Record ID: DEV-12DEE1
Object type: LATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy door or window latch in the form of a long-beaked bird's head (c. 17th-18th century). The object has a curved beak section divided from a rectangular plate by a moulded collar. The head is decorated with an incised oval eye, and a curved line down the centre of the beak. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The latch is a medium green colour. Measurements: 60 mm (current) length, 48 mm wide, 4 mm thick and weighs 33.47 g The object is similar to NMS-100CA3, SWYOR-FC4FF7, HAMP-477952 and KENT-ACF377 on this database. Another similar exa…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-C263BB
Object type: PEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, bent cast copper-alloy pen of uncertain date, probably early post-medieval (c. 16th century, or slightly earlier). Its truncated shaft is missing its terminal but retains part of a central panel decorated with four longitudinal rows of linked lozengiform facets, with hollows between. Below is a plain, narrow section, between the lozengiform decoration on the shaft and the lanceolate end. There is a bevelled groove along each side of the lanceolate area, creating four reservoirs to hold the ink. The lanceolate end is 26 mm in length, and 5 mm at i…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-7B4EBA
Object type: BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An 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 st…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-7B4BA2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy farthing token of unclear issuer, probably at Taunton, unclear date (on token). Measurements: 14.5 mm diameter, weight 0.69 g
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-297E0C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy farthing token of George Treagle, Taunton, Somerset, dating to AD 1649-1672. Williamson (1967, 991) Somerset no. 288 Measurements: 14 mm diameter, weight 0.58 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 4th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-B9B3A8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy double-looped oval buckle frame of post-medieval date (c. 1550-1650), of which only around one half of the frame (loop) and bar survives, with the pin also missing. The frame has a moulded pin rest formed of a low double transverse central ridge, flanked by grooves, and lobed knop at either end of the bar. The bar is slightly narrowed. The frame has a D-shaped cross-section with the reverse being flat. The object has a pitted olive green surface. Dimensions are: Length 24.9 mm, Width 27.9 mm, Thickness 3.6 mm, Weight 5.75 g See Whitehead (2003…
Created on: Friday 13th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddar CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-B9606C
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy dress fastener of post-medieval date (c. 17th century). It has broken at the attachment end such that it cannot be established whether this is a loop or hook part of the two-part fastener. In addition to the break the object has been bent slightly at that end. The object is flat and largely sub-oval, with three integral knops; one at the centre of each side, and one at the centre of the narrower end of the plate. The latter is broken through while the others survive intact; they are perforated and have a small knop on their outer edge. The front of the…
Created on: Friday 13th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddar CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-021B91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), rose farthing type 2, initial mark crescent, AD 1636-1644, North 2291. This coin has suffered a loss at its circumference. It has also been perforated with an irregular hole towards the circumference. This does not appear to be a deliberate attempt to convert this coin into a jewellery item.
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cannington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-47B038
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish post-medieval copper-alloy 'gun money' shilling of James II (AD 1685-1691), Dublin or Limerick mint, dated December 1689 on coin, Spink 6581K
Created on: Monday 1st September 2014
Last updated: Monday 1st September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogumber CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4D5C05
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy domed thimble, probably of post-medieval date with angled sides and a slightly domed top. The thimble has circular pits arranged in a regular spiral around the top, continuing in a spiral down the sides, neatly aligned in columns on one side. There is a broad plain band around the base marked by an incised line near the base. The thimble is squashed at the base with some abrasion. There is cracking to about half of the edge of the top. The thimble has corroded to a red-brown colour, largely covered with variable green corrosion product. There is no evidence of foldin…
Created on: Friday 8th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-22EDE6
Object type: MOUNT
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. The mount is an openwork cross fleuretty in shape with a central lozenge from the corners of which project four arms each of which split into a trefoil fleur at the end; the outer petals curl over inwards and touch the petal of the next fleur. The outer edge is shaped to the petals. The centre is moulded on the upper surface and is a quatrefoil flower with central pellet. The back is flat. The attachment spikes are circular in cross-section, they taper from the base but both are broken with little sur…
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2028B8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval or post-medieval cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle frame. The frame has two oval loops which incurve towards the pin bar. They are bevelled externally on their upper surface thus giving them a triangular cross-section. The pin bar is trapezoidal in cross-section. The pin is formed of a strip of rectangular cross-section and is looped loosely around the pin bar. It tapers to a gradual point at the tip which has been bent upwards following old damage. One of the loops has been bent upwards in relation to the other, slightly twisted, following old damage. The buckle has c…
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1FC82D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle frame, incomplete insofar as it is missing a pin. The buckle is broadly oval; with broadly straight upper and lower edges and convex curved ends. There is a narrowed integral central strap bar with lobed knops at either end. These are flanked by slightly concave curved sections of the upper and lower sides. Beyond this, on the outer ends of each side, is an outward projecting knop; some of these are abraded. The ends are thickened in the centre coming to a point on the inner side. Whitehead (2003, 70) illustrates two similar ex…
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1F9791
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle frame with trapezoidal loops. The loops are rectangular in cross section, with external bevelling on the upper surface. The outer edges of both loops are extended into points in the centre flanked by rounded knops at the corners. There is transversely incised line across each centre acting as a pin rest. There are short, projecting knops at the ends of the narrowed strap bar. The back is flat and plain. The copper alloy pin is rectangular in cross-section. It tapers at its tip to a point. Whitehead (2003, 84) illustrates a very…
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1F5DBB
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly damaged post-medieval cast copper-alloy dress fastener hook-piece (16-17th century AD). It has an oval plate with three loops for attachment: two at the base, at its junction with the hook, protruding to each side, and one at the other end with small lateral pellets at its base giving the effect of a debased trefoil. There is a debased bifurcated knop midway along the long sides; both are now abraded. An integral flat rectangular hook emerges from the pair of attachment loops at the base. It curves upwards before an old break which has removed the tip. The upper surface of …
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1EC2FE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by Ben Lewes (d. 1679) of the 'Black Lyon' inn, Wincanton, dated 1667 on token, Williamson (1891, 994), Somerset 321
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 8th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F8E344
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post-medieval cast copper-alloy mount of c. 17th-century date. It has a flat trapezoidal body with bevelled edges on its upper surface. From the narrower end of the body an initially wider triangular protrusion emerges. From the wider end of the body is an initially narrower circular protrusion. From the flat back two integral prongs would have emerged. One no longer exists; its attachment scar is located at the centre of the circular terminal. A prong emerges from one of the bases of the triangular terminal, as such completely off centre. The prong curves inward to the cen…
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F89F5C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post-medieval cast copper-alloy mount of 17th to 18th-century date. It has a flat oval body. From each shorter end of the body protrude a slightly raised trefoil terminal and flared terminal respectively. Each terminal features a pair of crude grooves to delineate the designs. From the flat back emerge two integral prongs. These spring from circular bases at the trefoilate terminal and the junction of the body with the other terminal. Only stubs of the prongs survive; they appear to be of rectangular cross-section. This mount has corroded to a red/brown colour. Such mounts …
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-85AD97
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy post-medieval hexagonal button with flat top and faceted sides. The top is decorated with a central ring-and-dot motif from which radiate six pairs of grooves which create bars along the sides of each facet. Similar pairs of grooves set at right angles to these create bars that form an 'inner circle'. Around the basal edge of the button is a row of C-shaped punches. Between the inner circles and the basal edge are indistinct scrolled motifs in each field. A central integral rectangular shank has been broken through at the drilled hole as a result of old damage. The butt…
Created on: Wednesday 11th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1A32D5
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy square coin weight for a spur ryal of James I, tariffed at XVIs VId indicating it related to coins of the revalued 2nd coinage, 1612-1619. These weights were replaced by round ones with similar designs post 1632 (Withers and Withers 1995, 38). The coin bears the common countermark of a stamped crowned I in the top left corner of the reverse. The obverse design has been struck off centre. The coin weight measures 16mm by 16mm, 3-4mm thick and weighs 5.64 grams (87.0 grains); it is 11-12% light.
Created on: Friday 6th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 6th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wells', grid reference and parish protected.