Record ID: SOM-F16F84
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman finger ring probably dating to the first or second century. Only the bezel of the ring survives. The bezel of the ring is sub-rectangular in plan with slightly rounded corners and also sub-rectangular in cross section, with a slight curve seen on the inside edge to allow a more comfortable fit. Projecting from two narrow edges are small fragments of the rings shoulders each surviving for less than 2mm. These fragments are thinner than the bezel and are also sub-rectangular in cross section. The bezel has indented decoration with traces of green enamel. …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashcott CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F13C9D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting probably medieval in date (c. AD 1100-1500). The strap fitting is made of a rectangular strip (c. 5.6mm wide) that is sub-oval in cross section with a slightly flatter lower surface. One end of the strip expands into an circular terminal (c.10.4mm diameter), from the back of which projects a conical lug, whose diameter narrows from 4.6mm at its base to 2.8mm at its rounded point. This point is bent sideways at 90 degrees.The opposite end of the strip also expands into a circular terminal (c.9.6mm diameter) that has a circular hole (c.3.5mm diamet…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashcott CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5ECB52
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by Hugh Graye of Taunton, Somerset dating to 1666. Williamson Somerset 253 (Williamson, 1891, 988). There is a slight bend upwards at one edge. The token is unusually small and may have lost part of the edge to abrasion.
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-47BAFC
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible Roman crenellated bracelet dating from about AD 250 - 400. It is a thin strip of copper alloy, rectangular in cross-section, and slightly bent, tapering at both ends. It has scalloped shaping, or five wide lobes along one edge and the other edge is straight but bending in a slight concave shape. These lobes could be the worn remains of crenellations. The object has a smooth green patina, flaked off in places. The object is 58.6mm long, 3.3mm wide and 0.9mm thick. It weighs 0.73g. This fragment was recovered from the vicinity of a 4th century coin hoard ( S…
Created on: Monday 14th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F1EC19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216) dating to AD 1207 to 1210. Short cross class 5c. Minted by Rauf (Raulf) at London. North (1994:221) no.971.
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C74E24
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of an Early Medieval copper openwork alloy strap end dating to the 10th and 11th centuries. The piece is the middle part of the strap end with both the terminal and attachment end lost to old breaks. The strap end was tounge shaped with sides converging slightly towards the rounded terminal. It has an openwork pattern of a central stem from which splits symmetrical side branches which curve up and down to form the outer side before curving back in to the central stem. The ends of the branches are formed of oval lobed terminals. This leaves a regular series of holes to each side o…
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C58B5D
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy thimble dating to c14th century. This type of domed skep thimble is also known as an acorn cup type. The piece has a plain (tonsured) crown with a central piercing which angles upwards strongly to a rounded top point. This surrounded by seven concentric circle of pierced pits, those in the upper part clearly arranged in circles, those onthe lower sides more in vertical columns. The basal narrow band is damaged but has two parallel incised lines running aorund it. The thimble measures 13.67mm in height, 15.33mm in diameter at the base and weighs 2.06g. Read (…
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C50BF9
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast one-piece lead alloy button with an integral shank dating to c 17th century. The button is circular with a convex domed front and flat back. The central pellet is encircled by an asymmetrical moulded decoration divided into quarters. One contains a pointed oval with a line running to its cnetre from th e cnetral knop, two have a single central line startng from a circle adjcent to the centre with two pairs of lines extending out at angles to the main line and the fourth has a shap like a B with a pellet in the spandrel between the B and the edge. The very short int…
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oake', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-47B17D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy single looped D-shaped buckle with narrowed and offset bar which retains its plate, similar to Meols Type 7, dating to c. AD 1225-1400. The rounded outer edge of the buckle is widened projecting into the loop and out of it creating an oval surface that is 12.4mm wide. This oval region of the frame is domed, being convex on its outer surface and concave on its reverse. The rest of the frame is sub-oval in cross section with the axis bar being slightly narrower. The oval domed surface of the frame has a triangular shaped groove on its inside edge for the …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilsford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-365C69
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy double-loop rectangular buckle frame. The frame has two rectangular loops placed at an angl e to each other so it is V-shaped viewed from the top. The central strap bar is circular in section, narrowed and recessed. The upper and lower sides are moulded with knops at the end of the strap bar with double lobes on the front and thickened areas at the ends where they meet the outer side of the loop. The outer edges of both loops are elaborately decorated with seven evenly spaced disk shaped knops arranged side by side. Between the disks are deep recessed g…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milverton', grid reference and parish protected.