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Record ID: GLO-A331B7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck; flanking the neck are two angled handles (both are now truncated). The circular chamber is decorated a cross hatched field with an elongated D-shaped object that is view with the curve at the base. The straight edge, forming the top appears to have extended sixes. The D-shape is divided in two by a central bar that has a long lozenge in the centre (this gives the object the looks of a double looped D-shaped buckle complete with pin). On the right side of the object are three central radiating lines, and on the le…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-FD3C5F
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn medieval lead-alloy papal bull of Pope Gregory IX dating to 1227-1241.
The obverse of the bulla carries the legend GRE/GORIVS/PP.VIIII over three lines within a border of pellets. PP stands for Papa Patria (priest of Rome) or 'Pastor Pastorum' ('Shepherd of Shepherds') and above this is a contraction mark which looks like a flattened omega. The reverse has the heads of St. Peter (right) and St. Paul (left), who face inwards, each surrounded by a beaded border and separated by a small central cross patonce, with legend SPASPE ('Saint Paul and St. Peter') above. On…
Created on: Friday 18th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th February 2022
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Record ID: GLO-4D060B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an undecorated lead conical spindle whorl with an off centre hole. Plain lead spindle whorls and weights were cast locally from the Roman period to the Post Medieval Period, therefore making them hard to date precisely.
Created on: Friday 20th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th September 2019
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Record ID: GLO-4CEB3B
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead gaming piece that has a flat octagonal base. Above is a slightly narrowed and thinner second level that has rounded sides running around its circumference. Surmounting the item is a large central knop that has a rounded tip.
A similar item in this database can be found at WMID-944903
Created on: Friday 20th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th September 2019
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Record ID: GLO-A72ACB
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete thin lead alloy toy doll of Post-Medieval date, c. 1500-1700.
The remaining fragment consists of the torso of a male and the top of the left arm. The figure is depicted wearing a doublet that is decorated with a cross-hatch pattern in relief, the front of the double is open and shown to be laced down the front by two opposing zigzag lines. On the back of the dole is a chequered pattern, again in relief. The head, right arm and legs are missing
Created on: Wednesday 22nd June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2016
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Record ID: GLO-4BB9B0
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla fragment length 30mm, width 20mm, thickness 6mm, weight 33.26g. The flaks chamber was originally is circular but has now been cut in two, the short rectangular neck is also missing. One side of the chamber is decorated with a scallop shell. The other side is decorated with the letter W that has a crown above. This may symbolise the shrine of the Virgin Mary at Walsingham
Created on: Friday 9th August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.
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