Record ID: SOMDOR-71BE30
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Maximian I (286-310), dating to AD 307 (Reece Period 15). Reverse: HERCVLI CONSERVATORI. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 130, no. 91.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-89E565
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A spiral shaped ring possibly a finger ring formed from a length of cast copper alloy of probable later prehistoric or early Roman date. The ring is in the form of a close and thick spiral of just over two complete turns, 4.9mm in width and 3.3mm thick. It weighs 14.7g. The ring has been distorted but formerly had an external diameter of about 24mm. Its cross-section is rectangular with rounded corners. Both terminals are slightly rounded and the surfaces plain and undecorated. The ring has a rich green patina and an uneven, pitted surface. A similar finger ring has been excavated at …
Created on: Friday 20th October 2006
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-BB0BB1
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy harness pendant of medieval date. The cinquefoil pendant measures 50.5mm by 55.5mm by 3.8mm and weighs 25.18g. It consists of five lobes; the lower four are square with rounded corners and the upper arm narrows towards an integral suspension loop, which is turned through 90 degrees. The loop is broken and one of the lower lobes has been bent backwards. The front of the pendant is decorated with blue enamel. This takes the form of a sexfoil flower in the centre and the remains of a roundel can be seen on each lobe. The pendant also has an apparently decorative centra…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stawley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-A41554
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy drop handle lug which probably formed part of a chafing dish of late medieval or post-medieval date. Similar handle lugs were also used for small chests and casks. The lug measures 21.8mm by 14.1mm by 9.1mm, and weighs 13.24g. It is in the form of a flat oval cylinder, which has a central circular perforation (diameter 7.8mm) and a flared end from which projects the remains of an integral rivet. The lug would have been riveted to the main body of the dish and its perforation would have contained a drop handle. This handle lug probably comes from a vessel of Lewis's…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-4C3294
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Nummus of Constantius I, minted in Ticinium between c. 300-3. RIC VI, p. 286, no. 46a.
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-378F61
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a enamelled cast copper alloy Crescentic terret of probable late Iron Age date. The fragment measures 36.8mm by 24.6mm by 12.1mm and weighs 18.44g. It consists of part of the hoop and a 10mm length of the cast-in-one copper alloy bar, which is narrowed with a circular cross-section (diameter 6.2mm). Beside the bar the hoop has a sub-circular cross-section (diameter 11.9mm). This narrows to around 6mm internally, with a flat rectangular cross-sectioned exterior, much of which has been damaged. This flat part is decorated on both sides with red enamel, inlaid around raise…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-A8ED01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating from AD 326 (Reece period 16). CONSTAN/TIVS/CAESAR reverse type depicting the legend over three lines. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 210, no. 490.
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-D3E8B7
Object type: JEWELLERY
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of gold strip tapering to a narrow, rounded end which is pierced, pushing excess gold through to the back. The long edges are flattened. The broken edge appears to be torn. The piece is slightly crumpled and distorted. Length 21.2mm; width 9.5mm; thickness 0.5mm at edge; weight 0.86 grams. Non-destructive X-ray flourescence analysis of the fragment indicated a surface composition in the range of 87-90% gold, 8-10% silver and less than 1% copper. The piece may be compared with complete examples of ornaments found at Binstead, Sussex (Treasure Annual Report 1998-1999, pp. 10-…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mudford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-DEA564
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy small long brooch of Early Medieval date. The brooch measures 73.82mm in length, 22.72mm in width and 17.06mm in depth. It weighs 13.91g. The brooch's head-plate has a convex upper edge with a small semi-circular knop which protrudes from the centre. Below, the side edges each have a large semi-circular cut-out creating small arms below; each of the arms has a V-shaped notch at the outer edge. The headplate is decorated with three large double-ring-and-dot motifs. At least the upper example is centrally perforated through the brooch. Below the head-plate is the …
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 24th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-4DFA06
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy toilet spoon. The implement, which was presumably formerly straight but is now bent into a curve (current length 57.06mm), consists of a suspension loop at one end (diameter 12.58mm), a stem with a circular cross section (diameter 2.65mm) and a small flattened oval scoop at the other end. The end of the scoop is damaged. The object weighs 2.98g. Toilet spoons are believed to have been used throughout the Roman period. Theories as to their function range from ear-scoops, spoons for the removal of small quantities of cosmetics, or "hoofs" - implements used to push…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-151946
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Denarius of Julia Domna minted in Rome between 193-6, VENERI VICTRI. RIC 536 (vol. IV, part 1, p. 165).
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pamphill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-861648
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An elaborate cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date. The frame of the openwork buckle is D-shaped, three dimensional and concave on the underside. It measures 35.23mm by 24.38mm by 18.24mm and weighs 11.33g. The back consists of a fairly thin flat D-shaped band of copper alloy, the straight edge of which is narrowed. The pin is missing. Projecting from the front of the frame there are three moulded animals, probably dogs, in Romanesque style. The central dog, which is standing facing left, is largest. The small dogs both face towards the large dog, all with heads looking forward. To…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2006
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-48DFF0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Nummus of Galerius as Caesar minted in Trier between 296-7. RIC no. 215b (vol. VI, p. 183).
Created on: Friday 12th May 2006
Last updated: Friday 23rd January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nynehead area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-477457
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Siliqua of Magnus Maximus (383-88), VIRTVS ROMANORVM, minted in Milan (Mediolanum) between AD 387 and 388. RIC vol. IX, p. 80, no. 19a. The coin appears to be slightly clipped
Created on: Friday 12th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nynehead area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-9BF885
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver, Series C (Metcalf R1), c.700-710, Metcalf T&S p.502-9, pl.23, nos.391-393.
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-8C0C83
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy continental plate brooch of early Roman date. The brooch is in the form of a twelve pointed star. In each point of the star two motifs alternate, depressed circles with central rivets, and fern leaves made up from incised lines. These are arranged around a larger concave circle, again with a central rivet. The rivets would have held bone discs in place, although all are missing from this example. Part of one of the disc depression is damaged and one leaf tip has also broken off the brooch. Traces of tinning or silvering can been seen on the front of the brooch. On …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Ham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-801BA4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Nummus of Galerius as Augustus, dating to c. AD 310-11 (Reece Period 15), GENIO AVGVSTI. Mint of Cyzicus. RIC VI, p. 589, no. 65 or 68.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2006
Last updated: Friday 23rd January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-29F941
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead pilgrim badge of medieval date. The badge measures 49.11mm in length, 25.15mm in width, its maximum thickness is 4.45mm and it weighs 6.12g. The front of the badge is moulded to represent the bust of St Thomas Becket, indicating that this was a product of his shrine at Canterbury, Kent. The archbishop wears a mitre which has a raised central vertical panel on which there is an off-centre line of raised dots. The rest of the mitre is filled with cross hatching. The top of the mitre has been bent backwards but it appears to have been topped with a cross. The face has well-de…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2006
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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-59EB90
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A continental voided long cross single lion sterling imitation penny, of Walt type, minted by John I, Duke of Brabant (1267-1294), between ca. 1275 and ca.1285. The coin has been clipped.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogursey area', grid reference and parish protected.