Record ID: DEV-38A09C
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bell of probable Medieval date, c. AD 1250-1400. The bell consists of four sub-triangular petals of sheet metal which have been folded around to meet in the centre, forming a closed, sub-oval chamber with a circular aperture at the interstice between each petal. From the top of the bell projects an integrally cast shaft, terminating in an incomplete transverse attachment loop. Dimensions: length 31.5mm; width 14.6mm; thickness 15.0mm; weight 3.61g. Bells of very similar for have been found with traces of gilding (e.g. BERK-BDC75C), and as parts of hors…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2017
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Record ID: DEV-73F42A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper alloy animal (crotal) bell, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1800. The fragment comprises of the incomplete upper of two hemispheres and rectangular loop, probably made using a detachable sprue-piece. The hemisphere is plain, with two sub-circular sound holes, one of which is incomplete. Dimensions: height 26.9mm; diameter 32.1mm; weight 11.50g. cf. numerous similar bells on the PAS database, Allan (1984: fig. 191, no. 139) publishes a similar bell excavated in Exeter, unfortunately an unstratified find.
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2017
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Record ID: DEV-3A21E5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy probable book or furniture fitting, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1800. The object is incomplete, and now comprises of a rectangular plate with openwork decoration, the surviving elements of which suggest a largely symetrical design. At the complete and the object terminates in a flat, blunt and rear-facing hook. The decoration consists of a triple-stranded transverse collar flanked by openwork and flanged semicircles, with a small knop at the apex of each. This is flanked on the longitudinal axis by heart-shaped openwork elements, pointed ends out, follow…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
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Record ID: DEV-FC74AC
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy beaded or ribbed bracelet, probably Iron Age in date, c. 200 BC - AD 43. The bracelet is cast into the form of a continuous series of sub-ovate segments, each divided by a narrowed waist, and with a short projection, also sub-oval in cross-section, expanding from one end. Either end terminates in a worn break. Overall dimensions: length 37.0mm; width 5.8mm; thickness 6.4mm; weight 7.27g. The fragment closely resembles Iron Age beaded bracelets such as that illustrated by Savory (1976: 105, no. 20), from the Hill fort at Llanmelin, Monmouthshire, h…
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2018
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Record ID: DEV-B79D4D
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy beaded or ribbed bracelet, probably Iron Age in date, c. 200 BC - AD 43. The bracelet is cast into the form of a continuous series of sub-ovate segments, each divided by a narrowed ridge or "waist". Although not regularly so, in general the segments of the bracelet become progressively smaller from one end to the other. The cross section of the bead at one end measures 7.5mm thick by 6.0mm wide and with the bead at the other measuring 6.9mm thick and 5.7mm wide. The smallest segment measures 6.8mm thick by 5.7mm wide. There is a worn and patinated brake at…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
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Record ID: DEV-60C3E5
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early medieval to Medieval copper alloy bit link probably dating to c. AD 1000-1100. The fitting consists of a bar of copper alloy, D-shaped in cross section, terminating in a plain oval loop on either end, the slightly smaller of the two preceded by a thick boss or collar, also D-shaped in cross section. The interior edges of the reverse of the loops are bevelled, the smaller loop shows considerable wear and the perforation of the larger loop is flanked by three grooves, positioned at right angles. Dimensions: length 49.1mm; width 19.2mm; thickness 6.9mm; weight 13.68g. …
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th May 2020
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Record ID: DEV-F52327
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age to Roman copper alloy applied hook brooch, probably a variant of Mackreth's type 1.b. or 1.c., probably dating to c. AD 25-100. The brooch now comprises of the bow only, with the head, pin and catchplate lost to old breaks. At the head of the brooch the bow survives to a width of 19.1mm and a thickness of 15.7mm, sub-rectangular in cross section. The reverse of the head features a short, transversely aligned rectangular projection. The nature of the pin mechanism is thus atypical and unclear. The brooch tapers slightly from the head into an unelaborated sub…
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-BDDDB9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged Colchester derivative developed T-shaped brooch, dating to c. AD 75-150. The surviving fragment comprises of the upper bow and left wing only, with the rest lost to old breaks. The head of the bow is incomplete, with the right wing lost in line with a central rectangualr slot cut into the rear of the head. The left wing survives complete, 5.7mm wide from the midpoint to its wing tip, cylindrical, 3.9mm in diameter at the tip, and decorated with two parallel moulded ridges, angled away from the bow. Although it is not visible, the lack of iron co…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2017
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Record ID: DEV-FF2C6F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative hinged T-shaped brooch, probably dating to c. AD 75-150. The brooch is almost complete, missing only its pin. At the head of the brooch a pair of rolled, cylindrical wings survive intact to a width of 42.4mm, with a diameter of c. 8.7mm. These hold a probable iron axis bar in situ, with a rectangualr slot cut into the reverse to accomodate a hinged pin, now lost. the wings are divided into a series of 7 parallel, circumferencial ridges by incised grooves, and although abrasion makes the detail unclear in places some ridges at least are dec…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: DEV-B9DA08
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged Colchester derivative developed T-shaped brooch, probably dating to c. AD 75-150. The surviving fragment comprises of the head and upper bow of the brooch, with the pin and lower bow both lost. At the head of the brooch the wings survive complete to a width of 28.9mm, these are cylindrical, c. 4.1mm in diameter, and hold the remains of an iron axis bar. A rectangualr slot has been cut into the reverse of the head to accomodate the pin, an incised line deliniates each wing top, on the front only. An incomplete headloop projects from the top of…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2017
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Record ID: DEV-F55D4B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy colchester derivative hinged initial T-shaped brooch, probably dating to AD 60-100. The surviving section comprises of the majority of the bow and vestigial remains of the wings, the foot, catchplate and most of the wings are missing. The brooch is encrusted in a well compacted, red sand. The head of the brooch survives to a width of 13.3mm, with only the vestigial remains of the right wing surviving. The back of what were probably originally cylindrical wings have worn away to leave a C-shaped cross section with an open back. The axis bar and pin d…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: DEV-2F2E12
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch, group C, probably dating to AD 100-200. The surviving section of the brooch comprises of the head, upper bow and spring, the lower boch and pin both missing. The head of the brooch is sub-triangular in cross section, 10.8mm wide by 10.1mm high. From the reverse expands a central transversey perforated lug, retaining the copper alloy axis bar in situ, as well as a the sprung pin mechanism. This runs underneath the lug and wraps around the axis bar once on either side, but is broken as it curves around into the pin. The head tapers int…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: DEV-2FB106
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged developed T-shaped brooch, probably dating to c. AD 75-150. The brooch is missing its pin and right wing but is otherwise complete. The foot has been bent forward. At the head of the brooch the wings survive to a width of 20.9mm, these are cylindrical, c. 4.5mm in diameter, with a rectangular slot to accomodate a hinged pin. Two parallel grooves, incised into the front only, deliniate the surviving wing tip. The wings hold a copper alloy axis bar in situ, along a small fragment of the pin within the slot. The bow projects out of the …
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: DEV-303623
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged initial T-shaped brooch, probably dating to c. AD 60-90. The surviving fragment comprises only of the head and uppermost bow, with the pin, part of the right wing and majority of the bow lost. At the head of the brooch the wings survive to a width of 24.9mm, these are cylindrical, c. 4.6mm in diameter, with a rectangular slot to accomodate a hinged pin. Two parallel grooves, incised into the front only, deliniate the surviving wing tip. The wings hold an iron axis bar in situ, along a small fragment of the pin, also iron within the slot…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: DEV-80E086
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2017T1106; not treasure, returned to finder Description: A medieval copper alloy annular brooch. The frame is octagonal in plan, with concave sides and a projecting knop at the interstice of each side. In cross section the frame alternates between rectangular and sub-triangular, featuring a constriction on one of the rectangular sides. The apex of each sub-triangular side is engraved with a corded band, whilst the rectangular sides are engraved with the inscription: A-V/E MA/RIA/ GRA (Ave Maria Gracia Plena, Hail Mary, full of Grace). Each section of the inscription …
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 13th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Altarnun CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-3FC7BD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Iron age or Roman copper alloy T-shaped applied hook brooch, probably dating to c. AD 25-100. The surviving fragment comprises of the head of the bow, wings and partial pin, the lower bow being lost. At the head of the brooch the wings survive to a width of 22.2mm, these are cylindrical, 3.7mm in diameter. These are assymetrical, the right wing apparently missing its terminal to a patinated break. The left wing tip is delineated by three incised grooves on the front of the wings only. The wings retain a copper alloy axis bar in situ, with a rectangular slot cut i…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
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Record ID: DEV-7FBAA8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper alloy cruciform or small-long brooch, probably dating to c. AD 450-600. The brooch is amost complete missing only the pin and with the rear edge of the catchplate lost, The head of the brooch is unelaborated, 8.1mm wide by 7.5mm high. It is decorated with two transverse grooves at its apex and two V-shaped short incised grooves on either edge. A sub-triangular lobe projects from its reverse, the latter is perforated and retains traces of a copper alloy axis bar. The bow expands from below the head in a highly arched curve. The bow is plano-convex in cross-s…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
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Record ID: DEV-84A87C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded and fragmentary Roman copper alloy hinged colchester derivative developed T-shaped brooch, probably dating to c. AD 75-150. The fragment comprises of the upper bow and incomplete wings only, the lower bow, pin, right wing and partial left wing being lost. At the head of the brooch the wings survive to a width of 20.1mm; the right wing is lost, the left missing its tip. The wings are cylindrical, c. 5.7mm in diameter, and with a large slot cut into the reverse to accomodate a hinged pin; now lost. The remains of an iron axis bar remain in situ. The bow expands from the he…
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st March 2018
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Record ID: DEV-A56EE6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Iron Age to Early Roman copper alloy hinged strip bow brooch, probably dating to AD 25-70. The brooch survives largely complete, missing only its axis bar and pin. The head of the brooch survives to a width of 10.3mm, it consists of a rectangular sheet of copper alloy with a central slot to accomodate a hinged pin, this is rolled around underneath itself to form a cylindrical casing for an axis bar, now lost. The head tapers into the bow, which thickens into a sub-rectangualr cross section, which continues to taper into an unelaborated foot. The upper bow is delineated from …
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2019
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Record ID: DEV-A75734
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy hinged Colchester derivative intial T-shaped brooch, probably dating to c. AD 50-100. The brooch survives largely complete, missing its pin and with its right wing damaged. The head of the brooch survives to a width of 29.5mm, with the right wing truncated by an old break; these are cylindrical and retain an iron axis bar in situ. A rectangular slot is cut into the reverse of the head to accomodate a hinged pin, largely lost, but with a fragment of the copper alloy perforated lug at the head of the pin also surviving. The front of the wings are decorated with…
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2018
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