Record ID: GLO-A9AD4A
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Two complete gold penannular rings dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1300 – 800 cal BC). The first ring is in the shape of an oval-sectioned loop (15.0mm wide by 14.0mm high) and has a circular cross-section frame that is the same diameter (2.8mm) along its whole length. Both terminals have a shallow rectangular shaped recess in the centre of their face. There is a thick scar that runs along the top edge of the penannular from the right-hand terminal to just beyond the midsection of the frame. The second ring is a similar form being an oval-sectioned loop (15.…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bagborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-AFBC44
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy disc brooch which is made from a circular plate decorated with a raised central dot surrounded by curvilinear border forming a six pointed star motif that has roundels at each point, enclosing the whole plate is a raised linear border. The recessed exterior cell of the star would have been filled with light blue enamel, with small traces remaining. The recessed interior cell would have been filled with enamel, but no traces remain. On the reverse is the mount for the spring and the catch plate, both are truncated. This artefact dates to 80-250 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-8C3E10
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver finger ring of keeled type. This has an oval hoop that has a thick rectangular cross-section, the outside of the hoop is decorated with two recessed lines that runs its length. The ends of the hoop terminate in triangular shoulders which expand from the hoop to the bezel, these are decorated with five sets of recessed lines that radiate outwards from the hoop towards the bezel, plus a scrollwork spiral in each of the upper corners. The bezel is a flat undecorated oval panel, often the bezel would have held a setting for a stone or intaglio but that does not appear to be t…
Created on: Wednesday 27th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brent Knoll', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-9F8041
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy strip bracelet fragment that has a flat, rectangular cross-section. The outside edge is decorated with multiple motifs that in turn consist of a panel with a large ring-and-dot, followed by a transverse band of triple recessed lines; a side pointing triangle filled with fourteen ring-and-dots fills the third panel, this is then followed by a transverse band of triple recessed lines and finally a large ring-and-dot. Both terminals are truncated
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-CF7AD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Gilded silver halfgroat of of Charles I Dated to 1645 Obverse: crowned bust facing left, II behind [CAROLVS D] G M B R F ET H:REX Reverse: royal coat of arms on and oval shield. [IVSTITIA] THRONVM FIRMAT The coin have been affected by post depositional damage that has resulted in the loss of some of the edge, as well as an off centre crease resulting in the coin having a slight V-shape bend when viewed side on. The following has been taken from record KENT-6FD00D Dr Barrie J. Cook writes: Single coins do not normally quality as Treasure, according to the terms of the Treasure Act o…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton Sub Hamdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-198917
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 319-20 (Reece 16), VIC[TORIAE LAETAE PRI]NC PERP, Two VIctories standing holding shield inscribed VOT / P R over altar with diamond decoration. RIC p. 107, no. 163. The obverse legend is CONSTA - NTINVS AG; RIC only records CONST - ANTINVS AG.
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-5A576B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Posthumous Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck by Commodus. c. AD 180 (Reece 9) DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS, bare head right / CONSECRATIO, eagle standing right on garlanded altar, head left. Mint of Rome, RIC III, no. 272
Created on: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 30th May 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-49A24A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver gilt finger ring with a D-shaped cross section and raised external edges. The band is decorated with four sets of plain triple diagonal panels. The sections between the panels are filled with three rows of stamped annulets. The finger ring has been broken and straightened out into an almost flat strip. Discussion: other recorded examples of this are GLO-FDEB41 2014T248, WAW-D34874 2013 T540, NMGW-4F3F08 2011 W26 and NMS-3B4582 2012 T799.
Created on: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brympton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-47F93C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver gilt collet from an annular brooch. The collet is made from thin sheet silver that has been formed into a hollow box that is triangular in profile and rectangular in plan. A circular aperture at its apex would have held a stone. There are traces of the frame at the base of the collet and ruminants of forked branches which were soldered onto either side.
Created on: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke St Gregory', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-FDC1D8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
gold finger ring, D-shape cross-section hoop. The outside curved edge is undecorated, the flat inside is engraved with I LIKE MY. CHOICH.' No makers mark. Discussion: The style of the lettering is consistent with rings from the 17th century. Posy rings were also used as love tokens, with the inscription remaining secret to all but the wearer. A posy ring with this style of lettering and a similar inscription 'I LIKE MY CHOICE TO WELL TO CHANGE'is recorded on the British Museum database, Registration number: 1961,1202.31 and is dated to the 17th to 18th century.
Created on: Thursday 17th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke St Gregory', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-FF8335
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Maximinus Daia, dating to AD 306 (Reece 15). Laureate head right, FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES; Carthage standing facing, head left, holding fruits in both hands, I in left field, SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART. Mint of Carthage. RIC VI, pp. 428-9, no. 40b or 44a.
Created on: Friday 10th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: GLO-F4A768
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver radiate of Phillip I or II (AD 244-249) (Reece Period 12) Obv. [ ... ]; Radiate bust right Rev. [...]; Possible figure reclining The original record stated Philip II, but without image this cannot be confirmed.
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-4B83E4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy T-shaped brooch of 'initial' type. The brooch has cylindrical wings which hold the axes bar, a slot in the rear for the pin which is missing. There is a small crest at the top. The bow may have had recessed cells but wear and corrosion has removed most of the detail. The catch plate on the reverse is truncated. It is 33mm long, width 16mm, thickness 4.4mm, weight 7.02g.Date 70-150AD
Created on: Friday 9th August 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-20BE01
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead alloy pendant or medal dating to the Civil War period (fought 1642-1651). The pendant is octagonal, with raised cast decoration on both sides. The face is decorated with the crowned and armoured bust of Charles I facing left and holding a sceptre. Running around the edge is a double ridged border containing alternating transverse ridges and pellets. On the reverse is the inscription GOD/BLES/KING/CHARL/E[..]E, this is also surrounded by a double linear border that contains a line of pellets in the middle. At the top of the pendant are two small knops that could be the bas…
Created on: Saturday 1st September 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-E6EA21
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, Lower Severn Valley), cf. Mackreth 2011, 5.a1.a. Plate 49. Length 47mm, width 28mm, thickness 17mm, weight 14.93g. Rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings which hold the spring support bar, the spring is made from eleven curls, the pin is missing. There is a crest that runs down the length of the head, this has a rearward facing hook at it apex that holds the external cord of the spring. The bow is plain and narrows towards the foot which is pointed. Hollow catch plate on the reverse. Date 80-120AD.
Created on: Wednesday 1st September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: GLO-367133
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver radiate of Philip I (AD 244-9), dating to AD 245 (Reece Period 12), Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 3, p. 73, no. 48b. Diameter 22mm, thickness 1mm, weight 2.54g Obverse: IMP M IVL PH[ILIPPV]S AVG; Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right Reverse: SECVRIT ORBIS; Securitas seated left, holding wand & propping head with left hand
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-0122D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 5, flat wing ends type, Western Group), cf. Mackreth 2011, 5a3. Plate 49. Rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings which would have held the spring support bar. Slightly expanded grooved shoulders flank either side of the head. The front of the wings has a double grooved line at the end. A rearward facing hook on the top of the head would have held the external cord. From the hook a double crest runs down the face of the bow for two thirds of its length, parallel ridges on the bow. The rest of the bo…
Created on: Monday 8th February 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ston Easton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-0115C4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth 8, flat wing ends type), cf. Mackreth 2011, 8. Plate 53, stongly represented in Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire and appears over the greater part of southern England. Rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings which hold the spring support bar, the spring is made up of seven curls, only the top of the pin remains. There is a small crest at the top of the head which holds the external cord of the spring. At the apex of the bow is a small knop below this is a rectangular cell containing thr…
Created on: Monday 8th February 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ston Easton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-C5F9A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver penny of Edward I Class ab4 Date 1303 Diameter 18mm, Obverse: crowned bust facing forward Obverse inscription: EDWR R ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: VILL SCI EDMVNDI Mint: Bury St Edmonds Condition: fine
Created on: Friday 5th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton St Philip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-C5C477
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy radiate of Postumus Date 260 - 269 Diameter 19mm Obverse: radiate draped bust right Obverse inscription: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG Reverse: Jupiter standing right, hurling thunderbolt Reverse inscription: IOVI VICTORI. Mint of Cologne, 268-9. Condition: very fine. Cunetio 2468
Created on: Friday 5th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wedmore', grid reference and parish protected.