Record ID: DEV-55BD90
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete medieval copper-alloy French jetton of the 'shield of France modern' type, dating to c. 1385-1488. The quatrefoil border around the obverse shield is difficult to parallel; the jetton has thus been marked as noteworthy. Measurements: 25.5 mm diameter, weight 2.46 g This jetton has suffered some minor losses to its circumference.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
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Record ID: SOM-0E7DC4
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete harness pendant set of medieval date, about AD 1100-1300. The pendant is broadly circular, with a convex front with traces of gilding. The reverse is hollow. A long integral attachment loop projects upwards at the apex; it is at right angles to the pendant. There is a transverse ridge on the front at the junction of loop and plate. The pendant suspension mount is circular, convex at the front and was also gilded. A sub-rectangular tab projecting downwards has a slot in it and is bent back on itself to form a double hinge lug supporting the iron axis bar. The tab appears to…
Created on: Tuesday 17th 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-0D42E7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A small copper-alloy single-looped buckle of medieval date, missing its pin, but otherwise complete with cast frame and folded sheet plate. The oval frame is notably small, with a prominent protruding outer edge (14.0 mm long, 16.0 mm wide, 2.9 mm thick). The bar is narrowed and offset. The protruding outer edge forms the pin rest and features a central double pin groove along its width. The outer edge is rounded at its centre, flanked to each side by a more pointed lobe that curves outwards. The front is decorated with engraved rocker arm in a curved line between the pin grooves and…
Created on: Tuesday 17th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddar CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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-B995F8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper-alloy strap-slide, c.1150-1400 AD. The slide consists of a single, sub-rectangular loop with a pair of opposed internal sub-triangular projections about a third of the way up the sides of the frame. The frame is rectangular in cross-section. The frame is slightly asymmetrical and measures 12.2 mm long, 14.2 mm wide and 1.6 mm thick. It weighs 0.80 g. Egan and Pritchard (1991, 234) illustrate a number of similar examples, including ref. 1256 and ref. 1259 which they assign to a late 12th to late 14th century date. They note that these strap loops are th…
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-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.

Record ID: SOM-EAD7B0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy finger ring with black glass intaglio. The bezel is widened and flattened; the shoulders are also relatively wide before tapering to a thin hoop around half way down the sides (min. W.: 2.8mm). There are some abrasions to the edges of the hoop and a recess formed through corrosion on the underside of the bezel. The bezel is very slightly raised in around the setting. The intaglio is bevelled externally leaving a flat oval central zone with design set in. The design (on the intaglio) is of a human figure, probably female, seated left and turned to the view…
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Monday 6th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-EA8003
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy as or dupondius of probable 2nd-century ruler dating to the period c. AD 100 to 200 (Reece periods 7-9). Unclear reverse. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EA5770
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius dating to the period AD 286 to 293 (Reece period 14). AEQVIT[AS AVG] reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales in her right hand and a cornucopiae in left. Possibly Mint of London, -//(ML). Sam Moorhead has another example of this type with a London mintmark in his corpus for the new RIC for Carausius and Allectus. For an unmarked example cf. RIC V.ii, p. 526; no. 736. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E8AE5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius dating to the period AD 286 to 293 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding a branch up in her right hand and vertical sceptre in left. Probably Unattributed Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 535, cf. 880. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-97F4F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy as of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, dating to the period AD 140-144 (Reece period 7). PIETAS AVG, S C reverse depicting sacrificial implements. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 174, no. 1240a (Antoninus Pius).
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-978FA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus fraction (half-nummus) of Constantine I dating to the period AD 310 to 311 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO reverse type depicting Sol standing facing, head left, chlamys draped over left shoulder, right hand raised, left hand holding up globe. Minted at Trier. RIC VI, p. 228, Trier 899.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Saturday 23rd February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-975F81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 318 to 324 (Reece period 16). BEAT TRANQLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar with three stars above. Minted at London. The reverse has suffered particularly from corrosion.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-970FAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens 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 of Arles. This coin has suffered some small losses at its circumference.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-969504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens 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.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-961F3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I dating to the period AD 364 to c. 367 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive. Mint of Lyon. Cf. LRBC, p. 51; no. 284
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-95EB8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I dating to the period AD 364 to 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive. Mint of Arles.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9AAFF3
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Late Bronze Age socketed hammer, broadly sub-rectangular with slightly convex faces and a square socket. The top and bottom face angle slightly together towards the striking surface giving the sides of the hammer a trapezoid shape. The striking surface is also convex curved giving rounded ends to the sides of the hammer. There is a wide, plain thickened collar at the socket end of the hammer adjacent to the rim; the corners of this are rounded giving a sub-square outer edge to the rim. There is no clear evidence for a loop, although on side is corroded and could potential…
Created on: Wednesday 17th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitelackington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-315832
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 wit…
Created on: Friday 12th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-30A1D6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 c…
Created on: Friday 12th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huish Episcopi CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2DF11A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A distorted and incomplete medieval copper-alloy buckle frame having lost its pin bar as a result of old damage. The frame is D-shaped in plan, and broadly rectangular in cross-section with rounded corners, but is angled. At both ends of the frame are animal heads that grip the stump of the broken narrowed pin-bar that is oval in cross-section. The animal heads are delineated by transverse, slightly obliquely set collars moulded in low relief. The heads are shown more at three quarters view to account for the fact that the back of the frame would not generally be seen. They are decora…
Created on: Friday 12th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2D7ED0
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable button formed from a pair of fused medieval late Tournai copper-alloy jettons of Crown type, AE MARIA GRACIA PL legend, c. AD 1415-1497, cf. Mitchiner 663ff. The pair of jettons are fused together with some sort of material between them. The edges have been curved down giving a dished shape with convex front and concave reverse. The centre is almost flat but the edge curves down 45 degrees with clear evidence of deliberate shaping in the bevelled rim of the upper jetton. The lower rim is less bevelled as the curve is more upright at this point but it continues the curve …
Created on: Friday 12th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huish Episcopi CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-0764F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 330 to 331 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Minted at Lyon. RIC VII, p. 137; no. 236
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-07406A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans dating to the period AD 347 to 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, each holding a small wreath. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 151; no. 183
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-07148E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar dating to the year AD 332 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Minted at Lyon. RIC VII, p. 138; no. 254
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-06CCCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans daing to the period AD 347 to 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE D D AVGG Q N N reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, each holding a small wreath. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 151; no. 183
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-066E0F
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 331 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA type with a reverse depicting a wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, p. 138; no. 242
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer 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-9D62EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-3), dating the period AD 351 to 352 (Reece Period 18), VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting two Victories holding up one large shield containing the legend VOT V MVLT X. Mint of Amiens. RIC VIII, p. 122, no. 11
Created on: Friday 5th September 2014
Last updated: Saturday 2nd December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cannington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9C76BC
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy medieval harness pendant set of c.14th century date. The set consists of a harness pendant suspension mount, from which hangs a broken sexfoil openwork pendant. A small pendant suspension mount is riveted through a hole at the top of the openwork pendant and from this a bell hangs. The harness pendant suspension mount is essentially an extended bar mount of largely trapezoidal cross-section. Its back is flat. At each end is a perforated, moulded round terminal with protruding knop on the outer edge. Both terminals have been bent backwards in the past, one more s…
Created on: Friday 5th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nynehead CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-9B472A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius dating the period AD 350 to 353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting two Victories holding up one large shield containing the legend VOT V MVLT X. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 5th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-9B0D12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius dating the period AD 350 to 353 (Reece period 18). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting soldier on horseback riding right, attacking captive. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 5th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-9A1031
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 of Arles. This coin has suffered some small circumferential losses.
Created on: Friday 5th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-99990A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Arcadius (AD 383-408) dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece period 21). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath. Mint unclear..
Created on: Friday 5th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer 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.

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Record ID: SOM-08D8E5
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 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive. Mint of Lyon.
Created on: Friday 29th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-760FAD
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount of late early-medieval to medieval date (c. late 11th century AD). This tapering pear-shaped mount can be classified as a Williams Class A, Type 10A mount, based on its decoration in the English Urnes style. It is solid, of a hollow convex form with a common right angle flange at its base (Type A, Williams 1997, 25), solid and offset at the sides.The base of the mount's front has been perforated twice, with the two iron rivets surviving corroded in situ. Opposite the base is the rounded apex loop which similarly retains an iron rivet corroded…
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2014
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bicknoller CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4A5467
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular Roman copper-alloy radiate of uncertain emperor dating to the period c. AD 275 to 285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting standing figure. Mint uncertain. The flan has not been trimmed in places.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-4A4376
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy probable radiate of unclear emperor dating to the period c. AD 260 to 275 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting standing figure. Mint uncertain. This coin has suffered some losses in one area of its circumference.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-4A33F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy radiate of unclear emperor dating to the period AD 260 to 275 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type. Mint uncertain. This coin has suffered some significant losses in one area of its circumference.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-49EB18
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I dating to the period AD 364 to 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive. Mint of Arles. This coin has suffered numerous small circumferential losses.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-49B5B4
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 375 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint of Arles or Lyon.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-497AC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 367 to 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting Emperor standing, head to left, standard in right hand and left hand resting on a shield. Mint of Arles.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-494FC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 367 to 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting Emperor standing, head to left, standard in right hand and left hand resting on a shield. Mint of Arles.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon 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-2451B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 centr…
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-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-212F90
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper-alloy single looped buckle, missing both pin bar and pin. The frame is oval with a thickened outer edge, angled on its lower surface, with a possible central pin rest. The pin bar has been lost with the exception of the beginnings of collars; it is assumed that the pin bar would have been off set and narrowed. As noted, the outer edge is expanded both in width and thickness. The frame has a corroded to a red/brown colour and appears plain.
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Saturday 1st September 2018
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-F9D5FA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 lowe…
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F92DC6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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…
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-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-B8A58D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of uncertain Tetrachic ruler dating to the period AD 294 to 307 (Reece period 15). Probably GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius, modius on head, standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B85B7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus as Caesar dating to the period AD 324 to 326 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting camp gate with two turrets. Probably mint of Trier.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B815BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus probably of Constantine I dating to the period AD 318 to 324 (Reece Period 16). SARMATIA DEVICTA reverse type depicting Victory advancing right holding branch and pushing captive. Mint unclear. This coin has lost around 20% of its flan to old breaks.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-682A98
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 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 4th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-66D34C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to the period 335-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking a single standard. Mint uncertain. This coin has suffered some circumferential losses.
Created on: Friday 4th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-B161F3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval cast copper-alloy strap-end, classified as Thomas's (2003, 2) Class A, Type 2 (probably geometric style), slightly damaged at the attachment end. This would date the artefact to around the 9th century AD. The strap-end is flat in profile. The plate expands from a width of c. 9.3mm the attachment end to a maximum width of c. 12.6mm at the base of the split. From this point it tapers consistently towards an animal head terminal. The split end has been bent down slighty. On both halves the pairs of rivet holes have been abraded through. The plate is unifacially de…
Created on: Friday 13th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Williton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-AE7196
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large cast copper-alloy medieval/post-medieval double-looped buckle, incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin. The frame is formed of two rectangular loops with moulded rosettes at the corners. Each rosette is formed of a central pellet with a semicircular petal at each cardinal point, in the same alignment as the bars of the frame. Each petal is recessed towards its terminal. The frame is bevelled both internally and externally on the upper surface; the lower surface is flat. The pin bar is trapezoidal in cross-section. It has been bent to one side near its centre as a result …
Created on: Friday 13th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

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-1BC924
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 has suffered some losses to its circumference.
Created on: Friday 6th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 6th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1B781C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens 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 of Arles.
Created on: Friday 6th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 6th 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.

Record ID: SOM-88986D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy dress fastener eye-piece (16-17th century AD). It has an oval plate with three loops for attachment: two at the base, 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 rectangular loop emerges from the pair of attachment loops at the base. It has been bent upwards at an angle of around forty degrees. The upper surface of the panel is decorated with a moulded human en-face mask …
Created on: Friday 30th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F5C64A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy unidentified object of uncertain date. It is formed of a flat rectangular arm with rectangular cross-section, broken transversely following old damage and also bent upwards at the break. At the other end the arm curves through ninety degrees to end in a terminal expanded at its base. There are three knops at the outer edge as the piece turns. Those closest to the broken end seem to be the truncated ends of a rounded attachment loop integral to the arm. The object is decorated on both faces with an incised median line from which diagonal lines emerge, offset compared to …
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F5A039
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of uncertain date. It is symmetrical, formed of a sub-rectangular central plate with rounded triangular protrusions at each short end. It is thin, flat, and plain on both surfaces. The long sides both feature a semicircular cutout centrally. At the ends of the triangular protrusions is a small perforation for attachment; one of the holes has abraded through. The object has a dark-green patina where it survives but is otherwise corroded and lighter.
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F529E7
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F50854
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of copper-alloy casting waste. They are both slightly concave as though they have fomed on a surface. Though with irregular sides both are broadly of quadrilateral form. Both surfaces of both pieces are rough with cooling lines suggesting they were formed from molton metal. The pieces are not distinctive and could be of any date from the Bronze Age onwards although they are evidence for specialist, high temperature, metal working.
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F39E62
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy button with integral shank and incised design of a flower on the front. The button is circular. It has a shallow convex front and shallow concave back with a lipped border around the back. The front has a design of a twelve lobed flower around central pellet with small punch marks around its circumference. The flower is set within a grooved border towards the circumference. The back has a rectangular integral shank running across half of the width at the centre. The shank is a tab; it would have had a rounded top; the base of a circular hole which wa…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Withycombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F33DBB
Object type: STRAINER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy probable strainer of medieval to post-medieval date. This is formed of a convexly dished disc of copper-alloy sheet metal which has been perforated by hand through the upper surface using a broadly circular punch for the holes. The perforations are arranged in approximate concentric circles and are of comparable sizes. To one side around a quarter of the disc has been lost due to old breaks at a number of the holes which extend to cracks which travel into the object. Part of the disc has been bent upwards at the broken side. Towards the extant circumference …
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F1ACB2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy vessel leg. The leg is triangular in cross-section with a flat back. The foot is significantly tapered, which may be the result of wear. It measures only 14.3mm wide at its tip. It is notably worn to both sides. The leg is decorated with five prominent longitudinal ribs, the central one the most prominent, flanked by a pair of lower ribs to each side. Retained at the top of the leg is the curved inner surface of the vessel itself, with worn edges at the breaks. The fragment has a dark-green patina where it survives with the inner surface dark grey, po…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F171FF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy vessel foot and part of the leg. The leg is broadly triangular in cross-section with a flat back; it is broken off just above a transverse collar with an old break. The collar is slightly wider compared to the leg and foot. The foot is slightly flared (angled) and plain. It is notably worn to one side. The fragment has a dark-grey patina where it survives. Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels were widely used from c.1100-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler et al (2009, 4) suggest there were four main types of leg used. This is a type C which th…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F08641
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and abraded cast copper-alloy foot from a later medieval to early post-medieval cooking vessel. The object is prominently splayed at the base in a simple, out-turned, pad-like foot of trapezoidal cross-section, now broken to one side with this part missing. The base is slightly concave. The front of the foot is decorated with a prominently moulded central rib: any further elaboration has been obscured by old damage. The break is irregular. The flat back and base make an obtuse angle of about 110 degrees. As noted, the object has become corroded post-deposition, and is large…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E1A0E9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap fitting of post-medieval date, possibly a sword belt fitting. It comprises a sub-rectangular plate that has an integrally cast, thickened suspension loop at the top. The suspension loop is oval in shape with a central circular perforation (int. dia.: 6.0mm). At the centre of the plate is a second circular perforation flanked on either side by two smaller circular rivet holes that retain the highly corroded remains of iron rivets. To each side of the front face the edges have a border consisting of a single vertical groove with a series of V-shaped notches creating…
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Withycombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E16189
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sheet copper-alloy hilt-plate from a medieval whittle-tang knife. The object is an elongated trapezoidal shape. It is slightly convex in profile and bent down at the narrow end. It has a broadly trapezoidal perforation through the lower surface, nearer the wide end. The object is corroded with a dark-green patina where it survives. No decoration is discernible. Such hilt-plates tend to be given a 15th-century date, although they could be earlier.
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DF959A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy double-looped medieval annular buckle frame with two oblique projections on the same outer edge. The buckle is incomplete in so far as the pin is missing. The lower surface is flat and undecorated while the upper surface features moulded decoration; the frame is D-shaped in cross-section. The decoration on the frame is cabled, with transverse grooves creating ridges. The tips of the projections are recessed compared to those elements of the projections at the junction with the frame. The buckle is bent downwards at the outer edge, probably as much a product of use …
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DF8104
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval plain double-looped buckle frame. The frame is missing one of its loops after an old break at the pin bar; only vestiges of the loop survive. The surviving loop is trapezoidal. There is a small knopped protrusion at each end of the pin bar. The pin is missing, but traces of orange/brown corrosion product at the pin bar and the centre of the outer edge suggest that it would have been made of iron. The frame is very corroded and pitted with a dark-green patina only surviving in places. For similar examples see Whitehead (2003, 82…
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DDD29D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval double-looped buckle frame, missing most of one of its loops as well as its pin. The pin bar extends beyond the edges in rounded 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 rosette probably with three outer petals and ?two inner. Traces of orange corrosion product around the pin bar's centre and on the upper surface of the rosette confirms that the pin was made of iron. The buckle has a drak-green patina where corrosi…
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DD947E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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. I…
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-62FD65
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken and incomplete possible medieval cast copper-alloy dagger guard (c. 15th century AD). It consists of a central hollow block with one long side and one short side effectively missing. This block has a large central aperture 12.1mm max. length, 4.6mm min. width. This aperture seem to widen, though without the side to measure against it is difficult to provide a maximum width. From the extant short end a thick arm (?quillon) emerges which immediately begins to bifurcate. Each prong is circular in cross-section once separated, c. 7.5mm in diameter. The ends of each prong are w…
Created on: Friday 16th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-390654
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 w…
Created on: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 21st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3829A6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 incise…
Created on: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-CB69A5
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 335-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking one standard. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 9th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-CB4E25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus probably of Constantine I dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece period 16). Probably VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting two Victories with shield inscribed VOT PR over an altar. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 9th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A5BAB3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper-alloy single looped buckle, missing both pin bar and pin. The frame is oval and angled with a possible central pin rest. The pin bar has been lost in its entireity, with the side of the buckle twisted up at one end where the pin bar would have emerged; it is assumed that the pin bar would have been off set and narrowed. The outer edge is expanded both in width and thickness. The frame has a variable mid-green colour and would appear to be plain.
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A43384
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded but complete cast copper-alloy mount of post-medieval date. The mount consists of two lobes connected by a trio of transverse ridges, all moulded in low relief. On the lower surface there are slight recesses in the lobes. At each end is an integral lug which curves round and overlaps the other by 10.1mm; one lug is set in slightly more than the other, which abuts the edge. The mount's construction and decoration suggests a c. 17th-century date; a similar artefact can be found illustrated in Read (2001, 36; no. 314). This piece is of a variable mid-green colour, with some ar…
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A36718
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 corne…
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A17FE0
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, missing its hook. The object has been cast in one piece with an openwork, moulded upper surface; the lower surface is flat. The hook has been lost in its entirety following old damage. The plate is sub-circular, with a rectangular bar attached to it at two large circular pellets. The aperture between the bar and the top of the plate would have formed the loop. The plate has a central pellets from which cross arms emerge, the lateral pair protruding beyond the plate's edges. In each quarter created by…
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A05017
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small post-medieval cast copper-alloy vessel leg and abraded foot. The leg is trapezoidal in cross-section with rounded corners and with a flat back; the front surface is narrower than the back. The foot is very worn at its base, diagonally in cross-section; it is assumed that this is following truncation as it would be inconsistent with usual wear through use. Just above the break there appears to be a low transverse ridge on the front, above which three longitudinal ridges, those that flank the central ridge curving outwards. The leg is connected to part of the curved body of t…
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.