Record ID: WILT-BEEB67
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A piece of copper alloy probable casting waste of unknown date. The object is broadly triangular with a D-shaped section. The upper surface has a bulbous raised area at the top of the 'triangle' which gradually flattens out towards the opposite end. The surface is uneven and pitted while the lower surface is smooth and flat. Dimensions: Length: 58.5mm; width: 59.5mm; thickness: 14.6mm; weight: 135.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-E78465
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone object, a probable whetstone or hone stone of unknown date. The object is formed from a finely grained light brown stone with a few micaceous inclusions. It is rectangular, smooth, with rounded edges, as if manufactured, but has breaks at both ends, one at an angle to the whole block, the other a more or less straight break. It has clearly been used to sharpen different blades or other sharp objects. There is a deep, but narrow, longitudinal scar at one end of a long broad surface, suggesting repeated use to sharpen there, and a se…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: WILT-69EE16
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy anthropomorphic unidentified object of uncertain date and uncertain use, possibly a strap fitting, possibly dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period c. AD 1100-1700. The find comprises a sub circular ring, decorated with a male head extending outwards from the top edge. The top of the head is corroded but the remains of two incised horizontal lines to the left suggest hair or headgear, above the well-defined, curved brow. Below the brow are two lentoid eyes and the nose which comes off the centre of the brow. The mou…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-518CED
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular frame of uncertain purpose and date, probably Post Medieval to Modern in date. It is an incomplete ring, convex and faceted on its upper surface, concave and faceted on its underside where there are three equidistantly spaced, rectangular cross section lugs. There may have been a fourth, but there is an early ragged break in the ring at the point where this would have been. Two of the lugs are bent over at the tip, the third may have lost its outer tip. All edges are abraded, with small sections missing. In cross section, the …
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-2419EB
Object type: SHUTTLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead probable shuttle for weaving, of unknown date. It seems only roughly formed, not unlike an elongated bobbin. It is broadly oval with pointed, but not sharp, ends, and within the centre is an area which is deeply grooved to create a waisted area around which a weft thread could be attached and carried through the warp on a simple loom. Dimensions: Length: 34.9 mm Width: 4.5 mm Thickness/height: 6.8 mm Weight: 6.41 g See LON-510985 on the PAS database for a bone shuttle, although considerably larger in size.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WILT-912292
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring of uncertain purpose and date. A flat rectangle in section, it is very abraded, and decoration, if any, is indiscernible. Possible ferrule or finger ring. Now crushed almost flat. Dimensions: 23.8mm in diameter (approx); 6.3mm in width; 2.1mm thick; 3.56g in weight
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-FCB651
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A curved fragment, oval in section, of a copper alloy probable bracelet of unknown date, possibly Roman cAD 43 - 410. It has apparently incised possible floral marks and transverse lines. Dimensions: 29.1mm in length;  5.2mm in width;  4.5mm thick;  4.55g in weight.
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-FCA492
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a spoon terminal, of unknown date. It is simplistic, cone shaped, with, at the top, hair or a halo shown by incised lines running from the top of the head to the rear, two drilled dots for eyes, and a suggestion of the shape of a face with the addition of curved groove below the eyes. A longitudinal moulding to left of the body may represent an arm or something held to the body. The overall shape suggests the figure wears a robe or long dress. It appears the figure was cast hollow, or partly …
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-68958C
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Twenty-four fragments of copper alloy probable furniture fitting, possibly an escutcheon plate, of unknown date, but possibly Post Medieval to Modern. It is finely made with extremely good chasing, embossing and repousee work. 1) The largest fragment appears to be part the centre of the escutcheon, sub circular (segments missing, ragged edge), early breaks on all edges, with a small punched hole through what might have been the centre or keyhole. 70.0mm x 56.8mm; 0.3mm thick;  2) The rim is simply turned over and inwards, with a flattened outer face under which is a be…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D2CBB2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a bodkin, of unknown date, but possibly Post Medieval, dating to c AD 1600-1700. It is circular in section, damaged at one end, with parallel sides below which is a ridge with pronounced central arris and a groove above and below. It then bulges out a little, narrowing to a waist and bulging again, but tapering overall, to another ridge and grooves, terminating in a point. Because there is early damage to the attachment end it is not possible to estimate original length or whether it may have been attached to another object.…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D248C7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possibly Roman copper alloy three dimensional zoomorphic item, of uncertain purpose, possibly a mount, possibly dating to c. AD 43-410. What remains is in the form of a dog's head, or similar. The head is represented in a simple way, rising from an oval section neck, initially widening into two triangular pricked ears, with slight forward curl at the top, then narrowing  into a pointed muzzle with a knop for a turned up nose. There appears to have been an effort to suggest nostrils under the nose by including two small pits, with possibly a si…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-F18A84
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object - a possible gaming piece, possibly Medieval to Post Medieval, possibly dating to c. AD 1200-1700. The find is sub-circular in plan, worn, and has a design of random pellets and crossed lines on the obverse face. The reverse has an indentation as though it has been stamped but it is not possible to discern any design on this face. Dimensions: Length: 17.2mm; width: 15.8mm;  thickness: 4.9mm; weight: 8.55g.
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-D77AD8
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy possible bead or weight of uncertain date, Roman to Post-Medieval, c. AD 43-1900. The object is spherical with a central perforation, 5.2mm in diameter, running through it. It is undecorated. The metal has a pale grey/white patina and is worn. Other objects of this shape have been suggested to be beads, net or line weights from fishing as well as possible spindle whorls. See: YORYM-0B1A25, SWYOR-5A267F and WMID-5A187E.
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-D6C965
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy die, of Roman to Post-Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). The die is an irregular cuboid in shape, with six sides. The dots have been drilled in an unconventional manner, meaning that dots on opposing faces do not add up to a total of seven. The die has a pale grey patina and is worn and abraded in places, probably by plough damage. Dimensions: 13.9mm x 14.3mm x 15.2mm. Weight: 29.71g. A very similar example is OXON-DD5BED. The record states: Dice are frequently found and can be of any date from the Roman period through to the Post-M…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-829348
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy in two parts of uncertain date or purpose. It may be a ferrule and may be Bronze Age to Post Medieval in date. Fragment 1 is curved, sub-circular in cross section and has an almost solid core, although a separate, thin central core is in evidence, which can just be seen at each end of the find. This also appears to be of copper alloy. The find has a pale green patina and some corrosion products adhering to it. Fragment 2 is similar in shape, although it is a shorter fragment, has a solid core, but does not have the separate thin central core of…
Created on: Saturday 30th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-827174
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy biconical bead probably dating from the Bronze Age to Medieval period (c.2500 BC-AD 1500). The object is torus shaped in plan with a circular perforation. The inner edges of the perforation are slightly convex and the outer edges of the hoop angled to form a central apex.  The surface has a grey-green patina. Diameter: 24.3mm; thickness: 8.1mm; weight: 15.54g. Beads of this kind are difficult to date outside of excavated contexts. As noted by Dr Ed Caswell in the record for OXON-773ADD, 'Without doing a comparative a…
Created on: Saturday 30th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-7A87C8
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete opaque white glass bead, of unknown date. It is made up of a coil of hollow glass, giving the appearance of three beads , one larger central one, and smaller ones each side.  Dimensions: 5.8mm diameter; 7.6mm width/length; hole: c1.2mm in diameter; 0.12g in weight.  Glass beads can be difficult to date and can range from Iron Age to the Post Medieval period, including use extensively on lace making bobbins in the 19th century. Therefore,  it is not possible, without additional contextual or diagnostic evidence, to date them with any accuracy.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-7A72CB
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub spherical cobalt blue glass bead, sometimes called a seed bead, of unknown date. It has a neat, circular hole through the centre. Dimensions: 5.9mm diameter;  3.8 mm wide; hole c 2.5mm diam; 0.22g in weight. Glass beads can be difficult to date and can range from Iron Age to the Post Medieval period, including use extensively on lace making bobbins in the 19th century. Therefore,  it is not possible, without additional contextual or diagnostic evidence, to date them with any accuracy.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 30th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-E5EC55
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable copper alloy unidentified item (possible coin) of unknown date. It is sub circular, two straight cuts across it made in earlier times, at right angles to one another, creating a square edge on one side, adjacent to the orginal circumference on the other. On one face there is a raised motif. It shows curved features which may be foliate or zoomorphic/anthropomorphic legs. On the reverse there are also raised marks in relief, indiscernible. The find seems to consist of two layers. Dimensions: 21.4mm in length; width: 18.1mm;; 2.9mm thick; 4.21g in weight
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-D3CECE
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy stud of unknown date. The stud has a triangular sectioned head with six irregular facets rising to a rounded point.The shaft is square in section and tapers gradually from the head 7.6mm to a blunt point. The stud 's plainness makes it hard to date it precisely. Database examples extend from the Roman to the late Post Medieval periods. It is probably a decorative stud for harnessing or furniture. c.f. SUSS-563391, SUR-A56374, SUR-69D0CA, SUR-98EA20. Dimensions: Length 12.5mm; Diameter of head 8.7mm; Weight 1.30g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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