Record ID: SOM-AE3671
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy single loop oval buckle frame with an ornate outer edge and pin. The outer edge widens into a sub-rectangular bar which is thinned and narrowed in the centre giving a V-shaped cross section and a slightly V-shaped outer edge. There is a raised transverse collar across the centre of this bar at this narrowest point. The strap bar is narrowed and offset and recessed from the front of the frame with slightly thickened knops at each end. The frame is pointed oval; in section, more convex on the outer side than the inner, apart from the outer edge. The back is fl…
Created on: Thursday 18th September 2014
Last updated: Saturday 22nd October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston C P', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-946CE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and pierced medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461), probably leaf-pellet issue, AD 1445-1454, London mint, probably North 1508. This coin is very worn and has been clipped right up to the inner circle. It has also been pierced, just off centre, through the obverse, possibly for adaptation.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', 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-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-E6F34E
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval sheet lead powder holder cap (c. 17th century). It has straight sides, now squashed inwards, with an oval top (also squashed and distorted). Where the sides meet the top there are two attachment loops, one on each side, one split in the middle, the other bent inwards. The sides are comprised of a strip of lead bent into a circle and attached to edges of the circular face. The other face remains open to allow the rest of the powder holder to fit into it. The cap measures 24.0 mm in height, 62.0mm by 36.7mm at the top and 35.0mm by 34.0mm at the base. The sides are 3.…
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton 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.

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-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-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-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-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-47ACAA
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy composite strap end. The strap end consists of a front and a back plate once riveted together and originally soldered to and covering the forked spacer. In form it has a rectangular upper section (adjacent to the end where it was attached to the strap) and a circular lower part with a terminal projecting at the bottom. Of the two plates, one is complete with two separate rivets still held in place through holes int he corners at the attachment end, the other is missing small parts of both corners at the attachment end where the holes for the rivets are. The plate…
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C60D70
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval incomplete and damaged lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla. It has a rounded base from which a rectangular, neck protrudes, expanding slightly in width to the top. The top of the neck is torn across with an irregular edge. There are integral suspension loops on either side at the junction of the neck and body, one squashed inwards and casting lines running down each side and around the base. The surfaces are very scratched and indented but traces of raised line designs remain. On one face is probably a crown, the details of which are unclear, and on the other a flower or four …
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milbourne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EE635A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Decentius dating to the period AD 350 to 353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting two Victories holding up one large shield containing the legend VOT V MVLT X and resting on a column. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EF297C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to the year AD 326 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting camp gate with two turrets, star between turrets. Minted at Trier. RIC VII p.209 Trier 480.
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-EF988E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying the deified Claudius II Gothicus dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an altar with a swag on the front and a flame rising from the top. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-F01DCF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldier standing flanking two standards. Minted at Trier or Arles.
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F15E1E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy finger ring with blue glass inset. The bezel is the widest point and continues seamlessly into the wide shoulders (10.5mms) which taper evenly to a thin hoop around half way down the sides (min W.: 2.8mm). The shoulders are bent but there appears to have been a distinct carination flanking the bezel. The hoop is ribbon like in form, thin and flat internally and externally and is split across a third of the way along, the remaining part is folded back under itself. On the bezel is a raised oval box with the top edge bent inwards to hold a lozenge shaped …
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F1ECEC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman finger ring.The ring is a roughly circular hoop of which most is missing to an old break.The remaining part is D shape in cross section, widening towards the bezel at the shoulders, one end of the remaining section of hoop has been folded inwards. The flat circular bezel steps up from the line of the shoulders at the ends. The bezel has recessed ares on the flat front which would have held enamel leaving a raised design of two circles flanking by V-shaped lines above and below, arranged with their points towards the centre all within a plain line unrecessed border…
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E250D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate dating to the period AD 275 to 285 (Reece Period 14). PROVIDENT[...] AVG reverse type depicting Providentia standing facing left holding cornucopia and rudder. Mint Uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.