Record ID: WILT-F20A24
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Annular copper alloy bracelet, rather bent out of shape. It measures 75.6x56.9mm and weighs 23.40g. Originally it would have been c.75.6mm in diameter (internal 66.4mm). The bracelet in circular in section and is rather thinner on one side than the other (3.3mm diameter to 5mm diameter). Possibly this is through wear. The bracelet is rather crude in construstion - part of the bracelet has an edge and a faceted appearance. Beneath brown corrosion is a dark green patina. Perhaps this is not a bracelet at all but a suspension ring, which would explain the wear. However it may also b…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Record ID: WILT-422FA8
Object type: KILN FURNITURE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undatable piece of baked clay. Uncertain whether part of an object or structural (eg. Kiln lining). Measures 17.9x18.6x10.4mm and weighs 3.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-1A3391
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undatable copper alloy wire ring, slightly squashed and 18.84x17.29mm in diameter (internal 16.67x15.65mm). It weighs 0.4g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swindon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F8E173
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable (but probably Late Post-Medieval or Modern) gold ring, possibly a finger-ring or strap fitting, measuring 19.12mm in diameter (internal 16.72mm) and weighing 1.6g. The ring is rectangular in cross-section with signs of wear at opposing points, one one side only. I think the object is undiagnostic - the section is odd and this may not be a ring (Judy Rudoe pers.comm.)
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F90530
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable (but probably Post-Medieval) copper alloy multi-purpose ring, oval in cross-section, and measuring 17.33mm in diameter (internal 14.16mm) and weighing 0.7g. Rings like these are numerous and would have been multi-purpose, eg.for hanging keys from a belt etc.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-2485D7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable (Roman-Post-Medieval) conical lead weight, measuring 13.52mm in height and 13.22mm in diameter at the base. It weighs 8.66g. The apex is slightly flattened (c.5mm diameter).
Created on: Friday 10th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-DC8226
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable, unidentified copper alloy object, possibly a Bronze Age awl, measuring 29.37mm in length and weighing 0.8g. It narrows from 3mm in diameter at one end to a point at the other. Roughly half way along the object it becomes rectangular in cross-section (2.91x2.09mm).
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F17D31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable, but probably Medieval or Post-Medieval in date, lead weight, oval in shape and measuring 39.80x31.68x8.07mm. It weighs 58.24g. The underside is flat with the upper side has a c.9mm wide scar across. The object has an off-centre piercing 7.49x6.45mm.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F1CF64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable, but probably Post-Medieval in date, circular lead weight, measuring 35.77mm in diameter and 6.95mm in thickness. It weighs 49.58g. The underside is flat while the upper side is decorated with two concentric rings around a central hollowing, which does not pierce right the way through the weight. Close to the edge is an irregular pierced hole, possibly a result of the casting process.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-F1EC04
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable cylindrical lead weight, measuring 24.56mm in height and weighing 38.99g. The weight is hollow and slightly squashed at one end (18.71x14.63mm, piercing 9x2mm). The other end is 15.5-16mm in diameter, piercing 5.6x7mm. The weight measures max.19.41x17.76mm at the centre. This is a simple weight possibly for use as a line or net sinker, of uncertain Roman or later date.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-035F76
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable, but probably Roman to Medieval in date, copper alloy possible pin or cosmetic implement, the head of which is bent. It measures 32.88mm in length (bent) and weighs 1.3g. Unbent is would be c.37mm in length. The object is flat in cross-section with a blunt, rounded end. The head is oval in shape, the edges slightly cut, measuring 7.28mm wide and 1.27mm thick. It has a central piercing 2.48mm in diameter. Below the shaft narrows and thickens to 4.89x1.44mm, and further to 2.27x1.62mm at the other end. The relative thickness and width of the object at the 'pointed' end …
Created on: Friday 14th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne Bassett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-9990B7
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of undatable (200 BC-1800 AD) but probably Roman to medieval, hone or whetstone, measuring 42.21x41.00x20.59mm and weighing 48.45g. The stone has micaceous inclusions and is greyish in colour. The whetstone or hone is formed from a very fine grained sedimentary, mica rich sandstone or siltstone. It is rectangular in cross section and has a deep groove on both of the larger faces.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2011
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Record ID: WILT-D760E7
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable copper alloy solidified spill from the metal working process, measuring 45.32x37.83x10.17mm and weighing 60.03g.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WILT-14F313
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy scrap with an impressed saltire (St Andrew's Cross) and measuring 13x10mm. Date: Unknown
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Lavington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-15E0C2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undated irregular lead token that measures 15-19mm, weighs 1.92g, and comes with a casting sprue. The token is also broken. Obverse and Reverse: Possible shield within polygonal frame. Date: Unknown. NB. A second opinion is highly recommended.
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-BEC795
Object type: BOWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable but possibly Roman (to Post-Medieval) copper alloy bowl, measuring 115.74mm in diameter and weighing 95.41g. It is slightly damaged (recent) to one side of the rim and has another dent to the body. The maximum diameter is around the body of the vessel, which narrows to a rounded base c.84mm in diameter. A crude X is scratched across the bottom (external surface) of the base, c.47x47mm. The rim is everted and 111.13mm in diameter (internal 103.38mm). The surface of the bowl is covered in numerous tiny patched of a possibly organic material/ residue. The bowl stands…
Created on: Friday 4th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warminster', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-260CA2
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of undatable (Bronze Age to Late Post-Medieval) copper alloy metal working debris, weighing 40.06g. It is smooth and undulating to one side, where it has solidified in/ against a curved object. The other face is rough. Measures 28.42x32.69x15.64mm.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chippenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-3D6F07
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a ferrule. It is tubular in shape with a socket at one end and closed, solid end at the other. It bends slightly and measures 55.09mm in length and weighs 15.35g. The open end measures 9.55mm in diameter (internal 7.78mm) and has an iron rivet inside c.5mm below reaching from one side to the other. The socket is at least 14mm deep. The object narrows to 7.43mm in diameter at the closed end. It is decorated around the centre with an incised line. Kevin Leahy comments 'The object could be the end of a Wilburton period bronze…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-0F35D2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two undatable (AD 43-1800) lead weights, possibly net weights, both cylindrical in form with a central hole. 1) 21.93x13.78mm, 20.8g; central hole 4.76mm diameter 2) 21.05x14.45mm, 21.7g; central hole 5.61mm diameter Lead weights are difficult to date when found as stray finds, as they are used for long periods of time.
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FBD1D4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable Roman to Post-Medieval conical lead weight with intergral (damaged) loop at the apex, measuring 24.20mm in height (19.77mm without the loop) and weighing 19.1g. The base is slightly rounded and 14.72mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lechlade', grid reference and parish protected.