Record ID: SOM-D322BE
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy probable gaming piece of Medieval to Post-Medieval or date (410 - 1700 AD). The object is of a flattened, smooth lead ball that although is difficult to date, most likely dates to the Roman to Post Medieval period. Measurements: Diameter: 15.66mm, thickness 8.47mm, Weight: 8.76g.
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D31159
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD). Likely from a pistol. The shot is spherical and of a grey white colour. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). Measurements: Diameter: 12.77mm, Weight: 13.82g.
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D30CFE
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD). Likely from a pistol. The shot is spherical and of a grey white colour. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). Measurements: Diameter: 18.8mm, Weight: 35.14g.
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D30933
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD). Likely from a pistol. The shot is spherical and of a grey white colour. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). Measurements: Diameter: 17.08mm, Weight: 32.87g.
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D303A7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD). Likely from a pistol. The shot is spherical and of a grey white colour. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). Measurements: Diameter: 19.16mm, Weight: 37.42g.
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D2E0D1
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A small, conical copper alloy sheet metal dagger scabbard chape of medieval to early post medieval date (c 1300 -1500 AD). The chape has been made of a single piece of metal which has been cut and folded to join at an overlapping seam along the reverse. Some ddecoration exisits at the top opening of the chape consisting of two incised lines running parallel to each other around the circumfurance  of the chape, within which are two small circular motifs. 
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D2A313
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut half penny of Henry III (1216-72) dating to AD 1249 to 1250. Long cross class 3c. Minted by Nicole at either London, Canterbury or Winchester. North (1994, 226) no. 988. 
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6FE568
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius, dating to the period c. AD 351-353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type, depicting two Victories holding an inscribed wreath [VOT / V / MVLT / X], with no supporting column (cippus). Mint unclear. Diameter: 17.58mm Weight 1.50g Die Axis 4 oclock
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5BAEEB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sherd of probable Roman grey ware, c.AD 43 - 410. The sherd has a smooth, hard burnished external surface and appears to have fine reflective mica inclusions. The fabric is hard fired and sandy, the surface is grey, with a reduced grey core. Undiagnostic body sherd. Heavily abraded. Weight 2.05g,
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D4A68B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Henry V (1413-22), Half-Noble, Tower, class G, 3.5g , 8h, annulet stops except around z, mullet after henric, quatrefoil above sail, twisted ropes 2/1, ornaments -11-1, quatrefoils 3/3, rev. i.m. pierced cross and pellet [20], no additional marks in quarters, large h in centre (Stewartby G; Schneider I, 265, same dies; N.1380; S.1753),
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ditcheat parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-855A96
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy T-shaped Roman brooch, Large south-western type of AD 2nd century date. The foot and base of the pin are missing.  The wings are cylindrical and house an iron axis bar for the pin. At the head is the stub of a pierced headplate. The head is flat and angled downwards from the wings. Below this, the bow is angled further and tapers to the break. The front of the bow is decorated with two moulded longitudinal ridges.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-851B2A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete cast copper-alloy artefact, possibly a mount of Medieval date, perhaps earlier. The original artefact is assumed to have been either annular or penannular; around three-quarters now survives. It is crescent-shaped in plan and triangular in section, the front being bevelled. The U-shaped form is decorated with moulded radiating grooves on the upper surfaces. The reverse is rough but essentially flat. The two ends terminates in a rounded plate also decorated with grooves. There is a circular hole in the centre of each rounded plate, presumably for a rivet. The hole…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1C5689
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead object, possible pilgrim badge, but purpose unknown.  The object is ovate in shape with a worn break at one end, and a fold at roughly 90 degrees at the other. Above this fold flanking either side are two 'arms' or roughly 1cm in width folded flat into the centre of the object. The reverse of the object is convex with a smooth surface. There is no decoration visible on the object.  
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Babcary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C4C02
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Pot Leg of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1700), possibly from an early posnet. The object has a sub-rectangular cross section. The lower end of the object is rhas a raised ridge in the centre of the foot, with some corrosion visible. The upper end of the leg is irregular due to being broken in antiquity, so it is not possible to see the full length of the leg or the point at which the leg would affix to the vessel body.  The metal is dark green in colour with a slightly pitted and corroded patina. Similar examples on the database inclu…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yeovilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C4196
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy drop handle from a Late Medieval to Post-Medieval chafing dish, dating to c. AD 1400 - 1600. The handle is T-shaped, with a greenish grey patination. Similar examples on the database include an incomplete example - SUR-1823B1
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Babcary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C3577
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unifacial lead token, dating to the Post Medieval period, c. 1650 - 1700.  The object is worn but appears to have M motif with surrounding pellet design on one face, enclosed with a raised border. The design is unclear due to wear. The reverse side is plain.  The token is incomplete with a worn break, and a bend to the top edge, along with a perforation. A similar style of token is seen in Egan (2005), pg 170 fig 165 no 924.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Babcary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C2496
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver modified half groat, dating to the Commonwealth period 1649 - 1660. No legend or inital mark. Mark of value II. There is a perforation on the lower half of the coin with a diameter of 2.72mm. Ref North 1991 pg 206 no 2728
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yeovilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C197A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver threepense of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), second coinage, pheon initial mark dated 1562. As North 1991: 135, 1998. Measurements: Diameter: 21.91mm, Weight: 1.45g
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Pennard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C10C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Canterbury Mint. Probably type 10cf2 (1306-1307). As North 1991: 32, 1042.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yeovilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C05EB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval strap-fitting from a 16th-century sword belt. The plate is broadly shield shaped with an engrailed top edge with one central projection. The plate has straight sides which taper slightly towards the hook end which is notched on each side above a waisted concave section before flaring to bifid section beyond which extends the hook. The front of the plate is decorated in cast relief with a raised medial rib with a central groove running its length. The reverse of the plate is plain. There are two rivet holes at each end of the plate, the upper one is fi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yeovilton', grid reference and parish protected.