Record ID: SOM-A7C805
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval copper alloy pastry jigger consiting of part of the central shaft and the cross bar forming the head. The shaft is is circular in cross-section at the apex and sub-triangular in cross-section where it joins the head. It swells gradually away from the head, reaching its maximum diameter at a point just below the apex. The head is flat. The upper edge of the head curves upwards, then downwards to either side of the shaft, creating a symmetrical, wavy effect. The extant working end consists of a 'T'-shaped head that would have been used for cutting and impressing…
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-82F578
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver half groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), uncertain initial mark, minted at Canterbury, 1509-1547 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston Deverill', 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: 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-FD1746
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead-tin (pewter) dress hook probably dating to cAD1500 - 1600. The plate is formed of three lobes arranged in a triangle with a central pellet and raised lines between them, defining each lobe. Each lobe is domed with a convex front and flat back and decorated with a saltire with a pellet in each quarter. The oputer edge of the lobes are decorated with a row of pellets which project slightly to create a wavy border. The backplate has the remains of two projections at the top, each near the centre of a lobe and aligned along a casting seam. Starting in the centre of th…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 31st December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Lavington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A406B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval cast copper alloy double-loop buckle frame, missing its pin and plate. It has oval loops which are triangular in section with a flat back. At the centre od the outerside of each loop is an oval expansion stamped with an annulet, possibly part of a very worn flower design. There are lobed knops either end of the strap bar.there are traces of a black laquer coating and some iron corrosion around the strap bar which may be the remains of the pin. It measures 40mm in width, 24mm in length and is 2.5mm thick. It is similar to Whitehead (1996, 63, 66) no. 408 with flower des…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A42CC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy double looped buckle, circa 1550 - 1650 AD. It is oval in plan with two D-shaped loops and oval in cross section. The centre of the outer edge of each loop is expanded into a oval each decorated with circa five incised transverse lines radiating out from the centre of the inner side. The strap bar is recessed from the front and slightly projecting at the back. Slight transverse indents on the front create the impression of knops at either end. The pin is missing but there is iron corrosion on the strap bar which might be the remains of an iron pin. It m…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A45AF2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval cast copper alloy buckle frame. The frame was double looped but one of the oval loops has been lost to an old break. It is D shaped in section with a flat back and a decorative outer edge. The decoration consists of an asymmetrical moulded pattern of four folded leaves running around the outer edge, the lobed of one overlapping the base of the other. The strap bar has a slight curve due to damage and a lobed knop at each end. The frame measures 21mm long, 23.4mm wide, 2.8mm thick and weighs 3.08 grams. The frame appears to be part of a large group of double …
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', 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.