Record ID: SOM-2A0B19
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy bracelet dating to cAD 300 to 400. The bracelet is formed of a strip of copper alloy which has been bent into an irregular U-shape. One end is complete and narrows to catch and the other finishes in a straight, patinated break. The catch is formed of a hook; the hook is narrower than the main bracelet with a thin initial section then a thickened terminal which is round in plan and triangular in profile with the upper edge of the triangle slightly hooked over. The front of the bracelet is decorated with an incised line borders running parallel to both …
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Box', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-28C2D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy brooch. Only the foot and catchplate remain. The bow thins and narrows evenly to the pointed foot. Close to the break in the bow is a small circular indentation and the foot is slightly thickened although vary narrow, with two transverse notches. The catchplate is complete with a circular hole drilled through the centre. The piece measures 29.0mm, 5.75mm in width, 3.95mm in thickness and weighs 3.63g. Without the head of the bow, the piece is difficult to assign to any one style. However the plain foot suggests it is probably from a T-shaped br…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Box', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-284F61
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy initial T-shaped brooch probably dating to cAD 50-150. Only the lower part of the bow and catchplate remain. The top section of the remaining bow has a pattern of four evenly spaced converging incised lines which run down the bow to the start of the foot where there end in a double transverse incised line. The bow tapers further to four incised transverse lines just above the raised knop at the foot. The foot is circular in profile (seen from the base) and the upper edge is decorated with regularly spaced transverse notches. The solid catchplate is tr…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Sunday 26th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Box', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-29554C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). Constantinopolis type with a reverse depicting Victory on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of the new Constantinople. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chitterne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-290183
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364 to 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory walking left with palm and a wreath. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chitterne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-163FA7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a hinged roman brooch possibly a Colchester Derivative T-shaped brooch, possibly dating to c. AD 75-150. Only the right wing and a small portion of the bow survives. The right wing is 20.3mm wide and rounded but irregular in cross section with a maximum diameter of 6.0mm and a minimum diameter of 5.0mm. The front of this wing is decorated by three, possibly four, evenly spaced raised rectangular ridges one of which marks the far right edge of the wing. The end of the wing is flat and has an open end for a circular hole that runs through the length of the object. …
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mere CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-15E845
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy dupondius probably of Domitian dating to AD 81 to 96 (Reece period 4). Unclear reverse type depicting a seated figure facing left. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-156B76
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged Durotrigan Type 5C-D (strip bow) brooch dating to the period c. AD 43 - 70. The majority of the brooch's bow survives although its head is very fragmentary, and it is missing its foot, catchplate, and pin. The head of the brooch projects backwards from the bow in a sub-rectangular plate. A slot which was cut into the reverse of the head after folding can also be seen although the area to the left of this slot is completely lost while only a small fragment of plate to the right of this slot survives.The slot would have held the hinged pin. …
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mere CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F6320E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (317-337) dating to AD 307-318 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left with globe in right hand and whip in left. Mint of London..
Created on: Monday 18th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOM-B8C7F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the later House of Constantine dating to AD 340 to 361, Unclear reverse type probably depicting a standing figure. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOM-B891EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy later nummus of unclear emperor dating to AD 340-402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-686BD2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman cast copper-alloy Colchester two-piece brooch dating to the first century AD. The brooch consists of the head of the brooch, its wings and a portion of the bow.The head has semi-circular sectioned wings, slightly concave at the back to accommodate the spring (not found with the artefact). The front of the wings are rounded, plain and show chipped ends which have become rounded through abrasion. Between the wings and projecting 6.8mm away from the bow of the brooch is a rounded lug pierced by a single hole (1.6mm in diameter) that is now filled with brown soil. This would …
Created on: Monday 11th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-684188
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate dating to AD 275 to 285 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left, right arm raised. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-64A04E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (Sole reign) dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece Period 13). AETERNITAS AVG reverse type depicting Sol standing left and holding globe. Minted at Rome. Cunetio 1170. The coin is chipped and has a visible crack to the right of the head.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-BFCD3D
Object type: HAIR PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy hair pin. The head is oval in plan and sub-oval to D-shaped in profile.The base of the head is flat, truncating the oval shape. The head is decorated with a series of closely spaced striations running from top to bottom formed by incised lines. Below is a pair of collars with a narrowed waist between which separate the head from the shaft. The upper collar is very slightly wider and both are angular with a distinct central ridge. The shaft has a circular to sub-rectangular cross-section and is truncated below the collar in an old break at a point …
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 30th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Lavington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9BDF4B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type, depicting the emperor advancing right dragging captive from the left and holding a standard. Minted at Arles. The coin is broken with about 60% remaining.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2019
Last updated: Saturday 2nd February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chitterne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9BCE5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded Roman copper-alloy radiate or nummus of unclear ruler dating to AD 260-275 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse probably depicting a standing figure. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2019
Last updated: Saturday 2nd February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chitterne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8BEF02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I, dating to the period AD 271-274 (Reece Period 13). SALVS AVGG reverse type depicting Salus standing left resting left hand on anchor and feeding snake rising from an altar with right hand. Mint unknown; coin possibly barbarous. Ref. Normanby p. 196 nos. 1495ff
Created on: Friday 11th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chitterne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-358457
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy finger ring dating to the 2nd or 3rd century. The intaglio is missing from the raised oval box which is in the centre of an incised lozenge shape. Below this on each shoulder is a worn pattern, ending in an incised horizontal line. The bezel is larger than the box, oval with triangular projections on each corner where there is a distinct carination betwen the bezl and shoulders. The ring narrows from the shoulder into the hoop. There is no trace of decoration on the hoop which is broken and bent inwards at the back. The ring measures 20.45m in diameter, 14.33mm in…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-92FF34
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An extremely small Roman copper alloy sprung knee brooch, probably dating to c. AD 150-250 with possible silver or niello inlay. The head of the brooch is sub-rectangular in plan and longitudinally convex, the line of the head in profile following the curve of two integral sub-circular pierced lugs on the reverse of the head, these positioned in line with the edges of the head. On the right, where the lug survives to its original edge, it expands back 5.6mm. Between the head and lugs is a cylindral recess open to the reverse and bottom. Within this recess is an in situ copper alloy ax…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle CP', grid reference and parish protected.