Record ID: WILT-5D1645
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman steelyard lead weight with a corroded iron loop at both end dating to AD43-410. The weight is complete, the iron loop is visible at both ends of the weight. The weight is broadly circular in plan and lozengeform in cross section. The steelyard weight is 41.04mm in height, 29.05mm in diameter and weighs 112.08 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 17th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Witham Friary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-BC099A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead cloth seal dating to the period AD1500-1950. The cloth seal comprises two discs of lead which may have been joined and folded over to create a single disc. There is a short tab extending from the disc and between the two discs are two iron wires which extend out of the tab. One side of the disc is smoother than the other. The seal is damaged and any markings on the seal are indecipherable. The cloth seal weighs 9.1g and measures 32.85mm in length, 19.80mm in width and 4.20mm in depth.
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1A8EFC
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead Papal bulla of Pope Clement V, pope from AD 1305-14.  CLE/MENS/:PPV obverse depicting the legend in three lines within a beaded border. PP stands for 'Pastor Pastorum' or 'Shepherd of Shepherds'.  The reverse depicts the faces of Saints Peter and Paul in moulded bas relief, each surrounded by a separate pellet border with a crozier between the two.  Above the faces is the inscription SPASPE, an abbreviation for St. Paul and St. Peter. St. Paul is seen on the left looking right, with a long pointed beard, and St. Pe…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.