Record ID: SOM-DD4A7C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy trade weight. The weight is circular in plan and flat with a rectangular section. It is stamped on one face with the mark "I" and a symbol. The symbol consists of a stamped grid style pattern enclosed in a circle of about 12.3mm in diameter. The back is plain. The weight is light grey in colour. It measures 33.0mm in diameter and 3.4mm in thickness and weighs 25.43g, c.0.90oz. The weight is about 1 ounce according to the Avoirdupois system, adopted during the 14th century (Biggs and Whithers 2000, pp.13-14). The marks are likely to be loca…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Record ID: SOM-DEB3EA
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete dress or hair pin of early Post-Medieval date. The pin has a copper alloy globular head made of two hempisherical halves. The weight suggests if they are formed of shet they contain some lead solder or similar. The shaft if aslo copper alloy and goes right through the head with the top visible at the top of the head, although level with it. The circular sectioned shaft measure 1.5mm in diameter and survives for 25.5mm where it appears to have broken at a bend. The head of the pin has a dark green patina with bright green areas of corrosion. The shaft is a much redde…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Record ID: LANCUM-3348AC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy token issued by a Huntingdonshire trader, John Bradly of Offord Cluny (Williamson, p337, Huntingdonshire 23). The obverse has a circumferal inscription with a now illegible St George and the Dragon in the centre. The reverse has a circumferal inscription and in the centre inside the inner border, the letter B over initials I.K arranged as a triad. Dates to c1660 AD. Obverse inscription (initial mullet) IOHN[.BRADL]Y.OF Reverse edge inscription OF[FORD.C]LV[NY.1660] Diameter 15mm and weight 0.78g.
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cambridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-48E7D2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy token of post-medieval date, probably unifacial with a quatrefoil (Powell type 1) clear on one side. This token appears to have been deliberately cut.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 5th September 2012
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Record ID: CORN-4A7DC7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy finger ring with the hoop in the form of a belt strap and buckle. The miniature belt buckle is at one end of the hoop, and the belt strap runs through the buckle with two circular knops, one representing the pin, and a transverse ridge, like a miniature belt stud, on this end of the strap. This end of the strap then sits proud of the rest of the hoop, about 2 mm above it; the bare end of the strap then overlaps the round at a slight angle. The buckle is a single loop with a recessed outer edge. The strap itself has a relief inscription in roman lettering: MATER+DEI+M…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2012
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2012
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Record ID: HESH-B31D41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Shilling of Charles I ' Declaration Type' struck 1642 at the mint in Oxford. Several edges of the coin have been clipped and there are a number of scratches from abrasion in the soil and worn patches from use. References North: 2439 Seaby 2971
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2012
Last updated: Monday 20th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-AF45E4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy jetton issued by Cornelius Lauffer (master 1656-1711), English style Charles I type, minted at Nuremberg, AD 1660-1685, Mitchiner (1988:501) no.1781. The jetton is slightly bent and has been pierced near the edge with a circular hole punched through from the obverse side at around 3 o'clock on the obverse and reverse.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
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Record ID: BUC-E91DE3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th-century copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by grocer William Warre of Baldock, Hertfordshire, AD 1648-1672 (Williamson (Hertfordshire) 16)
Created on: Friday 5th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Letchworth Garden City', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3D9B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unfinished post-medieval cast copper alloy asymmetrical double looped two piece buckle missing both the spindle and the pin. The had one trapezoid and one D-shaped loop. The top and bottom sides are slightly concave curved with three raised squares in the centre of each, flanked by scalloping. The scalloping consists of an outer semi-circular indent becoming more indented towards the outer edge and bordered by a raised line on the inner side. The central square is where it is likely that the hole for the spindle would have been drilled as this section is slightly thickened by the rais…
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Musgrove', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-64B141
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy spherical rumbler bell (crotal) of Post Medieval date. The bell comprises two hemispherical domes with a raised circumferential join. The upper hemisphere has two circular sound holes with a rectangular tab projecting from the top between them. The tab has file marks from tidying and has been drilled with a circular hole to make a suspension loop. The lower hemisphere has a long, wide sound slit with circular holes at the ends. Part of the lower hemisphere, to one side of the slit, is missing to an old break. Both hemispheres are decorated with the typical p…
Created on: Friday 16th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2016
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Record ID: SOM-425844
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy token farthing issued Peter Parry in Taunton, dating to AD 1654; Williamson (1891: 990), Somerset 270.
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-70DE23
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval to Modern discoidal lead weight, probably dating to c. AD 1550-1850. The weight is discoidal (circular and flat), c. 30.9mm in diameter and 7.7mm thick. Both faces are stamped, with a "B" on one side and several other incomplete or unclear stamps and on the other, at 9 o'clock relative to the previous stamp, is the letter "P". Both stamps comprised of an incuse sub-rectangular field leaving the capital letter raised within. It weighs 54.31g, 1.91 ounces suggesting it was originally a two ounce weight. Similar weights are found with a variety of stamps, from more…
Created on: Saturday 13th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9746EB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of 64 pieces of lead shot, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1700. 21 shot are probably in the pistol category (red), 20 in the carbine (green), and 21 in the combined arquebus/carbine/small musket and large musket group (blue) with some not clearly in a group (groups as defined by Harding 2012). Graphing of the weights (see photo) suggests distinct groups around 12.5g (the central part of the range for pistol shot), 20g (centre of the range for carbines), then a more general spread between 25 and 32 which could be arquebus/cavalier (small muskets) or musket balls which may s…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7CDAD0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by the town of Bruton, dating to AD 1669; Williamson (1967: 975), Somerset 75.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Musgrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-CB6B77
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold finger ring inscribed on the inner side. The ring is D shaped in cross section with flattened facets top and bottom, a convex outer face and flat inner face. The outer face is plain with some minor indents and scratches. The inner is inscribed with a posy in italic script: Gods blessing bee on thee and mee. The uprights are elongated and curled and the tail of the final e extended. There is no makers mark. Dimensions: 22.6 mm in diameter by 4.8 mm by 2.2 mm Weight: 8.14 g Date: Post Medieval - c. 1650-1750 Discussion: The length and style of inscription would …
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CF00AA
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy enamelled button dating to c. AD 1640-1700. The button is circular in plan, with a convex front and concave reverse. From the centre of the reverse an integral shank expands, terminating in a now incomplete drilled loop. Traces of iron corrosion are affixed to both the loop and reverse face of the button, suggetsing the original presence of an iron chain. The front of the button is decorated with a foliate design cast in low relief, with four petals radiating out from a central hemispherical boss. Each petal also contains a series of four raised pellets…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4CEC5A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description A complete post-Medieval gold finger ring. The ring has a hexagonal bezel, set with a finely faceted garnet which projects from the bezel; convex in profile. Each lateral face of the bezel is decorated with a rectangular facet, with a lower border in slight relief, with a central upwards pointed projection. The underside of the bezel is 'keeled' and faceted, with each bearing a foliate motif left reserved against a niello inlaid field. The hoop is circular in cross-section, with shoulders decorated in the same fashion. Dimensions: 22.37 mm x 6.39 mm …
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0815D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver penny of the Commonwealth dating to AD 1649 to 1660. North (1997:206) no.2729. The coin has a worn piercing from the reverse to the obverse near the edge and probably originally circular, at 1 o'clock ont he obverse and 6 o'clock on the reverse. The top and and bottom edges have been bent forward and back to give an S-shaped profile, common on modified coins of this period. Part of the edge is also missing to an old break.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-623DA7
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A probable small hoard of three Post Medieval silver shillings comprising: No. Type Description Date Reference North Vol II 1 Shilling Obv: ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI - Crowned bust, left, XII behind I.M Cypher Rev: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV - Long cross over Royal shield I.M. Cypher Diameter: 28.84 mm Weight: 4.79 g 1600 - 1601 2014 2 Shilling Group D …
Created on: Monday 24th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-378C8F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post Medieval copper alloy shoe or knee buckle dating to the period c.AD 1660-1720, with drilled frame and seperate chape. The buckle frame is broadly retangular, with the outer edges on the two narrowest sides expanding into central triangular projections, that are flanked by two small rounded knops. Two incised grooves 0.76mm wide that run along the narrowest sides, behind the triangular projections. The longer edges (top and bottom) have a central knop flanked by concave scrolled decorations that form the side. In profile it is curved with the centre raised and the ce…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2017
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