Record ID: SOM-3D5156
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of post-medieval date. The mount is of flat elaborate quatrefoil form with lobes that protrude at the angles. A pair of integral pointed lugs curve broadly in the same direction on the lower surface. The upper surface is seemingly undecorated, though has a polished quality absent on the lower surface. This method of attachment using integral lugs is characteristic of the 17th century. An example of this date, similar in form to this object, can be found illustrated in Read (2001, 34; ref. 278). The object has a general dark-green patina.
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3D5547
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy mount with two integral rivet spikes on the back dating to the 17th century, now incomplete following old damage. It is comparable to SOM-410496 on this database, found in the vicinity. This latter shows that the present example is incomplete and how it would once have appeared. This example has also been bent slightly in profile. The mount is an openwork quatrefoil in shape with two of the internal lobes joining, not having been fettled. On the outer edge of one petal is a rounded projecting knop, slightly truncated; and on the outer edge of …
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8C47D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy of an as of Claudius dating to the period c. AD 43-60 (Reece period 2). Minerva reverse. Copying Rome mint. cf. RIC. I Claudius 100/116; Boon 27ff. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through the British examples of Claudian coinage recorded through the PAS assigning many so-called Claudian contemporary copies to Roman auxiliary mints which operated at Lyons (Gaul) and in Spain. This example is a native copy. The coin's flan has been b…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8DCEF8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy mount in the shape of an acorn with two integral rivet spikes on the back. The acorn has an elongated oval shape with a thinner 'nut' with a small projecting knop at the top, and a broader cup below divided from a smaller elongated oval (possibly a second acorn) by a waisted collar. The smaller element has been bent upwards as a result of old damage. The back is flat. The attachment spikes are circular in section, and taper towards the ends. The ends have both been bent to one side, shortly after emerging. The rivets emerge from the backs of the cups,…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-906CC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval cast copper-alloy single-loop (probably) sub-rectangular buckle frame with decorated outer edge. The frame is flat on its lower surface and moulded externally on the upper. The pin bar is slightly narrowed. At the corners of the outer edge are lobed knops that protrude diagonally. Between them is cusping around a central triangle which bears a scored pin rest centrally. There are four small lateral knops and the sides just in from the pin bar and outer edge, respectively. The pin is missing, although there is a hint of iron corrosion product at the centre of the pin …
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-90E841
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval double-looped buckle dating to c. 1660-1720 AD. The frame is sub-trapezoidal with concave notched ends each with two conjoined circular openwork apertures. The sides are pronouncedly concave with pointed and grooved knops at the junction with the apertures. The sides are thickened at the pin bar.. The latter appears integral to the frame, though narrowed and recessed. Patches of iron corrosion product are attached to it on both surfaces. The front of the buckle is moulded while the back is flat. It is curved in profile probably as a result of its use as a shoe or …
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-912A35
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper-alloy single-looped buckle, missing its pin. The outer edge is widened and thickened, and tapers in thickness to the sides. It has slight lateral knops. There are three incised transverse grooves on the front of the outer edge in the centre, with further nicks to help define the knops. The top and bottom sides are slightly bowed in plan. The pin bar is very slightly narrowed and recessed. At the centre of its back is a prominent notch around which the pin would have looped. The frame is 16.2mm long, 13.8mm wide and 3.8mm (max.) thick, and 2.13g in weight. Gri…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Saturday 22nd October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-91C874
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy (latten) spoon, surviving complete. The bowl is oval generally rounded, but slightly more steeply at the stem end. There is a maker's mark of a 'I R (with spoon)', on the front of the bowl near the stem. There are pellets above and below each letter. The stem is flat and connected straight to the edge of the bowl with no strengthening tail on the back. The stem terminates in an integral fluted baluster seal top, somewhat distorted; the seal top seems plain. There are extensive traces of a white metal coating on the bowl's internal surface. The bowl…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haselbury Plucknett CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CDCC42
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy trade weight from the reign of Charles I (1625-1649) or Charles II (1660-1685). The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top. It is 28.95mm in diameter by up to 3.4mm thick and weighs 10.32 grams, 0.363oz. It has probably lost weight through corrosion and damage and was originally a two-fifths of an ounce weight. When made the mass may have been refining through filing; numerous diagonal marks are visible on the lower surface. It would have originally been part of a set of weights and bears official marks showing it was made in Lo…
Created on: Friday 10th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-0C3CB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327), Class 10cf5-11a (probably), uncertain mint, AD 1309-1312
Created on: Monday 13th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-25BE95
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2013 T308: Not Treasure and returned to finder A gold finger ring (posy ring), D shaped in section with a flat inner side. There is an incised inscription running around about two-thirds of the inside of the hoop. It reads 'Godly loue cannot remoue', all letters in lower case italics, apart from an initial upper case letter 'G'. The inscription terminates in a stamped maker's mark, possibly an upper case letter 'C'. The inscription is identical to one on a posy ring held by the British Museum (BM number 1961,1202.178), though the 'u's are rendered as 'v's on the B…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marston Magna CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-89EAB7
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval French copper-alloy jetton of Shield of France Ancient type, IE SVI DE LATON BEN SAI/AVE MARIA GRACIA PLE legend, AD 1380-c. 1422, cf. Mitchiner 419. The edges of the jetton are badly chipped.
Created on: Friday 28th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-69FF51
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 335 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type with a reverse depicting Victory standing left on prow with spear in left hand and right hand resting on shield. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-6B0707
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364 to 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor advancing right with standard in left hand, dragging captive with right. Mint of Arles. The has a few small nicks around its circumference.
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D48E66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular Roman copper-alloy nummus copying the House of Constantine dating to the period c. AD 353-361 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D4F332
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged and incomplete copper-alloy dress hook dating to the post-medieval period. The object has been cast in one piece with an openwork, moulded upper surface; the lower surface is flat. The attachment loop is all but missing following old damage. The plate features a pair of transverse bars with central rounded bosses. The aperture between the upper bar and the former top would have formed the loop. The aperture between the two bars is dumb bell shaped. The lower bar abuts the base of the plate; there is a small sub-triangular perforation below. At the ends of the bars the sides …
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Sunday 23rd February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D50AB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), Third issue, A initial mark, minted at London, AD 1583-1585, North 2016
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B8FBC6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two-part lead-alloy cloth seal, the two discs and the connecting rivet intact along with the connecting tab. The central rivet and front disc were stamped with a 'privy' or 'merchant's' mark. The mark has the letters ?P [...] with a knot design above and below within a line border. On the reverse is a are three incuse stamped capital letters arranged in an inverted triangle: V D // I. This was probably a cloth seal used by a weaver, dyer or searcher. The use of a privy mark suggests a 16th to 18th century date; many with incuse stamps are dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Friday 2nd August 2013
Last updated: Friday 2nd August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A5DBB5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy post-medieval double-looped buckle frame, incomplete in as much it is missing its pin. The pin bar extends beyond the edges in squared off lobes. The reverse and upper surfaces are flat, and the frame bevelled internally and externally on the upper surface. This latter is decorated on each outer edge by a six-petalled rosette with three outer petals and three inner. Traces of orange corrosion product around the pin bar's centre and one of the outer edge suggest that it was made of iron. The buckle is a red/brown colour but is sometimes covered in a …
Created on: Thursday 1st August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 1st August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wells', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A63DE5
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy dagger guard (quillon) of late medieval date (c. 15th century). It consists of a broadly lozengiform copper alloy bar which expands at either end and widens in the centre to accommodate a rectangular hole (now blocked) - this would have taken the tang of the dagger. Extending to one side and from either end of the main bar, are two joined arches (resembling an inverted number three). The object is plain but corroded. Where it survives the patina is grey in colour; the underlying metal is red/brown. The dagger guard is very similar to refs. 628 and 629, illustrated…
Created on: Thursday 1st August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 1st August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wells', grid reference and parish protected.