copper alloy).
From the same find?
This group of coins has the appearance of an accumulation of losses from different periods over the course of the second to fourth centuries AD. It spans a wider period than is likely for a hoard deposited in, say, the late fourth century and contains a mixture of denominations. The coins were therefore probably not deposited together as a hoard but instead form a series of technically separate finds as a result of random deposition over a period of time. As such, these coins do not appear to constitute Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 which require that coins must be from the same find.
12.3DistrictCertain1SOM10495200Restricted Accessx41218263522072.03South Somerset106272014-02-28T14:47:23ZReturned to finder after being declared not TreasureSouth WestCirca
A fragment from the head and upper bow of a Roman copper-alloy bow brooch, possibly a Trumpet derivative. At the head is an abraded plate on the lower surface of which is a double semicircular pin lug. This latter has been perforated centrally to take an axis bar which was made of iron given the corrosion product around the lug. In places the plate has been broken right down to the lug; presumably it was once semicircular. The pin is missing.
The bow springs from the base of the head-plate and curves through ninety degrees such that it is parallel to the head-plate. The bow is of thin rectangular cross-section and is of convex construction. From the point at which it becomes parallel to the head-plate it has a flat top and is decorated centrally with a longitudinal ridge which is given a ridged, or serrated, quality by numerous transverse nicks. The bow has suffered an old diagonal break. The fragment has a fairly even mid-green patina.
Robert Webley119.77Somerton CPSOM-0A0F61604078Trumpet derivative (possibly)1SCC receipt 22401BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-6040781111.36SOM-098681Fragment75images/rwebley2/1458805PAS5310986800112542014-02-28T14:08:40ZCertainx4121812013-02-10T00:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:40.78Z6Somerset10County6.71EarlyMetal detectorSOM-A3C7D6.jpg10578From a paper map1Figurative107001EM
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3.2DistrictCertain2SOM1057518.7550Restricted Accessx41022263522443.597Sedgemoor106272014-05-09T10:47:44ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A copper-alloy button brooch of early-medieval date (5th - 6th century AD), of Class C. This example is incomplete in so far as its iron pin been lost to corrosion; a trace of corrosion product is present adjacent to one of the lugs (now so abraded that one cannot distinguish the pin lug from catch-plate). The rim is upturned (H.: 3.2mm) and very slightly flared. The upper surface is decorated with a central moulded anthropomorphic face-mask viewed straight on within a line border. The helmet is formed a pair of nested peltaic outlines. The eyebrows and nose are formed of a single T-shaped piece characterised by long, curved arms, and a thickened nose. The eyes are sub-oval with curved raised lines below that nest with thickened raised cheeks beyond. One eye is smaller than the other, though the whole surface has suffered from corrosion and this might be a product of this to an extent. There is no discernible mouth. No gilding survives on the upper surface of the brooch.
The reverse of the brooch has the remains of two abraded sub-trapezoidal lugs at 3 and 9 o'clock respectively, aligned along the width of the face. The brooch has a dark green patina with some patches of lighter corrosion product.
Katie Hinds (Hampshire FLO) kindly notes that: the helmet is similar to a couple of Class C examples, 2.8 and 2.9 from Alfriston, and 16.2 from Harnham Hill (Avent & Evison 1982, Pl. XV). The eyes-and-no-mouth arrangement can be seen on Class Iii examples, 1.3 and 1.4 from Abingdon (ibid., Pl. XVI), though the eyes are a bit more angular than on this example.
Professor Seiichi Suzuki (pers. comm. 8th May 2014) confirms that this brooch is best classified as a Class C example, as he notes, 'based as it is primarily on the hair/helmet characteristic of this class'. He continues 'the closest examples within this class seem to be the group comprising Bisham (Berkshire), Keymer (West Sussex), and Upham (Hampshire). The absence of the mouth on the item at issue may further suggest that it would have been a degenerate variant. The distribution of Class C in the southern regions down to Wiltshire in the west also fits nicely with the suggested classification.'
Robert Webley7Pawlett CP1Anglo-Saxon styleSOM-A3CE30613318button1SCC receipt 22374BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-613318x410121118SOM-A3C7D6Incomplete475images/rwebley2/1465872PAS535A3C7D001C7842014-04-25T11:44:13ZCertainx410221County / local importance2014-02-05T00:00:00ZEARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:45.442ZSomerset100County10.31Metal detectorSOM-A36718.JPG10578411104321RO2.3DistrictCertain1SOM10495150Restricted Accessx41218263446934.14South Somerset106272014-05-08T12:27:57ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
The fantail foot of a Roman bow brooch, probably a bow-and-fantail type or Aesica varient (1st/2nd century AD). The brooch has broken at a central circular 'button'. This would have been raised up; the upwards angle as the button connects to the foot seems an original feature and suggests the bow above was also raised. A central setting may have been housed within a double concentric ring moulding that forms the button or this may have been the point from which the bow projected up and out. The foot below is broadly triangular with slightly projecting ring settings at each lower corner which may also have been inlaid or enamelled. Its edges are decorated with finely incised diagonal lines which give them a cabled appearance. Within the edges, and connecting the rings settings at the corners with the button, are raised lines which delineate a sunken field. The field is dominated by a moulded trefoil which is fitted to the triangular shape of the foot. It may have been that the area around this moulding was enamelled although no enamel survives on this object.
On the back is a catch-plate formed of an integral projecting sub-triangle the lower edge of which has been bent back to make a catch. It projects at 90 degrees from the plate. Its web extends the entire length of the foot, down to its lower edge (L.: 16.5mm). The fragment has an even mid/dark-green patina.
Bow and Fantail brooches with similar trefoil designs on the fan are dated to c. AD 50-150, see Hattatt (2000:315) no. 815 and 816 for example, with similar recessed central panels. The 'button' at the junction between the fantail and bow and the ring settings are however unusual for this type and perhaps more akin to the locally more common Aesica types dated to the miD first century AD although the recessed and enamelled panel would be more unusual on these: see Mackreth (2011: 47-48, group 3c and no.13945) and SOM-183E93 on this database for an enamelled example and SOM-45CCB3 for one with a similar ring setting.
Robert Webley18.37Near WincantonSOM-A374F3615164Bow and Fantail or Aesica varient1SCC receipt 16595BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-6151641119.16SOM-A36718Fragment50images/rwebley2/1467311PAS536A3671001F3542014-05-07T14:34:41ZCertainx412182014-03-12T00:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainEnamelCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:46.704ZSomerset100County71Metal detectorSOM-3829A6.JPG10578From a paper mapCorroded1104321RO4.2DistrictCertain1SOM10495175Restricted Accessx41218263446933.85South Somerset106272014-05-27T15:41:12ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
The head and upper bow from a copper-alloy Developed T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. The leg is missing below a central knop due to an old break. Furthermore, only the head of the pin survives.
Cylindrical wings conceal the copper-alloy axis bar for the hinged pin. Their upper surfaces are decorated with two incised lines at each end. The head of the pin has a pointed projection for tensioning, but this is all that survives of the pin; the very beginnings of the shaft have been been to one side. On the upper surface the wing tip are decorated with a pair of transversely incised lines.
The bow has a D-shaped cross-section. The upper bow has moulded decoration in the form a low central longituidnal ridge. There are also low ridges at the junction of bow and wings on the upper surface. Otherwise the bow is plain either side of the central ridge and above a transverse ridge. Beyond a groove the bow expands slightly into a central knop which is decorated with finely incised longitudinal lines. Around another groove below this knop the brooch has been broken.
This brooch is comparable to a Wilsford type example illustrated in Hattatt (2000, 302; no. 1519) found at Wilton, Wiltshire, although it lacks the characteristic mouldings on the bow. It has a variable mid-green patina.
Laura Burnett16.47Near WincantonSOM-382DAE616645T-shaped1DevelopedSCC receipt 16593BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-6166451125.96SOM-3829A6Fragment43images/rwebley2/1469846PAS5373829A001C8442014-05-14T15:50:02ZCertainx412182014-03-12T00:00:00Z4ROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:47.806ZSomerset100County91EarlyMetal detectorSOM-390654.JPG10578From a paper map8110432111019RO3.7DistrictCertain1SOM10495100Restricted Accessx41218263446934.43South Somerset106272014-08-21T13:52:59ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
The head and upper part of the bow of a Roman cast copper-alloy initial T-shaped brooch with hinged pin dating to c. AD 60-100. The lower part of the bow, foot and pin are missing to worn breaks. The brooch head has open-ended cylindrical wings containing an iron axis bar for the hinge. One wing has lost its upper half, possibly as a result of corrosion of the axis bar within. The complete wing is decorated with a double transverse ridge moulding towards its top with an incised line within. There is a large transverse slot through the centre of the underside of the head, between the wings, where the pin would have hinged. The iron axis bar is visible within this slot, with iron accretions on the underside of the head below. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section with a flat back and convex front. It rises at c. 60 degrees to the head before curving c. 120 degrees in the upper part of the bow, before the break. The lower part of the bow is still curving at the break. The bow tapers in width gradually but consistently from the head to the worn break. By the break it is so narrow as to appear almost oval in section. The upper part is decorated with two moulded (finely split) ribs which converge as they go down the bow to create a 'V' shape with internal gap and a step between their edge at the side of the bow (which serves to emphasise the V shaped moulding).
Bailey and Butcher (2004, 158) illustrate similar pieces although with a range of different moulded decoration and suggest a Flavian or slightly earlier date. They suggest T-shaped brooches are very variable in the decoration on their bows and this type is mainly south western in distribution. Mackreth (2011, 94/Pl. 62) illustrates a similar example, no. 2357, from an early 2nd-century context from Exeter. He suggests this group is all similar enough to perhaps suggest they emanated from a single workshop, but so far examples are only known from Somerset, including one from Ham Hill (St George Grey 1923: 109, Plate XIII). This brooch largely has a brown patina with some losses revealing light-green corrosion product; there is also some iron staining.
Laura Burnett237Near Wincanton1SOM-390A22616666T-shaped1InitialSCC receipt 16593BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-6166661130.46SOM-390654Fragment60images/rwebley2/1469844PAS537390650018D142014-05-14T16:48:53ZCertainx412182014-03-12T00:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:47.816ZSomerset100County1Metal detectorSOM-DD947E.JPG105782013From a paper mapCorroded1107271PM2.6DistrictCertain2SOM106871650Restricted Accessx41047263522314.51West Somerset106272014-05-23T16:15:39ZReturned to finderCirca
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 strap bar of trapezoidal cross-section. Possible traces of iron corrosion product at the strap bar suggest that the pin was made of iron. The frame is 'D' shaped in section with a flat back 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 strap bar. The pin is missing. It measures 35.4mm long, 24.2mm wide and 2.6mm thick. It weighs 4.51g.
A similar buckle is illustrated in Whitehead (2003, 63) no. 382 which he dates to AD 1550-1650; an example found on the Mary Rose (1545) suggests a date slightly earlier (Gardiner ed. 2005, 104; ref. 81A2528). This buckle has a drak-green patina where it has survived corrosion. One of the loops has been bent upwards and twisted slightly as a result of post-depositional damage.
Robert Webley35.47Carhampton CPSOM-DD9C7A617938double-looped1SCC receipt 22463BUCKLERestricted Accessfinds-6179381124.26SOM-DD947EIncomplete1540images/rwebley2/1469557PAS537DD947001EE242014-05-22T12:02:31ZCertainx410472013-02-01T00:00:00Z2013-02-28T00:00:00Z4POST MEDIEVALCopper alloyPM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:11.094ZSomerset100County61Metal detectorSOM-F6CC75.jpg105782013From finder1103591PM1.8DistrictCertain2SOM104951650Chiselboroughx41047263522102.84South Somerset106272013-06-25T11:52:49ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A damaged and incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval buckle plate. The plate was formed of one copper-alloy sheet, cut and bent over on itself. It is broken in half, at the point where it would have looped round the buckle frame. From the broken point it continues with plain rectangular tabs on either side before narrowing to a waist of 7.7mm. The squared off terminal is flared out at 11.9mm wide. In addition to this hole at the terminal there is another hole central with the widest point; neither rivet survives. No decoration is visible on either surface. The metal is a general dark-green colour over a red/brown metal. The plate has been bent upwards slightly and also twisted at its terminal. Similar buckles can be found in the literature (e.g. Whitehead 1996, 68; ref. 423). It may have formed part of a suite of sword-belt fittings.
Robert Webley31.27-2.755565SOM-F6CF68561978plate1SCC receipt 22467BUCKLEST4715finds-5619781113.156SOM-F6CC75Incomplete1550images/rwebley2/1431114PAS519F6CC700195B42013-05-24T14:36:08ZCertainx410472013-04-26T23:00:00Z50.932001POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:15.786Z