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Record ID: SOM-A636D3
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Middle Bronze Age cast copper-alloy palstave (axehead) of unlooped type .The palstave is corroded, with some losses at its extremities. The septum is thinner than the blade suggesting that this is a palstave rather than an earlier flanged axe (Schmidt and Burgess 1981, 115). The flanges gradually widen from the butt to the stop, creating a triangular shape in profile. The stop is angled forwards slightly at its centre.
The blade is rectangular in cross-section with shallowly curved sides that widen gradually towards the cutting edge before curving out more approaching the cuttin…
Created on: Friday 26th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Selwood', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-3858A0
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2013 T179: Acquired by the Museum of Somerset.
For full catalogue and details of the excavation please contact the Somerset FLO.
The find consists of 3335 base silver coins of the second and third centuries AD. 165 of which are denarii (which had been the principle Roman denomination during the first two centuries of Roman Britain) and the rest are radiates, the denarius-multiple (probably a double denarius) first introduced in AD 215 and which began to take over as the main denomination in the course of the third century. In addition, there are four large brass co…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Yeovil', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-F42C16
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy fragment consisting of the neck and goad from a 17th-century prick spur. The goad is of elaborate quatrefoil shape as is conventional on these spurs, known as 'Scotch spurs' (Ellis 2002, 8-9; refs. 27, 28). The lobes of the quatrefoil are closed, rather than being openwork, as with no. 28 quoted, ESS-DAC0C3 and NMGW-69B4FE recorded on this database. The lobes in the lateral plane are far more elegantly finished than the other pair. The neck is lozengiform compared to the base of the goad, and set at 45 degrees to it. It is decorated with fine transv…
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Marston Magna CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-6B3DF0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period AD 350-351 (Reece Period 18). FELICITAS REI PVBLICE reverse type depicting emperor standing left holding Victory on globe and standard. Mint of Arles. RIC VIII, p. 213, no. 137
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-6BB314
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 308 to 309 (Reece Period 15). MARTI PATRI CONSERVATORI reverse type depicting Mars standing right, holding shield and spear. Mint of Lyon. RIC VI, p. 264, no. 294
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-D02D71
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A small early 17th-century post-medieval silver vervel (hawking ring). It is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. Engraved on the exterior in two lines is the inscription in capital letters: * RETORNE TOO // * HVGH * PORTMAN.
Dimensions: It is 9.3mm in diameter (7.4mm internally), 4.2mm high, 0.9mm thick, and weighs 0.82g.
Discussion: Vervels were used to connect the leather jesses or thongs attached to hawk's legs to the leash which tied the bird to the block. They generally record the owner's name and place of origin, but here it only records the own…
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Taunton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-D40CD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy as of Domitian (AD 81-96) dating to AD 86 (Reece Period 4). IOVI CONSERVAT, S C reverse type depicting Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC II.1, p. 299, no. 490.
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-D56EE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of Richard II (AD 1377-1399), Type III, minted at York, AD 1377-1399, North 1329e-f
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 13th May 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-BBC6E1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle of post-medieval date (c. 17th century), incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin. The frame is formed of a pair of sub-oval loops with a single triangular protrusion (moulded trefoils or lis) at the central outer edge, and with similar protrusions at each end of the bar set at the centre of trefoil sides. The side elements of the trefoils at the outer edges provide two of a total of six petals around a central pellet, giving a moulded flower at these points. The front of this buckle is flat, with bevelled edges, whilst the revers…
Created on: Friday 2nd August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Near Frome', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-8F3994
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy finger-ring with integral key dating to the earlier Roman period. The hoop is broadly circular and D-shaped in cross-section, being flat internally (int. dia.: 17.2mm max.). There are no shoulders as such and the bezel is only slightly thicker than the hoop. As with such artefacts the bit protrudes at right angles to the bezel such that the key element lay flat on the finger. The bit begins with a trapezoidal base that is decorated with a pair of transverse grooves. Above this is a recess each side to a narrow waist before the main sub-triangular upper element. The tria…
Created on: Monday 12th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-9F9187
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
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. R…
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-A01BE8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
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 wi…
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-5DE141
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
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 ce…
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2014
Spatial data recorded.
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
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SOM-997D05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign. dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece Period 13). ABVNDANTIA AVG reverse type depicting Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. As Cunetio no. 1159; cf. RIC 157.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2C77E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Galerius as Caesar dating to the period AD 293-305 (Reece Period 15). CONCORDIA MILITVM reverse depicting Emperor standing right receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left. Mint of Cyzicus. RIC VI, p. 581, no. 19b.
Created on: Monday 7th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st January 2015
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SOM-7E5BC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A broken Roman silver denarius of Severus Alexander dating to the period AD 222 to 228 (Reece period 11). VICTORIA AVG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, PartII, p. 84;no. 180.
The break is old and in one area corresponding to the back of the neck and head on the obverse. It accounts for a loss of about 25% of the flan. It is not clear whether the break is deliberate.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Seavington St Mary CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-7ED8B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
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-…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Somerton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-E7E347
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2013 T671: Disclaimed and returned to finder.
Description: A post-medieval silver collar stud (possibly) formed of a front and back disc joined by a circular sectioned bar (Lewis Form 2). On the front disc is a raised design of a pair of hearts side by side with a crown above (Lewis Type 1). The raised design is surrounded by a stippled background within a raised circular line border. Beyond this the edge is turned down. The bar is plain and thickened at its centre. It appears integral to each disc respectively and soldered together above the centre towards the front …
Created on: Monday 28th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 30th September 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'West Bradley CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-FBA501
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A late medieval lead Papal bulla of Pope Paul II (r. AD 1464-1471). Paul II was the only pope to have his matrices redesigned; his successor reverted to the usual design which is essentially preserved to this day.
On the obverse of the bulla are Saint Peter and Saint Paul nimbate and enthroned above and to each side of an orb. Uppermost between them their names are inscribed vertically . S . PAV / S . PET, an abbreviation for St. Paul and St. Peter. St. Paul is on the left of the seal looking right, depicted with a long pointed beard, holding a sword in his right hand and a book …
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.
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