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Record ID: SOM-844265
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small body sherd with sparse flat, angular pieces of stone (up to 5-6mm), and poorly sorted moderated quartz sand temper, with some finer material. The piece is broken on all sides. It is shallowly curved in profile. It appears to have a dark-grey slip over a light-grey core. The rough surface, especially internally, would suggest a medieval date, as would thin thin walls, although an earlier date cannot be ruled out entirely.
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2013
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Record ID: SOM-858E83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly clipped post-medieval silver sixpence of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), Group F, triangle initial mark, minted at London, AD 1639-1640, North 2246
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Record ID: SOM-85BAA5
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 to 268 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type, possibly a standing figure. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Record ID: SOM-85F8C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus as Caesar, dating to the year AD 326 (Reece period 16). CRISPVS/CAESAR reverse type, an inscription in two lines with star above. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p.210, no. 488.
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
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Record ID: SOM-8647E7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete openwork post-medieval strap-fitting (belt mount) with double-perforated trefoil terminal at one end. At the other end is a triple knop. Across its pointed-oval openwork body is a chevron-shaped bar. On the reverse are two spikes, both turned inwards, located in from both terminals. Such spikes indicate a 17th-century date for this object. Many such mounts have been recorded on this database, including NMS-4079E4. This item now has a red-brown colour.
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
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Record ID: SOM-8680A3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy double-looped buckle of post-medieval date (c. 17th century), incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin. In plan, one loop is D-shaped and the other is trapezoidal. The upper surface of the frame is bevelled externally and the underside is flat. At the centre of the outside edge of the D-shaped loop is a double transverse ridge which would have acted as a pin rest. At each end of the pin bar is a triple moulding. The buckle is corroded and most of both faces are coated in black lacquer. A similar buckle has been published by Whitehead (1996, 91; ref. 568) dated c. A…
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Record ID: SOM-86C294
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), long voided cross class 3, minted by Roger, Hereford mint, AD 1248-1250
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Record ID: SOM-87A344
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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).
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Record ID: SOM-88D783
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of uncertain 3rd-century ruler dating to the period AD 260 to 275 (Reece period 13). Possible Victory reverse type depicting a figure standing left holding a vertical sceptre in left hand. Mint uncertain. This coin has suffered a significant loss to its circumference.
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Record ID: SOM-8901A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy probable nummus possibly of the House of Constantine dating to the period c. AD 330 to 348 (Reece period 17). Unclear reverse type. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Record ID: SOM-89BBF6
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy coin weight for a rose ryal of James I. The obverse depicts the shield of British arms on a rose struck at an angle to the flan, and the reverse is a crown above XXXIII // S within a circular border. There is a crowned I countermark in the top right corner of the reverse. The coin weight is 19.4mm square by 4.3mm thick and weighs 149.8 grains (9.7g). The coin weight is 24% light compared to its official (lighter) weight of 196.5 grains (Withers and Withers 1995, 68). The coin was issued between AD 1604 and 1619; this weight with XXXIII s was issue…
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop's Hull CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8A2927
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded, but complete shield-shaped cast copper-alloy harness pendant bearing a zoomorphic device: a peacock in his pride. The object is of the 'heater' shield shape, that is, with a flat top, and sides which curve steeply to a point. From the top edge a suspension loop protrudes centrally at ninety degrees to the pendant; it is angled forwards in an oval pierced loop above a low double transverse ridge on the upper surface. The pendant's upper surface features moulded decoration in low relief the form of a peacock with tail fanned out behind them, with tail below, legs splay…
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nynehead CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8AB516
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead shield-shaped weight, probably for two ounces. The weight is decorated with a lion rampant on a raised panel. The perimeter step is decorated with lines. The lower surface is flat and plain. There are suggestions of a perforation central at the top of the panel. Similar weights can be found illustrated in Biggs (1992, 42-43), with direct comparisons in terms of size illustrated in Biggs and Withers (2000, 38; refs. 91 and 92). Its mass of 53.34g is c. 6% light of two ounces averdepois, following the 'binary' system of sixteen ounces to the pound effective from c. AD…
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop's Hull CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DB0947
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy belt stud or mount moulded in the form of a scallop shell of post-medieval date. The shell in semicircular and sits above a trefoil base. Five triangular grooves form the shell's ridges. On the back are two integral pointed lugs, both slightly off centre, and the lowermost truncated. The object has corroded to a red-brown colour with light-green corrosion product in patches, particularly on the back. A similar strap fitting has been recorded on this database, ref. CORN-88BC72.
Created on: Monday 9th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wells', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DC61E7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle frame of post-medieval date (c. AD 1500-1650), incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin. The loops are of pointed oval form; they incurve towards the pin bar. The pin bar itself is narrowed and terminates in a small pointed knop at each end. The points are central triangular protrusions on the outer edges; one features a transverse groove which would have acted as a pin rest. The frame is bevelled both externally and internally on its upper surface; the former is more gradual. The pin bar is therefore trapezoidal in cross-sect…
Created on: Monday 9th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wells', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1DA291
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete cast copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount of early Norman (medieval) date (late 11th/early 12th century AD) which can be categorised as a Williams Class A, Type 11A mount (1997, 58ff.). The object is sub-triangular in form and is now missing its trilobed apex loop as a result of an old, ragged break. The artefact has broken around and below the point of the apex loop: the uppermost perforation for attachment. There are two further circular holes through the flange, one towards the corner, the other set further in. The flange is of the common right angle type as d…
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th June 2014
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Record ID: SOM-714B77
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). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint unclear. This coin is very worn and corroded and has suffered some losses to its circumference.
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-7177C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus possibly of the House of Valentinian dating to the period c. AD 364 to 378 (Reece Period 19). Possibly SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint unclear. This coin is cracked and has suffered losses equating to around 10% of its flan.
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-71A412
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus probably of House of Valentinian I dating to the period c. AD 367 to 375 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint of Siscia. Cf. LRBC , p. 73, refs. 1414, 1415
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-71C644
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus possibly of Gratian dating to the period c. AD 367 to 378 (Reece Period 19). Unclear reverse type. Mint unclear
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton', grid reference and parish protected.