Record ID: SOM-512E05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn fragment of a post medieval silver coin, possibly a threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to AD 1561-1582. Second issue, uncertain mint. North (1991: 135) nos. 1998.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-37F867
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval or Post Medieval cast copper-alloy double-loop rectangular buckle frame missing the pin. The strap bar is considerably narrowed . The sides are trapezoid in cross section with flat front and back and angled sides. The outline of the loops forms a continuous elongated oval. The frame is 27.46mm long with a maximum width of 24.48mm and a thickness of 1.85mm . It weighs 3.38g Whitehead (2003:74) illustrates a very similar example, no.455 which he suggests are 'mainly AD 1570-1700' in date with no evidence given. As the form is so simple and plain a broader date range …
Created on: Monday 9th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ash Priors CP', 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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-20E370
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval Russian flax seal dating to the year 1806. The seal is oval in shape and consists of a lead disc with two diagonal perforations running through the centre to accommodate a cord or wire which would have been used to attach the seal to a bale of flax. The obverse reads *ЛД*MEPE EEB: H30 The reverse reads: NP BK12 *1806* Following http://peacehavens.co.uk [accessed 22/09/2016] his can be interpretted as meaning: The initials ЛД = LD L'nyanoy Dosmotr = Flax Inspector MEPE[...]EEB (personal name),H 30 is the post number. NP which is used for flax until 18…
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 29th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherborne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4EAEA0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval four-disc lead cloth alnage seal dating to the period c. AD 1500-1600.The seal consists of four circular discs in two conjoined pairs pressed back to back and connected by a central folded tab between the inner discs of each pair and and by a rivet between the outer discs. The outer most discs are considerably smaller than the inner pair closest to the tab. One of the larger discs has a raised design of a crowned tudor style rose surrounded by the legend DORSET. SHIRE within a pelleted border. The outer disc attached to it contains a central inscription of [...]HD with…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherborne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7E37AB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy traders token farthing issued by the City of Bristol datng from AD 1652 to 1670 ; Williamson (1891:241), Gloucestershire 12 to 20.
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
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Record ID: SOM-171DDD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy penny token issued by Messrs. Cox of Taunton and dating to AD 1812 (Minnitt unpub:18 nos. 1 & 2). The obverse shows a view of an iron foundry. In the background are the furnaces with a gantry projecting between them. In the foreground is a man carrying a bar for tapping the furnaces and at his feet are four bars of pig iron. The legend reads TAUNTON PENNY TOKEN. The reverse bears the insciption in four lines [A POUND/NOTE/FOR 240/]TOKENS in the centre with PAYABLE [AT MESSrs] COXS IRON FOUNDRY. The edge of the token is thread milled. It measures 34.48mm…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Chard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-164518
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval clay tobacco pipe dating to the period c AD1680 to 1720. Most of the bowl is missing but the heel is stamped with the makers mark: WILL/ PITCH/ER in three lines within a pellet circle. The stem is broken at an old break. The pipe measures 51.3mm in length, 14.7 in width and weighs 6.37g. William Pitcher is listed as a maker from Beaminster in Dorset active c.1700 (Oswald 1975 p167). David Atkinson has suggested Will Pitcher was a pipe maker at Merriott active between 1682 and 1729 (unpub manuscript on http://www.pipearchive.co.uk/pdfs/Clay/Atkinson/LIVNP_2012_06_…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-822420
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The handle of a copper alloy (latten) Post Medieval spoon dating to the period c.AD 1550-1650. The handle ends in a seal top knop. The knop starts with a flat circular disk which tapers down to two simple balls with a moulded collar beneath. The surface of the disc is worn and has no evidence of pecked initials remaining. The knop is integral with the oval cross sectioned handle. The handle is bent and terminates in a worn break at the point where it would have attached to the bowl, now missing. The knop is quite worn and has a green patina on the surface. The piece measures 91…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8208C2
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a copper alloy (latten) post medieval seal top spoon dating to the period c.AD 1550-1650. The fragment comprises the spoon knop. The terminus is a flat circular disk which tapers down to a broad collar, semi-circular in cross section. There is no evidence of initials on the disc. Below the collar it narrows before expanding to a tapering baluster which narrows further to a collar formed of two narrow bands. The knop ends in a worn break at the point where it would have attached to the handle, now missing. The knop is quite worn and has a green patina on the surface. The k…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-81CB22
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy Russian bale seal dating to AD1809. Both sides have raised Cyrillic lettering. On the obverse it reads ЛД/CYЛb/ЯHOB/HIO and on the reverse NP/[...]V12H/1809. A slot passes horizontally through the oval disc from side to side. It has a cream patina on both sides. It has a diameter of 22.33mm and weighs 10.3g. Following http://peacehavens.co.uk [accessed 22/09/2016] his can be interpretted as meaning: obverse: ЛД = LD = L'nyanoy Dosmotr = Flax Inspector, CYЛb = (first part of the name), ЯHOB = (second part of the name), H10 = the post number. Reverse: NP = …
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-ECF92A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy double loop buckle dating to the period c AD 1500 - 1650. The buckle consists of two oval loops separated by a pin/strap bar with lobed knops at each end of the bar. The pin is missing. The buckle has a green patina. The buckle measures 26.33mm in length, 21.35mm in width and weighs 2.43g. A similar example can be found in Whitehead (2003: 54) no. 305, who dates it to c.AD 1500 - 1650.
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EC91CF
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy farthing trade token issued by the City of Bristol dating to the year AD 1662. Williamson, (1889:241) Gloucestershire 18.
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-08D883
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I dated to AD 1591 on coin. Initial mark hand. Tower mint. See North (1991:137) No 2015. The coin shows evidence of clipping around the edge.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge CP', 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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-39F451
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper alloy crotal bell complete with iron suspension ring and hook. The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a prominent ridge which runs around the centre of the bell. The upper hemisphere is undecorated with two large sound holes. A semi-circular loop extends up from the top of the upper hemisphere.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. A rusty iron ring goes through the loop (the ring has abutting ends), an integral hook continues from …
Created on: Monday 13th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
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Record ID: SOM-E6F34E
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval sheet lead powder holder cap (c. 17th century). It has straight sides, now squashed inwards, with an oval top (also squashed and distorted). Where the sides meet the top there are two attachment loops, one on each side, one split in the middle, the other bent inwards. The sides are comprised of a strip of lead bent into a circle and attached to edges of the circular face. The other face remains open to allow the rest of the powder holder to fit into it. The cap measures 24.0 mm in height, 62.0mm by 36.7mm at the top and 35.0mm by 34.0mm at the base. The sides are 3.…
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2E2489
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper mount dating to the 16th or 17th centuries. The mount is in the form of a large circular boss with a projection to one side. The boss has a hollow back and convex front which rises in two steps to a central dome, between the first and second step is a double incised ring. The edges of the boss are irregular and slightly damaged but it seems probable there was only ever one projection. The projecting piece is in the form of an oval lobe with a smaller lobed terminal beyond, both are convex on the front and the larger lobe has a hollow back. From the back of th…
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke St Gregory CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2DCB69
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval mount dating to the 17th century for a leather item. The flat plate of the mount has a tri-lobed end with a narrowed waist underneath, the lobes each side being thin and curved out, one now bent forward at the tip. This waist then expands forming rounded shoulders before a constriction formed of indents coming in from both sides below which it expands again to a square plate with outwardly curved corners. Below the square is an incised line across the front then a wider collar with rounded ends and possibly a broken lower edge. On the back are two integral attachment s…
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke St Gregory CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-297D9A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper alloy snake shaped strap-fitting and ring. The S shaped fitting has a naturalistically modelled reptilian or bird like head at both ends, a double bar running around the middle of the fitting in low relief with further curvilinear features to either side; the details of which are worn. It is worn but there maybe traces of scales or decoration behind one head.The tip of one of the snakes head is touching the central part of its body and this has allowed for the retention of a ring. This is plain with a circular section and has a depression where the loop has rubbed…
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wells', grid reference and parish protected.