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.

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: LON-406F77
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy Ethiopian Coptic pendant, probably dating to the 20th century. The pendant has ornate openwork and engraved decoration. Cross at the centre with a circle with four birds and three quatrefoils framing it. All surmounted by a quatrefoil within a circular toothed frame, topped with a supension loop.
Created on: Wednesday 6th October 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Putney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D5D7B8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A four-part lead cloth seal dating from the early modern period, probably George I's reign, c. 1714-1727. Side 1: A bust facing right possibly of George I Side 2: A unicorn facing left, rampant, with a 2 below This is an alnage seal, that is a seal to show tax had been paid on the cloth. There is a close parallel in Egan (fig. 28 no.161) which is also George I. The number below the unicorn is the subsidy (tax) rate in pence paid on the cloth. Presumably the rate relates to the size and quality of the cloth.There is a wide range of designs and legends used on these and there…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hincaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-81A694
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy harness bell of probable Modern date (c. 1800-c. 1900). The bell part is formed of four cast triangular leaves which have been bent inwards towards the base. It has a complete spherical clear glass 'sound-pea' which has a diameter of 18.3mm. The sub-rectangular suspension loop is sub-circular in cross-section. Length 56.0mm; diameter: 39.5mm. Weight: 62.52g. Similar bells are illustrated in Detector Finds 2, p. 75.
Created on: Sunday 15th August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C394B6
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern cast silver marrow spoon or scoop, probably dating 1807. This find consists of a scoop and handle. There is a break at the opposite end to the scoop where there may have been a spoon bowl. The scoop element is 80.2mm in length and the parallel sides are 9.2mm in width. This part is 'U'-shaped in cross-section. Beyond the scoop, it is 'D'-shaped in cross section, flat on its upper surface, and tapers slightly in plan before expanding just before the break. The upper surface of the handle has a stamped hallmark: Starting at the scoop end: S above M/lion passant/Le…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7A15D4
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably incomplete lead-alloy bag seal of modern date (c. 19th century). The artefact is sub-rectangular. It is stamped on both faces with motifs in low relief, both set at a slight diagonal angle from the sides of the object. One face depicts a cow (bull) standing left with a calf (or sheep) before it, all within a double border. The other side contains an elaborate monogram, seemingly reading 'LME Co' (or 'MLE Co'), also within a double border. Such a company has not been traced, but it can be suggested that it supplied animal feed. Two identical objects have been recorded on…
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selborne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-100B05
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy seal, possibly a type of bale or parcel seal. The seal is sub-circular in plan but now distorted and is crudely manufactured. The reverse of the seal has a wedge-shaped projection running longitudinally across the back; this may have been used as a grip for the fingers or as a type of tang for a handle. The design on the front face is partially worn but depicts a double-arched crown above the letters V R, beneath which are the numbers 4 84; the design beneath this is unclear. The seal refers to Victoria Regina and the numbers may represent the date April 1884; this t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2011
Spatial data recorded.