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Record ID: SOM-61DE2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Theodora dating to AD 337-341 (Reece period 17). PIETAS ROMANA reverse type, depicting Pietas with two infants. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashcott', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-381B46
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy figurine depicting the god Mars. The figurine shows a standing male with an helmet and short tunic. He has got a crest projecting out of the helmet c.1.4 mm in high and c.2.68mm in width. The crest runs along the centre across the top from his forehead and down the back of the helmet ending just before the neck, the crest is very worn and originally more prominent. The whole head measures 19.33 mm in length. Its face has got two indented circular eyes which may have held enamel or glass beads. The lower jaw and mouth area project slightly forward. Wear in this area …
Created on: Saturday 7th March 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E41828
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating from c AD1500-1650. One loop is missing at an old, worn break. The central strap bar is narrowed with a small moulded knop at either end. The pin is missing. The front of the frame has bevelled edges and the back is flat and undecorated. The piece has a brown patina. It measures 25.9mm in length,1 9.3mm in width, 2.5mm in thickness and weighs 2.94g. Whitehead (2003:52) states that this type of double loop buckle is extremely common and has been found in dated contexts from the mid 14th to the late 17th century. H…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E1F8C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver farthing of Edward II (1307 to 1327), dating to the period 1310 to 1314. London Mint. Withers type 30. North class 11. C.f. North vol 2, p38, no 1070/1. Diameter: 11.2 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-53AE77
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, complete Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating to c. 1350 to 1650. The loops are oval with slightly expanded outer edges. The frame is D-shaped in cross section. The frame has bevelled inside and outside edges and there is a pin rest at each side of the frame. The pin bar is narrowed from the frame and recessed and the pin is hooked around it. The in is oval in cross section and tapers to a point. The piece has a green patina. It measures 18.40mm in length, 13.97mm in width, 1.97mm in thickness and weighs 1.29g. This style of buckle is qui…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-516CA0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy single loop buckle dating to c. 1250-1500. The frame is D-shaped with a narrowed but not offset strap bar. The pin is missing. The piece is corroded and the back has a rough finish. The buckle has a brown patina. It measures 21.24mm in length, 32.16mm in width, 3.10mm in thickness and weighs 5.34g. Egan (2007, 86) categorises this form as Type 1 and suggests they are focussed in the 13th to 14th century although may start earlier..
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-506118
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval octagonal copper alloy annular brooch with central oval aperture and eight straight outer sides dating to the period c. 1200 - 1400. The frame is flat with a pin constriction at the centre of one of the sides There is small notch in the outer edge of the frame on either side of the pin bar. An oval cross sectioned copper alloy pin survives in situ looped over the constriction at one and and terminating in a rounded point at the other. The pin is even in width throughout its length. The front of the brooch is decorated around the entire circumference with a recessed cent…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A865D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Postumus, Victorinus or Tetricus I, dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Possibly VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting a soldier right with spear and shield. Mint unclear. The coin is chipped around the edges.
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Othery', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-A6C61D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor standing with a standard, going right and dragging a captive. Mint of Lyons. The coin is missing c.20% to broken edges.
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Othery', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A626BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post- Medieval copper Royal farthing token of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to AD 1636-1643. Rose farthing class 2. Unclear initial mark. London Mint. North (1991, 165) No 2291.
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stawell CP', grid reference and parish protected.