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Record ID: SOM-1A96E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of unclear emperor dating to c. AD 330-402. 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', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-1A9E79
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the house of Constantine dating to c. AD 335 -340 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing flanking two standards holding spears in outer hands. 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-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.

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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-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
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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-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-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.

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-CA72E2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy figurine dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is a flat figure moulded on one side and smooth on the other. It can therefore be classified as Forsyth and Egan, Type 3. The figure appears to be male, in military dress with baggy breeches and a fitted, sleeveless jerkin or waistcoat over a jacket or chemise with baggier sleeves and a plain cuff. The jerkin has buttons with braid frogging. The legs are missing below knee level. The face is also missing but the remnants of a high collar or ruff are suggested. The trousers and sleeves are depicted wi…
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-691846
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut and heavily clipped half penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to between 1250-1272. Voided long cross Class 4 or 5, unclear moneyer and unclear mint. The coin has been clipped to the inner pelleted circle around much the entire surviving circumference. It is also slightly bent in profile.
Created on: Friday 16th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitelackington CP', 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-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-D2AEDD
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: Wednesday 21st August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-D44C2F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Theodosius dating to AD 388-402 (Reece period 21). Reverse type of SALVS REIPVBLICAE, depicting victory walking left, club on shoulder, dragging captive from right, barred-rho to left. Mint unclear. .
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-E500D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary plated copy of an Iron Age silver unit of the Western (Dobunni) group dating to c. 50-20 BC. Cotswold Eagle type, Head type D, ABC 2018 BMC 2963-2967, VA 1045.
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-EA9683
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy (pewter) spoon bowl that is probably mid to late 17th century in date. The bowl is broken across the outer edge and at the junction with the handle with an old break/ The bowl itself is a broad oval with its point of maximum diameter being offset closer to the handle. It also thickens slightly towards the break at the joint with the handle.. The spoon's bowl is relatively deep with a convex reverse and concave upper surface providing a depth of 12.0mm. This becomes more shallow towards the outer end. The bowl has an irregular diagonal break ac…
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bitton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EB1C6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman siliqua of Constans (AD 333-350) dating to AD 347 to 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG reverse type depicting Victory walking left holding a wreath and trophy. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII p. 151 no. 176.
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Saturday 16th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pitney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68FD99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age base silver or plated silver unit struck by the small East Wiltshire tribe (name unknown) centred on the Vale of Pewsey, between 50 and 35 BC Probably of Rudd's 'Wanborough Wheel' type, ABC 2134.
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOM-6912AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of an unclear emperor dating from AD 330-402. The reverse type and mint are both unclear.
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pitney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7C051E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of uncertain king from Edward III to Henry VII, probably Edward III, dating to the period AD 1377 - 1489. Mint of York. The coin is chipped and cracked to the left of the bust.
Created on: Thursday 29th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOM-CFC58A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate of Gallienus, sole reign, dating to AD 260 to 268 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting a female figure standing left holding a sceptre in her right hand. Probably mint of Rome.
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-CFC745
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (sole reign) dating to the period AD 260 to 268 (Reece period 13). Probably VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Virtus standing with spear and shield. Mint probably Rome.
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-CFCADB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate of Gallienus, sole reign, dating to AD 260 to 268 (Reece period 13). Probably VIRTVS AVGVSTI reverse type depicting Virtus advancing left with branch in right hand and upright sceptre in left. Probably minted at Rome. cf Normanby 264.
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-CFD018
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate of unclear emperor dating to AD 260 to 275 (Reece period 13). Probably PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing facing left. Uncl;ear mint.
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-CFD4CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of unclear emperor dating to AD 260 to 402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D2B957
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating between 1248-1250. Voided long cross class 3a-ab. Minted at London by Nicole. North (1994, 226) no.986-986/1.
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middlezoy CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D3056C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut half penny of John dating to AD 1200 to 1204. Short cross class 4b. Minted by Willelm at uncertain Mint. North (1994, 220) no. 968/2.
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-FC7615
Object type: SPATULA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman wax spatula in the shape of the goddess Minerva. The head has a helmet (probably Corinthian) with an incomplete plume, and incised lines, which follow the base of the helmet, on the front, which may represent stylised eye slots. There is a raised rim bordering the edge of the helmet below which the hair, represented by diagonal incised lines, can be seen. The facial features are lost to abrasions. The face narrows to a chin, before terminating after very little of the neck to an old break. The spatula measures 18.9mm in height from the base of the…
Created on: Wednesday 4th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-0C4EF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy dupondius or as, probably of Faustina II (AD 147-175) or Lucilla (AD 164-169), dating to the period c.AD 147-175. Unclear reverse type depicting a female figure seated left holding unclear items. Mint of Rome. The coin is chipped and missing much of its original circumference
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Down CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-111B4B
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy stud or mount of unceratin date, Iron Age to Post Medieval. This stud is circular in plan with a highly domed hollow head being convex on top and concave beneath. The dome's edge is slightly damaged on one side, while its upper surface is abraded and pitted. An integral spike projects from the centre of the inside of the dome and extends for 12.8mm before terminating in a rounded and abraded end. This spike is sub-circular in cross section (4.7mm diameter). The stud is a light green colour and the dome is filled with concreted soil material. The stu…
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilmington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-A82927
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead vessel repair (pot mend). It is roughly oval in plan and H-shaped in section with two irregularly shaped outer sides, one larger than the other. In the groove created between the outer sides there are fragment of the original pot. The pottery has a bright orange fabric. The whole object measures 48.0mm long, 25.4mm wide and 12.4mm thick. It weighs 70.5g. Pot mends of this form are found in both Roman and Medieval periods, as a common way to repair broken pottery. The fabric appears similar to Medieval cooking pots although it is too fragmentary to be completely certain.
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Keinton Mandeville CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-14B2D1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy vesica (oval with pointed ends) shaped seal. The seal is a flat plate with an incised design on the front and a lug on the reverse. The lug is by the top point of the seal and is semi-circular in profile with an oval hole through it. The hole has worn through at the top edge. Below the lug is a short stepped collar from which a tail runs down the centre of the seal to the bottom edge, tapering in width as it does so. The front of the seal has a central design and a legend around the edge. The design is a a pascal lamb (lamb and flab); lamb going right, head …
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Athelhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2AB154
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval or Post Medieval lead cloth seal, of two disk type. Both discs survive, along with the projecting attachment tab and connecting strip. The front has a raised design of a crowned shield of Englandflanked by small roses within a pellet border and surrounded by a legend. The legend is mostly stamped off the seal and worn, only [...]SEM[...] can be read. The reverse has a design of a crowned rose within a pellet border and similarly the legend is mostly mis-stamped. It reads [...]I(A)[...]S+(D)E[...]. It is 24.1mm by 22.1mm and 4.6mm thick; it weighs 8.32g. The seal would …
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogumber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A406B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval cast copper alloy double-loop buckle frame, missing its pin and plate. It has oval loops which are triangular in section with a flat back. At the centre od the outerside of each loop is an oval expansion stamped with an annulet, possibly part of a very worn flower design. There are lobed knops either end of the strap bar.there are traces of a black laquer coating and some iron corrosion around the strap bar which may be the remains of the pin. It measures 40mm in width, 24mm in length and is 2.5mm thick. It is similar to Whitehead (1996, 63, 66) no. 408 with flower des…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A42CC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy double looped buckle, circa 1550 - 1650 AD. It is oval in plan with two D-shaped loops and oval in cross section. The centre of the outer edge of each loop is expanded into a oval each decorated with circa five incised transverse lines radiating out from the centre of the inner side. The strap bar is recessed from the front and slightly projecting at the back. Slight transverse indents on the front create the impression of knops at either end. The pin is missing but there is iron corrosion on the strap bar which might be the remains of an iron pin. It m…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A438B4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy single looped buckle. The pin is missing. The frame is cast, rectangular in plan with a rectangular section on three sides and a sub-triangular section on the outer side. The outer edge is widened and tapers in thickness to the slightly pointed in section outer side. There are three incised transverse grooves on the front of the outer edge in the centre. There are small transverse ridges on the outer faces of the upper and lower sides, near the outer end. It is 16mm long, 14.5mm wide and 3.5mm thick and 1.45g in weight. Griffiths et. al. (2007, pg 99, no. 710) …
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A45081
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy buckle frame with integral plate, pin missing. The buckle fame is 90% missing, broken off with an old break, the small section remaining suggests it was oval. The plate narrows slightly after the junction with the loop before widening slightly to the widest point just before the rounded attachment end. It has four holes along a central line. The largest and most worn is next to the loop and would have held the pin. there are then three rivet holes, one by the pin hole, the other two close to the attachment end. There are traces of gilding on the f…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A45AF2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval cast copper alloy buckle frame. The frame was double looped but one of the oval loops has been lost to an old break. It is D shaped in section with a flat back and a decorative outer edge. The decoration consists of an asymmetrical moulded pattern of four folded leaves running around the outer edge, the lobed of one overlapping the base of the other. The strap bar has a slight curve due to damage and a lobed knop at each end. The frame measures 21mm long, 23.4mm wide, 2.8mm thick and weighs 3.08 grams. The frame appears to be part of a large group of double …
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B8ED01
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval cast copper alloy buckle of mid to late 18th century date. The buckle is rectangular with two loops originally divided by a separate strap bar, now missing as are the pin and chape. The outer edge of both loops is continuous and made of four thin rectangular frames arranged concentrically and linked by thin radiating bars at each corner, in the centre of the outer edges and at three evenly spaced points on the upper and lower edges. The upper and lower sides are thickened in the centre and drilled to hold the strap bar. It is bent in profile, damaged with one break. The …
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2012
Spatial data recorded.