Record ID: HESH-934212
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy scabbard chape of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval Dating (Late 15th to 16th Centuries AD). The chape is broadly an irregular U shape in plan and irregular in cross section. The front consists of a semi oval shape, with a central longtitudinal rib. The back retains traces of a cast ridge, following the external edge, probably for attachment of a back piece. It is a mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion has resulted in the loss of surface detail and decoration, although a couple of areas appear to retain a small amount…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
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Record ID: HESH-92FA63
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pin from an annular buckle, of late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (1350 to 1720 AD). The pin is sub rectangular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. The shank of the pin tapers to a blunt end. The head of the pin consisted of a cast circular loop, approximately 25% of the loop is now present, having being broken in antiquity. On the back of the pin, directly below the loop, is a semi circular depression. A small tranverse ridge, extending partially down the length of the pin is present. This ridge has been decorated by two small grooves. …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
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Record ID: HESH-929622
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A struck / hammered silver shilling of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), of the third issue of coinage, minted between 1582 and 1583, with initial and reverse mark of a bell. North 2014. Diameter: 31.75mm Thickness: 1.74mm Weight: 5.7 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
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