Record ID: BERK-177CB8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy octofoil mount dating to the medieval period. The mount has eight domed lobes extending from the outer circumference of a circular domed body; the lobes are hollow on the back, as is the central boss, from the which extends the remains of a square-sectioned shank for attachment. The rear of the mount is plain and undecorated. Egan and Pritchard (1993:186-194) illustrate a range of copper alloy flower mounts which were used to adorn straps and harnesses or belts. These mounts were in common use by the middle of the 14th century and continued to be popular …
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-176691
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably dating from the medieval to post-medieval periods. The weight is circular in plan with a roughly D-shaped cross section. There are no markings, stamps or decorations on either the upper or lower face of the weight. There is a small depression on the underside of the weight, and this may be a result of manufacturing by turning. The weight weighs 41gms or 1.45oz. Although very hard to date without contextual information, the weight is most likely to date from the medieval to post-medieval period, c. AD 1300-1600,
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-170986
Object type: SCREW
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy thumb screw, possibly from a watch winder, nutcracker or even a musical instrument. The screw has a sub-circular dished head with small knop at the apex, a skirted collar beneath which separates the turning head from the shaft; only a fragment of the screw thread survives. Similar objects are recorded as the screw heads for open-box nutcrackers; although no watch-winder exactly like this example has been found, it is possibly this may have also been the objects original purpose. 17th to 18th century AD.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-16E382
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy 'pot mend', probably dating from the medieval period. The pot mend comprises two sub-oval discs joined by a thick central shank and was used to mend a broken vessel in order to lengthen the period of use after damage had occurred. Although very hard to date on their own, some pot-mends do date to the Roman period, although the majority date to the medieval and post-medieval period, c. AD 1300-1550.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-16AE04
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sexfoil mount dating to the medieval period. The mount has six lobed petals raised around a domed centre. The petals have trilobed terminals and each petal is defined by a narrow incised line. The central raised area contains iron corrosion on both the upper and underneath surfaces; this suggests an iron shank which is now missing. The rear of the mount is plain and undecorated. Egan and Pritchard (1993:186-194) illustrate a range of copper alloy flower mounts which were used to adorn straps and harnesses or belts. These mounts were in common use by the middle o…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-12D8F1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to post-Medieval vessel foot from a copper alloy cooking vessel (c. 1250-c. 1650 AD). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section throughout its length. It is undecorated but the front retains a raised central vertical rib. The base of the foot is now worn, broken and rounded, but would have resembled an animals' paw. The top of the foot is broken off beneath where it would have joined the vessel. The underside of the base retains a black substance, probably consolidated soot. Cast cooking vessels seem to have come into use in the second half of the 13th cen…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: WILT-12B9D2
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Middle Bronze Age copper alloy spiral-twisted torc dating in the Taunton period (1400-1250BC). It measures 211mm widthways, 193mm longways and is max.14.95mm thick. It weighs 537g, to the nearest 1g. The main body of the torc is square in section with accentuated edges and twisted rather tightly (the torc comprises 29 twists). It is thickest at the centre (14.95x13.78mm) and narrows on either side to 10.33x10.24mm and 10.18x10.49mm. From here the plain, circular-sectioned and flat-ended terminals extend, 9.58mm and 9.36mm in diameter, narrowing to 8.10mm and 8.46mm. Both flat ends…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-12B528
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy crotal bell, cast in one piece and dating to the post-medieval period. The bell has a median band which was intended to imitate the earlier two-piece crotal bells. This example has a rectangular suspension loop and two sounding holes on the upper half of the bell. The lower half of the bell contains the sounding split, and internally the iron pea is retained. There is no decoration. This style of bell dates from the 17th to 18th century AD.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2014
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Record ID: BERK-1279D8
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy thimble dating to the Georgian period (AD 1760-1820). The thimble is manufactured from a single sheet of copper, decorated externally with diamond patterns contained within circles, repeated on the apex of the thimble as well as round the sides. A narrow circumferential line separates the patterning from the base of the thimble, which is undecorated. There are no makers' marks evident.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-124B97
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting or possible clasp. The fitting is rectangular in plan and made of two sheets of copper, one of which is now broken and incomplete. The sheets are pierced at one end and two copper rivets secure the plates together. There is a large perforation between the two rivets which extends in the edge of the fitting, making the hole open. File marks can be seen on the inside of the sheets. This fitting may be a strap end or securing fitting for a belt buckle. It dates to the medieval period c. AD 1200-1500.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-123762
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating from the earlier Medieval period. The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and has a large slightly off-centre perforation. It has a raised rim that runs around the outer circumference. The spindle whorl is decorated with a series of raised pellets on both sides; there is possibly a cross on one side although it is hard to make out. Spindle whorls decorated in this fashion are usually attributed to the earlier medieval period, c. AD 110-1400. Some examples may predate this and belong to the end of the early-medieval period.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-121F35
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman dolphin style brooch, dating to the first century AD. The brooch is almost complete, missing only its pin. The bow is decorated with raised vertical ribs that run down the centre of the spine; the wings enclose the spring and are decorated with a single incised line at either end. The bow is slightly twisted towards the foot where the catch plate is retained intact. This brooch is similar to those illustrated in Hattatt (2000) nos 882 and 817.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-120BC1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Medieval annular brooch, dating from c. AD 1250-1400. The brooch is undecorated and has an oval cross section. There is a recess for the pin, which is made from a single piece of copper alloy bent around the pin bar. The pin may be a replacement as its patina is different from the rest of the buckle.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-11E6F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy trade weight for a quarter ounce. The weight has a crown at 12 o'clock and an unidentified mark at 6 o'clock, possibly a ewer but too worn for definite identification. The trade weight is now worn and slightly underweight at 0.22 oz (6.3gms). The trade weight dates from AD 1550 onwards. Without being able to identify the symbology a more accurate date remains elusive.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-11BC45
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A moulded or xast lead alloy post-medieval token, possibly for gaming or an agricultural tally. The token is bifacial and has an image on the obverse that may be a ship in sail, or a stylised combination of initials such as CIH. The reverse has a central diamond shaped device that has curved lines surrounded each edge as an outer border. 16th-18th century AD.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-118AD3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy Roman dupondius, probably of Hadrian (AD 117-138). The coin has a standing figure on the reverse, but the coin is too worn for closer identification.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2012
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Record ID: WILT-0E9AA1
Object type: ROOF TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably complete, but with worn edges, sub-hexagonal stone roof tile found in association with Roman material. The edges are longer than the ends, both of which are V shaped. There is a perforation for a nail (5.75mm diameter) towards one edge of the V at one end. Measures c.360mm in length, max.c.220mm in width and c.28mm thick. It weighs in excess of 1kg (maximum allowance of scales available). Roof tiles such as these are common on Roman sites, but continue in use into the 19th century.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-0E9166
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Approximately half of a Roman silver denarius, probably of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). The coin is badly damaged making a more definitive identification unobtainable.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2014
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Record ID: WILT-0E7163
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval (1100-1500) copper alloy book fitting in the form of a parallel-sided strap-end with a hinged plate and loop. The 'open end' is worn and damaged. The book fitting consists of two parts - a cast, squarish terminal, and a folded sheet copper alloy plate (also square) for attachment to the strap. It measures 34.74mm in length, is 13.54mm in width and 3.96mm thick (at the loop). It weighs 5.2g. The terminal measures 21.23x13.54mm and is 2.76mm thick. At the centre is a piercing 2.12mm in diameter. The loop has a 2.14mm diameter piercing, set at 90 degrees to the t…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tilshead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-0E4165
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), struck as part of the third 'florin' coinage AD 1344-1351 in Durham. This is not a common coin. N1127.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2012
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