Record ID: SOM-163447
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead cloth seal, probably dating to c. AD 1550-1800. The seal is incomplete, with only the integral rivet and an adjoining section of the disc from which it expands surviving. The surviving section of the disc depicts a design of an eagle or perhaps more likely, a griffin, advancing left, right foot in front with each talon terminating in a pellet. Dimensions: length 15.7mm; width 14.4mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight 3.13g. A similar, but not identical Italian seal can be seen at http://bagseals.org/gallery/main.php/images/main.php?g2_itemId=22861.
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-81A21D
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, probably dating to the 17th century. The cap has slightly flaring sides, with a flat, oval top. The cap has been crushed, with the sides squashed closely together. The remains of two attachment loops survive at the top of the cap, one on either side. Faint vertical casting seams are visible on either side of the cap, on a line perpendicular to the attachment loops. The measure cap is 28.13mm iin length, 21.04mm in width and weighs 10.93g. Such caps would have been attached to bandoliers and are common finds on most Civil War sites, as suc…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-80837D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a copper alloy Post Medieval trapezoidal buckle dating to cAD1620 - 1680. Only one loop of the double loop buckle remains. The outer edge is expanded into a triangle in the centre, flanked by points at each corner. On the front of the outside edge there is an incised line running from top to bottom. The front has traces of a silvery sheen but the back is plain. The buckle measures 17.46mm in length, 11.90mm in width and weighs 1.26g. Whitehead (2003: 83, nos. 520, 522) publishes similar examples which he dates to c. 1620-1680, although the author does not elaborate on how…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7F56E6
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval to early Post-Medieval thimble dating to the period cAD 1350 - 1550. The thimble has sloping sides but the top is missing. The outer surface is covered in irregularly sized circular pits, possbily beginning in a spiral but becoming very irregular on the sides. The thimble measures 18.22mm in diameter at the base, 17.60mm in height and weighs 2.94g. Holmes (1988) notes irregularly spaced pits seen in this example are features typical of an earlier date range with pits generally arranged in neat spirals by the 16th century.
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7E1C5A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval to modern copper alloy finger ring. The ring has eight panels each of which is decorated with the same pattern. This gives it a faceted, octagonal outline with a circular centre. This is a raised pattern on a recessed field and comprises a central quatrefoil surrounded by pellets and in each corner is a trefoil within lobes. Incised vertical lines separate the panels. There is no visible makers mark. The ring measures 19.69 in diameter 6.9mm wide and 1.9mm thick, and weighs 19.69g. The form and decoration suggests a 17th to 19th century date.
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7D382C
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post medieval copper alloy saddle pommel dating to the 16th or 17th century. The hollow and domed pommel comprises two halves which are separated. It was originally a short cyliner with a domed end and curved cut away area on one side at the base. One half has a projecting arm with a rivet hole, next to the cur away area, and there is a second rivet hole about half way along the lower edge. The other half has an old break and the arm is missing. Both halves are incised with multiple vertical lines around the upper side with a plain area on the underside near the cut…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 29th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1B55A6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment, probably of a Roman bow brooch, probably dating to c. AD 40-200. The fragment consists of a flat strip of copper alloy, 1.2mm thick, and tapering from 5.5mm at one end to 2.8mm just prior to the other, at which point it expands again to 3.4mm wide. Both ends terminate in worn breaks. The inside of the band is undecorated with a rough area where a catch could be but no clear evidence of one. The outside is decorated with a central longitudinal groove, terminating at around 3/4 of the way down the band's length in a transverse incised line. This was potentially …
Created on: Monday 14th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-442C46
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval (c.1250-1400) copper alloy circular seal matrix with a pierced semi-circular lug to the reverse. To the opposite (front) face it depicts a six-pointed star, a pellet in each angle, above a crescent. Surrounding this is the inscription + S'WILL'I FIL' REINBERD which translates as Seal of William (WILLELMI) son of Reinberd. The initial cross is a cross potent. The reverse of the seal matrix is undecorated although there is a transverse groove at the base of the lug which extends on one side slightly further than the other, into the centre of the reverse of the matrix. The…
Created on: Friday 4th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishops Waltham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-623DA7
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A probable small hoard of three Post Medieval silver shillings comprising: No. Type Description Date Reference North Vol II 1 Shilling Obv: ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI - Crowned bust, left, XII behind I.M Cypher Rev: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV - Long cross over Royal shield I.M. Cypher Diameter: 28.84 mm Weight: 4.79 g 1600 - 1601 2014 2 Shilling Group D …
Created on: Monday 24th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0815D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver penny of the Commonwealth dating to AD 1649 to 1660. North (1997:206) no.2729. The coin has a worn piercing from the reverse to the obverse near the edge and probably originally circular, at 1 o'clock ont he obverse and 6 o'clock on the reverse. The top and and bottom edges have been bent forward and back to give an S-shaped profile, common on modified coins of this period. Part of the edge is also missing to an old break.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-79AB4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut farthing of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), dating to AD 1250-1256. Voided Long cross class 5c, minted by Ricard in London or Durham. North (1994: 227) no. 993.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4CEC5A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description A complete post-Medieval gold finger ring. The ring has a hexagonal bezel, set with a finely faceted garnet which projects from the bezel; convex in profile. Each lateral face of the bezel is decorated with a rectangular facet, with a lower border in slight relief, with a central upwards pointed projection. The underside of the bezel is 'keeled' and faceted, with each bearing a foliate motif left reserved against a niello inlaid field. The hoop is circular in cross-section, with shoulders decorated in the same fashion. Dimensions: 22.37 mm x 6.39 mm …
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CF00AA
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy enamelled button dating to c. AD 1640-1700. The button is circular in plan, with a convex front and concave reverse. From the centre of the reverse an integral shank expands, terminating in a now incomplete drilled loop. Traces of iron corrosion are affixed to both the loop and reverse face of the button, suggetsing the original presence of an iron chain. The front of the button is decorated with a foliate design cast in low relief, with four petals radiating out from a central hemispherical boss. Each petal also contains a series of four raised pellets…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-CB6B77
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold finger ring inscribed on the inner side. The ring is D shaped in cross section with flattened facets top and bottom, a convex outer face and flat inner face. The outer face is plain with some minor indents and scratches. The inner is inscribed with a posy in italic script: Gods blessing bee on thee and mee. The uprights are elongated and curled and the tail of the final e extended. There is no makers mark. Dimensions: 22.6 mm in diameter by 4.8 mm by 2.2 mm Weight: 8.14 g Date: Post Medieval - c. 1650-1750 Discussion: The length and style of inscription would …
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-764B4D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The attachment end of a silver-gilt strap end of later Medieval date with zoomorphic decoration. The strap end is trapezoid in shape, narrowing towards the broken terminal and rectangular in cross section. It is box like, formed of separate front and back plates and side strips with an open rectangular centre. At the complete end are two separate silver rivets, roved over flush with the front and back. There are extensive remains of gilding on the otherwise plain sides and back. The front is decorated with a panel filling the remaining area apart from a plain border wh…
Created on: Saturday 1st July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7CDAD0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by the town of Bruton, dating to AD 1669; Williamson (1967: 975), Somerset 75.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Musgrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3E3F02
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, probably dating to c. AD 1250-1300. The seal is a pointed oval in plan, and broadly flat in cross section, although with a central longitudinal ridge running down the reverse, which expands into a now incomplete perforated lug at the top. The seal bears the device of a Pelican in its piety, depicting a bird pecking its own breast in order to feed three chicks in a nest below. The nest is depicted by a single transverse line, which sits atop a tree. This tree consists of a central longitudinal line, with a short rounded, transverse cross bar nears i…
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 6th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Musgrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EE00D0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut farthing of John dating to AD 1204-1207. Voided short cross class 5a2 or b. Minted by an unknown moneyer at Exeter. North (1993:221) no.969 or 970.
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Cadbury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EB0D06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), dating to c. AD 1218-1236. Short cross Class 7aD or 7bA. Minted in London by Ilger. North (1994: 222-223) no. 978 or 979.
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-AC69A4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy buckle plate, length: 39 mm, width: 28 mm, thickness: 6 mm, weight: 12.85 grams. The object is sub rectangular in form and cross section and is incomplete. Its major component is a sheet which has a central rectangular hole. The sheet has been folded over itself so that the hole is positioned on one edge (forming a central pin hole and allowing the plate to be secured onto one edge of a buckle frame) The sheet is plain on one side and decorated on the other side with a series of short parallel lines which run along each side of the hole (horizontally as shown)…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Spatial data recorded.