Record ID: SOM-627B05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small copper alloy possibly Roman pierced nummus of unclear ruler and date. A small hole is pierced through the coin close to one edge. The coin is highly eroded and no detail can be seen apart from a faint bust on the obverse. Diameter: 15.79, Thickness: 1.31 Weight: 1.14g. Previously identified as Post Medieval the photo and module suggests Roman.
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodford', 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-38B796
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), Class 4b, minted at Canterbury, 1282-1289 AD, North 1024
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-397146
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Helena (324-341), PAX PVBLICA reverse (Pax standing facing left with transverse sceptre and branch), mint unclear, AD 337-341. About a tenth of the flan is missing to an old chip from one side.
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-7AE152
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One terminal of a cast copper alloy mount, possibly a long strap mount from a casket of medieval date. The teminal has a slightly angular, projecting, oval point flanked by lobed knops to either side of the base. There is a circular hole through the centre of the oval and the bar has broken just below the lobed knops across a second hole. It is flat in section adn the sides and break are very worn. It is 20.8mm long, 13.6mm wide, 2.0mm thick and weighs 2.05 grams.
Created on: Thursday 2nd December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4C8203
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver halfpenny of Richard II (1377-1399), Withers type 5, minted at London, 1377-1399 AD, North 1332
Created on: Monday 7th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4E04A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut half penny of John (1199-1216), short voided cross class 4b, minted by Willelm, probably at London, 1200-1204 AD, North 968/2. The coin is broken with c.20% missing to old breaks.
Created on: Monday 7th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-ED6B71
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy bracelet, possibly of Roman date or possibly Post Medieval. It is a thin bad rectangular in section with a moulded outer side. The moulding is worn but appears to be annulets containing small pellets or possibly flowers with opellet centre interspersed with raised lines with might be leaves. It has broken at one point and is now distorted. The current length of the bracelet is: 67.5mm, current width: 47.1mm, metal thickness: 1.9mm, cross section: 3mm and it weighs 5.22g. Decoration with flowers and leaves would suggest a later date wheras plain circles and lines …
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Butcombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B98944
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), Short cross Class 7a or 7b, minted by Roger of R at Canterbury, 1217-1236 AD, North 978/979.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2011
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F64FF2
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tertiary retouched flake of Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. The flake has a visible bulb of percussion on the ventral face which has been partially removed by the very large bulbar scar due to a flaw in the flint. The distal end has snapped, as has the proximal right corner. There is short scalar abrupt retouch at the proximal end of the left edge and along the remaining part of the right edge of the dorsal face. Towards the centre of the left edge the retouch becomes longer and semi-abrupt. The flint is light-mid grey in colour.
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E954D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans, VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse (two victories standing facing inwards, each holding up a small wreath), minted at Trier, AD 341-346, LRBC pt I no.140.
Created on: Monday 31st October 2011
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E40146
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver halfpenny of Richard II (1377-1399), probably Withers type 4a (sloping shoulders), N. 1332.
Created on: Friday 19th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-487108
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of unclear emperor dating to c. AD 330-402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. The coin is badly abraded and its edge is uneven and chipped
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-3F5713
Object type: STUD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy sexfoil stud. It is slightly convex on the front and concave on the back. The petals are defined by indented lines which meet in the centre and the outer edge is cusped. In the centre of the reverse is an iron attachment stud or possibly loop, due to the quantity of corrosion it is not clear how this is attached to the copper alloy head. There is a raised cross formed of thin lines cast on the reverse of one of the petals. The front is heavily gilded. It is 16.7mm in diameter, 5.9mm thick incuding the rivet and weighs 2.57 grams. It is similar in form to M…
Created on: Sunday 6th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3FAE54
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Post Medieval cast copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The frame has two oval loops with flat backs and bevelled outer and inner edges. Both loops have three transverse grooves in the centre of the outer side, a straight groove flanked by diagonal grooves in a chevron. The strap bar is narrowed; the pin is missing. The frame is 36.3mm long, 33.4mm wide and 2.9mm thick. It weighs 6.22 grams. A similar example is illustrated in Margerson (1993:30, no.171) from a 17th century context although it is likely similar simple forms were in use by c.1350 (Egan and Prit…
Created on: Sunday 6th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-400FE3
Object type: BRIDLE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval, 17th century, cast copper-alloy circular bridle boss. The boss is a hollow hemisphere, with an openwork design and a flat border around the edge. A break to one side has removed part of the border and one of the pair of rivet holes. The boss has a raised central knop, around which is the openwork main body, consisting of slim curving arms. The less worn arms are decorated with a scale like patten of raised semi-circles running down each arm and incised lines down their inner sides which continue at the base to meet the base of the next arm. Around this is a narrow rop…
Created on: Sunday 6th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-406A08
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative Dolphin type brooch with hinged pin dating to c. AD 55-100. The brooch is highly corroded, obscuring some details of the decoration but is also probably mis-cast with a large irregular mass of corroded metal between the bow and one wing. The brooch has a cylindrical head with open ends to the wings and slightly expanded terminals, a copper alloy spindle for the hinge runs through from end to end. One terminal is broken but both wings appear to be decorated with at least six narrow raised collars the same size as the terminals, arranged a…
Created on: Sunday 6th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4CC453
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Spanish Medieval silver real, or possibly half real, of Ferdinand and Isabella (1469-1504), mint unclear, 1474-1516 AD. The small part of the design that can be seen (the sheaf of arrows) is more similar to the design on the real, the size suggests a half-real but it is very worn and potentially clipped.
Created on: Monday 7th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4CFD72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut half penny of Henry III (1216-1272), long voided cross class 5b2 or c, minted at Canterbury, possibly by Nicole, 1250-1256 AD, North 992/2 or 993
Created on: Monday 7th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.