Record ID: SOMDOR-1DB306
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A small Roman cast copper-alloy terminal in the form of an eagle's head, possibly from a knife or razor. The partially hollow terminal has a cylindrical socket. The poorly-executed bird holds a small spherical object, probably representing a cake or pellet of food, in its beak. Between the beak and the eye there is a deeply grroved, slightly curving line on either side. The eyes, unusually, are indicated by incised vertical, pointed ovals. Behind the eyes on each side is a vertical, pointed oval ridge, incised with six short diagonal grooves. The back of the head is decorated with five…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-34EA88
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from a Roman fine ware bowl, probably a product of the Oxfordshire industry. The fabric is oxidised with a very fine sand temper and occasional flecks of mica. The curvature of the flanged rim suggests a former diameter of around 18cm. Dimensions: 66.07mm by 36.83mm by 8.19mm Weight: 22.05g
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-351E07
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded body sherd of Roman samian ware. The fabric is oxidised with a very fine sand temper and abundant flecks of mica. Only patches of the orange slip remain. Dimensions: 45.67mm by 36.31mm by 8.04mm Weight: 6.86g
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-355DA3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from a south Devon burnished-type ware dropped flange bowl of later Roman date. The sandy fabric is reduced with patchy oxidisation on the surfaces. The curvature of the rim suggests a former internal diameter of around 22cm. The vessel would have been similar to Type 25 in Seager Smith's 'Black Burnished Ware Type Series' (1993, p. 234). Dimensions: 59.24mm by 45.13mm by 7.5mm Weight: 30.75g
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-358342
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three sherds (two rim and one base) of unslipped south-east Dorset Black Burnished-type ware of Roman date. The reduced fabric contains moderate poorly sorted rounded quartz sand. One rim sherd is slightly everted and the other more so. The curvature of the rims suggests former rim diameters of around 14cm and 18cm and the curvature of the base suggests a former base diameter of around 16cm. Total weight: 37.41g
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-35A8F8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four sherds (one rim, two body and one base) of assorted Roman greywares, probably all from jars. The fine grained sandy fabrics are reduced with a light grey core and more light brownish grey surfaces (probably slightly oxidised). The curvature of the rim sherd suggests a former rim diameter of around 24cm and the curvature of the base suggests a former base diameter of 8cm. Total weight: 59.57g
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-35C9F3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three conjoining sherds from the base of a coarse ware jar, possibly of Roman date. The fabric has a reduced mid grey core with patchy oxidisation on external surfaces. It has a coarse sand temper and occasional grog inclusions. There is a patchy concretion and some abrasion on the internal surfaces. The curvature of the base indicates a former diameter of around 10cm. Total weight: 107.43g
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-35E5D5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three body sherds of south-east Dorset black burnished-type ware of Roman date. The reduced fabric contains moderate rounded quartz sand. Total weight: 16.79g
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-35FE65
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd from a south Devon black burnished-type ware vessel of later Roman date. The curvature suggests the base would have been around 24cm in diameter when complete. The sandy fabric is reduced with patchy oxidisation on the surfaces. Dimensions: 29.8mm by 20.88mm by 8.66mm Weight: 4.52g
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-5CAE54
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plain copper alloy pennanular finger ring. The ring has been cast in one long strip and then bent to form a ring shape. The two ends are damaged. The cross section is a long oval with pointed ends and the finger ring has a maximum diameter of 20.12mm. The hoop is 6.95mm wide and 2.45mm thick at the widest points. It weighs 3.88g. Dating such an undiagnostic ring is difficult and it may be Roman or later.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pilton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-6DF2B5
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible cast copper alloy toilet spoon which may be of Roman date. The bowl of the spoon is flat and oval (18.5mm long by 9.79mm wide by 1.3mm thick) with a slight forward bend. The shaft is 19.83mm in length with a rectangular cross section and there is a hint of a collar at the bowl end. The stem widens towards the end, where there is a broken suspension loop which is turned through ninety degrees. The bowl is decorated with two incised concentric circles with a central circular depression. Around the edge of the bowl there are traces of a encircling band of incised dots. The obj…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2006
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pilton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-D6DCF3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy T-shape brooch of early Roman date. The cylindrical wings measure 27.06mm in length and have a diameter of 4.1mm. They conceal the axis bar for the hinged pin, which is missing. They are undecorated except for a vertical grooved line close to each end. The bow is D-shaped, with the curved side on the reverse. It does not project very far forward and has a gentle S-shape. It is 34.73mm in length, it has a maximum thickness of 3.36mm and the end is damaged. There is no trace of a catchplate. The upper part of the bow is 9.25mm wide and it tapers to 4.29mm at the end. …
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-DA7878
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded base sherd from just above the foot ring of a Roman Samian ware bowl, probably produced in Central Gaul. The fabric is orange with some sand and mica. The slip has a matt low gloss patina. The beginning of a maker's stamp which starts with an S is visible on the underside. Dimensions: 46.37mm by 42.39mm by 9.38mm Weight: 13.55g
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stringston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-0519C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
As of Commodus (175-192). Oval flan. Much of the original surface has flaked off on the reverse and there is damage to the edges.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gittisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-7E01F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II dating from the period AD 330-35 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2006
Last updated: Saturday 15th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-7E3DD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Nummus of Galerius dating from 294-305 and probably minted in London.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2006
Last updated: Friday 23rd January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-7EB106
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn sestertius, probably of Commodus (175-192). The reverse appears to show the three monetae, dating the coin to 186-7 (RIC volume III, p. 424, no. 500).
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-7EC7B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded Roman dupondius or as, possibly of Julia Domna (193-215).
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-7F1062
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded Roman dupondius or as. No detail survives.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-7F2967
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded Roman dupondius or as, possibly of Hadrian (117-138).
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.