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Record ID: SOMDOR-55CEA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Shilling of Elizabeth I dating from 1558-60. 1st issue. North no. 1985.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bishop's Hull', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-55E8A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Shilling of Elizabeth I dating from 1594-6. 3rd issue. North no. 2014.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bishop's Hull', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-560A72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sixpence of Elizabeth I dating from 1564. 2nd issue. North no. 1997.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bishop's Hull', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-7F7935
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and slightly distorted sixpence of Charles I, minted in 1628-9. North no. 2236.
Created on: Friday 1st September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Kingston St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-82F8A6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The fragmentary first disc from a two disc cast lead cloth seal of probable seventeenth century date. The fragment measures 28.4mm by 23.14mm by 3.5mm and weighs 9.86g. The external face depicts a shield on which there is a upwards pointing sword with two mullets on each side and a cross pattee above. These are the arms of the city of Haarlem in Holland. Around the arms is the legend HAERL[EMS GOET], meaning goods from Haarlem. On the rivet is the number 20, which indicated the length in Dutch ells of the cloth being certified. Around the rivet is the impression of a finely woven cloth.
Created on: Friday 1st September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-83FD61
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring of probable post-medieval date. The ring measures 22.2mm in diameter, 8.5mm in width, 1.1mm in thickness and weighs 3.04g. It has been made from a cast strip which has been bent into a ring and the ends soldered together. The slightly convex central section is bounded by two ridges on each side. The central section is decorated with tiny stamped annulets. There is a single line of annulets on either side of the convex section and in between these lines there are diagonal linears formed from two lines of annulets. In the cells created by the diagonals there ar…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-D31584
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver-gilt dress-hook cast on one plane, the triangular backplate with scalloped edges. The domed boss with applied filigree and granulated ornament, some losses. The reverse soldered with transverse bar, the curved fastening hook missing. 16th Century. Length: 14 mm. The precious metal content of the dress-hook fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act in that it is greater than 10%. Bet McLeod, Curator, Department of Prehistory and Europe, British Museum
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2006
Last updated: Friday 4th November 2011
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This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-D3A007
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast solid silver button, circular in plan, the face with punched ground and stamped with a flaming heart pierced by two arrows. Bent, damaged and with losses at left and bottom. Fastening loop on the reverse. 17th century. Diameter: 15 mm. The precious metal content of the button fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act in that it is greater than 10%. Bet McLeod Curator, Department of Prehistory and Europe
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2012
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This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-E86A22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and clipped penny of Charles I minted in 1626-7. North no. 2262.
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Taunton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-E8D1A3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date. The double loop buckle measures 48.8mm by 37.7mm by 2.6mm and weighs 9.45g. The frame is oval and the narrowed central bar projects outside the frame at both ends. The front is convex and the back is flat. The buckle is slightly distorted and the pin is missing. It probably dates from the sixteenth or early seventeenth century.
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Taunton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-FD7C88
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle of post medieval date. The double frame trapezoidal buckle measures 52mm by 46mm by 2.8mm and weighs 12.5g. It has pointed outer edges with an engraved horizontal line at the widest point on each side. There is a rounded external knop at each end of the narrowed strap bar and a projecting oval knop at each corner of the frame. The pin is missing. There are faint traces of silvering or tinning in several places. This buckle probably dates from the seventeenth century.
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Kington Magna', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-92C632
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A trade token farthing produced by John Liddon of Uplyme, Devon, in 1667. Boyne and Williamson's no. 229 (p. 61).
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Queen Camel', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-9342B8
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy rose royal coin weight of James I, dating from 1612-19. The weight is square, 18.1mm by 18.2mm by 4.8mm, and weighs 11.37g. The coin weight is very worn but the designs are just discernible on both sides. On the front the legend reads XXXIII and on the back there is a shield on a rose. This coin weight would have weighed 13.8g when new (Withers and Withers 1995, p. 12).
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-938D12
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy spur ryal coin weight of James I, probably second coinage revaluation and therefore dating from 1612-19. The weight is square, 16.4mm by 16.8mm by 3.6mm, and weighs 6.12g. On the front is a crown and to the left of this is a small stamp of another crown over the letter 'I'. The Roman numerals underneath probably read XVs VID (the 'D' is faintly visible). On the back is a central rose surrounded by a sun symbol, in turn surrounded by lions and fleurs-de-lis, all within a circular border. This coin weight would have weighed 6.9g when new (Withers and Withers 1995, p. 13).
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-A37BC3
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy spur ryal coin weight of James I, probably 3rd coinage (as indicated by the weight) and therefore dating from 1619-25. The weight is square, 16.6mm by 16.4mm by 3.1mm, and weighs 5.9g. On the front is a crown and to the left of this is a small stamp of another crown. The Roman numerals underneath read XVs. On the back is a central rose surrounded by a sun symbol, in turn surrounded by lions and fleurs-de-lis, all within a circular border. This coin weight would have weighed 6.4g when new (Withers and Withers 1995, p. 13).
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-A3FF94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half groat of James I (1603-1625).
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-A43F03
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pocket sundial of post-medieval date. The surviving part consists of the circular body of the sundial (broken at one point) which measures 40.5mm in maximum diameter, 10.6mm in width and 2.2mm in thickness. The rotating inner slide and supension loop are missing. Around the outside surface there is a central groove, 1.8mm wide, part of which has been cut away for a length of 40mm. The sliding section would formerly have sat within this slot. On the exterior face there are engraved measurement lines and the first letters of the months of the year: I F M A…
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Taunton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-1068B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A royal farthing of Charles I (1625-49). The legends suggest this is a "Maltravers round" (North nos. 2280-2) dating from 1634-6. The initial mark is indistinguishable.
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Milverton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-120F75
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The hook piece from a sheet copper alloy book fitting of probable post-medieval date. The book fitting measures 40.9mm by 23.5mm by 4mm and weighs 6.29g. It is flat and rectangular with one flared and split end, which is slightly damaged. At the narrow end there is a hook which curves backwards. The front plate is riveted to a smaller back plate, with two rivets at the wide end and one at the narrow end. The front plate is decorated with two stamped concentric circles around a central dot.
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Milverton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOMDOR-23B120
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sixpence of James I. Second coinage. Fourth bust. North no. 2103.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Spaxton', grid reference and parish protected.
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