Record ID: SOM-C59656
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius of Vespasian dating to the period AD 77 to 78 (Reece Period 4). COS VIII reverse type depicting a yoke of oxen. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC II (ed II) no. 943.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6FDA49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward II dating to 1312-1314. Edwardian class 11c. Minted at Bury St Edmunds. North (1975, 28) no. 1062.
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6F7CD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval silver Venetian Soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan dating to AD 1501-1521. Venice mint.
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-60A196
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver half groat of James I (1603 - 1625) dating to 1611-1612. Initial mark mullet. Mint of London. North (1991, 146) No. 2105.
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-60508B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to AD 1561-1603. Initial mark unclear, unclear date on coin. Minted at London. North 1997 or 2015. This coin is extremely worn and slightly bent.
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-60289B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1575. Second issue, eglantine initial mark. Minted in London. North (1991:135) no.1998.
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-600E33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to AD 1583 to 1603; initial mark unclear, minted at London, North (1991:137) no.2016.
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5FE8BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to AD 1602 to 1603; initial mark 2, minted at London, North (1991:137) no.2017.
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-213E45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VI dating to AD 1422-1427. Annulet issue, cross I/none. Minted at Calais. North (1991, 74) no. 1429. The coin is damaged with one section missing to a patinated break, comprising c.5% of the coinand two cracks.
Created on: Monday 30th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binegar CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-20EED7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VI dating to AD 1422-1427. Annulet issue, Cross II / none. Minted at Calais. North (1991, 74) no. 1429. The coin is damaged with two large chips missing to patinated breaks, comprising c.15% of the coin.
Created on: Monday 30th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-20B32C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Scottish Medieval silver groat of David II (1329-71) dating to AD 1357/8 to 1367. Second coinage, Class D3. Minted at Edinburgh. Spink 5101. The coin has bent along one edge and torn at the bend. This may be due to post depositional damage as it has numerous scratches and dents. Ref Spink 2015, pg 26. Pellet behind crown and in first quarter, ornate letter A. Letter E for C in SCOTORVm (possibly the same obverse die as Burns, 1887 fig 297)
Created on: Monday 30th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2074F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver shilling of Charles I dating to AD 1639 to 1646. Group F, unclear initial mark. Minted at London. North (1975, 136) 2231 or 2232. Double struck.
Created on: Monday 30th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Wootten CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7B9C6A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval silver groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to AD 1560-1561. First issue with martlet initial mark. London mint. North (1991: 133) No. 1986.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wells', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-768D7D
Object type: NEEDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Plain silver needle of uncertain, probably Post Medieval date, c. AD 1400-1950. The needle has a sub-rectangular cross sectioned eye end which ends in a rounded terminal and then narrows and thins into the round shaft. At the point it ends in a flat end, probably a break as it is neither pointed nor rounded. The needle has a rectangular eye with slightly rounded corners and between the eye and the adjacent end there is a groove down each wide face, continuing the indent of the eye. It is slightly bend with the shaft now curved in several places. The needle is 82.6mm long and 4.2m…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashcott', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5405A4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late Medieval to Post-Medieval Silver gilt finger ring. The ring has raised border on the exterior of the hoop and a mouldings pattern within that. The pattern consists of ‘H’s alternating with oval within borders of transverse raised lines. The inner face is plain with small indentations running along the circumference of the ring. The silver gilt surface presents small green areas of copper alloy corrosion both on the outer and inner side of the ring. Dimensions: The ring measures 22.9mm in diameter 1.9mm in thickness and weighs 5.88g. Discussion: This…
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staple Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7FB07F
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver dress hook dating to c. AD 1450-1600. The hook consists of one-piece cast in the form of a shell with two attachment-knops. The third loop and the hook are now missing. The front of the dress hook is convex and moulded with linear lines to provide detail of the scallop shell. It has two attachment-knops at the base of the shell, one each side. A third knops should have been in place at the top of the shell, now missing but for a small piece projecting out from the engrailed edge for 2.2mm. The knops are sub-rectangular in cross section with bevelled e…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lullington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-305D98
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VI dating to AD 1422-1427. Annulet issue. Minted at Calais. North (1991, 74) no. 1429
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bagborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-303489
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver halfgroat of Edward III dating to AD 1354 to 1335. Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period, series E. Minted at London. North (1991, 51) no. 1165.
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bagborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D17109
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I dating to AD 1300. Edwardian class 10ab1a with reverse of 9b. Minted at London. North 1039/1. Class 10ab1a coins are relatively rare combining the old crown and face punches of 9b with the new legend of 10ab.
Created on: Wednesday 1st January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 1st January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-B8B260
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small silver annular brooch dating to Medieval period. It is complete with separate pin in situ. The frame has rounded edges and a circular cross-section. It has a small constriction to hold the pin. The pin is circular in section and is looped loosely around the bar. It tapers to a rounded point and it is now slightly distorted. The frame is decorated on the front with a delicate moulded rope twist or cable design. The back is plain and present small indents, possibly post-depositional. The brooch has a black silver patina. Dimensions: The brooch is 15.1mm to 15.3mm in diam…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fitzhead CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B5F8C8
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of three late Roman silver siliquae, one of which is cracked and another of which is broken into two pieces, with the remaining fragment still missing. All are very lightly clipped (clipping factor 1). One issued by Julian (AD 355-363), one by Valentinian I (AD 364-375) and one by Valentinian II (AD 375-392). 1 D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right VOT X / MVLT XX Legend within a wreath with eagle. PCONST RIC VIII, cf. no. 309 (Hoxne 107) …
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 18th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E7C031
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Richard II dating to AD 1377 to 1399. Local dies, Group B. Minted at York. North (1991, 63) no. 1330. There is an irregular break along one side with c.20% missing.
Created on: Monday 9th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E6D50E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I dating to AD 1283 to 1286. Edwardian class 4b. Minted at Canterbury. North (1991, 29) no. 1024.
Created on: Monday 9th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E3C0B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut half penny of Henry III dating to AD 1258 to 1275. Voided long cross class 5g or 5h. Minted by Renaud at London. North (1994, 227) no. 997 to 998.
Created on: Monday 9th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martin CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E30377
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I dating to AD 1591 to 1594. Initial mark tun. Minted at London. North (1991:137) no.2016.
Created on: Monday 9th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martin CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E2D1C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver half groat of Edward IV (first reign) dating to AD 1465-1468. Light coinage, Class VIa-VIII. Initial mark (unclear / none). Minted at Caterbury at the Royal or Episcopal mint. North (1991, 88) no. 1589 or 1590. The coin has broken across almost the centre leaving about 40%. The break is almost straight and has probably happened along a fold.
Created on: Monday 9th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Dundon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8FED1A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver penny of Charles I dating to 1632 to 1640. Group D or E. Minted at London. North 2270 or 2272. The coin has been pieced at 2 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on reverse, near the edge with a circular hole drilled from both sides (raised metal both faces). The position on the obvese avoids the kings head. The coin is also bent but it is not clear if this is deliberate.
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staple Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8E2B84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Portugeuse medieval silver chinfrão (half-real) of Alfonso V of Portugal dating to 1438 to 1481. Such coins are not uncommon finds in Britain and may have circulated here.
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8DF065
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut halfpenny of John dating to AD 1205-1207. Short cross class 5bi. Minted by Roberd or Roberd T at Northampton. North (1994, 221) no. 970i.
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kentisbeare CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8DA29E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward II dating to AD 1307-1309. Edwardian class 10cf3b1. Minted at Durham. Possibly cross moline initial mark. North (1991, 32) no. 1042/2.
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kentisbeare CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-85354E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VI (first reign) dating to AD 1422 to 1427. Annulet issue. Cross unclear. Minted at Calais. North (1991:74) no.1429. The coin has been heavily clipped, almost to the inner circle on the obverse, removing almost the entire outer inscription on the reverse.
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staple Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-55ED98
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver attachment from unclear item, probably small vessel. The attachment is complete but at one end is solvered to a second curved silver object, probably a vessel wall, too little survives of this second part to identify it. The complete piece is flat with an ornate outline and openwork. The central portion is broadly oval extened at one end into a round ended terminal and at the other into a squared off end. The rounded terminal has three knops, one to each side and one at the end and a central circular piercing. The central section has an open centre containing a…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maiden Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C04497
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irish Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III dating to AD 1251 to 1254. Probably class 1c. Minted at Dublin by Davi. Spink 6237.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C0149A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward II dating to AD 1312 to 1314. Edwardian class 11b3 / 11c mule. Minted at Canterbury. North (1991, 36) no. 1061/3 / 1062/1.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-19E8CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut half penny of Henry III probably dating to AD 1216-1222. Short cross class 6c3, 7aA or 7aB. Minted probably by Ricard at possibly London.
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-195C21
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Richard II to Henry VII dating to AD 1377 to 1500. Unclear type. Minted at York.
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-166636
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably incomplete Post Medieval - Modern silver whistle in three parts. The whistle is now squashed with the top and bottom plates separated but found together. The whistle is bulbous in shape with an originally circular cross sectioned mouth end widening and thickening to a rounded, circular or oval cross sectioned end. The whistle is made of a front and back plate with a flat plate running down the centre internally dividing it completely into a front and back section. The front and back plates have become detached with the central plate still soldered on to the 'front'. Each fro…
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Tawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-777BF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius of unclear emperor, possibly a younger member of the Severan dynasty, dating to AD 100 to 250. Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female figure. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-0EE8CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver farthing of Edward II dating to AD 1314 to 1318. Withers class 31a. Minted at London. North (1993) no. 1070/2.
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burrowbridge CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0DD137
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut farthing of Richard I to Henry III dating to AD 1189 to 1242. Short cross class 1d to 7c. Minted at Canterbury, moneyer unclear.
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.