Record ID: SOM-4B2C38
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy unidentified object. The object measures 28.1mm by 11.7mm by 5.6mm and weighs 4.4g. It consists of two oval loops which are separated by a rounded collar (diameter 5.2mm). The outside edge of one of the loops is slightly narrower, presumably due to wear. It superficially resembles an early-medieval bit-link but according to David Williams it is much too small for this purpose. Kevin Leahy has suggested that it could be a single link from a cast copper alloy chain, possibly of medieval date.
Created on: Friday 27th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 20th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A29878
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable gilded sheet copper alloy harness fitting of medieval date. The flat circular fitting measures 25.6mm by 20.7mm by 1.2mm and weighs 1.5g. On one side is a rounded projection with a slightly off-centre pierced hole, 3.6mm in diameter. The edge opposite the loop is ragged, possibly reflecting an old break and there may have been another loop or perhaps a hook in this position. The front of the pendant is decorated with incised hatched lines and small punched annulets which alternate in the resulting lozenges. There is a trace of gilding on the front. The fitting may have func…
Created on: Thursday 19th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E22247
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy and glass finger ring of probable 3rd century AD date. The fragment comprises a collet and about one third of the wide flat hoop. In its current state it measures 21.5mm in length, 9.8mm in width, 1.4mm in thickness and it weighs 2.1g. The circular raised integrally cast collet has a diameter of 7.3mm. It contains a light blue glass setting. On either side of the collet there is an incised transverse line. Outside of these lines the hoop starts to narrow gradually, but most of the rest of the ring is missing. A parallel has been found during excavations …
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-105D23
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a cast copper alloy swivel of medieval date. The incomplete swivel is in the form of a D-shaped loop which measures 25.1mm by 26.1mm by a maximum of 5.8mm and weighs 8g. The loop has an oval cross section and thickens towards the swivelling part, both sides of which are moulded to represent stylised animal heads (possibly dogs). The swivelling part is semi-spherical with a flat top containing a circular socket. The other half of the swivel would have been similar, but it would have had a pin instead of a socket (see for example DENO-8FAF42, from Sedgebrook, Lincolnshire).
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.