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Record ID: SOMDOR-326814
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy VESSEL. A cast copper alloy decorative pouring spout in the shape of a dog’s head. The spout emerges from the mouth, is circular in section and has an internal diameter of 6.12mm. The head has vertically projecting ears that run down the sides of the head which are oval in shape. The head has a prominent brow and a ridge running along its length. The eyes are slightly recessed. The underside of the dog’s head is flat. The spout is narrowed behind the head (neck) which slopes downwards at an angle of about 45 degrees, the top half of this extended neck is open where it …
Created on: Monday 28th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-13D981
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A symmetrical, flat copper-alloy strap mount with two integral spikes on the reverse, both broken. One is bent and twists away from the mount at 45 degrees, the other is straight but has broken off. The mount has sub-oval ends and is decorated with a central lozenge-shaped recess; there are the remains of further lozenge-shaped recesses either side of this. Its dimensions are 22.75mm x 11.97mm x 12.38mm and weight 3.72g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2004
Last updated: Sunday 15th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-13B583
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy drop handle from furniture, probably originally paired with an escutheon plate. It is tear drop shaped with a knop at one end. The other (attachment) end has broken off. It is undecorated with a convex front and a concave back. Its dimensions are 36.90mm x 20.01mm x 5.64mm and weight 5g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2004
Last updated: Sunday 15th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-139314
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy double-looped trapezoidal buckle of probably 17th century date. The short sides of the frame angle to a central point incorporating a notch for the pin on both sides, and there are sub-oval knops on each external corner of the frame. There is moulded decoration on the loops and a lobed protrusion at either end of the strap bar. Part of the pin remains. Its dimensions are 34.36mm x 22.50mm x 6.05mm and weight 5.24g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2004
Last updated: Sunday 15th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-136DD7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper-alloy two-piece sub-rectangular buckle frame of 18th century date. The fragment comprises part of one short side and long side only. Where the frame thickens on the long side there is a drilled hole for a separate spindle, with a transverse groove either side of the spindle hole. The corner is rounded with incised decoration on the internal edge. The front is convex, the back is undecorated. Its dimensions are 50.65mm x 15.46mm x 13.47mm and weight 12.25g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2004
Last updated: Sunday 15th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-7FAA74
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy circular object with opposing edge projections and an open circular centre. At one side of the frame is a trapezoidal pierced projection which narrows before joining to a slight squaring at the edge of the frame. The hole is circular and slightly off centre, this is an attachment point. Set opposite is a tri-lobed projection with a large central lobe and groove above. The front of the object has a flat outer frame and a lipped, concentric inner frame with a chamfered surface. The back is largely flat but has a hollowed channel behind the main circular frame.
Created on: Wednesday 15th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fivehead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-29EDB4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
17th century trade token. Only traces of the legend remain.
Created on: Wednesday 30th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-29AFA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine I dating from AD 318-24 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT PR above an altar. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 30th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
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Record ID: SOMDOR-874CE1
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint scraper. Discoidal. Incomplete and plough damaged. Large retouch around a tenth of the edge on the dorsal surface.
Created on: Wednesday 17th March 2004
Last updated: Sunday 15th January 2017
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Record ID: SOMDOR-8674A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sestertius of Antoninus Pius
Created on: Wednesday 17th March 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-865954
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy rowel spur of post-medieval date. Short neck expanding into the rowel box. The box retains traces of the bar to hold the missing rowel in place. The arms are incomplete (both terminals missing).
Created on: Wednesday 17th March 2004
Last updated: Sunday 15th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.