Record ID: WILT-02BF51
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy decorative hinge from either a box or possibly a book fitting, folded on top of itself. It measures 23.92x12.50x4.13mm and weighs 2.7g. The object consists of two openwork halves c.1mm thick with what appears to be a shorter, flat spike sandwiched between. One half terminates in a fleur-de-lis a small rivet hole (1.3mm diameter) at the farthest point. Below this is an inverted, rather angular, heart-shaped openwork at the base of which is another rivet hole, complete with iron rivet corroded in place. Below is the c.4x2.5mm are of 'hinge' f…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chippenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1CA621
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early Post-medieval copper-alloy eye section from a toggle clasp. The section is comprised of a circular 'eye' containing an irregular, but roughly cross shaped aperture. A circular loop and an incomplete plate extends from one side of the eye. The artefact has been bent.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-93DD24
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Post-Medieval (late 17th or 18th century) copper alloy small spoon, consisting of part of the handle and terminal only. It measures 35.35x11.21x4.64mm and weighs 2.4g. The main body of this object is an elongated triangle in shape, flat in cross-section. The top edge is curved and also curves slightly backwards. At the centre of the curve is a collared globular terminal, topped with a knop. The pointed end of the triangle is missing but would have extended into a thin, twisted shaft, circular in section, and from which the spoon bowl would have projected. The upper sid…
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-67ABE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn 17th-century copper-alloy post-medieval farthing of Charles I, 'Maltravers round' type 3, London mint (1634-1636 AD; North 2280-2282)
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-67FA88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worn and corroded 17th-century copper-alloy post-medieval rose farthing of Charles I, Type 1c -1d, London mint (1634-1644 AD; North 2289 - 2290).
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-759F75
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Post-Medieval biface inscribed lead token, measuring 22.5mm in diameter. It has a thickness of 1.3mm and weighs 4.0grams. Obverse: B G inscribed Reverse: Retrograde h y and w inscribed Date: Probably 16th or 17th century
Created on: Saturday 19th May 2012
Last updated: Saturday 19th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E1E1D0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Post-Medieval farthing trade token of Jeremiah Sloper, Marlbrough. It measures 15.2mm in diameter, is 0.5mm thick and weighs 0.58 grams Obverse: A sugar loaf [IEREMI]AH . SLOPER Reverse: I . E . S IN MALBROVGH Reference: Williamson, Wiltshire p. 1241 no 145
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E26F35
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Post-Medieval farthing trade token possibly of Richard Wootten. It measures 15.3mm in diameter, is 1.0mm thick and weighs 0.85 grams Obverse: (mullet) R . W (mullet) RICHARD WOOTTEN? Reverse: IIndiscernible IN [...] 1666 [...]
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-608CE5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probably Post-Medieval (1500-1700) openwork probable strap distributor with domed centre boss. It is missing just less than half. Measures 29.28x29.04x8.13mm and weighs 6.7g. The plate around the centre boss (c.12mm diameter) is more or less circular in shape with an oval perforation in each quarter (although only two of these remain intact). Between each quarter protrudes a semi-circular lug (again, only two survive) with a rivet hole c.3mm in diameter just below (three rivet holes survive). The plate is flat (2.68mm thick) though hollowed to the reverse behind the ce…
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-B583C2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy sexfoil mount of Post-medieval date with two spikes on the reverse.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-B61407
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-medieval sheet rivet which would have been used to hold repairs to a vessel in place. The artefact is broadly rectangular in form. It have been folded in on themselves from the sides before being folded back, the folds protruding beyond the side.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-043C22
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Post-medieval hooked sword belt fitting dating to the 16th - 17th centuries. The hook is missing due to old breaks, there are two iron rivets which are located on the main body of the fitting.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-0496D1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Post-medieval double loop buckle. The buckle has small projecting lobes at either end of the strap bar. There are slight nitches at either end of the D shaped loops to act as a pin rest, the pin is missing.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-0736E4
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval/modern gunflint from a flintlock musket. The flint is broadly rectangular in plan. The ventral surface is smooth and relatively flat; the strikes come in at an angle; the bulb of percussion is absent. The dorsal face is bevelled on all sides. The flint has a white patina. The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century but it was not until the reign of William III that the flintlock became the main regulation firearm for the British Army. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a spark and would last between 20-25 shots bef…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-0765B2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post-medieval button. The button is hollow, undecorated. It is circular in plan and D shape in cross section. The reverse is flat. A complete looped shank is attached on the flat reverse.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-0814B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle frame of medieval to early post-medieval date. The frame is formed of two conjoined ovals such that the sides incurve. The frame is bevelled both internally and externally on the upper surface, the latter more shallowly; the lower surface is flat. The pin bar thus has a trapezoidal cross-section, it is bent upwards slightly. The pin is missing.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

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.