Record ID: SOM-F41A68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman contemporary copy of a copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 343 to 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVG QQ NN reverse type depicting two victories facing one another, each with a small wreath. Copying Trier mint.
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-8A2DB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 348 - 350 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting the Emperor in a galley with a standard. Mint of Trier. LRBC pt II nos 40-43. A chip has removed c.5% from one side.
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-88FE15
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman developed T-shaped brooch dating to the period c.AD75 - 150. The pin, lower part of the bow, the foot and the catchplate are missing. The head had cylindrical wings, one of which is now missng to an old break. The remaining wing appears to have an incised line around the outer end. The wings are separated on the reverse by a central pin slot from which the pin is missing. The copper alloy axis bar for the pin is visible in the broken wing. The bow is very shallowly curved with a ridge running for a short distance from the head down the centre. Below …
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4EAEA0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval four-disc lead cloth alnage seal dating to the period c. AD 1500-1600.The seal consists of four circular discs in two conjoined pairs pressed back to back and connected by a central folded tab between the inner discs of each pair and and by a rivet between the outer discs. The outer most discs are considerably smaller than the inner pair closest to the tab. One of the larger discs has a raised design of a crowned tudor style rose surrounded by the legend DORSET. SHIRE within a pelleted border. The outer disc attached to it contains a central inscription of [...]HD with…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherborne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4D0C5B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of probably Early Medieval copper alloy thin decorated sheet. The piece is broadly triangular with a slightly convex curved long edge, one shorter concave curved side and an old break along the other edge. The front of the plate is gilded and has a inscribed decoration in the form of a 'celtic trinity knot' or trinquetra formed by the interlace of three pointed ovals. The long edge of the plate is bordered by a inscribed line and there is the start of a similar line by the broken edge. It is probable the short curved edge broke along a similar incised line.The back of the plat…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D2660E
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a cast copper alloy awl or tracer. About half the length is square-section (maximum 6mm across) and fairly even in width, the other half is rounded and narows gradually and terminates to a point. there is no obvious waist where the two sections join. 82mm long and weighs 9.4 grams. Plain copper alloy awls are hard to date precisely and this lacks the characteristic central thickening of some Bronze Age examples. Plainer examples are known however and as an artefact they were introduced in the Bronze Age (2150-800 BC) with most being Late Bronze Age in date (1150-800 BC).…
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'otterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3DF4FE
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spoon handle of potentially late Medieval to Post Medieval date c. AD 1300- 1600. The handle is cross section and tapers in width slightly towards the point at which the bowl of the spoon would have attached however both ends now terminate in worn breaks. The front of the handle is decorated with an inscribed design consisting of two parallel two linear grooves forming a border to an inscribed inscription. The inscription reads [...]R. DEI (where the D is lombardic) M[...]. The reverse of the handle is flat and undecorated but has a series of shallow londitu…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7E37AB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy traders token farthing issued by the City of Bristol datng from AD 1652 to 1670 ; Williamson (1891:241), Gloucestershire 12 to 20.
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1796A5
Object type: POLISHED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete late Neolithic flint polished axe head dating to the period (2900-2100BC). The axe is knapped from a light grey coloured flint; with substantial light brown inclusions toward the butt. The axe head is broadly triangular and tapers evenly in width along its length from the widest point at the blade to a rounded butt. In plan the sides of the axe taper evenly in a convex curve to both ends from the thickest point which is 25% of the way along from the cutting edge to the butt. The axe is broadly pointed oval in cross section with convex faces and slightly flattened edges g…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-171DDD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy penny token issued by Messrs. Cox of Taunton and dating to AD 1812 (Minnitt unpub:18 nos. 1 & 2). The obverse shows a view of an iron foundry. In the background are the furnaces with a gantry projecting between them. In the foreground is a man carrying a bar for tapping the furnaces and at his feet are four bars of pig iron. The legend reads TAUNTON PENNY TOKEN. The reverse bears the insciption in four lines [A POUND/NOTE/FOR 240/]TOKENS in the centre with PAYABLE [AT MESSrs] COXS IRON FOUNDRY. The edge of the token is thread milled. It measures 34.48mm…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Chard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-16D5E9
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint end scraper of probable Neolithic date (c. 4000 - 2350 BC). The piece is struck off a tertiary flake / blade as there is no cortex remaining. The genral form is a broad, short, thick blade. The dorsal surface exhibits two negative flake scars from previous removals. There are breaks at the proximal end which appear to have removed the bulb of percussion although part of a strikeing platform remains. There is sub-parallel, semi abrupt retouch running along the distal end, long in the ceetre becoming short at the sides. Indents down both sides appear to be accidental damage rath…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-164518
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval clay tobacco pipe dating to the period c AD1680 to 1720. Most of the bowl is missing but the heel is stamped with the makers mark: WILL/ PITCH/ER in three lines within a pellet circle. The stem is broken at an old break. The pipe measures 51.3mm in length, 14.7 in width and weighs 6.37g. William Pitcher is listed as a maker from Beaminster in Dorset active c.1700 (Oswald 1975 p167). David Atkinson has suggested Will Pitcher was a pipe maker at Merriott active between 1682 and 1729 (unpub manuscript on http://www.pipearchive.co.uk/pdfs/Clay/Atkinson/LIVNP_2012_06_…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-825C57
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy key for a small lock, probably on a casket dating to the period c. AD 1100 - 1500. The key has an oval bow formed of a loop which thickens on both sides towards the shank. The shank has a broadly oval cross section with flattened sides. There is a simple rectangular bit with a slightly expanded outer edge. The end of the shank has a small indentation. The key is 33.47mm long, the shaft is 20.47mm long, the bow is 12.97mm in diameter, the bit 10.88mm long by 3.99mm wide and the key weighs 3.88g. Egan (1998, p111) comments that small, crude keys with circ…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-822420
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The handle of a copper alloy (latten) Post Medieval spoon dating to the period c.AD 1550-1650. The handle ends in a seal top knop. The knop starts with a flat circular disk which tapers down to two simple balls with a moulded collar beneath. The surface of the disc is worn and has no evidence of pecked initials remaining. The knop is integral with the oval cross sectioned handle. The handle is bent and terminates in a worn break at the point where it would have attached to the bowl, now missing. The knop is quite worn and has a green patina on the surface. The piece measures 91…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8208C2
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a copper alloy (latten) post medieval seal top spoon dating to the period c.AD 1550-1650. The fragment comprises the spoon knop. The terminus is a flat circular disk which tapers down to a broad collar, semi-circular in cross section. There is no evidence of initials on the disc. Below the collar it narrows before expanding to a tapering baluster which narrows further to a collar formed of two narrow bands. The knop ends in a worn break at the point where it would have attached to the handle, now missing. The knop is quite worn and has a green patina on the surface. The k…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-81CB22
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy Russian bale seal dating to AD1809. Both sides have raised Cyrillic lettering. On the obverse it reads ЛД/CYЛb/ЯHOB/HIO and on the reverse NP/[...]V12H/1809. A slot passes horizontally through the oval disc from side to side. It has a cream patina on both sides. It has a diameter of 22.33mm and weighs 10.3g. Following http://peacehavens.co.uk [accessed 22/09/2016] his can be interpretted as meaning: obverse: ЛД = LD = L'nyanoy Dosmotr = Flax Inspector, CYЛb = (first part of the name), ЯHOB = (second part of the name), H10 = the post number. Reverse: NP = …
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-54DD43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy sestertius of Julia Domna, second issue dating to the period AD 196 - 211. (Reece period 10). VESTA S.C. reverse type depicting Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IV Part I p.209 Septimus Severus 867.
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-ECF92A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy double loop buckle dating to the period c AD 1500 - 1650. The buckle consists of two oval loops separated by a pin/strap bar with lobed knops at each end of the bar. The pin is missing. The buckle has a green patina. The buckle measures 26.33mm in length, 21.35mm in width and weighs 2.43g. A similar example can be found in Whitehead (2003: 54) no. 305, who dates it to c.AD 1500 - 1650.
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EC91CF
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy farthing trade token issued by the City of Bristol dating to the year AD 1662. Williamson, (1889:241) Gloucestershire 18.
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9EB064
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Henry V dating from AD 1413 to 1422. Class C. Mint of London. North (1993:.71) no.1396.
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9C06E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Henry VI dating from AD1422 to 1427. Annulet issue, cross II or V/none. Minted at Calais. North (1993:74) no.1432. The coin has breaks down one side that has removed c.15% of the flan.
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-08D883
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I dated to AD 1591 on coin. Initial mark hand. Tower mint. See North (1991:137) No 2015. The coin shows evidence of clipping around the edge.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-44E778
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn late medieval to post medieval half real of Ferdinand and Isabella dating to the period AD 1474-1504. Yoke reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spaxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B3CFDA
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two flint cores of probable Mesolithc to Neolithic date (c. 6000 - 3500 BC). 1. The core exhibits at least four striking platforms and exhibits at least 13 negative flake scars from previous blade and flake removal. The flint is a dark semi-translucent grey colour, with some cloudy repatination and iron staining. It measures 31.81mm in length, 38.86mm in width, is 24.91mm thick and weighs 42.46g. 2. A fragment of a second core was found at a later date. It is one side of a possibly conical core, the other side and platform are damaged with at least 50% probably missing. Again…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A00AD6
Object type: QUERN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hand-turned rotary quern stone of Roman date (c. AD 43 - 410). About half of the upper stone (in two fragments) and a quarter of the lower stone survive. One upper fragment was found in 2015 and one in 2018. The upper stone has a convex upper face with rounded outer edge. It has a oncave lower face rising towards the centre. On the upper face there is a slight raised lip around the central hole and around a U-shaped handle indent. The lower stone has a convex upper face with rounded corners and flat lower. There is considerable wear on both grinding surfaces with no d…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston Seymour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CE2AB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, clipped medieval silver penny probably of Edward IV, First reign (1461-1470), struck under Archbishop George Neville. Probably Light coinage, Type X1 (North 1599). Initial mark: (small) lis, dating to c. 1469-1470. Mint of York. North (1975, 72). The coin measures 16.14mm in diameter, 0.56mm in thickness and weighs 1.3g
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-99F4C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped medieval silver penny of Henry III (1216-1272). Short cross Class 7c1 (North 980) dating to 1236-1242. Minted by Adam at London. Slightly bent, it measures 17.5mm in diameter, 0.6mm in thickness, and weighs 1.15g
Created on: Sunday 21st February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1D29E5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy mount dating to the period c. AD 1300-1400. It consists of a central circular convex boss, with four arms projecting from the cardinal points. Two of the arms terminate in old breaks. The existing two arms expand in width away from the central boss and terminate in trifoliate (fluer de lis) mouldings. Each arm has a circular rivet hole trhoguh the terminal. The rivets are missing. The central circular boss is 18.62mm in diameter, and it rises to 9.49mm forming a dome above the main body of the mount. The reverse of the mount is concave in the centre…
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Withycombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-9689D4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible buckle fragment, as kindly identified by Laura Burnett. Laura comments: 'Do you think this could be a Medieval buckle with integral plate and extension on the other side of the (damaged) frame?. See https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/957817 and perhaps https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/754697. This updates a somewhat strained interpretation of the object by this reporter as a very distressed Romano-British brooch, an analysis now relegated to the 'notes' field below, as a warning to us all! That record had concluded: 'Accompan…
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-71779A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of John the Blind, King of Bohemia and count of Luxembourg (1296-1346). Sterling imitation of Edwardian type depicting crowned bust (Mayhew no. 257) dating to 1310 - c. 1313. Mint uncertain. Mayhew (1983). The coin measures 18.75 mm in diameter, 0.74 mm in thickness, and weighs 1.3 g
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-8C3046
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry II (1154-1189). Probably Short cross Class 1b-c (North 963-964) dating to c. 1180-1189. Minted by uncertain moneyer at uncertain mint. The length of the coin is 19.2mm; it has a width of 9.0mm, a thickness of 0.6mm and weighs 0.52g. The coin has suffered a small loss at one end and, as such, is no longer complete.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Sunday 7th February 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-8B932B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 9b2 (North 1037/1) dating to 1300. Mint of Durham. North (1991, 30). The coin measures 18.4mm in diameter, is 1.0mm thick and weighs 1.27g. It has suffered some signficant losses at different points of its circumference. The letter S on the reverse is distinctive and not easily associated with Class 9b; it may be that this is a mule with a Class 10ab reverse. However, the reverse is too worn to be certain about this.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-DB3901
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy personal seal matrix of heraldic form, dating to the 13th or 14th century. The matrix has a circular die with hexagonally faceted conical handle to the reverse, expanding into a lozenge-shaped terminal with a central piercing 4.35mm in diameter. The matrix depicts a horned animal (possibly a stag) walking left, a branch extending from its back, within a shield (or straight top and convexly-curved sides). Beside each edge and within a grooved circle is ornamentation consisting of a curving line with a short transverse cross-bar at the centre. Around, and withi…
Created on: Friday 14th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Wallop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-9E9023
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy double dolphin brooch (c. AD 150-c. 250). The pin is largely missing. These stylised dolphins are parallel and are joined together at the tails and about mid-way along the bodies. The dolphin's heads abut a horizontal bar which has a pair of pin lugs at the rear. The lugs contain a copper-alloy axis bar and the loop of an iron pin. Behind the tails an elongated stub is the remains of a catch-plate. In side profile the brooch is 'S'-shaped. This brooch has a green patina. Height: 29.8mm; width: 17.4mm; thickness: 7.3mm. Weight: 10.15g. Co…
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E63B28
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead toy probably a whistle dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1800. The toy commences in an old break and is cylindrical with a hollow circular cross sectioned interior and a hexagonal external cross-section. The internal diameter of the toy is 9.07mm tapering to 3.88mm at the opposite end. The toy exhibits a series of irregular raised mouldings running down the sides of the body, probably a decorative pattern which is now unclear, there appears to be curved foliate designs near the break. There is a pronounced, tidied, casting seam along both sides of the …
Created on: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-39F451
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper alloy crotal bell complete with iron suspension ring and hook. The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a prominent ridge which runs around the centre of the bell. The upper hemisphere is undecorated with two large sound holes. A semi-circular loop extends up from the top of the upper hemisphere.The curve of the bell continues under the loop aperture suggesting it was made using a detachable 'sprue-piece', this method was introduced in the 17th century. A rusty iron ring goes through the loop (the ring has abutting ends), an integral hook continues from …
Created on: Monday 13th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-38EEED
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim fragment from a late Medieval or Post Medieval cast copper- alloy vessel. The fragment is triangular in shape. It is 25.0mm along the curved top, one side is 26.3mm long, the other is 19.6mm long. The rim is plain, thinning on the innerside to a sharp edge then quickly thickening to 3.0mm thick down the length. It originally angled straight out at c.45 degrees and is not dished. The internal surface is smoother than the outer. On the outer face 9.0mm below the rim is a pair of ridges running around the circumference of the vessel, each emphasised by indented lines of var…
Created on: Monday 13th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-385A5F
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy bracelet. The bracelet is formed of a curved strip of metal which is even in width and thickness throughout its surviving length, (29.5mm long by 8.3mm wide). It has a convex front and a concave back. The front decoration is divided into three bands along the length. Either side of the central band the outer bands are decorated with is a herringbone design made of lines recessed (stamped) into the bracelet. The central band is flanked by a recessed line top and bottom and has a row of stamped ring and dot patterns running down the centre- not always …
Created on: Monday 13th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 28th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruishton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E8BEB3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic Roman plate brooch in the form of a fish. The losses are confined to the back on which the catchplate is abraded and the pin mostly lost. The plate was originally flat but is slightly curved in profile at the tail as a result of old damage, with the tail bent slightly backwards. The body is of pointed oval shape with a triangular tail with a recessed curved end and worn projecting fins top and bottom just before the tail (a dorsal fin and a pectoral fin). The front is decorated with a number of recessed cells to accommodate enamel and rais…
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Merriott CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E7E65C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman cast copper alloy finger ring of Guiraud Type 4d, Henig Type VIII. The ring has a central circular bezel with smaller circular bezels to each side.The central bezel has a diameter of 7.7mm, the smaller ones measure 3.7mm across the diameter. The central bezel is flat and on the front has a raised rim around a recessed centre which contains raised decoration of a rayed circle in the middle. This decoration has an intact central circle surrounding a recessed area but the outer circle has regular indents around the edge giving the impression of a sun or cog. The recessed area withi…
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Merriott CP', grid reference and parish protected.