Record ID: WILT-687E3A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Iron Age La Tene III type brooch dating to AD 20-100. The brooch is bent and damaged, the pin and catchplate are missing. The brooch measures 43.5mm in length, 7.2mm maximum width (across the wings), 0.55mm minimum width (foot) and weighs 1.75 grams. The bow is long and slender (3.73mm wide) and narrows to a point. At the top of the brooch, the bow narrows to create a wire which is wound only twice round the top and then starts to extend down the back of the brooch to form the pin but is broken. Cf Hattatt (1989) A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt'…
Created on: Friday 4th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 4th September 2014
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Record ID: WILT-4A0D15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of uncertain emperor dating to AD 260-275 (Reece period 13). Uncertain reverse depicting a figure standing left with an altar on left (probably SALVS AVG). Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Amesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-61DBA5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman sprung Dolphin brooch dating to the period AD 43-65. The brooch is incomplete and all that remains are the wings and part of the bow. The wings are semi-circular in profile and are decorated with two (possibly more) vertical incised lines. In the centre of the wings is the start of the bow. At the top there appears to be the remnants of a hook or lip (which is missing) and this leads down as a raised section along the top of the bow. On either side of the bow are raised semi-circular sections which then lead into the wings. The bow narrows sharply beneath th…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-2C4C49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans dating to AD 337-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding one standard. Mint of Lyons. LRBC I, no. 251.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 13th March 2020
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Record ID: WILT-8152C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Tetricus I or II dating to period AD 271-274 (Reece period13). Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Friday 11th October 2013
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-811946
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Claudius II Gothicus dating to period 268-270 (Reece period13). Uncertain reverse type (possibly PROVIDENTIAE AVG). Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 11th October 2013
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-D612F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Caracalla dating to AD 206-210 (Reece period 10). VOTA SVSCEPTA X reverse depicting Caracalla standing left, sacrificing out of patera over tripod and holding roll. Mint of Rome. RIC Vol IV Part I no. 179.
Created on: Monday 19th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
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Record ID: WILT-D67FAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Hadrian dating to AD 120-121 (Reece period 6). P M TR P COS III reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left, holding a rudder and cornucopiae and leaning on a column. Mint of Rome. RIC Vol II, part 3 (second edition) no. 392-394.
Created on: Monday 19th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
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Record ID: WILT-2BEC76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 324-330 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting a camp or town gateway. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-4400B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver sixpence of Charles I, London mint, triangle initial mark (1639-40) North 2246.
Created on: Friday 21st June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Everleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-DEB017
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ring Romano-British gold finger ring. plain hoop which expands at the shoulders to a double scalloped 'V' shape, emphasised by incised lines forming an elongated 'V'. The shoulders support an attached oval bezel with a double beaded border. The centre of the bezel is decorated with two clasped right hands (dextrarum iunctio). The ring is somewhat misshapen but is in good condition and does not show signs of a great deal of wear. Rings of this type are common throughout the Roman Empire, and signify either marriage or friendship. There are strong stylistic parallels between this …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 31st March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bowerchalke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-703652
Object type: KEY (WINDING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast copper alloy clock key of post-medieval date. The top of the handle/loop is missing. The key has a double loop handle, the upper, smaller, loop being for suspension. The stem has an oval section and a triple collar beneath the handle. The shank is hollow. The key mechanism is two prongs with a diagonal indentation between the prong and the stem. The handle and loop are decorated on both sides with simple engraved shpaes. The key is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina. The key is 71.4mm in length, 27.46mm in width, 7.20mm thick and weighs 1…
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Seend', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-713F17
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment of a strap end. The strap end tapers to a rounded end, although the terminal point is missing. Both rivets remain together with a copper-alloy sheet spacer between the lower part of the paired sheets. Cf Meols The Archaeology of the North Wirral by D Griffiths, RA Philpott and G Egan (Oxford University School of Archaeology Monograph 68, Institute of Archaeology, University of Oxford) p 135 no 1552.
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2014
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Record ID: WILT-E814C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of Victorinus (or possibly Tetricus) dating to the period AD 269-271 (Reece 13). Reverse type PAX AVG depicting Pax standing left with a branch and transverse sceptre. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
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Record ID: WILT-E7D256
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece period 16). Reverse type BEATA TRANQVILLITAS depicting an altar with a globe on top. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
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Record ID: WILT-5D555B
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy early post medieval hooked tag Class A, Type 1 dating to c AD 1540-1620. The hooked tag is incomplete as it is missing the hook and the attachment loops are incomplete. The hooked tag is cast in one-piece and has moulded relief and openwork. The hooked section has a six-petalled flower bordered by palmettes and originally probably had two rounded and one debased trefoil attachment knops (all that remains is the remnants of one loop and the lower curve of the other two). The openwork is unfettled. The object is corroded and has a brownish mid green patina with some reddi…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Saturday 5th January 2019
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Record ID: WILT-5DD7D3
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin weight for a laurel of James I dating to AD 1603-25. This coin weight is square and is for a laurel which is 20s (£1). It is probably for James I's third coinage which dates to AD 1619-1625. The obverse is worn and depicts a laureate bust with drapery around the neck and facing left. The reverse depicts a crown with XX below and S below that; in the top left hand corner there appears to be a roman numeral one with a crown above. Cf Withers, P and Withers BR, 1995, Identifying Coin-Weights Found in Britain Lions Ships and Angels, Galata, p 12 XX (d).
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melksham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-D8F3CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to AD 327-328 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE AVGG reverse type depicting a camp gate with two turrets, no doors and star above. Mint of Trier. RIC Vol VII, p212, No 504.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2015
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Record ID: WILT-C12224
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Iron Age La Tene I brooch dating to c 400-200 BC. The brooch is complete, although the pin is bent. The brooch comprises a spring with four coils at the top with a pin through it and a curve of copper alloy over the top to connect both halves of the spring. The spring continues down the back of the brooch to form the pin. The bow of the brooch is separate from the spring and pin mechanism. At the top, the bow comprises a piece of copper alloy which curves over the pin through the spring. The bow then curves up steeply to form a D shaped curve which curves down towards t…
Created on: Friday 20th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 21st October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-C1E87D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Postumus dating to AD 260-269. HERC PACIFERO reverse type depicting Hercules standing left holding a branch in his right hand and a club and lion skin in his left hand. Principal mint of Gaul. Cf Cunetio p144, no 2395 (Bland, R, Besly. E amd Burnett, A, 2009, The Cunetio & Normanby Hoards, Dept of Portable Antiquities & Treasure, British Museum).
Created on: Friday 20th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.