Record ID: SOM-9D36D7
Object type: BULLET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fired modern lead bullet. The cast lead bullet was probably originally of domed or pointed form with a hollow base, now mostly melted. The point has been flattened and the lower part of the bullet rolled/compressed upwards. The length is 13.6mm and width 18.8mm. The width of the top of the object is 11.2mm, suggesting its use for perhaps a 0.45 inch calibre weapon. There are two circumferential lines visible. Weight: 14.3grams​. The bullet has characteristics of the Minié ball, but a definite designation is not possible given its condition. This was a type of muzzle-loading…
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2C2364
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Post Medieval - Modern equal-armed cross shaped horse harness pendant (c.1700-1900 AD). The object is cruciform in plan, each of the broad arms has a semi-circular end and tapers slightly in width towards the center. The pendant is flat with a sub-oval integrally cast suspension loop extending from one of the arms, with a circular perforation approximately 8.0mm in diameter drilled transversely through it.It has a green/brown patena, very worn but probably undecorated. The pendant is 69.8mm in length including loop, 54.6mm excluding loop, 44.18mm in width, 3.15mm thick…
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke St Gregory CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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.