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Record ID: SOM-D5FFB5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date with a trapezoidal cross section. A 'D' is stamped on one face and there is an incised line on the other. It is 23.8mm in diametre, 6.6mm in thicknes and weighs 27.82g. 0.98 ounces.
Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely. This example is about an ounce in the avoirdupois system in use since the Medieval period suggesting a late Medieval - Post Medieval date.
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2011
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2011
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This findspot is known as 'West Pennard', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-831A56
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight from a stacking set of the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The weight is circular and flat on both faces with straight sides. The top has a circular indent at the centre and is stamped with a crowned EL at 5 o'clock. It is 15.4mm in diameter and 2.0mm thick; it weighs 2.62 grams ( 0.09 oz probably originally 1/8oz).
Biggs (1992:50) illustrates similar weights and states that those with this mark for Elizabeth started being issued around 1590. He suggests it is not unusual for the smallest weights, even those of London, to not show the A f…
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SOM-EEF5D6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat circular lead weight of uncertain date, possibly Post Medieval. There is evidence of a fold across the centre and a tear in the edge at one end of the fold. There is a small square hole through the weight, slightly off ceentre. There appears to be a scratched design on both sides of the weight but this is obscured by the large number of indents, probably from damage, on both faces. The scratched designs maybe of a square on one face and lines radiating out from the hole on the other.
It is now 30.8mm by 28.3mm, 3.3mm thick and it weighs 15.80grams.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-1CF6EE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably Post Medieval cast copper-alloy cup weight belonging to nested set c. 1100-c. 1900 AD with the later end of this range more likely.This weight is circular in plan. Its sides, 2.9mm thick and 15.4mm tall, flare evenly upwards from the base to a rim. The base is flat on the inside and outside. The inner and outer faces and rim are plain. Outer diameter of rim: 28.3mm; outer diameter of base: 22.2 mm. Weight:28.05g. (0.989 ounces).
According to Biggs (1992, 14-16) this type of weight was in use from the 12th century and throughout the medieval to post-medieval period although…
Created on: Monday 18th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 21st August 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Chiselborough CP', 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
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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
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This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-F43553
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Post-medieval one ounce trade weight dating from the period AD 1714-1830 (George I - IV). The weight is discoidal, slightly raised in the central 7mm diameter area, with a central circular indentation and two radiating circumferential grooves at approximately 3mm and 8mm from the edge. It also has a raised rim and is trapezoidal in cross-section with the base slightly narrower than the top, suggesting that it may have been part of a stacking set. At 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock there is a crowned GR such that the crowns are within the central grove and the GRs outside …
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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This findspot is known as 'West and Middle Chinnock CP', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SOM-CB9B15
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval fragment of a copper alloy cast leg from a cooking vessel. The fragment is 'D'-shaped in section with a notched curved outer edge created by five ribs that run down the front. It measures 57.3mm in length, 46.6mm in width, 23.6mm in thickness and weighs 86.82g.
Butler, Green and Booth (2003; 4) suggests that legs such as these were widespread by the 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2011
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This findspot is known as 'West Pennard', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-BF1990
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragments of three Post medieval ceramic vessel. Probably of 18th to 19th century date.
1. Part of the neck and handle from a large jug. South Somerset (Donyatt) ware. Medium orange fabric with occasional dark orange grog inclusion. Oval sectioned applied strip handle with central thumb groove running down its length. Internal clear glaze. 173g.
2. Part of the rim of a pan, slightly closed with the body angled into the neck then an angled out rim with a flat top edge with several grooves running around it. South Somerset (Donyatt) ware. Medium orange fabric with occasional d…
Created on: Monday 26th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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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
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This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-DEFE6F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete curved copper alloy handle for a vessel, probably dating to the post-medieval period, however it has not yet been directly paralleled and an earlier date cannot be ruled out. The handle is triangular in cross section with a slghtly convex curved inner face and ridge running down the centre of the upper face. It narrows from the break at one end to the break at the other. At the bottom thinner end there is a raised section on the front that may have been part of the decoration or indicate the start of the terminal. The curve of this fragment can give an indication as to t…
Created on: Monday 23rd April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2018
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Record ID: SOM-FF8B85
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy handle from a cooking vessel such as a posnet or skillet. The handle is a shallow 'D' shape in cross section, with a flat upper surface and a convex, rounded reverse. There are rough breaks on both ends, one ot a c30 degree angle, the other transverse. The upper surface has three parallel but not equidistant (two on one side being closer together), longitudinal grooves but is otherwise undecorated.. When viewed from the side the handle has a very slight downward curvature which may be due to the break. The handle tapers very slightly from 24.6mm to 23.2mm …
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
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Record ID: SOM-2F90E5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy late medieval or post medieval fragment of vessel repair or handle attachment. The piece is roughly rectangular in shape, and consists of two metal sheets riveted together. One edge is complete on both sheets, another straight edge remains on one sheet (the inner sheet), meeting the first at a c.80 degree angle. The other edges are irregular and torn with old breaks. The outer sheet has a bent over corner and is covered in extensive remains of black sooting. There is a rolled copper alloy sheet rivet holding the two pieces together. It has been pushed through from the i…
Created on: Friday 14th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th March 2014
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This findspot is known as 'North Curry CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-409A17
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy pot foot and part of the leg. The leg is D shaped in section with a flat back; it is broken off just above a transverse collar with an old break. The prominent collar is rounded in section. The foot is also D shaped in section with five very worn moulded ribs running down the front and a flat back. The base of the foot is rounded. It is 37.9mm long, 23.5mm wide and 14.1mm thick; it weighs 44.75 grams.
Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1100-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler et al (2009, 4) suggest there were four main t…
Created on: Thursday 27th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Willand CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-E48573
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy late medieval or post medieval fragment of vessel repair or handle attachment. The piece is roughly rectangular in shape, though with one edge expanding in a curve, and consists of two metal sheets riveted together. Both sheets have been cut to the same shape. though one has lost about a third compared to the other. The sheets are connected by two rolled copper-alloy sheet rivets; this would have been three when the borken sheet was complete. The rivets have been pushed through from one side and is flattened and smoothed on the other, flush with the sheet. They were pro…
Created on: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Cullompton 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
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This findspot is known as 'Chilton Trinity', 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
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This findspot is known as 'Brompton Regis CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2C24BE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy zoomorphic handle of uncertain date and from an unidentified vessel. The handle is in the form of a birds leg ending in a three toes foot, measuring 21.6mm in length, with the middle toe larger and curved backwards in a claw ending in a point. Behind this is a V-shaped raised section measuring 19.1mm in width identified as the other toes. The handle is flat underneath and rounded over the top with a series of horizonal incisions along its length. There is a slight raised bulge about half way along the handle and the impression of this buldge and the lines…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Barwick', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-58D397
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy pot foot with a small remnant of the pot attached, dating to c. AD 1500-1700. The foot is triangular in cross-section, tapering downwards. There are three longitudinal, convex raised ribs running down the front, the central rib protruding further than the others (thus forming the triangular cross-section), and extending further up as it joins the remnant of the pot body. The ribs come together towards the base of the foot. The back of the foot is flat. It has an old irregular break at the lower end. The leg widens and spreads outwards towards the po…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2018
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Record ID: SOM-4A8D7B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy pot leg and foot dating to c. AD 1500 to 1700. The leg is D-shaped in cross section with a flat back and a convex front. Any trace of ribs on the outer face is now unclear. The leg terminates in a very worn foot, almost oval now in cross section and rounded at the slightly widened base, separated from the leg by a raised transverse collar.
The piece is 42.04mm tall, 29.72mm wide at the foot, 17.8mm thick and weighs 71.6g.
Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from AD1200 to 1700 for serving and cooking. Legs and feet are the most commonly recorded…
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Last updated: Sunday 3rd February 2019
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This findspot is known as 'West Bagborough', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-59AAC6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One end of a larger flat copper alloy piece, probably a handle, that is flat on both surfaces and rectangular in cross section. In plan the plate is irregularly shaped but can be divided into two sections. The first section is placed at the item's break. This is rectangular in plan measuring 20.2mm wide and 13.8mm long and is decorated on its upper surface with the indented outline of an oval with a maximum diameter of 11.8mm flanked by lobe ended, outward curling lines. The lobed ends form two knops projecting c.2mm from the two of the corners of the rectangle not placed at the break…
Created on: Thursday 14th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-902166
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper-alloy flat disc of probable post-medieval date (c. 18th or 19th century AD). The piece is corroded, with the only decoration discernible with any clarity being the letters VM, both with serifs.
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Sampford Peverell CP', 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
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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
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This findspot is known as 'Stogumber CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-D7E1B2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead alloy fragment of a Post Medieval to Modern toy gun. The object is triangular in plan with curving sides and a flattened point. The point end is closed but the opposite end is open and was probably attached to the wooden section of the toy gun. Both faces have moulded decoration showing what appears to be leaves and/or flowers within a border of raised lines. There is a lobed knop projecting down from one of the sides. It is likely to be the butt from a toy gun. It measures 52.4mm in length, 26.7mm in width, 11.8mm in thickness and weighs 30.4g.
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2012
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This findspot is known as 'West Pennard', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-E63B28
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead toy probably a whistle dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1800. The toy commences in an old break and is cylindrical with a hollow circular cross sectioned interior and a hexagonal external cross-section. The internal diameter of the toy is 9.07mm tapering to 3.88mm at the opposite end. The toy exhibits a series of irregular raised mouldings running down the sides of the body, probably a decorative pattern which is now unclear, there appears to be curved foliate designs near the break. There is a pronounced, tidied, casting seam along both sides of the …
Created on: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2015
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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
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This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine 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
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This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-9ECAA5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy toy cannon of probable 18th-century date cast in one piece, with part of the gun carriage attached.
The cascabel at the breech (closed end) of the cannon is almost flat, just slightly convex with a button projecting from it; the button has a long circular sectioned stalk ending in a slightly flattened sub-spherical head. Adjacent to the cascabel is a pronounced raised base ring. Its vent hole is small, circular, (probably drilled) and near the cannon's breech; there is no vent ring. The second reinforce, a raised ring, is placed 18.9mm from the cannon's muzzle. From th…
Created on: Friday 7th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Bishop's Hull', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2BDE13
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy token farthing issued by John Hoopper of Nether Stowey, 1652-1670 AD; Williamson (1891:984), Somerset 197.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-D6AF43
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy traders token farthing issued by the City of Gloucester in 1657 under Mayor Luke Nourse, Williamson p.245 Gloucester 77
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2011
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2011
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This findspot is known as 'West Pennard', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2C6556
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy token farthing issued by the Borough of Tetbury, Gloucestershire, 1669 AD; Williamson (1891:251), Gloucestershire 163.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2CB9C3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy token farthing issued by George Treagle in Taunton, Somerset, 1652-1670 AD; Williamson (1891:991), Somerset, 288.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2D10F4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy token farthing issued by John Grenway in Crewkerne, Somerset, 1652-1670 AD; Williamson (1891:978), Somerset, 109.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2DC917
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy token farthing of 'A merchant of the staple of England'. This is a known type but the name and location of the issuer is unknown, 1652-1670 AD; Williamson (1891:1427), Without Names of Towns, Issuers or Initials, 92. See Thompson and Dickinson (2011, pl. 64) no. 9380
Because the issuer is uncertain the findspot is particular significant as it may help the issuing area to be narrowed down.
Published in Burnett (2013, 197-8, fig. 11)
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2F7183
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token farthing issued by the Constables of Taunton, 1667 AD; Williamson (1891:987), Somerset 227-230.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2F8762
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token farthing issued by the Constables of Taunton, 1667 AD; Williamson (1891:987), Somerset 227-230.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2FF1A2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token farthing issued by Willam Hosse, in Marshfield, Gloucestershire, 1651 AD; Williamson (1891:248), Gloucestershire 116.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-92F324
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy token farthing issued by John Grenway in Crewkerne, Somerset, 1652-1670 AD; Williamson (1891:978), Somerset 109.
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-40249F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by John Clothier in Montacute, Somerset dating to AD 1655, Williamson (1891: 984), Somerset 195.
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2015
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Record ID: SOM-C04C49
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast lead-alloy bifaced token of Powell type 2 / Powell type 8 (c. AD 1500-1800). The token is square in shape, but has two rounded corners, one of which is chipped. On one face, at an angle to the edge, the token has a raised design of the letters T B with a star between them and a pellet below. Where the edges are less worn there is the remainder of a stamped border. On the other side, at a 45% angle to the TB , are the numbers 22 with an offset vertical line between them. The token is 21.5mm by 22.1mm, 2.3mm thick and weighs 6.00g
Lead tokens had a wide variety of …
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-7E37AB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy traders token farthing issued by the City of Bristol datng from AD 1652 to 1670 ; Williamson (1891:241), Gloucestershire 12 to 20.
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SOM-7C48EF
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper-alloy 17th century trade token farthing issued by John Cole of Shaftesbury in Dorset, Williamson Dorsetshire 139 dating to 1650 to 1671. Williamson (1891, 188).
Created on: Monday 17th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 31st December 2018
Spatial data recorded.
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-71AAFB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper alloy farthing trade token issued by John Tubb in Taunton, dating to AD 1666 on token; Williamson (1891: 992), Somerset 289.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SOM-100B31
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and corroded post-medieval copper-alloy trade token of unclear issuer and town, AD 1648-1672
Created on: Thursday 23rd January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Burlescombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.
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-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-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-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-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-920CD9
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 John Linton of Bridgwater in Somerset, Williamson Somerset 62, dating to AD 1648 to 1672. Ref: Williamson, (1891, 974).
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Wembdon', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-929802
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead bifaced token or possibly weight probably dating to between c. AD1500 - 1800 of Powell type 2. One side bears the raised letters L O retrograde with a line underneath. The other face is less clear and has at least two vertical lines separated by a pellet, one joining a horizontal line, probably an H or a 4.
It measures 26.4mm in diameter and weighs 18.9g, about one third of an ouce.
Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficu…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Wembdon', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-88CFC5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th century trade token farthing probably issued by John Grenway in Crewkerne, Williamson Somerset 109, dating between 1648 and 1672. Ref: Williamson (1891, 978).
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ilminster CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-5ECB52
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by Hugh Graye of Taunton, Somerset dating to 1666. Williamson Somerset 253 (Williamson, 1891, 988).
There is a slight bend upwards at one edge. The token is unusually small and may have lost part of the edge to abrasion.
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-388714
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy thimble formed by soldering copper alloy sheet into a long, slightly tapering cylinder with a separate domed top. The top and a part of the side are missing due to an old, very irregular break and the side has split along the seam, it is squashed inwards slightly at the base. The soldered seam is visible around the top and on the side. The sides are decorated with an irregular hand incised grid of lines leaving a strap work pattern, of two lozenges alternating with two pointed ovals, in reserve. There is a plain ring at the base. It is now 18.8mm by 15.3mm a…
Created on: Monday 29th November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2010
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-472105
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy mount or stud or possibly button. The head is roughly circular with a smooth, slightly domed top. Around the edge there is a simple decorative incised line forming eight cresents, the areas between the scescents and the edge slope down. The edge is worn and rough in places. The back is concave and from the center projects the remains of a round rivet or stem with a slight casting line to one side. It is 17.0mm in diameter, 2.4mm thick excluding the spike, 4.2mm including it and weighs 2.80 grams.
Read (2005:67) illustrates buttons with similar edge design…
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', 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-297D9A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper alloy snake shaped strap-fitting and ring. The S shaped fitting has a naturalistically modelled reptilian or bird like head at both ends, a double bar running around the middle of the fitting in low relief with further curvilinear features to either side; the details of which are worn. It is worn but there maybe traces of scales or decoration behind one head.The tip of one of the snakes head is touching the central part of its body and this has allowed for the retention of a ring. This is plain with a circular section and has a depression where the loop has rubbed…
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Wells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-9005D5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy four-way strap junction of post-medieval date. The piece is formed of four circular loops arranged around a central sqaure; one of the loops has broken through. The loops curve into the square's field. The central element is recessed apart from a central pellet, perhaps to take in inlay that has now been lost. While the upper surface is moulded the lower surface is flat. The piece has a red/brown colour with patches of light-green and off-white corrosion product. This, the form and finish, suggest a date for this piece perhaps in the 17th or 18th ce…
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Sampford Peverell 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-129D80
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-medieval strap fitting / belt hanger, dating to AD 1500 - 1700.
The mount comprises a pointed oval, slightly convex at the front and concave at the back. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis, each with an internal diameter of c. 2mm; one hole is at the centre while the other is c. 9mm from the moulded end. One end terminates in a rounded knop. The other end extends to an integral hook that curves around to touch the back of the fitting. Through this loop there is a seperate copper aloy ring, 13.2mm in diameter. The ring is flat and broa…
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Nempnett Thrubwell CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-1C0A84
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval to early post-medieval cast lead alloy maidenhead spoon knop. This is the decorative end of a spoon broken off the top of a spoons stem. The figure depicts the bust of a female. Folds on the side and back of the head suggest the figure is wearing a long headdress. At the base there appears to be foliate or fleur de lis projections, rising from the base part way up her torso, one at the centre of the front and one at the back. Alternatively the figure may be kneeling with one leg forward and one back. The knop is now 22.7 mm long, 10.4mm wide and 8.6mm thick, weighing 5…
Created on: Monday 18th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 21st August 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chiselborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-1E6780
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of the bowl from a lead-tin (pewter) spoon dating from c.1670 to the early 1700s. The bowl is oval in shape and is in a Queen Anne style with a feathered-like flower spray flanking the rat tail on the back. Only around three quarters of the bowl remains with a diagonal breakage across the width of the bowl, the stem is completely missing. It is now 68.1mm long, 49.6mm wide and weighs 28.69.
Homer (1975, 44) illustrates base metal spoons with similar designs, which echo those on silver spoons of the same period, the late 17th and early 18th century.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.
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-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-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-505781
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy spoon handle dating to the Post-Medieval period (c. AD 1450-1600). The surviving object comprises part of the of the stem of the handle and a spherical and knop close to its terminal, although the terminal itself is missing.
The spoon's stem is approximately oval in cross-section although it is quite irregular from chips to its outside. This stem survives for 11.2mm before ending in a raised collar above which is a wider spherical knop. This knop may have been decorated but is now covered in light green concreted copper alloy corrosion product making…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-9CB017
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A total of 233 pieces of lead ball shot, brought in for recording in batches of 125, 91 and 17 respectively, but here amalgamated as from the same findspot. A large number (100) have a weight of 11g +/- 1.5g, with a second main group (31) around 32g +/- 1.5g. This suggests a predominant use of pistol shot, with a notable presence of musket shot according to the main calibre divisions (Foard and Morris 2012, 121). If Hardings (2012) wider brackets are used there are 120 of 7-16 grams interpreted as pistol and 43 of 30-48 grams. Equally notable is an absence of much shot of intermediate…
Created on: Friday 7th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Carhampton 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-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-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-9B8C81
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy scabbard chape, probably for a dagger. The chape is tongue shaped, ie with sides that are gradually converging from the top to the triangular base with a projecting angular knop at the lower point. It is C-shaped in section, hollow on the reverse (apart from the knop) with thin convex curved sides and slightly convex front.
The upper edge is formed into three triangular points, the central one broader. It is decorated with two transverse ribs, one c11mm from the top, the other c11mm from the bottom (excluding the knop). The front appears to have…
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2019
Last updated: Sunday 3rd February 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Henstridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-7D382C
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post medieval copper alloy saddle pommel dating to the 16th or 17th century. The hollow and domed pommel comprises two halves which are separated. It was originally a short cyliner with a domed end and curved cut away area on one side at the base. One half has a projecting arm with a rivet hole, next to the cur away area, and there is a second rivet hole about half way along the lower edge. The other half has an old break and the arm is missing. Both halves are incised with multiple vertical lines around the upper side with a plain area on the underside near the cut…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 29th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-A83DC4
Object type: RIVET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two post-medieval rolled copper alloy rivets. Each consisting of a kite-shaped piece of sheet metal which has been rolled into a tapering cone and the triangular 'flap' at th top ben over to create the 'head' which has been flattened. One is complete wih damage below the head, the other broken below the head. The complete example has not been flattened at the tip.
The complete example measures 51.4mm in length and 11.4mm in maximum width (at the head). The shaft of the rivet narrows from 9.2x7.8mm to 2.9mm; the sheet metal is 1.8mm thick and the object weighs 5.41g.
The other is…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SOM-689AF0
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar of early Post Medieval date. The bar has a central rectangular block with a slightkly rounded lower face and corners and a circular perforation running through it on the vertical axis. Through this perforation is threaded a vertical copper alloy bar which is circular in section and rotates freely in the hole. The bar ends in a globular terminal below the block and expands into a loop above it; this loop would ahve been used to hang the purse from the belt. The loop has three collars at the base, oval in section and just the stubs of the sides…
Created on: Thursday 9th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Cullompton CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-E6F34E
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval sheet lead powder holder cap (c. 17th century). It has straight sides, now squashed inwards, with an oval top (also squashed and distorted). Where the sides meet the top there are two attachment loops, one on each side, one split in the middle, the other bent inwards. The sides are comprised of a strip of lead bent into a circle and attached to edges of the circular face. The other face remains open to allow the rest of the powder holder to fit into it.
The cap measures 24.0 mm in height, 62.0mm by 36.7mm at the top and 35.0mm by 34.0mm at the base. The sides are 3.…
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2DA371
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy cap from a post-medieval powder measure (c. 17th century). It has slightly flaring sides from open base to closed top, at one point now squashed inwards, with 40% of the side missing. The top is sub-circular with an irregular hole through it removing c.10%. Where the sides meet the top there are two attachment loops, one on each side, both squashed down slightly towards the sides. A seam is prominent on the side. The object measures 15.0mm in height, 25.5mm at the base and 20.0mm by 18.3mm at the top (excluding the loops). The sides are 1.52mm in thickness and it we…
Created on: Friday 14th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th March 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'North Curry CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-81A21D
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, probably dating to the 17th century. The cap has slightly flaring sides, with a flat, oval top. The cap has been crushed, with the sides squashed closely together. The remains of two attachment loops survive at the top of the cap, one on either side. Faint vertical casting seams are visible on either side of the cap, on a line perpendicular to the attachment loops.
The measure cap is 28.13mm iin length, 21.04mm in width and weighs 10.93g. Such caps would have been attached to bandoliers and are common finds on most Civil War sites, as suc…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-02D5C7
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The bowl of a post-medieval clay tobacco pipe broken at its junction with the stem. The bowl is swollen, convex curved between the mouth and heel on both sides and projects out over the heel. The mouth is parallel to the stem. The sub-oval flat heel projects only a little from the base of the bowl and is wider and longer than the base, starting level with the stem. This large heel is stamped with the maker's mark, in this case the incuse letters GEO / WEBB / IN / CHARD within a stamped pellet border. The bowl has a milled row of indented triangles just below the rim, it is slightly ir…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded.
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
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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
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Record ID: SOM-3FDBB7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval, 17th century, cast copper alloy openwork mount with integral attachment spikes. The mount is flat and shaped into four lobes, two large pointed oval lobes alternating with two smaller circular lobes. The tip of one of the pointed oval lobes is lost, possibly to damage. The lobes have circular holes in the centre and there is a further hole in the centre of the mount; the holes in the pointed oval lobes join the central hole while those in the circular lobes are connected to it by an indent on the front. On the back are two integral spikes, one is complete and bent inwar…
Created on: Sunday 6th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2011
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This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2DCB69
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval mount dating to the 17th century for a leather item. The flat plate of the mount has a tri-lobed end with a narrowed waist underneath, the lobes each side being thin and curved out, one now bent forward at the tip. This waist then expands forming rounded shoulders before a constriction formed of indents coming in from both sides below which it expands again to a square plate with outwardly curved corners. Below the square is an incised line across the front then a wider collar with rounded ends and possibly a broken lower edge. On the back are two integral attachment s…
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Stoke St Gregory CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2E2489
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper mount dating to the 16th or 17th centuries. The mount is in the form of a large circular boss with a projection to one side. The boss has a hollow back and convex front which rises in two steps to a central dome, between the first and second step is a double incised ring. The edges of the boss are irregular and slightly damaged but it seems probable there was only ever one projection. The projecting piece is in the form of an oval lobe with a smaller lobed terminal beyond, both are convex on the front and the larger lobe has a hollow back. From the back of th…
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Stoke St Gregory CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-E821D3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper-alloy openwork mount with integral attachment spikes. The mount has a flat openwork plate with bevelled edges which is general piriform in shape with the top point elaborated into a trefoil. The side petals of the trefoil have circular indents in their centre and the central petal is elongated, echoing a fleur de lis. There is a projecting solid rectangular knop at the base flanked by slight rounded knops and a solid chervon across the openwork centre. On the back are two integral circular sectioned spikes with sharp points. They are placed on a central line,…
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-F89F5C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post-medieval cast copper-alloy mount of 17th to 18th-century date. It has a flat oval body. From each shorter end of the body protrude a slightly raised trefoil terminal and flared terminal respectively. Each terminal features a pair of crude grooves to delineate the designs. From the flat back emerge two integral prongs. These spring from circular bases at the trefoilate terminal and the junction of the body with the other terminal. Only stubs of the prongs survive; they appear to be of rectangular cross-section. This mount has corroded to a red/brown colour. Such mounts …
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-F8E344
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post-medieval cast copper-alloy mount of c. 17th-century date. It has a flat trapezoidal body with bevelled edges on its upper surface. From the narrower end of the body an initially wider triangular protrusion emerges. From the wider end of the body is an initially narrower circular protrusion. From the flat back two integral prongs would have emerged. One no longer exists; its attachment scar is located at the centre of the circular terminal. A prong emerges from one of the bases of the triangular terminal, as such completely off centre. The prong curves inward to the cen…
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-A74517
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy lozenge shaped mount or stud with integral rivet spike.
The mount is an almost flat plate, very slightly D-shaped in cross-section with the obvserse slightly convex, and lozenge-shaped in plan, with bevelled edges. The front of the plate is so worn that any decoration that may have been present is now no longer visible due to mud and corrosion There is an integral rivet present on the mount located centrally on the reverse; this is bent over in line with the longer axis in the direction of an end point and ends in a blunt point. Towards this point, c3mm a…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2019
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Record ID: SOM-4B5883
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy side plate from the hilt of a knife. The plate is sub-rectangular in shape. There is a break at one end, but the rest of the plate remains intact and in fairly good condition. The reverse has a raised ridge running along the outside edge, creating a central slot to hoild the tang of the knife, but is otherwise undecorated. The upper face has a central recessed panel with raised letters within it. These are difficult to decipher and this task is made more difficult because the first part of the inscription is missing due to the break. They appear to say [...]MAKE YOUr…
Created on: Friday 26th June 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Holford', grid reference and parish protected.
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
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Record ID: SOM-1106BE
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy Nuremberg Jetton, of uncertain issuer, dating to c. AD 1550-1660. A rose/orb style jetton, the token is extremely thin and worn, and appears to be a later issue of a named individual based on the size of the orb and style of crown.
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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This findspot is known as 'West and Middle Chinnock 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
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This findspot is known as 'Brewham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-068DE2
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2019 T382: Declared Treasure, undergoing valuation
Description: An incomplete, composite silver-gilt dress hook dating to the Post Medieval period. The loop is missing but the hook is present and complete, and there is little to no damage to the plate. The dress hook has been formed to represent a flower, possibly a rose.
The plate comprises three layers giving a broadly circular plan and designed as a six-petalled flower. The cast bottom plate is flat and its circumference is formed of six smooth arches alternating with six smaller, more rounded knops that hav…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-FD1746
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead-tin (pewter) dress hook probably dating to cAD1500 - 1600. The plate is formed of three lobes arranged in a triangle with a central pellet and raised lines between them, defining each lobe. Each lobe is domed with a convex front and flat back and decorated with a saltire with a pellet in each quarter. The oputer edge of the lobes are decorated with a row of pellets which project slightly to create a wavy border. The backplate has the remains of two projections at the top, each near the centre of a lobe and aligned along a casting seam. Starting in the centre of th…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 31st December 2018
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This findspot is known as 'West Lavington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-03AC82
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval or, more probably Post Medieval, 17th century, copper alloy signet ring. The ring has a roughly circular, misshapen hoop which is pointed oval in section with slightly convex inner and outer faces. The flat circular bezel has an incised design of a central cross with two equal cross bars flanked by the letters I S, the letters are outlined by incised lines, with a ground line below the cross and letters and a plain line border around the edge. The shoulders, flanking the bezel are constricted with three raised and thickened bands across them, the central band wider than …
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Taunton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-7E1C5A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval to modern copper alloy finger ring. The ring has eight panels each of which is decorated with the same pattern. This gives it a faceted, octagonal outline with a circular centre. This is a raised pattern on a recessed field and comprises a central quatrefoil surrounded by pellets and in each corner is a trefoil within lobes. Incised vertical lines separate the panels. There is no visible makers mark. The ring measures 19.69 in diameter 6.9mm wide and 1.9mm thick, and weighs 19.69g.
The form and decoration suggests a 17th to 19th century date.
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-44A53A
Object type: DRINKING VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a post medieval glass stem dating to c1550 - 1650. The almost colourless mould-blown stem would have come from a goblet and has broken at the two narrowest points. The remaining section of stem is broadly conical, widening out quickly from the circular sectioned solid connecting rod at the top, then having distict shoulders from which point it narrows in a convex curve to the lower constriction where it has broken across the open part. The mould design is of two opposed lion faces with a side boss of five pellets and linking festoon of five pellets below. Gadrooning above and…
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Trudoxhill', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-141A7D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener with a large circular central plate. This is the eye section of a hook and eye fastener, with a rectangular loop for the eye extended to one side of the plate. The circular plate is slightly convex and moulded in low relief on the front with a central six-petalled flower and a narrow border at the edge. Around the flower are four mouldings in the form of pairs of curled lines that start on the outer border of the circle and curve away form each other as they go towards the centre. There are holes between the pairs, curls and edge and cu…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Silverton', grid reference and parish protected.
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