Record ID: DOR-D0491F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy large cauldron foot or leg dating to 1500 to 1600. The object has five rounded, conjoined convex ribbed lobes and a D-shaped cross section. The foot would have stood at a 60 degree angle. Reference: Butler et al, type 4c, which they date to 16th to 17th century. Date: Post Medieval. Length: 39.mm. Width: 23.5mm Thickness: 22.4mm. Weight: 104.60g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-CFE9C0
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy two-piece strap fitting consisting of a bar mount and a suspension loop dating to c. AD 1350 to1400. The bar mount consists of a rectangular plate from which a narrow rectangular strip projects from the bottom and is bent toward the back surface terminating in a lozenge-shaped end, which has a circular rivet in its centre. This terminal is held in place by means of an integrally-cast cylindrical mount shaft and these elements fitted together would have held the fitting to a strap. A simple copper-alloy circular ring is attached to the mount plate within the loop cr…
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Friday 13th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-CF46D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649) dating to 1636 to 1644. Rose (type 1), with sceptres in saltire behind double arched crown. Initial mark star. Date: Post medieval. Diameter: 13.8mm. Thickness: 1.0mm. Weight: 0.68g. Die axis: 12.
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: KENT-BB3F94
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A late Medieval to early Post Medieval copper-alloy purse bar belonging to Ward Perkins' Class A2, c.1450-1550. Description: The purse bar itself is mostly complete, but the suspension loop has been broken and uncertain if it remains complete. The two arms of the purse bar are sub-rectangular in both plan and cross section and have expanded sub-rectangular terminals with central knops at either end. On the lower edge of each arm are integrally cast roughly rectangular flanges pierced four times, both measure similar at about 40mm in length. These would have acted as suspension lo…
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
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Record ID: SOM-B80017
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of three ceramic heavily abraded greyware vessel sherds of Roman date dating to c.AD 43-410. All three sherds are from a similar hard fired grey fabric, with a sandy temper. Abundant black sub-rounded chert,
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B6D46B
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age or possibly Neolithic chert horseshoe shaped scraper dating to the period c. 2350-800 BC. It has been struck off a secondary flake, as there is between 25-35% of the cortex remaining on the dorsal face and was semi-circular in shape with some damage to one side which has removed one end of the semi-circle. The ventral face has a single large bulb of percussion, with a large bulbar scar. The dorsal surface has three parallel negative flake scars from previous removals of blade like flakes. The curved distal edge has neat short semi-abrupt parallel retouch at the ends close…
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B65B87
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Bronze Age flint scraper dating to the period c. 2350-1600 BC. It is semi-circular in shape, with 50% of the dorsal face still covered in the origianl cortext and weathered pebble surface. It has been struck off a secondary flake, as it retains >25% of its cortex. The ventral face, has a single low bulb of percussion with a bulbar scar and widely spaced, conchoidal rippple marks, suggesting that the artefact has been soft hammer struck. The curved edge of the dorsal face has evidence of acute short- parallel retouch running along the entire length. The flint is a translucent …
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B624A7
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint retouched flake, possibly a side and end scraper of probable Bronze Age date (c. 2350-800 BC). The piece is struck off a secondary flake with 10% of the cortex remaining on the dorsal face. The piece is broadly triangular in shape, narrowing along its length to a rounded apex. The dorsal surface exhibits three narrow negative flake scars from previous removals. The ventral face has lost it's bulb of percussion to damage but has weakly defined widely spaced conchoidal ripple marks. There is scalar to sub-parallel, semi abrupt short retouch running aroudn the corner of…
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-7AA147
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval double looped buckle dating to c.1550 to 1650. Ninety percent of one loop is missing to old breaks near the bar. The outside edge is sub-oval with knops on each outside corner and at the end of the bar, the inside edge is sub-oval. The front is bevelled both internally and externally. The pin is absent and the reverse is flat and undecorated. Length: 23.3 mm; Width: 21.8 mm; Thickness: 3.0 mm; Weight: 3.35 g A similar buckle is illustrated in Whitehead (2003, 63) no. 382 which he dates to 1550-1650; an example found on the Mary Rose…
Created on: Friday 7th April 2017
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2019
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Record ID: DOR-4F78C8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cast mount with two integral rivets dating to c.1350 - 1650 . The mount consists of a convex cinquefoil in the form of five rounded petals with incised lines radiating from a small incised circular depression in the centre, emphasising the edge of the petals which have convex edges. On the reverse there are two integrally cast fixing rivets projecting outwards of the flat surface, one rivet has a broken end, the other is complete and slightly flattened. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval . Length: 14.7mm. Width: 14.4mm. Thickness: 2.3mm excluding rivets, 6.1mm includin…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-4EA60A
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment consisting of just under half of a copper-alloy late medieval to early post-medieval purse bar of Ward Perkins Type/Williams Class A1, dating to c.1450-1550. The purse bar is broken where it would have met a square boss and is broadly circular in cross-section. The purse bar has a zoomorphic moulding at one end, now broken through; there would have been another the same at the other end of the missing boss. In the area above the attachment flange there is a geometric double cross-hatched lattice pattern defined by one transverse line at the inner end and two transverse l…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2019
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Record ID: DOR-3B4445
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy dupondius or as, probably of Trajan dating to AD 98 - 117 (Reece period 5). Uncertain reverse type. Mint of Rome. The coin has suffered edge loss. Date: Roman Diameter: 24.7mm. Thickness: 3.3mm. Weight: 6.39g. Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-FC87E0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval single loop buckle with integral forked spacer dating to c. AD1350 to 1400. The fragment consists of a single loop oval frame with a pointed centre to the outer edge where the pin would have rested, the loop thickens where it meets the spacer where the plate is abutted, an attached fragment of the forked spacer which is flat tapers away from the bar with a distinct step half way, the opening between the forks is a sub-triangular. One fork is broken at the step the other is complete but bent. The buckle is missing most of its forked spacer, the …
Created on: Saturday 1st April 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th August 2018
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Record ID: DOR-BC0B1A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Two complete cast copper-alloy post-medieval buttons dating to the 17th to 18th century. The buttons are circular and flat, with integral D-shaped drilled fastening loops on their reverses. The front of both buttons is decorated with an engraved sexfoil of circular petals between six pointed triangular petals. The pattern within the circular petals differs slightly from each button, one has an embossed square grid pattern and the other has a linear grooved pattern. The sexfoil is surrounded by an engraved circular border, following the edge of the button. The buttons have smooth green…
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2019
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Record ID: DOR-BAC7FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307), dating 1305 - 1310. London mint. Class 10cf (probably) The coin has edge loss to one quarter of its edge. Die axis: 9 Date: Medieval. Length: 18.1mm. Width: 15.9mm. Thickness: 0.8mm. Weight: 1.14g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
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Record ID: SOM-B7EEE0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut farthing of John (AD 1199-1216), probably dating to AD 1204-1205. Short cross class 5a1. Minted by Iohan at an uncertain mint. North (1994: 221) no. 968/4. The coin appears to have a die error in which the obverse legend reads [hEN]RIE[VS REX]. Mass (2001: plate 49, no. 1319) publishes a class 5a2 coin minted by Iohan at Norwich with the same die error, although the reverse die has the cross pommee intial mark. This coin may thus be a Va2/a1 mule, however, similar E-like Cs are also present on other coins (e.g. Nos. 1300 and 1301 from Exeter and 1302 from Lin…
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-92FF34
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An extremely small Roman copper alloy sprung knee brooch, probably dating to c. AD 150-250 with possible silver or niello inlay. The head of the brooch is sub-rectangular in plan and longitudinally convex, the line of the head in profile following the curve of two integral sub-circular pierced lugs on the reverse of the head, these positioned in line with the edges of the head. On the right, where the lug survives to its original edge, it expands back 5.6mm. Between the head and lugs is a cylindral recess open to the reverse and bottom. Within this recess is an in situ copper alloy ax…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3F8B8A
Object type: AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic polished flint axehead roughout, probably dating to c. 4000-2400 BC. The axehead is made of a dark grey flint with frequent paler grey/brown patches and areas of cortex on the left edge of the dorsal face and the right edge of the ventral. The axehead is broadly sub-rectangular in shape, tapering from 47.7mm wide behind the blade edge to a squat, rounded sub-triangular butt, 29.1mm wide. It has a pointed oval cross section, at its thickest point around 3/4 of the way down its length at 27.8mm thick. The axehead is missing the edge of the blade itself, with a diagonal line …
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penton Grafton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3F46E1
Object type: AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic flint axehead roughout, probably dating to c. 4000-2400 BC. The flint is covered in a white patina with its surface still showing traces of cortex in places. The flint has been bifacially worked, with flakes removed in a variety of directions and worked into a broadly sub-rectangular shape, 116.1mm long. It tapers from it's widest point behind the blade, 52.5mm, to a relatively squared butt, 32.8mm. Below the widest point the object curves into a blade which has a C-shaped plan. The axe has a thick, pointed oval cross section, at its thickest point it measures 27.8mm, this…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penton Grafton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3EDAFD
Object type: AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic flint axehead roughout, probably dating to c. 4000-2400 BC. The object is made of a dark brown/grey flint visible at more recent breaks but is is almost completely covered in a solid white patina, at the distal (butt) end of the dorsal face this surface is still covered in a layer of cortex, discoloured slightly green in patches. The flint has been bifacially worked, with flakes removed in a variety of directions and with a striking platform surviving at the apparently unfinished butt. A number of short removal scars struck from the edge terminate in negative hinge fractur…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penton Grafton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-3C40F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius dating to AD 138 -161 (Reece period 7) Unclear reverse with standing female standing left with cornucopia in left hand, possible scales in outstretched right hand. Mint of Rome. Date: Roman. Diameter: 30.9mm. Thickness: 4mm. Weight: 13.57g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-3BB529
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to post medieval cast copper-alloy fragment of a swivelling attachment fitting (possibly harness fitting) dating to 1250 to 1700 AD. The object probably swivelled at one end, has one attachment hole and traces of gilding. There is a break to the left side termination. Length:17.4mm. Width: 8.8mm. Thickness: 10.2mm. Weight: 4.07g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
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Record ID: SOM-1106BE
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy Nuremberg Jetton, of uncertain issuer, dating to c. AD 1550-1660. A rose/orb style jetton, the token is extremely thin and worn, and appears to be a later issue of a named individual based on the size of the orb and style of crown.
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West and Middle Chinnock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FEAC37
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy sword or dagger pommel dating to the second half of the fifteenth century. The pommel is circular in shape and bi-convex in form. The upper surface of the pommel is domed, with a central circular perforation which is worn to one side. It is decorated with a series of four deep V- shaped grooves radiating from the centre forming a saltire. The edges of the grooves have reguklarly spaces indents giving them a ragged appearence which may result from incised transverse grooves, now under mud. In the middle of each of the quarters created by the incised saltire i…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FCB8C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (c.AD 1216-72), dating to the period c. AD 1248-50. Voided long cross class 3b, minted by Nicole at an uncertain mint. North (1994: 227) no. 987.
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-C1AF3D
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy book clasp dating to c.16th to 17th century. The fitting consists of a rectangular plate with a hooking tab at one end and a flaring scalloped fan tail at the other. The hooking tab end is expanded then narrowed in a T-shape and decorated with two wide vertical grooves then bent into a hook. The front face of the fitting is decorated with a feather like herringbone pattern at the terminal end, with two rivet hole indentations spaced vertically, in the mid section there are linear incised lines that are arranged in the form of an arrow around three countersunk holes arra…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-AA93AE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy vessel foot or leg dating to 1200 to 1650. The object has one central rib running vertically down its length the cross section is triangular, the back is flat and the front is convex. The leg rose from the foot at an angle of 70 degrees. Reference: Butler et al type 4a, who suggest they are widespread in the medieval period but also up into the 17th century. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval. Length: 40.9mm. Width: 37.2mm. Thickness: 18.6mm. Weight: 100.53g.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-97C907
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy vessel foot or leg dating to 1500 to 1700. The object and has five ribs running down its length and a transverse collar above the foot, the cross section is D-shaped, the back is flat and the front is convex. The leg rose from the foot at an angle of 70 degrees. Reference: Butler et al type 4c, which they date to the 16 to 17th century. Date: Post medieval. Length: 45.2mm. Width: 28.9mm. Thickness: 16.9mm. Weight: 78.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-968FDD
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy probable top section of a stirrup dating to the 14th century. The object has a fleur de lis cut out decoration across the top part with three vertical lines incised, one runs from top to bottom in the centre, the other two are either side spaced equally but terminate below the openwork of the fleur de lis. Date: Medieval Length: 36.6mm. Width: 39.0mm Thickness: 11.9mm. Weight: 27.32g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: SOM-7CE108
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval copper alloy book clasp of Howsam type A.8.1, probably dating to c. AD 1350-1450. The object is rectangular and made of a single folded sheet of copper alloy. At the attachment end are three rivet holes with two separately made copper alloy rivets still in situ. The sheet narrows at the folded end, creating a rectangular projection. The outer edge of the obverse has been decorated with a cabled design, made from a series of diagonal incised lines and defined by a rectangular border made of up two parallel lines of pecked dots on each edge. The corners of this border are joi…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-6DCC41
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy post-medieval one-piece button dating to the 17th to 18th century. The button is circular and flat in, with traces of an integral fastening loop which has broken off on the reverse, leaving two stubs. The front of the button is decorated with an engraved round petalled flower backed with six pointed leaves. The rosette is surrounded by a circular grooved border, following the edge of the button. Diameter: 16.3 mm; thickness: 4 mm; Weight: 3.03 g Read (2005, 40) illustrates similar buttons with the same pattern, nos 138-140, dating them to the 17th century. Ba…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2019
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Record ID: DOR-6D53A3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy button dating to c.1650 to 1700. The button has a concave front and is decorated with stamped annulets and incised floreate design in the centre, within a circular outer border there are larger annulets. The reverse has an integral drilled attachment loop and is flat and undecorated. Date: Post medieval. Diameter: 27.1mm. Thickness: 5.7mm without loop,11.6mm with loop. Weight: 14.2g.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: SOM-67EAFA
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible incomplete copper alloy Roman button and loop fastener, probably dating to c. AD 50-200. The object is largely circular in plan with a convex top and flat reverse. Extending from the reverse slightly off-centre is an integrally cast sub-trapezoidal shaft, which extends out roughly 2.8mm and then breaks at a worn break. On the long edge of the trapeze is a semi-circular facet giving the whole shaft a C-shaped cross section. There are no surviving traces of decoration and the object has a pale green patina. Diameter: 20.6mm, Height: 12.3mm, Weight: 14.59g. Rivet: Length: …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Withycombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1786DD
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five flakes of chert debitage, part of a larger group of debitage, see also: SOM-16F496; SOM-1763D4. A largely blade based technology of proabable Mesolithic date, c. 9000-4000 BC. All five flakes are of a dark red, opaque chert, three being tertiary, with no surviving cortex and the other two being secondary, with flake A1 exhibiting cortex on both the Dorsal and ventral face at the proximal end (c. 5-10%), and flake A2 exhibiting cortex (c. 10-15%) at the distal end of the dorsal face only. Bulbs of percussion survive on flakes A1 and B1, the latter exhibiting a bulbar scar, all …
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1763D4
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of 8 flakes of flint debitage, part of a larger group (see also: SOM-16F496; SOM-18BA22), of largely blade technology and of probable Mesolithic date, c. 9000-4000 BC. Of the flakes four are secondary and four tertiary, with cortex surviving on flake A1 (Distal end, dorsal face: c. 10-15%, Ventral face: c .5-10%), A2 (Distal end, dorsal face: c. 10%), A3 (Proximal end, left edge, dorsal face: c.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-16F496
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of three pieces of flint debitage of Mesolithic date, c. AD 9000-4000, in the form of blades. Flake 1 is a secondary flake with c.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-030FF8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post Medieval hooked clasp sword belt fitting dating to 1500 to 1650. The fitting is the 'eye' and not the 'hook'. The body of the fitting would have been sub-rectangular but has two breaks one in each corner, the piece tapers into the 'eye' loop by a double moulded crescent. The outer face is decorated with two raised, rounded domes (now corroded) placed above the rivets. There are two rivet holes on the reverse both are encrusted with iron corrosion. Similar examples can be seen on the PAS database: GLO-5B634F Reference: Read, pg 783 Length: 46.9mm Width: 17.2…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Runnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-FF8039
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment of silver hooked tag. The tag has a thin, circular plate with two semi-circular, pierced, projecting, knops at the top for attachment. The opposite edge is broken with an irregular, patinated break. The hook is missing to this break. The front is decorated with a unrecessed border around a recessed centre. Within the recessed area is a central raised octofoil surrounded by a circle of raised annulets. The octofoil has rounded outer edges to the petals which are separated from each other by incised lines. Each is also decorated with an incised V shape followin…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blandford area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7F354E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Silver Roman Denarius of an uncertain ruler, probably Hadrian or a member of the Antonine dynasty, dating to AD 117-192 (Reece Periods 6 - 9). Uncertain reverse type and mint. Only around c. 40% of the flan survives, a segment between approximately 10 and 4 o'clock. The coin was found on a beach and is extremely worn.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-445BCB
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval incomplete copper alloy scale pan, dating to c. AD 1300-1700. A trapezoidal sheet of copper alloy. The obverse is decorated with a border of two parallel incised lines, as well as being stamped. The design of the stamp resembles an anchor; a vertical line is crossed by a transverse, serifed cross-bar before forking into two, these two lines then curve around into semi-circles. Just below the apex of these two semi-circles, a further curved line joins the two to create a sub-triangular void. Above the intial verticle line, the line expands into a small semic…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogumber CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-42E9C7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object of possibly Post Medieval in date. The object is formed of a strip of copper alloy which has been bent into a C-shape. The strip has a D-shaped cross section, with the flat face being external. This terminates in a leaf-shaped (pointed oval) terminal, the internal face of which is convex with an integrally moulded shallow boss, whilst on the reverse of this is a circular recess, giving the external face a concave appearance. On the other end of the strip, just after the bend of the C, the convex edge expands to create a thickened section with a r…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogumber CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4053BE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval ceramic body sherd of North Devon gravel tempered ware. Hard fired with an orange-buff fabric, and with an even glaze of mottled green on one surface. Gravel tempered with common angular quartz inclusions,
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brompton Regis CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D7A414
Object type: CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gilded and enameled copper alloy mount dating to c. AD 1150-1300. The mount is T-shaped in plan and flat in section and at its centre is a gilded engraving of the eagle of St. John. The eagle is halo'd with its head looking left and the tips of both wings pointing to the right. Additional detail has been incised into the gilding, with the outline of the eagle and its halo further defined in this fashion. Incised lines are also used to define feathers, with long lines on the wings and pocks on the neck and breast. The beak, eye and nostril of the eagle have also been defined…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brompton Regis CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D62FD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), dating to AD 1634-1635. Group D, initial mark probably bell, London mint. North (1991:162) no. 2258. The coin has been pierced from the obverse at 9 o'clock on obverse and 6 o'clock on reverse, half way between the edge and centre.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brompton Ralph CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C67459
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), dating to AD 1280-1286. Class 3g-4b, minted in London. North (1991: 29) nos. 1022-1024.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ash Priors CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C31329
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead papal bulla of Pope Boniface IX (AD 1389-1404). The object is sub-circular, with small truncations at the top and bottom at the points at which the cord would have travelled through a slot runnig edge to edge. One face bears the inscription: BOnI/FATIUS: / PP:VIIII in three lines, within a pelleted border. The 'PP' stands for 'Pastor Pastorum', translated as 'shepherd of the shepherds'. The other face bears the conventional stamped busts of Saints Peter and Paul both within drop-shaped pelleted borders, possibly haloes. On the left, St Paul's beard is portrayed as bein…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cothelstone CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-ACC964
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring with hexagonal cross section and slightly uneven thickness and width of unknown date. The object is undecorated but has long striations around its outer face, probably from filing or wear, and with two areas of wear where the ring is thinner. Diameter: 27.4mm, width: 4.0mm, Thickness of loop from: 4.6mm, to: 3.3mm, Weight: 7.13g. Such rings are largely undatable and can be as early as Iron Age, but it is most likely a Medieval to Post-Medieval horse harness ring, possibly to link two straps given how it is worn in two places.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Crewkerne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5B3D7D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval contemporary copy of a silver half crown of Charles II (AD1660 - 1685) dating to AD 1679. London Mint. Spink (2002: 311) no. 3367. Another metal is showing through in places as the enriched silver surface is coming off and the bust is distinctly 'blurry'.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Williton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-58B317
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy traders token half penny issued by the Portreeve of Yeovil in 1668. A similar example can be found in Williamson (1891:995) Somerset 326.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4866D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver halfpenny possibly of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547), dating to AD 1509 to 1526. First issue, possibly castle initial mark, minted in London. North (1991: 110) no. 1779, Withers & Withers (2004: 21) class 1A
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Cleeve CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-461CE8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Roman ceramic sherds, most likely representing two Black Burnished ware (BB1, from Wareham/Poole harbour, Dorset) vessels, dating c. AD 1-410. The first sherd is a rim sherd, probably from a storage jar, it has a rounded vertical rim with a slight groove at its base and rounded walls. A hard fired grey/black fabric, incompletely fired, with a thin black band at its centre. The interior surface is slightly oxidised and is a dark brown, whilst only the exterior surface has been burnished. Abundant sub-rounded translucent quartz inclusions,
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-313E77
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman ceramic sherd from a Black Burnished ware vessel (BB1, from Wareham/Poole Harbour, Dorset), dating c. AD 43 - 410. An undiagnostic flat base sherd probably from a pot, with a diameter at the base of around 80mm. A hard black fabric with a pale grey interior surface A relatively fine grained fabric, with abundant sub-angular to sub-rounded small translucent quartz inclusions, <1.0mm. There is an irregularly shaped hard black patch on the interior surface, possibly an organic deposit from its contents. Length: 40.0mm, Width: 64.8mm, Thickness: 8.00mm, Height: 16.8mm, Weight: 21.01g
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-CDEC38
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval copper-alloy real ('cob'/maravedis) of Philip IV of Spain (1621-1665), dated 1652 on coin. Obverse: [ ], Arms of Castile. Reverse: [ ] 1652, Crowned shield containing a lion facing left. Length: 18.8mm; width: 18.2mm. Weight: 4.96g. DA=12:11.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C5EF49
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post medieval button dating to the period c. AD1600 - 1700. About half of the button and its shank are missing. The button is circular in shape with a flat back and convex front, which is decorated with cross and a large pellet in each quadrant, these abutting an outer border, all moulded in high relief. A row of pellets runs down each arm of the cross, with a final larger pellet on the border at the arm's terminal. Each pellet is seperated from the next by a fine raise line. On the border these pellets are flanked by transverse raised lines (in line with the arms o…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-AF5E90
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Valentinian I (AD 364-375), dating to AD 364-375 (Reece Period 19). SECURITAS REIPUBLICAE Reverse type, depicting a victory advancing left with a wreath and palm branch. uncertain mint. The coin fabric has an unusual laminar structure visible on the surfaces but particularly in the cracks that have formed on the rim. This suggests it is a contemporary copy.
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston Seymour CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8A747B
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age retouched flint, probably a scraper dating to the period c. 2350-800 BC. The artefact is struck off a secondary flake, as the dorsal surface retains 25%of its cortex, it is broadly triangular in cross section and ovoid in shape. The bulb of percussion on the ventral face has been almost removed by bulb scarall the edges. All the sides have bad chipping, some later damage but some may be deliberate blunting to make the opposite edges easier to use. The flint is light grey in colour with a series of buff to cream coloured inclusions, and some traces of iron staining fro…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornfalcon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8A31DD
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of six retouched chert flakes of probable Bronze Age date (c.2350-1600 BC) . Two of the flakes, are tertiary retaining no cortex, while the remaining pieces retain between 5 and 25% of their cortex. All of the ventral surfaces, have large bulbs of percussion and strongly defined, closely spaced conchoidal ripple marks idicative of the use of a stone hammer. All the flakes are broad, with evidence of short sub-parallel semi-abrupt retouch running along one mesal edge, probably for use as scrapers. One (top right in photo) has long parallel semi-abrupt retouch around the cu…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-89CA3D
Object type: CORE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probably Neolithic flint core dating to the period c.4000-2350BC, probably a core refreshment flake. The core, has a C-shaped profile, and retains >25% of its thick, cortex, covering one side. A clear bulb of percussion on the ventral faceshows where it has been struck of the core, there is also a large chip from this face. The dorsal face shows the end of removals that have come down towards a point from several different places around a platform suggesting this was the point of a conical core. Some of the removals appear blade like but only small sections remain maki…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-86D476
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched flake in the form of a side scraper of probable Neolithic date (c. 4000 - 2350 BC). The piece, is broadly retangular in shape, with a slightly convex ventral face, and has been struck off a tertriary flake as no cortex remains. The ventral surface, exhibits a prominent bulbar scar, with a prominent bulb of percussion and closely spaced well defined conchoidal ripple marks but the bulb and striking platform have been removed by retouch. The dorsal surface, has five negative flake scars from previous removals, in two groups, 90 degrees from each other. One of the mesal edges…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-86725D
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of eight pieces of flint and chert debitage of Mesolithic to Early Bronze Age date (c. 6000 - 1500 BC). Two of the pieces, have been struck off a secondary flake, retaining between 5 and 50% of their cortex, while the rest have been struck off a tertiary flakes retaining no cortex. Two of the pieces, both flint, are in the form of a blade with three negative flake scars, on the dorsal face, and low diffuse bulbs of percussion with weakly defined conchoidal ripple marks on the ventral face. The remaining pieces conist of three 'blade like flakes', which lack the paral…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-862E2A
Object type: CORE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A chip from a Mesolithic to Neolithic flint core dating to the period c. 8000 -2350 BC. The remaining piece retains no cortex, and is irregular in shape with a convex ventral surface formed of a very large percussion bulb. The core had two striking platforms roughly at right angles to each other, and at least three negative flake scars from previous flake removals, the size and shape of which suggests that this core was used for the production of blades or bladelets. The flint itself is dark grey with light grey and off-white inclusions. It is 25.00mm in length, with a maximum wid…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-85B209
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of twenty six pieces of Mesolithic flint and chert debitage in the form of blades and bladelets, dating to the period c. 9000-2350 BC. The majority of pieces have been struck off a tertiary flake with no evidence of cortex remaining. However three pieces have been struck off a secondary flake, retaining between 5 and 20% of their cortex. The dorsal faces on all pieces exhibit negative flake scars, with the majority of the assembalge only having only two (5 pieces have three or more negative flake scars). The ventral faces all exhibit a low diffuse bulb of percussion with we…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1F8471
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the house of constantine, dating to AD 354-361 (Reece period 18). Immitating FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier spearing a fallen horsemen reverse type.
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F5E493
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched flint flake of Mesolithic to Neolithic date (c. 9000-2350 BC) with evidence of light fire damage. The piece is broadly triangular in shape, and is a tertiary flake . The dorsal surface, has three negative parallel flake scars. The ventral surface, has a small bulb of percussion at the proximal end with a bulbar scar and widely spaced conchoidal ripple marks indicating this piece was struck off at 180 degrees to the previous removals. The proximal end has short scaled semi-abrupt retouch running a third of the way along its length, it is probable that this would have contin…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F3E09D
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of possibly Neolithic flint debitage dating to the period c. 4000-2350 BC. It is a secondary flake as
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Saturday 11th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F34945
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint flake of Mesolithic to Bronze Age date (c. 9000-2350 BC). It is broadly retangular in shape, and is has been struck off a tertiary flake as no cortex remains. The dorsal face, has two parallel negative flake scars from the removal of previous flakes in the form of blades or bladelets. The ventral surface also has widely spaced conchoidal ripple marks, but does not retain the striking platform or bulb which is now missing due to old breaks. The flint is dark grey in colour with several lighter grey and cream speckled inclusions. It is 26.64mm in length with a maximum width o…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Saturday 11th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F31D27
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable later Neolithic to Bronze Age flint scraper dating to the period c.2700-1600 BC The piece is struck off a secondary flake as it retains
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Saturday 11th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F2CB6C
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2017 T78; Disclaimed, returned to finder. 2 copper alloy roman coins and a copper alloy ring. No. mint date Obv. Rev. Rev. Type m.-m. ref Qty. Wt 20 ? AD 348-50 Cn FEL TEMP REPARATIO Emperor standing left in galley with a standard, holding a phoenix or Vict…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Merriot CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8C270A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut half penny of John I (AD 1199-1215), dating to AD 1207-1210. Voided short cross cross type 5c, minted in London by Ilger. North (1994: 220), no. 971.
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8AAA4B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward IV,first reign (1461 -1470) or second reign (AD 1471-1483), dating to AD 1465-1472. Episcopal issue of York under Archbishop George Neville, type XII or Local type 2, cross or short cross fitchee initial mark. North (1991: 88 or 94), no. 1594/2 or 1645.
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Crewkerne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-61F160
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Incomplete Roman copper alloy developed T-Shape brooch dating to the period c. AD 50-150 AD. The brooch comprises the head, wings, bow and catchplate, the pin and foot finial are now missing due to old breaks. The head of the brooch has two wings that are retangular in cross section and both terminate in old breaks. The wings themselves are decorated with a series of vertical incised grooves and house the copper alloy axis bar for the hinged pin mechanism. They are divided on the reverse of the head by a central pin slot, which is retangular in section and 2.26mm wide, and is qu…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ash Priors', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-603B63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contempoary copy of Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c. AD 348 to 364 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting soldier spearing fallen horseman. Uncertain Mint
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ash Priors', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0BE254
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), dating to AD 1251-1272. Voided long cross penny of class 5g - i, minted in London. Uncertain moneyer. North (1994: 227), nos. 997-999. Although there is no surviving detail to definitively seperate between the above groups, this coin is probably class 5g given that the workmanship does not appear crude enough for class 5h-i.
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-512E05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn fragment of a post medieval silver coin, possibly a threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to AD 1561-1582. Second issue, uncertain mint. North (1991: 135) nos. 1998.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4E1EF0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), dating to AD 1351-1355. Fourth coinage, series C, D or E, Durham mint. North (1991: 50-51) nos. 1150, 1157 or 1170.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsbury Episcopi CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-386CF2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy simple oval buckle frame, dating to the period c.AD 1350-1400. The frame itself is D-shaped in plan, with a triangular notch for the pin in the centre of the outer edge and a considerably narrowed offset strap bar. The pin itself is formed of a single sheet of copper alloy, that has been folded over the buckle frame and narrows towards its apex to a triangular point that is now considerably worn due to old breaks. A stall fragment of copper alloy sheet plate is also in situ, folded over the strap bar. The frame itself is undecorated and has a flat back…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2017
Last updated: Saturday 20th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ash Priors CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-37F867
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval or Post Medieval cast copper-alloy double-loop rectangular buckle frame missing the pin. The strap bar is considerably narrowed . The sides are trapezoid in cross section with flat front and back and angled sides. The outline of the loops forms a continuous elongated oval. The frame is 27.46mm long with a maximum width of 24.48mm and a thickness of 1.85mm . It weighs 3.38g Whitehead (2003:74) illustrates a very similar example, no.455 which he suggests are 'mainly AD 1570-1700' in date with no evidence given. As the form is so simple and plain a broader date range …
Created on: Monday 9th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ash Priors CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-378C8F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post Medieval copper alloy shoe or knee buckle dating to the period c.AD 1660-1720, with drilled frame and seperate chape. The buckle frame is broadly retangular, with the outer edges on the two narrowest sides expanding into central triangular projections, that are flanked by two small rounded knops. Two incised grooves 0.76mm wide that run along the narrowest sides, behind the triangular projections. The longer edges (top and bottom) have a central knop flanked by concave scrolled decorations that form the side. In profile it is curved with the centre raised and the ce…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F77996
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1275-1307), dating to AD 1301-1310, Class 10cf, probably 10cf2. London mint, North (1991: 32), no. 1041.
Created on: Friday 6th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsbury Episcopi CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7FED19
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy pennanular brooch of Type D3 dating to the first to eary second century AD or 4th cnetury AD. The brooch is formed of a penanular (incomplete) ring of flat rectangular section that is now incomplete due to a worn abraded break at one terminal. This ring decorated with circumfrential raised ribs, running aound both the inner and outer edges and a series of punched dots that run in a continous band around the centre. The back is flat with no traces of decoration. The only surviving terminal was formed by bending the end of the ring forward and over onto …
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chiselborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7F1B07
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The fan tail foot and upper part of the lower plate of a Aesica variant dating to the 1st to 2nd century AD. The upper bow and head and the pin are missing. The remaining section of the body is broadly hexagonal. It has a cut off straight top where it abutted or joined the head, this is now worn and it is not clear if it is broken. The sides are triangular with concave sides, expanding into a point to each side, closer to the base than the top, the point is extended into a thickened, rounded knop. The base is also straight and thickens slightly where it joins the trapezoid tail. I…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7E75B7
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete copper alloy figurative harness pendants of 13th or 14th century date both in the form of an eagle. One pendant appears lightly less worn or bettwen cast than the other and is therefore slightly larger. Both have a single loop at their apex which is perpendicular to the axis of the pendant. The pendants are in the shape of an eagle displayed with head to left and five openwork circles between the wings, legs and tail. The fronts have traces of gilding, the backs are flat and otherwise undecorated. The head of the bird is facing left with a prominent down turned triangu…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-7DEAF4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy buckle with pin; dating to the period c.AD 1450-1550. The buckle frame is oval with an expanded flat outer edge. The outer edge widens in the centre to form a semi-circular projection flanked by slightly narrower lobed projections to give the whole outer edge trefoil appearance. The frame itself if flat and undecorated on the back, but decorated on the front with a series of incised grooves of conjoined pellets. The grooves follow the contours of the outer side on the outer and inner edges and a pair run across the central projection creating a pin res…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chiselborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7CD8ED
Object type: RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy ring possibly of Iron Age date to early Roman date. The ring is broadly circular with a circular cross section. The ring has a dark-olive green patina with occasional pitting. The central hole is slightly off-centre or worn, so one side of the ring is thicker and wider (4.29mm, 4.16mm compared to 3.42mm, and 3.46mm). The ring is undecorated. It is 17.26mm in diameter, and weighs 3.94mm. While such a plain item is hard to date specifically. The patina suggests an Iron Age date, although a Roman date cannot be ruled out, Such rings might have been associated wit…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7C1434
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman, copper alloy nail-cleaner strap-end with crescent-shaped lugs and a) simple punched decoration. The blade itself is leaf shaped, and widens to an angular shoulder before tapering in a concave curve from the shoulders to two rounded points which are both worn. The edges are bevelled widening from the front to the back. The blade is decorated, on the obverse, with a ring and dot motif by the shoulders, from this runs a row of small circular indents, that run in a line along the remaining length of the blade terminating shortly before the blade separates to form two poi…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
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Record ID: SOM-FF9FC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of either Henry VI, restored (1470-1471) or Edward IV, second reign(1471-1483), initial mark unclear, minted at York under George Neville or when Sede Vacante. North (1991: 91 or 94) 1623, 1645,1650 or 1651. Clipped.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd January 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-F298B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly clipped medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 10cf3a (North 1042) dating to 1307-1309. Mint of Canterbury. North (1991, 36). The coin has been slightly bent. It measures 17.8 mm in diameter, 0.7 mm in thickness and weighs 1.30 g. It has been struck slightly off centre. There are some ghosting marks of a cross present on the obverse.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2016
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Record ID: DEV-EF4595
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy token of Powell type 3. The token is circular in plan and is undecorated on the reverse. The front is domed or convex and has a motif of radiating lines or sunburst pattern; approximately half of this has worn away. A lead token with similar radiating lines, which is dated from AD 1675 to 1700, is illustrated in Egan (2005: p170; number 932). However, as the Devon item did not come from a dateable archaeological context, it can only be given a broad date.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: DEV-EF3C6A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy token of Powell type 3. The token is circular in plan and is flat and undecorated on the reverse. The front is domed or convex and has a motif of radiating lines or sunburst pattern. A lead token with similar radiating lines, which is dated from AD 1675 to 1700, is illustrated in Egan (2005: p170; number 932). However, as the Devon item did not come from a dateable archaeological context, it can only be given a broad date.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-DD30F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged and incomplete medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 10ab3a (North 1038/2) dating to 1302-1303. Mint of London. North (1991, 36). The coin has been bent, and has suffered a loss at its circumference. It measures 17.2 mm in diameter, 0.7 mm in thickness and weighs 1.28 g
Created on: Sunday 11th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-D81F00
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327). Class 11b-15b (North 1061-1067) dating to 1312-1321. Mint of Durham. North (1991, 36). The coin has been slightly bent. It measures 18.7 mm in diameter, 0.5 mm in thickness and weighs 1.13 g
Created on: Sunday 11th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-D3FCC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327). Class 15b (North 1067) dating to 1319-1321. Mint of London. North (1975, 28). It has been bent and buckled. It measures 16.6 mm in diameter, 0.5 mm in thickness and weighs 0.86 g
Created on: Sunday 11th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-D3C1AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272). Short cross Class 7b (North 979) dating to 1222-1236. Minted by uncertain moneyer at Canterbury. North (1994, 220) The coin has been bent at one end. It measures 17.3 mm long by 8.4 mm wide, 0.7 mm in thickness, and weighs 0.64 g
Created on: Sunday 11th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-D39FCC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216). Short cross Class 5c (North 971) dating to 1207-1210. Minted by uncertain moneyer at Canterbury. North (1994, 220) The coin has been twisted in profile. It measures 17.4 mm long by 8.4 mm wide, 1.1 mm in thickness, and weighs 0.6 g
Created on: Sunday 11th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-D35403
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, folded medieval silver penny probably of Edward I (1272-1307) or Edward II (1307-1327). Probably Class 10 onwards dating to c. 1300-1335. Mint of Canterbury. North (1991). The coin has been folded over on itself in two unequal parts. At the fold there is a break at one end, the loss equating to around 20% of the original flan. The crease is cracked along most of its length. The coin measures 14.9 mm long, 10.5 mm wide, 0.4 mm in thickness (original coin), and up to 2.8 mm thick where folded. It weighs 0.82 g
Created on: Sunday 11th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-880688
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken contemporary copy of a Roman copper-alloy radiate probably of Divus Claudius II dating to the period c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Probably CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting flaming altar. Mint uncertain. The coin is now in two parts. It measures 10.3 mm in diameter, 1.3 mm in thickness and weighs 0.62 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-87FBC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a Roman copper-alloy radiate probably of Divus Claudius II dating to the period c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Probably CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting flaming altar. Mint uncertain. It measures 12.6 mm in diameter, 1.0 mm in thickness and weighs 0.61 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2016
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Record ID: DEV-6CA429
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern 19th century copper alloy penny token for William Cox's iron foundry in Taunton, Somerset. Obverse description: Blacksmith working at an iron forge. Obverse inscription: TAUNTON PENNY TOKEN. Reverse decription: completely worn and illegible: Reverse inscription: [A POUND NOTE FOR 240 TOKENS PAYABLE AT MESSR]S. COX'S * [IRON FOUNDRY] Diameter: 34 mm. Withers No: 1125, Davis Somerset No: 121
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: DEV-6C3E74
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy token farthing issued by the Borough of Tetbury, Gloucestershire, 1669 AD; Williamson (1891:251), Gloucestershire 163. Obverse: [THIS . F]ARTHING . IS . [OWND] IN TETBVRY. 1669 Reverse: [YE . ARMES . ]OF[ . THAT. BVRRO]VG = The arms of Tetbury (two leaping dolphins, one above the other within a shield).
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: SOM-9B2338
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy bow brooch dating to the period c.AD 70-200, consisting of the upper bow section: the wings, foot, catchplate and pin are all missing due to old breaks. The bow itself is broadly D-shaped in cross section with a convex front and flat back becoming concave at the top. It tapers in width from the top to the rounded break with most of the bow missing. The bow curves at an angle of 45 degres, away from the the top of the brooch (where the cyclindrical wings would normally join the bow). At the top of the bow is an incised transverse line, seperating the bo…
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.