Record ID: SOM-29E4E2
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a possibly Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy stud. It has a damaged domed circular head, with a convx top and concave back. There are six incised lines branching from the centre that divide the flower shape into equal segments/petals, with traces of gilding in the incisions. The outer edge, where it survives, is convex curved in each segment. The majority of the edge has been lost to an old break. The back of the stud has an integral circular sectioned rivet projecting from it. This rivet is circular in section at the top and 6.6mm in diameter, narrowing gradually to a f…
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muchelney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1786DE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A roman ceramic body sherd with handle, probably a jar or pitcher of black burnished ware, dating to AD 43-410. The sherd has a medium hard fired, fabric, that is a dark grey colour at its core with a medium orange inner surface and a layer of orange under the black surface on the outer side. It has common fine sand temper and large chalk (up to 3mm) and and patinated grey stone inclusions (up to c.1.5mm). The body's profile is smoothly curved and from the middle of the body sherd projects a handle. The handle is a stretched D-shape in cross section with its edge facing the sherd's…
Created on: Monday 12th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-70E474
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman ceramic body sherd from a Black Burnished ware (BB1, from Wareham/Poole Harbour, Dorset) vessel probably dating c. AD 43- 400. The fabric is relatively fine grained, hard and dark grey throughout with a angular, hackled, fracture. The fabric has regular sub-rounded translucent quartz inclusions
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6F3AF3
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy horse harness pendant probably dating to the 13th or 14th century. The lozenge shaped stud is very worn but bears traces of a pattern, possibly floral. At the centre of the reverse is a broken rivet. The hinge at the base is corroded with the iron pin still in situ. The remainder of the fitting below the hinge is triangular in shape and measures 10.10mm in width, 15.90mm in width and 2.50 mm in thickness. The stud measures 18.25mm in length, 14.48mm in width and 3.44mm in thickness. The piece weighs 7.07g. A Medieval copper alloy harness pendant, along wit…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-1AE9C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and abraded Roman copper-alloy radiate or nummus, dating to c. AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type, unclear mint. The coin has a chipped and uneven edge.
Created on: Friday 19th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wanstrow CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-1AE251
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and abraded Roman copper-alloy radiate or nummus, dating to c. AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type, unclear mint. The coin has a chipped and uneven edge.
Created on: Friday 19th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wanstrow CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-1AD8E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and abraded Roman copper-alloy radiate or nummus, dating to c. AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type, unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 19th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wanstrow CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-1AD0C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of unclear emperor dating to c.Ad330-402. Unclear reverse type depicting victory facing left. Unclear Mint. Aproximately one third has been chipped way from one side.
Created on: Friday 19th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: SOM-1AC04E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
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 of Constantinople.
Created on: Friday 19th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wanstrow CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-1AADF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus, probably a contemporary copy, of the House of Constantine dating to AD 355 to 361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse (fallen horseman). Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 19th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wanstrow CP', grid reference and parish protected.