Record ID: SOM-ED49B6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy finger ring, probably dating to between AD 50 and 250. It consists of the bezel and the adjacent parts of the hoop. The hoop on one side protrudes by c7.25mm while on the other side it extends for c11.45mm, the tapered point having been bent inwards. The rest of the hoop is missing to old breaks. The bezel is oval in shape and indented and about half of it contains fragments of glass which appears aqua at the back and amber towards the front. The amber colour may be the effect of iron staining. The remainder of the bezel shows traces of a clear whit…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bratton Seymour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8830FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver long cross halfpenny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) dating to AD 1280-1289. Mint of London. Withers (2005:43) Type 3var. There are several cracks in the edge adjacent to a broken area and one part has become detached.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muchelney CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-859CB8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy sub-oval object, possibly part of a dagger or sword pommel of likely Post-Medieval date or a walking stick top. The object is a hollow dome, with a stretched oval plan, more pointed (narrower) at one end than the other, and D-shaped profile. At the apex of the dome is a circular perforation (c.7.2mm diameter). The object is highly abraded, but appears to survive to its original edge around much of its circumference, The inner surface of the object is plain however the outer surface has moulded decoration that is symmetrical, barring abrasion, through…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-068DE2
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2019 T382: Declared Treasure, undergoing valuation Description: An incomplete, composite silver-gilt dress hook dating to the Post Medieval period. The loop is missing but the hook is present and complete, and there is little to no damage to the plate. The dress hook has been formed to represent a flower, possibly a rose. The plate comprises three layers giving a broadly circular plan and designed as a six-petalled flower. The cast bottom plate is flat and its circumference is formed of six smooth arches alternating with six smaller, more rounded knops that hav…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F43553
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Post-medieval one ounce trade weight dating from the period AD 1714-1830 (George I - IV). The weight is discoidal, slightly raised in the central 7mm diameter area, with a central circular indentation and two radiating circumferential grooves at approximately 3mm and 8mm from the edge. It also has a raised rim and is trapezoidal in cross-section with the base slightly narrower than the top, suggesting that it may have been part of a stacking set. At 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock there is a crowned GR such that the crowns are within the central grove and the GRs outside …
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West and Middle Chinnock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-F17D0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of unclear emperor probably dating to c. AD 330-402. Unclear reverse type and mint.
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-610C5B
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A twisted copper alloy fragment from a medieval or post medieval purse frame dating to the period c. AD 1450 - 1550. The fragment consists of an narrow length of copper alloy bar with a L-shaped cross-section which terminates in an old break at either end. The object has been twisted out of shape but was probably originally shallowly curved. It has two surviving drilled circular perforations, sewing holes,through one side of the L-shape, now filled with corrosion. The outer surface on the other side of the L is decorated with a pairs of parallel imdented line that zig diagonally fr…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Twerton Ward', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4D3BC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to c. AD 335 to 337 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking one standard holding spears in outer hands. Mint of Trier. LRBS pt 1 no. 93.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 9th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4A1425
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent and slightly chipped cast copper-alloy thimble, possibly from Nuremberg, dated to c. 1330-1400. Despite the thimble being bent it is possible to identify its original form. Originally it would have been circular in plan and domed in profile (c. 10.2mm high). It edge is flat and narrow and it is made of thin metal. At the centre of the thimble on top of the dome is a single pierced hole (2.5mm diameter). The sides and top are covered in small circular indented pits. The pits form a left-hand spiral around the sides, though this is not continuous, and continue in concentric…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-487108
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of unclear emperor dating to c. AD 330-402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. The coin is badly abraded and its edge is uneven and chipped
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
Spatial data recorded.