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Record ID: SOM-C5EF49
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post medieval button dating to the period c. AD1600 - 1700. About half of the button and its shank are missing. The button is circular in shape with a flat back and convex front, which is decorated with cross and a large pellet in each quadrant, these abutting an outer border, all moulded in high relief. A row of pellets runs down each arm of the cross, with a final larger pellet on the border at the arm's terminal. Each pellet is seperated from the next by a fine raise line. On the border these pellets are flanked by transverse raised lines (in line with the arms o…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-4053BE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval ceramic body sherd of North Devon gravel tempered ware. Hard fired with an orange-buff fabric, and with an even glaze of mottled green on one surface. Gravel tempered with common angular quartz inclusions,
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Brompton Regis CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-4866D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver halfpenny possibly of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547), dating to AD 1509 to 1526. First issue, possibly castle initial mark, minted in London. North (1991: 110) no. 1779, Withers & Withers (2004: 21) class 1A
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Old Cleeve CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-58B317
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy traders token half penny issued by the Portreeve of Yeovil in 1668.
A similar example can be found in Williamson (1891:995) Somerset 326.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-5B3D7D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval contemporary copy of a silver half crown of Charles II (AD1660 - 1685) dating to AD 1679. London Mint. Spink (2002: 311) no. 3367.
Another metal is showing through in places as the enriched silver surface is coming off and the bust is distinctly 'blurry'.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Williton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-D62FD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), dating to AD 1634-1635. Group D, initial mark probably bell, London mint. North (1991:162) no. 2258.
The coin has been pierced from the obverse at 9 o'clock on obverse and 6 o'clock on reverse, half way between the edge and centre.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Brompton Ralph CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-42E9C7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object of possibly Post Medieval in date. The object is formed of a strip of copper alloy which has been bent into a C-shape. The strip has a D-shaped cross section, with the flat face being external. This terminates in a leaf-shaped (pointed oval) terminal, the internal face of which is convex with an integrally moulded shallow boss, whilst on the reverse of this is a circular recess, giving the external face a concave appearance.
On the other end of the strip, just after the bend of the C, the convex edge expands to create a thickened section with a r…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Stogumber 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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-A25A65
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy (pewter) spoon dating to the 17th century. The fragment comprises of the bowl and the beginning of the stem, the rest has been lost along with the knop. The bowl is a fig-shaped form with a rounded lower edge and sides and a top narrowing to the junction with the stem, Homer (1975:22) type 'b'. The edge of the bowl is damaged with small breaks along one side and the front and back surfaces are worn and pitted. The top of the bowl begins to taper in form the stem which is broken across the width. The stem is bent upwards and to the left when viewed from t…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ashwick CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-A81DE4
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Post Medieval to Modern lead alloy item, possibly an inkwell. The fragment is broadly trapezoidal in plan with curved top and bottom edges and almost straight sides. The sides and broader cruved edge are old breaks while the shorter raised edge seems complete with a raised collar around part of a a circular opening. The front has a thin raised line head the broader curved edge. It is likely that the fragment has suffered some damage resulting in the fragment being flattened and an 'S' shaped profile; an upwardly curving middle which flattens out towards the top before c…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Brewham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-F86ED2
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One part of a Post medieval cast copper alloy two-part blunt hook and eye fastener. The fastener has a circular plate, slightly concave on the back and convex on the front. The front is moulded into a design of a man in doublet and collared shirt with a beard and large, slightly wild hair in locks, all within a beaded border. There are three circular attachment loops projecting from the edge at regular intervals, one (at 7 o'clock) is complete, one (at 11 o'clock) broken and one (at 3 o'clock) almost completely missing where about a fifth of the edge of the plate has been lost. The br…
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip', grid reference and parish protected.
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