Record ID: SOM-859CB8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy sub-oval object, possibly part of a dagger or sword pommel of likely Post-Medieval date or a walking stick top. The object is a hollow dome, with a stretched oval plan, more pointed (narrower) at one end than the other, and D-shaped profile. At the apex of the dome is a circular perforation (c.7.2mm diameter). The object is highly abraded, but appears to survive to its original edge around much of its circumference, The inner surface of the object is plain however the outer surface has moulded decoration that is symmetrical, barring abrasion, through…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: HAMP-3161D5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An artefact of uncertain function consisting of a lead core capped with a sheet copper-alloy dome at one end. The main leaden element is corroded and abraded, but broadly cylindrical and is able to sit on its flat, sub-circular base. The other end is shallowly domed and covered with copper-alloy sheeting, abraded at its circumference. At its summit it appears to be perforated, although this is unclear, as is its purpose. The object may have acted as a weighted terminal to something rather than a weight in its own right. The copper alloy cap has a variable mid-green colour.
Created on: Friday 14th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2013
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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: 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-4D0C5B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of probably Early Medieval copper alloy thin decorated sheet. The piece is broadly triangular with a slightly convex curved long edge, one shorter concave curved side and an old break along the other edge. The front of the plate is gilded and has a inscribed decoration in the form of a 'celtic trinity knot' or trinquetra formed by the interlace of three pointed ovals. The long edge of the plate is bordered by a inscribed line and there is the start of a similar line by the broken edge. It is probable the short curved edge broke along a similar incised line.The back of the plat…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-319644
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worn unidentified object, possibly a knife handle of uncertain date. The handle is incomplete, a complete although slightly worn loop survives at the tip. The main body is square in cross section which tapers towards the old break. Internally there is a circular shaped perforation. The artefact is 44.4mm in length, 10.9mm thick and weighs 16.9 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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Record ID: HAMP-6A2BF3
Object type: TUMBREL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy artefact of medieval date: probably the terminal fragment from a tumbrel, or coin balance (c. 14th century AD). The arm is perpendicular to the rectangular terminal (tray) and has broken at the perforation that would have taken the axis bar. The arm is bent backwards and is broken at both ends of the perforation (L.: 8.8mm, W.: 4.7mm, Th.: 3.2mm). The tray is rectangular, thin and flat, apart from a moulding just below the loop. This moulding is a raised transverse rectangle with central transverse removal (Th.: 2.8mm): alternatively, two rectangular ridges. The fi…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd May 2012
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Record ID: SOM-D7E1B2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead alloy fragment of a Post Medieval to Modern toy gun. The object is triangular in plan with curving sides and a flattened point. The point end is closed but the opposite end is open and was probably attached to the wooden section of the toy gun. Both faces have moulded decoration showing what appears to be leaves and/or flowers within a border of raised lines. There is a lobed knop projecting down from one of the sides. It is likely to be the butt from a toy gun. It measures 52.4mm in length, 26.7mm in width, 11.8mm in thickness and weighs 30.4g.
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Pennard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E63B28
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead toy probably a whistle dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1800. The toy commences in an old break and is cylindrical with a hollow circular cross sectioned interior and a hexagonal external cross-section. The internal diameter of the toy is 9.07mm tapering to 3.88mm at the opposite end. The toy exhibits a series of irregular raised mouldings running down the sides of the body, probably a decorative pattern which is now unclear, there appears to be curved foliate designs near the break. There is a pronounced, tidied, casting seam along both sides of the …
Created on: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2015
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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.