Record ID: SOM-676285
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfpenny of James I (1603-1625), dating to between AD 1607-1609. Coronet initial mark. North (1991,147), no. 2107.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kentisbeare CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8E14A3
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three fragments of a Post Medieval copper alloy cast spherical (crotal) bell dating to c1600 - 1850. The bell would have comprised two hemispherical domes with a raised circumferential join. The upper hemisphere would have had two circular sound holes with a rectangular suspension loop projecting from the top between them. The lower hemisphere would have had a long, wide sound slit with circular sound holes at either end. The two smaller pieces come from the upper hemisphere and the larger piece comprises a small section of the upper hemisphere from the edge of one of the sound hol…
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enmore', 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.

Record ID: SOM-7556E7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a Post-medieval cast copper-alloy two-part sword-belt toggle-clasp dating from the 16th to 17 century. Toggle-clasps have two sections which lock together, one with an eye and the other with a toggle-bar; this artefact is the section with a toggle-bar. The piece has a main plate with a bar extending from one end on the front of which is an integral D-shaped plate which therefore sits forward of the main plate and acted as a the toggle. The main plate has a rounded end adjacent to the the bar and toggle then slightly concave sides then a slightly expanded end opposite the b…
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staple Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A626BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post- Medieval copper Royal farthing token of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to AD 1636-1643. Rose farthing class 2. Unclear initial mark. London Mint. North (1991, 165) No 2291.
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stawell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DC1B66
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy spout possibly from a tap or a ewer of later medieval or post-medieval date. The hollow spout is tubular, curving gradually, with a transverse ridge on the upper surface, running across half of the spout. One face of the ridge has a rough edge and probably the ridge indicated where it was joined to the vessel. The copper alloy now has a light green patina interspersed with black. From the ridge the spout narrows to a circular sectioned mouth at one side and probably a similar mouth at the other side, now damaged. There are numerous closely spaced file marks across …
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilton Trinity', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DD4A7C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy trade weight. The weight is circular in plan and flat with a rectangular section. It is stamped on one face with the mark "I" and a symbol. The symbol consists of a stamped grid style pattern enclosed in a circle of about 12.3mm in diameter. The back is plain. The weight is light grey in colour. It measures 33.0mm in diameter and 3.4mm in thickness and weighs 25.43g, c.0.90oz. The weight is about 1 ounce according to the Avoirdupois system, adopted during the 14th century (Biggs and Whithers 2000, pp.13-14). The marks are likely to be loca…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-DEB3EA
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete dress or hair pin of early Post-Medieval date. The pin has a copper alloy globular head made of two hempisherical halves. The weight suggests if they are formed of shet they contain some lead solder or similar. The shaft if aslo copper alloy and goes right through the head with the top visible at the top of the head, although level with it. The circular sectioned shaft measure 1.5mm in diameter and survives for 25.5mm where it appears to have broken at a bend. The head of the pin has a dark green patina with bright green areas of corrosion. The shaft is a much redde…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-AF45E4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy jetton issued by Cornelius Lauffer (master 1656-1711), English style Charles I type, minted at Nuremberg, AD 1660-1685, Mitchiner (1988:501) no.1781. The jetton is slightly bent and has been pierced near the edge with a circular hole punched through from the obverse side at around 3 o'clock on the obverse and reverse.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-A3D9B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unfinished post-medieval cast copper alloy asymmetrical double looped two piece buckle missing both the spindle and the pin. The had one trapezoid and one D-shaped loop. The top and bottom sides are slightly concave curved with three raised squares in the centre of each, flanked by scalloping. The scalloping consists of an outer semi-circular indent becoming more indented towards the outer edge and bordered by a raised line on the inner side. The central square is where it is likely that the hole for the spindle would have been drilled as this section is slightly thickened by the rais…
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Musgrove', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-64B141
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy spherical rumbler bell (crotal) of Post Medieval date. The bell comprises two hemispherical domes with a raised circumferential join. The upper hemisphere has two circular sound holes with a rectangular tab projecting from the top between them. The tab has file marks from tidying and has been drilled with a circular hole to make a suspension loop. The lower hemisphere has a long, wide sound slit with circular holes at the ends. Part of the lower hemisphere, to one side of the slit, is missing to an old break. Both hemispheres are decorated with the typical p…
Created on: Friday 16th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-425844
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy token farthing issued Peter Parry in Taunton, dating to AD 1654; Williamson (1891: 990), Somerset 270.
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-70DE23
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval to Modern discoidal lead weight, probably dating to c. AD 1550-1850. The weight is discoidal (circular and flat), c. 30.9mm in diameter and 7.7mm thick. Both faces are stamped, with a "B" on one side and several other incomplete or unclear stamps and on the other, at 9 o'clock relative to the previous stamp, is the letter "P". Both stamps comprised of an incuse sub-rectangular field leaving the capital letter raised within. It weighs 54.31g, 1.91 ounces suggesting it was originally a two ounce weight. Similar weights are found with a variety of stamps, from more…
Created on: Saturday 13th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9746EB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of 64 pieces of lead shot, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1700. 21 shot are probably in the pistol category (red), 20 in the carbine (green), and 21 in the combined arquebus/carbine/small musket and large musket group (blue) with some not clearly in a group (groups as defined by Harding 2012). Graphing of the weights (see photo) suggests distinct groups around 12.5g (the central part of the range for pistol shot), 20g (centre of the range for carbines), then a more general spread between 25 and 32 which could be arquebus/cavalier (small muskets) or musket balls which may s…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7CDAD0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by the town of Bruton, dating to AD 1669; Williamson (1967: 975), Somerset 75.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Musgrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CF00AA
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy enamelled button dating to c. AD 1640-1700. The button is circular in plan, with a convex front and concave reverse. From the centre of the reverse an integral shank expands, terminating in a now incomplete drilled loop. Traces of iron corrosion are affixed to both the loop and reverse face of the button, suggetsing the original presence of an iron chain. The front of the button is decorated with a foliate design cast in low relief, with four petals radiating out from a central hemispherical boss. Each petal also contains a series of four raised pellets…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0815D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver penny of the Commonwealth dating to AD 1649 to 1660. North (1997:206) no.2729. The coin has a worn piercing from the reverse to the obverse near the edge and probably originally circular, at 1 o'clock ont he obverse and 6 o'clock on the reverse. The top and and bottom edges have been bent forward and back to give an S-shaped profile, common on modified coins of this period. Part of the edge is also missing to an old break.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', 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-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-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.