Record ID: SOM-3420DD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy buckle frame dating to the period cAD1550 - 1650. The double oval looped frame has a moulded shell like knop in the centre of each loop and a small knop at each end of the narrowed strap bar. The shell shaped knops have convex curved outer edges and converge to an inner point that projects into the loop slightly. This shape is emphasised by incised lines across the knops which converge from the outer edge to the inner point. The seperate iron pin is in place but very corroded. The frame of the buckle is slightly misshapen. The upper surface has a shiny b…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1F6504
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular flat mount, possibly originally a coin with two holes pierced in it. T The mount is made of a flat (c. 0.9mm thick) plate that is circular in plan (15.2mm diameter). While completely worn with no design the size suggests a Roman coin. It is pierced near two opposite sides from its outside surface through to the back by circular holes (c. 1.5mm diameter). within these holes are the remains of two iron rivets. that project c.0.7mm from the reverse of the mount. Each ends in a worn and broken ends. The mount is a light green colour and abraded there is no trace …
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mere CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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

Record ID: SOM-A17B1E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval (1350 - 1450 AD) copper alloy oval, lipped buckle frame of Meols Type 4, missing its pin. The bar is slightly flattened, narrowed and offset. The slightly expanded point (lip) in the centre of the outer edge of the frame has an incised transverse notch for the pin. The buckle measures 17.79mm in length, 15.03mm in width, 1.79mm in thickness and weighs 0.83g. Similar buckle frames from London (Egan & Pritchard 1991: 70, nos.279-283) date between AD 1350 and 1450.
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A1051D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy casket key dating from the late 12th to early 14th century. It has a lozenge shaped bow with a circular cnetral hole and a solid oval cross sectioned shank with a projecting pin at the end. There is a slight expanded knop on both faces of the shank at the junction with the bow. The bit is solid and broadly rectangular in form with an indent in the side closer to the terminal. The key measures 32.79mm in length, 9.70mm in width at the bow, 1.55mm in thickness and weighs 1.88g. A similar example can be found in Read (2001:72) no. 558 which he dates to the late …
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-88CFC5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th century trade token farthing probably issued by John Grenway in Crewkerne, Williamson Somerset 109, dating between 1648 and 1672. Ref: Williamson (1891, 978).
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4A4879
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy pedestal seal matrix of late Medieval, early Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1600). The die is broadly circular and is c.3.4mm thick. Above this the body of the matrix rises up to a loop, it thins at first before expanding around the loop and ending in a rounded point. This pedestal is formed from six irregular tapering sides which terminate to become four sides at the beginning of the loop, which is rectangular in cross section. The loop section of the body is a pointed oval shape. It is pierced by a hole that starts wide then narrows towards the centre…
Created on: Friday 20th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-24560A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval biface lead token, dating to AD 1500-1600. Powell, type 10 (heads and bust) and Powell type 14 (heads and bust) on the other. The token is circular in plan. The inverse shows a raised head of an individual facing left wearing a hat, the outer edge of the token is decorated with a pellet border. The token has a raised cross, which is central and does not reach the outer edge, within each quarter of the cross is a raised pellet and the edge has a pellet border. The token is a light grey/off white colour. Reference: Powell: Classification for Lead Tokens o…
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-61FCEF
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval octagonal copper alloy 17th-century trade token halfpenny issued by Tamworth Chamberlains in Tamworth, Warwickshire between 1656 and 1672. Williamson Warwickshire 159. Ref Williamson, 1891, 1213. Diameter: 19.8 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Monday 9th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-129D80
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-medieval strap fitting / belt hanger, dating to AD 1500 - 1700. The mount comprises a pointed oval, slightly convex at the front and concave at the back. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis, each with an internal diameter of c. 2mm; one hole is at the centre while the other is c. 9mm from the moulded end. One end terminates in a rounded knop. The other end extends to an integral hook that curves around to touch the back of the fitting. Through this loop there is a seperate copper aloy ring, 13.2mm in diameter. The ring is flat and broa…
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nempnett Thrubwell CP', grid reference and parish protected.