Record ID: SOM-2A0B19
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy bracelet dating to cAD 300 to 400. The bracelet is formed of a strip of copper alloy which has been bent into an irregular U-shape. One end is complete and narrows to catch and the other finishes in a straight, patinated break. The catch is formed of a hook; the hook is narrower than the main bracelet with a thin initial section then a thickened terminal which is round in plan and triangular in profile with the upper edge of the triangle slightly hooked over. The front of the bracelet is decorated with an incised line borders running parallel to both …
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Box', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-28C2D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy brooch. Only the foot and catchplate remain. The bow thins and narrows evenly to the pointed foot. Close to the break in the bow is a small circular indentation and the foot is slightly thickened although vary narrow, with two transverse notches. The catchplate is complete with a circular hole drilled through the centre. The piece measures 29.0mm, 5.75mm in width, 3.95mm in thickness and weighs 3.63g. Without the head of the bow, the piece is difficult to assign to any one style. However the plain foot suggests it is probably from a T-shaped br…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Box', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-284F61
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy initial T-shaped brooch probably dating to cAD 50-150. Only the lower part of the bow and catchplate remain. The top section of the remaining bow has a pattern of four evenly spaced converging incised lines which run down the bow to the start of the foot where there end in a double transverse incised line. The bow tapers further to four incised transverse lines just above the raised knop at the foot. The foot is circular in profile (seen from the base) and the upper edge is decorated with regularly spaced transverse notches. The solid catchplate is tr…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Sunday 26th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Box', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FBCA17
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post- Medieval gold Britain Crown of James I (AD 1603-1625) dating to AD 1613. Second coinage, third bust type.Trefoil initial mark. London Mint. North (1991, 145) No 2091.
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilmington CP', 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-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-68FD99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age base silver or plated silver unit struck by the small East Wiltshire tribe (name unknown) centred on the Vale of Pewsey, between 50 and 35 BC Probably of Rudd's 'Wanborough Wheel' type, ABC 2134.
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOM-29554C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). Constantinopolis type with a reverse depicting Victory on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of the new Constantinople. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chitterne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-290183
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364 to 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory walking left with palm and a wreath. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chitterne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-27F57E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age La Tene IBa type brooch dating to the period c.400 - 275 BC. The majority of the brooch survives it missing only its head and integral sprung pin. The brooch is broken at the head with only a small part of the circular cross sectioned wire of the spring remaining running vertically down for c.2mm before arching steeply upwards from the head into the bow. Iron corrosion around this area suggests there may have been an iron cross bar. The bow expands into a D-shaped cross section with a flat back and convex front. Despite being mostly abraded smooth there are f…
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chitterne CP', grid reference and parish protected.