Record ID: SOM-BDF5CE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy developed T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. Present is the head, with broken pin, and upper bow; the lower bow, including foot and catch-plate, are missing. The head is formed of flattened cylindrical wings with a central slot between them on the back of the head. The wings are 27.9mm wide, taper slightly towards the outer ends and are oval in section with flattened upper and lower faces. One wing is damaged at the end exposing the end of the iron axis bar for the hinged pin. The axis bar is held in place by a white cement at the ends of both wings…
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 9th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BD30E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver groat of Henry VI, first reign (AD 1422-1461) dating to AD 1422 to 1427, annulet issue, initial cross II/II, young bust, minted in London. North (1991:74) 1426.
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-43A006
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy as of Severus Alexander dating to the period AD 231 to 235 (Reece period 11). MARS VLTOR S C reverse type depicting Mars advancing right carring spear and shield. Minted at Rome. RIC IV pt II p.120 no.637.
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-42DE5D
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
One end of a late Roman copper alloy strip bracelet. The piece has one complete, slightly tapered terminal with a squared end and a break at the other end. It is curved in profile but less than one would expect froma bracelet suggesting it has bent out of shape. The bracelet is narrow and D-shaped in section with a flat back along most of the remaining length with some faceted trapezoid shaped sections with wider back, acgled sides and flat front. It is devided into a series of sections by decoration. At the terminal is a very short plain section (c.1mm long) then a section decorat…
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 24th June 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-40249F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by John Clothier in Montacute, Somerset dating to AD 1655, Williamson (1891: 984), Somerset 195.
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-3F4BD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II dating to the years AD 268 to 270 (Reece period 13). GENIVS EXERCI reverse type Genius standing facing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left. Minted at Rome, Issue I. Cunetio p.134, no.1986.
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-3EBA66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate, probably of Victorinus dating to the period 269 to 271 (Reece period 13). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting a soldier standing head to left, holding a spear and shield. Mint I. Normanby p.194 no.1418.
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-1A28AC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy Jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II (master 1586-1635). Barnard pl. 32 no. 61 (referenced in Mitchiner 1988, p. 460). Obverse: MORS VLTIMA; Death (in the form of a skeleton) standing behind a rich lady, to her left a flower in bloom, to his right a wilting flower Reverse: EST ARBORI SPES: SI PRAECISA FVERIT RVRSVM VIRESCIT; HK in exergue; Tree Diameter: 27.5mm. Weight: 3.01g. DA=12:12. Mitchiner suggests it may be related to a biblical series issued in the 1590's. Mitchiner, M. 1988. The Medieval Period And Nuremberg, Jetons Medalets & To…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-141A7D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener with a large circular central plate. This is the eye section of a hook and eye fastener, with a rectangular loop for the eye extended to one side of the plate. The circular plate is slightly convex and moulded in low relief on the front with a central six-petalled flower and a narrow border at the edge. Around the flower are four mouldings in the form of pairs of curled lines that start on the outer border of the circle and curve away form each other as they go towards the centre. There are holes between the pairs, curls and edge and cu…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Silverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-13B014
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Knapped flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating from the Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age (c. 2700 BC - c.1600 BC). The arrowhead is bifacially worked and sub-triangular in plan with slightly convex sides and a small chip at the point. There are two round ended notches in the base, flanking the central tang with a barb at either side. The tang is wider and longer than the barbs and has a rounded end. One barb has lost it's tip, the other is complete with angled ends coming to a point at the base (obliquely shaped). The arrowhead has semi-invasive semi-abrupt parallel retouch down b…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Saturday 25th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clyst St. George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-12F59B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman cast copper-alloy T-shaped or hinged dolphin brooch dating to c. AD 60-100. The lower part of the bow, foot, part of one wing and the pin are missing to old breaks. The brooch head has open-ended cylindrical wings, now 36.1mm wide, containing an axis bar for the hinge. Both ends are worn and one is partially broken with a worn break. The outer two thirds of each wing is decorated with evenly spaced but slightly uneven transverse incised grooves across the front, six on the complete wing, two before the break on the other. There is also an incised groove runnign along the top of …
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Silverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9AA3AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Alexander II of Scotland, issued in the name of William I and dating to the period c. 1230 - c. 1240. Short Cross Phase C. Mint of Roxburgh. Seaby no. 5034 (Purvey 1972: 19). Diameter: 17.2mm; thickness: 0.7mm. Weight: 1.37g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5551DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216). Short cross Class 5b2-5c (North 970 or 971) dating to 1205-1210. Minted by Iohan at uncertain mint. The length of the coin is 18.11mm; it has a thickness of 0.69mm and weighs 0.543 grams
Created on: Sunday 15th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-184CB7
Object type: LEAF ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Knapped flint arrowhead, probably a lead-shaped example dating from the Early Neolithic to Early Bronze Age (4000-1000 BC). The flint is light grey on the upper part, darker towards the lower end. One edge is broken along almost the entire side, from just below the top point. A straight break across the base has removed the end. The remaining edge is unusual as it is concave below the widest point but this may be due to later chips as chipping has created a more adbrupt edge here than on the rest of the arrowhead. Both faces have been worked with shallow, invasive sub-parallel retouch…
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-EEF5D6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat circular lead weight of uncertain date, possibly Post Medieval. There is evidence of a fold across the centre and a tear in the edge at one end of the fold. There is a small square hole through the weight, slightly off ceentre. There appears to be a scratched design on both sides of the weight but this is obscured by the large number of indents, probably from damage, on both faces. The scratched designs maybe of a square on one face and lines radiating out from the hole on the other. It is now 30.8mm by 28.3mm, 3.3mm thick and it weighs 15.80grams.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EE9D2E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead alloy two-disc type cloth seal. Parts of both discs and the central rivet survive. The edges of the discs are torn and folded in, with sections, and the connecting strip, missing. On the disc with the integral rivet is stamped the arms of Haarlam in the Netherlands on a shield, a vertical sword with a cross pattee avove and four stars arramged two each side. Above the shield is a six petalled flower made of pellets flanked by single pellets. There is a suggestion of lettering to the left of the shield but the broken and folded edges have rmoved most of the legend. …
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EE33C3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead alloy two-disc type cloth seal. Only one disc and the central rivet survive. The other disc and the connecting strip are all missing. The remaining disc has been bent over along two opposite sides. The visible part has a raised stamped design, possibly of the letters D and F, the D being retrograde, at the base of a long, central staff. Either side of the staff, above the letters, there is a small cross pattee, the one on right being very worn. There is a suggestion of a raised design ont he rivet but the details are unclear. There is no clear impression of the clot…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EDE6EB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal, of two disc type. One disc survives with the integral central rivet which previously held the two together. The edge is broken and torn at one point where the connecting strip has broken away along with the second, ring shaped, disc, the damage is the same patina as the rest of the fragment. The front has a raised design of the capital letters H and I (or IH) within a circular border of tiny pellets. Between the letters there is a four looped bow, above and below the letters the ends of the bow split and and in pellet flowers. It is now 15.4mm b…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-ED4261
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead-alloy cloth seal. The seal is of the two-disc type and one disc and the connecting rivet attached to it survive, although the other disc and the tab that previously linked the discs is missing. The remaining disc is stamped (offset) with the letters S W with a looped bow of four points between. Where visiable, there is a double border, one narrow, the outer wider and poelleted. On the rest of the disc appears to be part of a second stamped design with a pellet line and larger letteriing. The seal is now 19.5mm in diameter, 2.9mm thick and weighs 4.87 grams. This…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-853DBC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy two-disc type cloth seal. Only half of one disc remains with the central rivet which would have attached it to the other disc. the other half of the disc, the second disc and the connecting strip are missing to old breaks. The back of the remaining disc is probably plain, a few scratches appear accidental rather than letters or numbering. The end of the rivet shows part of the stamped design possibly of lozenges or a W within a ropework border. It is now 25.0mm by 18.2mm, 3.6mm thick and it weighs 8.24 grams This may be the remains of a privy mark used by…
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-84C656
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy two-disc type cloth seal. Both discs remain with the central rivet and connecting strip which attached the discs together. The seal is now bent through the centre at 45 degrees and the edge of the lower seal is broken with about one tenth lost. A small part of the undamaged edge of the front seal shows a raised design with a pellet border around a plain line border and just below part of the border, three loops forming a bow. the design continues on the rivet, which is squashed and damaged by the fold and there appears to be the letters S W above the bow. The …
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8444D7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy two-disc type cloth seal. Both discs remain with the central rivet which would have attached the discs together. The rivet was attached to the back disc, projected through the front disc and was stamped flat, bending it to one side and leaving the tip projecting. About 20% from the edge of one disk and the connecting strip have broken away with patinated breaks. The piece has a raised stamped design on one face, visible only on the rivet. The design is a merchants mark made of the letter W ( made of two V's overlapping), with a capital T or long cross vertical…
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-831A56
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight from a stacking set of the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The weight is circular and flat on both faces with straight sides. The top has a circular indent at the centre and is stamped with a crowned EL at 5 o'clock. It is 15.4mm in diameter and 2.0mm thick; it weighs 2.62 grams ( 0.09 oz probably originally 1/8oz). Biggs (1992:50) illustrates similar weights and states that those with this mark for Elizabeth started being issued around 1590. He suggests it is not unusual for the smallest weights, even those of London, to not show the A f…
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-583BC0
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman cast copper alloy key, dating to c. AD 150 - 410. The key is incomplete with only the openwork trilobate or 'fleur de lys' handle surviving and part of the shank. The trilobate section of the handle is rectangular in cross section with flat bases. The two outer lobes have thin open stems ending in outward curving circular openwork terminals. The central lobe is unusual, it again has a thin open stem, rising between the other two and widening as the curve outwards. At the top of the outer lobes however two pointed ended branches curve inwards and are joined together by a thin…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-44EB21
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy single loop buckle frame complete with pin. The frame is braodly D-shaped with an offset, narrowed and recessed strap bar. The upper, lower and outer sides are convex curved giving the frame an almost trefoil shape with lobed knops projecting outwards from the junctions between the outer side and upper and lower sides. All three sides have a flat back and a front which thins towards the centre making them triangular in cross section. The pin is D-shaped in cross section with a flat back, one end is bent around the strap bar and is evan in width to the …
Created on: Monday 2nd March 2015
Last updated: Sunday 23rd October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', 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-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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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-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: PAS-75BC84
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy single-looped buckle frame, incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin, but otherwise intact. The frame is oval and with an expanded outer edge. The pin bar is narrowed and offset. The sides are slightly thickened at the ends of the pin bar. The frame is bevelled from the internal edge to the external on the front; the reverse is flat. One of the sides of the buckle has been bent upwards as a result of old damage. The frame measures 17.9mm by 24.7mm by 2.8mm (maximum thickness). It weighs 2.60g. It is can be classified as Meols type 2 and compared with a …
Created on: Friday 20th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-729441
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a copper-alloy spoon probably of Roman date. The fragment is broken at both ends: diagonally across the bowl and at the point at which what appears to be an unusual junction element connects the bowl and handle. The bowl, being highly truncated, is of indeterminate form, but has a rounded oval back where it connects to the junction element. This latter rises up from the back of the bowl at ninety degrees to it. It is broadly of flat oval form, with a deep notch cut out of its front edge adjacent to the bowl. The object has a grey surface colour. The presence of such a …
Created on: Friday 20th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-65EFCE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a Roman copper-alloy finger-ring consisting of the bezel and shoulders. The bezel is circular with an engraved border on its upper surface. It may have been recessed to take enamel, which is now heavily decayed. The shoulders of the hoop emerge from the reverse of the bezel. The hoop has a flat rectangular cross-section. The shoulders are both truncated, one below the bezel, the other not far beyond. The hoop has a shallow curve in profile. The fragment measures 16.8mm in length by 13.0mm wide at the bezel by 4.1mm thick at the bezel. It is up to 7.3mm 'high' and we…
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-611B78
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A stone spindle whorl of possible medieval date. It is of flattened biconvexform, higher in one half than the other. The circumference is also flattened. The fabric is fine grained and of light-grey colour. It features incised concentric decoration in the form neat concentric rings (turning lines) on both surfaces. The central hole measures c. 8.1mm in diameter. On the higher half the object has suffered a loss adjacent to the hole. The stone is calcareous and probably a siltstone/mudstone. Geoff Egan (1998, 255ff.) suggests that the cheaper, possibly home-made, ceramic and bone spind…
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd February 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: PAS-4745B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Iron Age/early Roman (AD20-80) copper-alloy Colchester two-piece brooch, incompletein so far as it is missing the elements of its catch-plate, and much of its pin. The wings are short, flat and rectangular. Behind the wings is a hook that curves upwards to retain the axis bar, and, above this, an integral hook curved back on itself to retain the chord. The spring mechanism survives intact, around its axis bar, the chord retained within the rearward hook. There are two coils to each side; on one side the innermost coil develops into the pin which has been truncated after only c.…
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-0B857A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval to post-medieval lead bifacial token dating to the period c. 1300-1700. Possibly Powell Type 25 depicting a crown (or alternatively Powell Type 23 depicting churches)/Powell Type 14 depicting a cross with pellet in each quarter. The token has been struck on an irregularly shaped flan which has not been trimmed to the circular border. The token has suffered two losses at its circumference. It measures 22.8mm in diameter and weighs 3.17g.
Created on: Sunday 15th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-C5ED81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I dating to 1294 - 1299 . Class 8a. Mint of London. Date: Medieval - c. 1294 - 1299 Referance: North Volume II, No. 1034 Diameter: 17.52mm Weight: 0.89 Die axis: 9
Created on: Thursday 12th February 2015
Last updated: Sunday 15th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-B36948
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval silver sceat, Series E (secondary type, Metcalf variety A, porcupine and standard), c.AD 715-765, North (1993:61) no. 48, similar to Metcalf (1993) no.227.
Created on: Wednesday 11th 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: NMS-909DC8
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete probably Medieval copper alloy clasp or buckle plate. The plate is formed from a single rectangular strip of metal folded back in half on its long axis to loop around the clasp or buckle frame. Three equally spaced rivets held the plate and strap together. The plate is not recessed at the edges and the hole adjacent to the looped end of the plate shows no significant sign of pin-wear, hence the preference for a probable clasp or strap tensioner function. Whitehead, R. Buckles 1250-1800;p40; Nos.248-250illustrates similar clasps and tensioners to which he assigns a circa 130…
Created on: Monday 9th February 2015
Last updated: Sunday 7th June 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-88FE49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval silver sceat dating to the period AD 710 to 740. Series X (type 31 Woden head / crested monster). Barrett type Ap (Metcalf 1993:279). Probably minted at Ribe, Denmark. North (1994: 65) no 116. Areas of copper alloy corrosion on both faces suggest it is debased silver. Analysis of a similar coin, although lighter and perhaps of less good design, in the Ashmolean collection found it had a silver content of 63% (Metcalf 1993: plate 16 no.208).
Created on: Monday 9th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Babcary CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-33FF28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to the year 1567 (on coin). Initial mark probably coronet. Minted at London. North (1991:135) no.1998. The coin is very worn and has a small tear on the circumference.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Zeals', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F9BBC9
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper alloy button with enamel decoration and integral shank of the 'Stuart enamel' type dated c. AD 1600-1700. The button is circular in plan with a convex front and a concave back. In cross section it is D shaped. A geometric pattern on the front face is applied in the cloisonné style but is poorly preserved. The design consists of a large raised central boss from which extend four pentagonal cells filled with opposing white and turquoise glass / enamel: between the angles of the pentagonals are triangular wedges of dark blue / black coloured glass. This centr…
Created on: Monday 2nd February 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOM-CE17C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny or half-penny of Edward III to Henry VII dating to the period AD 1335 to 1490. Type unclear, mint unclear. The coin is very worn, bent and broken into two pieces.
Created on: Monday 19th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 21st January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7BA52E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast lead alloy pointed-oval or vesica-shaped seal matrix dating from the medieval period, that is the 13th/14th century. Only the lower half survives. The matrix would have read: [S' I]Oh'IS FIL WALT[ERI] This means it was the Seal of John, Son of Walter. There appears to have been a star or similar in the centre of the matrix and moulded ribs on the reverse. The suspension loop is missing along with the upper part of the matrix. NB: The find was not seen by the FLO. Images and findspot information were kindly supplied by the rally organiser.
Created on: Thursday 15th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 16th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7B9E05
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy pointed-oval or vesica-shaped seal matrix dating from the medieval period, that is the 13th or 14th century. The matrix is made from cast lead-alloy with a plain reverse and what looks like a broken or damaged suspension loop at the top. The obverse is very worn and scratched; the image in the centre is no longer recognisable but it may have been capital letters or may be a bird. This is a personal seal matrix and probably reads S'IOhIS FIL ROB'TI - The Seal of John, Son of Robert. NB: The find was not seen by the FLO. Images and findspot information were kindly s…
Created on: Thursday 15th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-5468A8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy post-medieval half-penny trade token, dating to between AD 1648-1672. The token was issued by Robert Willy Senior of Witney and depicts a woolpack on the reverse. Williamson Oxfordshire 247.
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-3C0731
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1591 to 1594. Third coinage, initial mark possibly tun. Minted at London. North (1991:137) no.2016.
Created on: Monday 12th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E821D3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper-alloy openwork mount with integral attachment spikes. The mount has a flat openwork plate with bevelled edges which is general piriform in shape with the top point elaborated into a trefoil. The side petals of the trefoil have circular indents in their centre and the central petal is elongated, echoing a fleur de lis. There is a projecting solid rectangular knop at the base flanked by slight rounded knops and a solid chervon across the openwork centre. On the back are two integral circular sectioned spikes with sharp points. They are placed on a central line,…
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C04C49
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast lead-alloy bifaced token of Powell type 2 / Powell type 8 (c. AD 1500-1800). The token is square in shape, but has two rounded corners, one of which is chipped. On one face, at an angle to the edge, the token has a raised design of the letters T B with a star between them and a pellet below. Where the edges are less worn there is the remainder of a stamped border. On the other side, at a 45% angle to the TB , are the numbers 22 with an offset vertical line between them. The token is 21.5mm by 22.1mm, 2.3mm thick and weighs 6.00g Lead tokens had a wide variety of …
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BE9404
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius of Hadrian dating to the period AD117 to 122 (Reece Period 6). P M TR P COS III reverse type depicting Ocean, reclining left holding anchor, resting left arm on dolphin, claws on his head. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p.349, no. 75b.
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BC5F89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver penny of Charles I (1625-1649), probably Group E, unclear initial mark, minted at London, AD 1640-1649, North (1991:163) no.2272.
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBB480
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), initial mark hand, minted at London, AD 1589-1592, North (1991:137) no.2017.
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-829E3F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval cloisonné disc brooch of 10th to 11th century date. The circular brooch has 7 evenly spaced semi-circular lobes projecting around the edge. They are decorated with a spherical bead of blue glass on each, some surrounded by a ring of white probably corrosion product. The centre of the brooch is decorated with a floral motif of interlocking wire cells filled with enamel. There is a lozenge shaped setting at the centre, filled with a green enamel with some white corrosion product. Four petals surround, which are comprised of 'heart-shaped' gilded wire settings, fill…
Created on: Monday 22nd December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 31st March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-034B58
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper alloy trade weight from a stacking set. The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top with a concentric incised circle around the middle of the rim. The top has two concentric incised circles within the rim and stamped initials. The sides are angled and the back flat. There is a recessed area, 19.5mm in diameter, in the centre of the back. The weight is stamped with a crowned W at 10 o'clock, and a crowned T at 2 o'clock,and the conjoined capital letters AB at 6 o'clock. It is 58.2mm in diameter and 13.1mm thick; it weighs 223 grams ( 7 3/4 oz probably origina…
Created on: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-01EF9E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I to III dating to the period 1279 to 1335. Edwardian long cross of unclear class. Minted at London. The coin is partially cracked.
Created on: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B11455
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy dupondius or as of Hadrian dating to the period AD 117 to 138 (Reece period 6). Unclear reverse type depicting standing female figure. Minted at Rome.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-84A6EE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy token halfpenny, dating from the late 17th century. This token, issued by George Barne[....] of St. Giles in the Fields, London, is not listed in the standard reference works and would appear to be a previously unrecorded piece. Diameter: 19.6mm; thickness: 0.6mm. Weight: 1.33g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1CC812
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy single loop buckle frame with a folded cast copper-alloy plate (c. 1150-1300). Two trailing extensions and the majority of the pin are missing. The frame is an elongated oval shape in plan. It is convex at the front and flat at the rear. On the upper face of the outer edge there is a central protruding lipped pin rest. The thick plate is folded widthways and is recessed to accommodate the loop. It has a rectangular slot for the pin. A small portion of the iron pin loop survives within. At each corner of the attachment end of the plate the…
Created on: Friday 5th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0446FC
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bridle cheek-piece of 11th-century date. The fragment measures 28.8mm by 24.7mm by 3.8mm thick and weighs 9.36g. It is very worn but appears to be a central section with worn breaks at both ends, it is irregular in shape but broadly narrows from one end to the other. At the wider end is part of the original central circular hole for the bit flanked by broken ends, one additionally split around a smaller hole at the break. The other, narrower end is also split around a hole and has broken at the spit. The sides between are irregular with a series of conv…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2014
Last updated: Sunday 26th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Taunton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-03AC82
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval or, more probably Post Medieval, 17th century, copper alloy signet ring. The ring has a roughly circular, misshapen hoop which is pointed oval in section with slightly convex inner and outer faces. The flat circular bezel has an incised design of a central cross with two equal cross bars flanked by the letters I S, the letters are outlined by incised lines, with a ground line below the cross and letters and a plain line border around the edge. The shoulders, flanking the bezel are constricted with three raised and thickened bands across them, the central band wider than …
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Taunton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5B5B30
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Extremely worn enamelled cast copper alloy harness pendant dating from the medieval period, that is c. 14th century AD. It is extremely worn and very thin. The decoration can only be seen in corrosion products on the obverse surface. The reverse was probably undecorated. The loop at the top is worn away except for a fine, thin spike. It is composed of a quatrefoil plate with angular projections bearing an armorial device, the details of which are lost to corrosion but it appears to have contained a crowned capital letter W. Pendants of this type are seen as fourteenth century (Grif…
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-B08296
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper alloy spoon, probably dating to the late 17th or 18th century. The surviving fragment comprises of the end of the spoon's handle. This is broadly piriform in shape, tapering from 12.9mm wide at its rounded shoulders to 4.1mm, where it terminates in a worn break. In profile the top edge of one face of the handle thickens pronouncedly above the widest point of the shoulders, from 1.4mm to 3.8mm, creating a lip with a concave curve below it. The spoon terminates in an elaborated knob, comprising of a large central section, 6.1mm in diameter and hexagona…
Created on: Tuesday 30th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Poltimore CP', 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: IOW-C374FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), minted at Ilchester. Class 3, 1248-1250 (North 1994: 226, refs: 986-990). Obverse: hEN[ ]III; Crowned bust facing Reverse: /ON I/VE[L] (ON ligated); Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant Diameter: 18.5mm. Weight: 0.66g. North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Friday 19th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-C0CAE9
Object type: PLANO CONVEX KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age date (c.2700 BC to c.1600 BC) probable plano-convex knife: The knapped flint knife is an elongated pointed sub-oval, with a D-shaped cross section. The dorsal surface has scaled retouch covering the surface with low abrupt re-touch along the edges, thereby forming a convex surface. Along one lateral edge, in the medial section there are two notches, next to each other, which have been formed from the dorsal surface. The ventral surface has some invasive retouch, mainly to reduce the bulb of percussion. One portion of the proximal side edge has low ab…
Created on: Friday 19th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-C07509
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval (1st to 19th century) unidentified object: The artefact is a large lead oval ball with a flattened upper and lower edge with multiple, equi-distant six circular iron studs around the side, one iron stud on one flat surface and two on the lower face. The iron is in a stable condition and the lead has a matte light grey/cream coloured surface. It measures 43.69mm diameter, 28.41mm thick and weighs 230g. A similar object is recorded on the PAS database, SUSS-158547, and the Finds Liaison Officer wrote 'The purpose and age of the object is unclear. Suggestions in…
Created on: Friday 19th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

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-AD2C56
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy hooked strap fitting. The upper part of the fitting is in the form of a bar the base of which curves forward then back to form a large open loop (hook). The upper bar is triangular in section with a flat back and ridge running down the centre. The bar widens and thickens from 4.3mm wide by 2.9mm thick at the top to 6.2mm by 5.0mm thick at the junction with the hook. Projecting at 90 degrees form the back of the bar are two integral rivets to attach it to the strap, both circular in section with slightly flattened (roved over) ends and c.4.7mm long. One rivet is n…
Created on: Thursday 18th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston C P', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-85A2A1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The central decorative element from a circular enamelled brooch of late 10th to 11th century date (Saunderton type). The circular component is divided into a scrolling cruciform pattern with separate cells of red, blue and white glass made using a cloisonne technique set into a backing plate with integral raised sides. The rest of the brooch, catchplate and pin are missing. The brooch may have been gilded but there is no trace of gilding on this fragment.
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2D7ED0
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable button formed from a pair of fused medieval late Tournai copper-alloy jettons of Crown type, AE MARIA GRACIA PL legend, c. AD 1415-1497, cf. Mitchiner 663ff. The pair of jettons are fused together with some sort of material between them. The edges have been curved down giving a dished shape with convex front and concave reverse. The centre is almost flat but the edge curves down 45 degrees with clear evidence of deliberate shaping in the bevelled rim of the upper jetton. The lower rim is less bevelled as the curve is more upright at this point but it continues the curve …
Created on: Friday 12th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huish Episcopi CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EFFB80
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy purse bar dating from the late Medieval to ealy Post Medieval periods. It has two main sections; a horizontal bar with central boss and a vertical bar running through the boss with a loop at the top. The rectangular central boss on the horizontal bar is pierced centrally for the vertical bar, and has rouned lower corners giving it a D shape in profile and a rectangular shape in plan. Two circular sectioned bars project, one at each side.One side bar is broken at close to the boss with an old break. The complete side is 19.3mm long, terminating in a sphe…
Created on: Thursday 28th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockland Bristol CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-72F255
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken and incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy pedestal type seal matrix with a circular face. The handle has been almost entirely truncated, and the upper third of the die has been lost, both to old breaks. The central pedestal type handle appears to have been circular in section from the scar, a triangular indent on the scar is possible a casting flaw. The matrix has a central design of a rampant lion on a triangular shield with straight sides. There is some reddish material in the lion but this is almost certainly iron deposit rather than enamel as enamel would prevent the seal…
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-343E7F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver Cilician Armenian takvorin, possibly of Levon III (1301-1307) or a later ruler (Oshin, 1308-20 to Gosdantin III, 1344-63). Minted in Sis. Ref: Künker (2008), Auktion 137: the De Wit Collection of Medieval Coins. 1000 years of European coinage. Part III, p.339-41.
Created on: Tuesday 19th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brant Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1DE6A8
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy spherical animal bell (crotal) of post-medieval date. The bell comprises two hemispherical domes with a raised circumferential join. The upper hemisphere has two sub-circular sound holes with a rectangular loop projecting from the top between them. The loop is formed of an angular U-shaped bar of square cross-section and is 9.8 mm high, 11.3 wiide and 4.2mm thick. 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. The lower hemisphere has a long, w…
Created on: Monday 18th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 21st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mere CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1CF6EE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably Post Medieval cast copper-alloy cup weight belonging to nested set c. 1100-c. 1900 AD with the later end of this range more likely.This weight is circular in plan. Its sides, 2.9mm thick and 15.4mm tall, flare evenly upwards from the base to a rim. The base is flat on the inside and outside. The inner and outer faces and rim are plain. Outer diameter of rim: 28.3mm; outer diameter of base: 22.2 mm. Weight:28.05g. (0.989 ounces). According to Biggs (1992, 14-16) this type of weight was in use from the 12th century and throughout the medieval to post-medieval period although…
Created on: Monday 18th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 21st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chiselborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C0A84
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval to early post-medieval cast lead alloy maidenhead spoon knop. This is the decorative end of a spoon broken off the top of a spoons stem. The figure depicts the bust of a female. Folds on the side and back of the head suggest the figure is wearing a long headdress. At the base there appears to be foliate or fleur de lis projections, rising from the base part way up her torso, one at the centre of the front and one at the back. Alternatively the figure may be kneeling with one leg forward and one back. The knop is now 22.7 mm long, 10.4mm wide and 8.6mm thick, weighing 5…
Created on: Monday 18th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 21st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chiselborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F9D5FA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy developed T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. Present is the most of the head and upper bow; the pin, lower bow, including leg and catch-plate, are missing. The head is formed of cylindrical wings with a central slot. One of the wings is broken with only about half of the original wing surviving. Orange/brown corrosion product in the slot and on the lower surface of the bow below suggests that the axis bar for the hinged pin was made of iron. Both wings are decorated with a trio of grooves, thus creating a pair of ridges, at the end largely on the lowe…
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F92DC6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. Present is the head, with broken pin, and upper bow; the lower bow, including leg and catch-plate, are missing. The head is formed of cylindrical wings with a central slot. The wings contain the copper-alloy axis bar for the hinged pin, viewable within the slot. The head of the copper-alloy pin, with spur, is still in the slot; only the beginnings of the rest of the pin survives in addition, bent to one side. Both wings are decorated with a trio of lines at the end on the upper surface. There is no evidence for a tab…
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F8E344
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post-medieval cast copper-alloy mount of c. 17th-century date. It has a flat trapezoidal body with bevelled edges on its upper surface. From the narrower end of the body an initially wider triangular protrusion emerges. From the wider end of the body is an initially narrower circular protrusion. From the flat back two integral prongs would have emerged. One no longer exists; its attachment scar is located at the centre of the circular terminal. A prong emerges from one of the bases of the triangular terminal, as such completely off centre. The prong curves inward to the cen…
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F89F5C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post-medieval cast copper-alloy mount of 17th to 18th-century date. It has a flat oval body. From each shorter end of the body protrude a slightly raised trefoil terminal and flared terminal respectively. Each terminal features a pair of crude grooves to delineate the designs. From the flat back emerge two integral prongs. These spring from circular bases at the trefoilate terminal and the junction of the body with the other terminal. Only stubs of the prongs survive; they appear to be of rectangular cross-section. This mount has corroded to a red/brown colour. Such mounts …
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F7CA4B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged, now incomplete, post-medieval lead-alloy button. The button has a slightly convex front with a moulded design of a sunken six petalled flower with raised lines between each petal that emerge from a central rosette. There is a line border around each sunken petal in low relief. The edge is shaped to the curved edges of the petals, though with alternating lines and double pellets that protrude. The back is flat, though raised at its circular centre which corresponds with the sunken petals. At the centre is a raised line from which two stubs emerge to have formed a simple loop…
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F746F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), fourth coinage, Pre-Treaty period, possibly Series G, possibly minted at York, c. AD 1356-1361. This coin has lost just over a third of its flan to an old ragged break.
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F6F83F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent medieval silver penny of Henry V (AD 1413-1422), Class G, minted at York, AD 1413-1422, North 1404
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B8A58D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of uncertain Tetrachic ruler dating to the period AD 294 to 307 (Reece period 15). Probably GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius, modius on head, standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-A472F5
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy crucifix of probable medieval date. The top arm of the crucifix expands towards the tip and the terminal is convex, the terminal has a circular perforation for suspension. The lower arm of the crucifix also expands towards the tip with a curved terminal. The arms to the left and the right of the crucifix have bifoliate terminals. The depiction of christ is basic with a central worn circular projection depicting the head, two outstrenched arms are depicted as two ridges which both terminal in broadly oval projections. The legs are seperated by a shallow ver…
Created on: Thursday 31st July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 31st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pitching Piece', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-79E356
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327), class 11b3, minted at Canterbury, AD 1312-1314, North (1994:36) no.1061/3.
Created on: Tuesday 29th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F980D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327), Class 10cf5, probably 10cf5b, minted at Canterbury, AD 1309-1310
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cothelstone CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E25108
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dinero of the Principality of Cataluna, of mid-C17th date. Obverse: V[ILL]A : 16[42]; head right. Reverse: [...]NA; long cross dividing legend, three pellets in two quarters, large annulet in two quarters. Possible mint of Oliana. cf. Calico et al. 1982, 174; Type 77/Number 153.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E74568
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. This Wilsford type brooch is incomplete in as much as it is missing its pin, and the lower part of bow to an old break. The head is made of a pair of cylindrical wings flanking a central slot. The wings hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. A white substance, probably solder is visible in one end of one wing. The upper surfaces of the wings are decorated with a pair of incised lines near the outer ends. The copper alloy pin hinged in the central slot, only the head now remains, the rest is lost to an old break. The bow has a C-…
Created on: Thursday 10th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 11th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOM-E5A898
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of unclear emperor dating to the period AD 268 to 274 (Reece Period 13). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and sceptre. Coin has lost roughly 5% due to chips on circumference.
Created on: Thursday 10th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 10th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-E58984
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
The head and upper bow from a copper-alloy initial T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. The lower part of the bow and foot is missing to an old break. The head is formed of two cylindrical wings flanking a central slot. One wing is shorter than the other but still has a neat, worn, end suggesting it was mis-cast or broken in antiquity. The head is 17.4mm wide. The wings hold the axis bar for the hinged pin, one end of the copper alloy bar is visible embeded in white material, probably solder in the end of the shorter wing. The pin once hinged in the central slot but is now missing.…
Created on: Thursday 10th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-B00A02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Venetian Soldino issued by Leonardo Loredano and dating to 1501 - 1521 Date: Post Medieval - 1501 - 1521 Diameter: 12.40 mm Weight: 0.28 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Keyneston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AFE798
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Edward IV dating to 1480 - 1483. A Withers Class 10a type minted in London. Reference: North Vol II, No. 1667 Date: Medieval - 1480 - 1483 Diameter: 11.28 mm Weight: 0.41 g Die axis: 10
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AFD123
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I dating to 1307 - 1309. A Class 10cf3(a) type minted in London. Reference: North Vol II, No. 1042/1 Date: Medieval - c.1307 - 1309 Diameter: 17.34 mm Weight: 1.41 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-AFBCF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I dating to 1307 - 1309. A Class 10cf3(a) type minted in London. Reference: North Vol II, No. 1042/1 Date: Medieval - c.1307 - 1309 Diameter: 18.24 mm Weight: 1.38 g Die axis: 10
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AF9A39
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver long cross penny of Edward I dating to 1299 - 1301. A Class 9b1 type minted in London. Reference: North Vol II, No. 1037/1 Date: Medieval - c.1299 - 1301 Diameter: 18.89 mm Weight: 1.37 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AF8A5F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver long cross penny of Edward I dating to 1289 - 1290. A Class 5a type minted in London. Reference: North Vol II, No. 1028 Date: Medieval - c.1289 - 1290 Diameter: 15.78 mm Weight: 0.67 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arne', grid reference and parish protected.