Record ID: SOM-13B014
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Knapped flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating from the Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age (c. 2700 BC - c.1600 BC). The arrowhead is bifacially worked and sub-triangular in plan with slightly convex sides and a small chip at the point. There are two round ended notches in the base, flanking the central tang with a barb at either side. The tang is wider and longer than the barbs and has a rounded end. One barb has lost it's tip, the other is complete with angled ends coming to a point at the base (obliquely shaped). The arrowhead has semi-invasive semi-abrupt parallel retouch down b…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Saturday 25th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clyst St. George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0C4EF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy dupondius or as, probably of Faustina II (AD 147-175) or Lucilla (AD 164-169), dating to the period c.AD 147-175. Unclear reverse type depicting a female figure seated left holding unclear items. Mint of Rome. The coin is chipped and missing much of its original circumference
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Down CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-192423
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rear hook brooch dating to the first century AD. The brooch consists of the head, the right wing and a portion of the bow. The head has a semi-circular sectioned wing, slightly concave at the back to accommodate the spring (not found with the artefact). The front of the wing is rounded, plain and has a chipped end which has become flattened through abrasion. The other wing is lost to an abraded break. Between the wings on the back of the bow and projecting c.3mm away from the bow of the brooch is a rounded lug that woul…
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heanton Punchardon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-6032C3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th-century trade token farthing issued by Alexander Peake of Topsham, Devon. Dickinson (1986, 50) Devon no. 339B (reassigned from Williamson (Surrey) no. 70, where it was assumed to relate to Epsom), dated 1655 (on token). It measures 15 mm in diameter.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-0CE774
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy crucifixion figurine of Jesus in the Romanesque style. The figurine was probably attached to a wooden crucifix, and dates to the 12th to early 13th century AD. It is unusual in that the position of the head is different to other similar documented crucifix figurines. Jesus's head is angled to his left, wheras on other examples, his head is angled to his right. The head, body and loincloth have been intricately detailed, and there are traces of gilding on the surface. The ribs and stomach have been accentuated to portray Jesus's emaciation and suffering. A glass …
Created on: Friday 19th January 2007
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-EB7A67
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant, dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The pendant is shield shaped, tapering to a point at the bottom and with a transverse attachment loop projecting from the top edge. The pendant is decorated with an inner shield, left reserved against a recessed border containing a series of raised pellets. This was probably originally inlaid with enamel, although it is now lost, with the raised pellets retaining traces of gilding (bezants). The central shield retains traces of a white metal coating, with three recessed diagonal channels retaining thier…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Spatial data recorded.