Record ID: SOM-F8191B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body sherd from a small cup, bowl or jar with almost vertical sides. The fabric is mid orange with some fine quartz temper. The exterior is decorated with white slip interrupted by four turned parallel lines at the top and indented ovals with dignal scratches across them below. A yellow glaze over all appears brown on the inside and areas where the slip has been removed. This form of decoration is typical of South Somerset ware of the late 17th to 19th centurys altough the scratched ovals are slightly unusual.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-760958
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to the years AD 1583 to 1603. Initial mark unclear. Minted at London. North (1991:137) no.2016.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shute CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-53AE77
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, complete Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating to c. 1350 to 1650. The loops are oval with slightly expanded outer edges. The frame is D-shaped in cross section. The frame has bevelled inside and outside edges and there is a pin rest at each side of the frame. The pin bar is narrowed from the frame and recessed and the pin is hooked around it. The in is oval in cross section and tapers to a point. The piece has a green patina. It measures 18.40mm in length, 13.97mm in width, 1.97mm in thickness and weighs 1.29g. This style of buckle is qui…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E41828
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating from c AD1500-1650. One loop is missing at an old, worn break. The central strap bar is narrowed with a small moulded knop at either end. The pin is missing. The front of the frame has bevelled edges and the back is flat and undecorated. The piece has a brown patina. It measures 25.9mm in length,1 9.3mm in width, 2.5mm in thickness and weighs 2.94g. Whitehead (2003:52) states that this type of double loop buckle is extremely common and has been found in dated contexts from the mid 14th to the late 17th century. H…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-859CB8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy sub-oval object, possibly part of a dagger or sword pommel of likely Post-Medieval date or a walking stick top. The object is a hollow dome, with a stretched oval plan, more pointed (narrower) at one end than the other, and D-shaped profile. At the apex of the dome is a circular perforation (c.7.2mm diameter). The object is highly abraded, but appears to survive to its original edge around much of its circumference, The inner surface of the object is plain however the outer surface has moulded decoration that is symmetrical, barring abrasion, through…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-EDFA7C
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A translucent yellow glass bead, probably dating to the Post Medieval period. The bead is spherical with a central piercing and a band of opaque white around the cnetre, caused by a change in colour in the glass trail rather than an applied band. It measures 9.30mm in diameter and weighs 1.20g. The glass appears to have been wound in a rail to form the bead. Glass beads are difficult to date with any certainty but the size, shape and colour would suggest that it is probably of Post Medieval date.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bratton Seymour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-834BE2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th century trade token farthing issued by the city of Wells in Somerset, Williamson Somerset 300, dating to 1657. Ref: Williamson (1891, 993).
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F7336C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating to the period c AD1350 - 1700. The frame has a bevelled inside edge and three transverse engraved lines on each loop. The pin is missing. The central bar is narrowed and has a break towards one end. There is a small knop at either end of the bar. There are traces of black lacquer on both surfaces. The buckle measures 37.40mm in length, 33.17mm in width, 3.48mm in thickness and weighs 8.83g. A similar example is illustrated in Margeson (1993:30, no.171) from a 17th century context , although with only one incise…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CA72E2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy figurine dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is a flat figure moulded on one side and smooth on the other. It can therefore be classified as Forsyth and Egan, Type 3. The figure appears to be male, in military dress with baggy breeches and a fitted, sleeveless jerkin or waistcoat over a jacket or chemise with baggier sleeves and a plain cuff. The jerkin has buttons with braid frogging. The legs are missing below knee level. The face is also missing but the remnants of a high collar or ruff are suggested. The trousers and sleeves are depicted wi…
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-29E4E2
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a possibly Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy stud. It has a damaged domed circular head, with a convx top and concave back. There are six incised lines branching from the centre that divide the flower shape into equal segments/petals, with traces of gilding in the incisions. The outer edge, where it survives, is convex curved in each segment. The majority of the edge has been lost to an old break. The back of the stud has an integral circular sectioned rivet projecting from it. This rivet is circular in section at the top and 6.6mm in diameter, narrowing gradually to a f…
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muchelney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EA9683
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy (pewter) spoon bowl that is probably mid to late 17th century in date. The bowl is broken across the outer edge and at the junction with the handle with an old break/ The bowl itself is a broad oval with its point of maximum diameter being offset closer to the handle. It also thickens slightly towards the break at the joint with the handle.. The spoon's bowl is relatively deep with a convex reverse and concave upper surface providing a depth of 12.0mm. This becomes more shallow towards the outer end. The bowl has an irregular diagonal break ac…
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bitton CP', 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-B8ED01
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval cast copper alloy buckle of mid to late 18th century date. The buckle is rectangular with two loops originally divided by a separate strap bar, now missing as are the pin and chape. The outer edge of both loops is continuous and made of four thin rectangular frames arranged concentrically and linked by thin radiating bars at each corner, in the centre of the outer edges and at three evenly spaced points on the upper and lower edges. The upper and lower sides are thickened in the centre and drilled to hold the strap bar. It is bent in profile, damaged with one break. The …
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-B9F177
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead alloy button, probably mid 17th - 18th century in date. Raised, moulded quatrefoil decoration on the front. The back is worn with a possible maker's mark which is illegible. The attachment loop/shank is missing with a scar in the cnetre where it was attached. It is 16.61mm long, 15.50mm wide and 4.63mm thick. It weighs 3.65 grams. A similar button can be seen in Read (2005:80), no. 328 which he dates to the early 18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogursey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CA7D15
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy double-loop oval buckle with a complete pin. In the centre of the outer edge of each loop is a pair of protruding moulded knops with a indent and incised line between them where the pin rests. The frame is thin and C-shaped in section with a concave back. The strap bar is narrowed and slightly protrudes from the frame with a lobed knop on each end. The pin is a thinning and narrowing strip of copper alloy which loops around the strap bar at the broad end and ends in a sharp point. The buckle measures 35.3mm long, 20.7mm wide, 5.6mm thick including the pin (2…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CAB2E0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy double loop buckle frame. It has two oval loops which are triangular in section with a flat back and inner side and convex curved outer side. The outer edges of the loops are widened. The strap bar is narrowed with lobed knops at either end. The pin is missing. One loop is bent upwards and the loop and strap bar are distorted. The frame is 36.8mm long, 24mm wide and 3.4mm thick. It weighs 6.58 grams. A similar example with a recessed strap bar is illustrated in Whitehead (2003:54, Nos. 307) which he suggests dates to c.1500-1650 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CAEBF0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper-alloy double-loop buckle frame. The loops are D shaped in plan and trapezoidal in section with angled sides and wider back. From the centre of the outer edges of each loop projects a tri-lobed extension. The extension is stamped with an annulet in the centre with eight grooves projecting away from it, two grooves in each direction. There are smaller rounded knops projecting at each corner of the frame. The narrow strap bar is tringular in section and recessed from the frame with a lobed knop at each end. The pin is missing but there is a lump of iron corrosion on …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CB6026
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval cast copper alloy toy cannon. The muzzle (open end) of the cannon is missing to an old break. It is cast in one piece with a pronounced base ring and a plain tapering breech. The cascabel is also missing to an old break. The small vent hole, blocked with mud, is half way between the base ring and first reinforce ring. The barrel is corroded but appears to have recessed rings either side of the trunnions. The trunnions are circular in section, both are missing their ends, one is just a stub. The total width of the cannon across the trunnions is 16.1mm. Between the first a…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out CP', grid reference and parish protected.