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Record ID: WILT-44E118
Object type: AMPHORA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of Roman amphorae dating to AD 43-410. Fragment 1 - This fragment probably comprises part of the shoulders of an amphora (it may possibly be a rooftile or other ceramic building material) is sub-triangular in shape with a curved back and a truncated point. The fragment is slightly concave and may comprise part of the shoulders. The outer surface has faceted planes as if it may have been shaped and re-used. The inner surface has regular raised ribs and there is evidence that it was covered in some beige slip fabric. The material is light pinkish brown clay in colour with …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilcot', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-D54B4B
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla (holy water flask) dating to the period AD 1350-1530. The ampulla is incomplete as the neck is missing. All that remains is the rounded body of the ampulla which has been flattened. The cast marks along the edges are visible. The flattening of the ampulla means that the decoration is not very clear but it appears to have scallop shell decoration (the symbol of pilgrimage) on one side and there appears to have been a decorative motif on the other side. Ampullae were designed to contain a dose of thaumaturgic (magic or miracle) water…
Created on: Thursday 2nd October 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swindon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1C9423
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead ampulla dating to c AD 1350-1530. The ampulla is complete, although worn and flattened. The ampulla comprises a small vessel in the shape of a flask with a globular section at the bottom, a long broad neck and handles at either side where the bottom joins the neck. The front of the flask is decorated with a four petal flower with a midrib and diagonal veins out to the edge of the petal. In the centre there are a number of pellets. On the back is a crown with a double band, with diagonal hatching, topped by a central lis, a triangular spear point on either side and…
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-BD6E1D
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval annular brooch dating to AD 1270-1350. The brooch is complete. The brooch comprises a circle of copper alloy with a narrow constriction at one point where the pin attaches. In addition, there are a a series of constrictions along the face of the brooch dividing it into a number of curved fields or 'pillows' around the brooch. The pin comprises a narrow wire of copper alloy which wraps around the narrow constricton and extends to the opposite side of the brooch where it can sit in one of the constrictions between the fields. The edge of the brooch is bevelled an…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-DCBF16
Object type: APPLE CORER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval-modern bone apple corer. The period 17th century has been suggested for this object but it may date to as late as AD 1900. The object is also similar to a bone fid (used to splice rope e.g. on ships' rigging) (Cf LON-8DE7F3) described as a marlin spike) or a cheese scoop. The object is made from the long bone of a sheep. The bone has been cut across the shaft and retains the joint and part of the shaft. The shaft of the bone has then been sliced in half lengthways to form a curved scoop and the cancellous or trabecular spongy bone from the centre has then been scrap…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hullavington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-9A073D
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four fragments of Roman ceramic building material (CBM). All the fragments are an orangey-red and the fabric is oxidised throughout. 1 Several large and numerous small flint inclusions with evidence of some organic inclusions. The fragment weighs 11.78g and measures 32.49mm in length, 27.58mm in width and 18.43mm in thickness. 2 Numerous large organic inclusions plus many small flint inclusions. The fragment weigh 10.84g and measures 39.3mm in length, 17.19mm in width and 21.6mm in thickness. 3 Numerous small-medium flint inclusions. The fragment weighs 14.41g and measures 39…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Purton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3563FA
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy awl of possible Bronze Age date. The widest point of the awl is a short distance past its halfway point, from where it tapers in both directions. One end is rectangular in section terminating in a sharp point, the other end is circular section and is less sharply pointed at the end. The surface has a green patina. Dimensions: 58.92mm long and 4.64mm wide. Weight: 5.15g. There is some debate as to the date of such awls, which probably first appeared in the Late Bronze Age but could conceivably have continued to have been made until much later. The patination of…
Created on: Tuesday 19th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 21st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baydon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-404C7A
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy awl of possible Bronze Age date. The widest point of the awl is a short distance past its halfway point, from where it tapers in both directions. One end is rectangular in section terminating in a sharp point, the other end is flattened and curved at the end. The surface has a green patina. Dimensions: 58.39mm long and 4.40mm wide. Weight: 5.16g. There is some debate as to the date of such awls, which probably first appeared in the Late Bronze Age but could conceivably have continued to have been made until much later. The patination of this piece does suggest …
Created on: Tuesday 7th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-656D09
Object type: AXE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron 'bearded' axe or axehead probably post medieval dating to c AD 1540- 1800. The axe is sub-rectangular in plan with an irregular lower edge where the edge of the blade projects downwards from the socket. The blade is sub-triangular in plan with a blunted end where the blade attaches to the integral socket. The butt is rectangular in plan with a socket hole all the way through the centre. The back of the butt of the axe is rectangular. As the blade expands in width it tapers in section; forming a wide even cutting edge. A slight bevelled blade facet can be seen on the edge …
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marlborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-B358AC
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval copper alloy folding beam balance dating to c AD 1100-1400. The balance is complete, although slightly bent, and comprises a central bar of two sheets of copper alloy measuring 26.72mm in length, 2.78mm in thickness and 3.69mm in width. The two sheets have three rivets joining them which hold the central pointer/spike (24.86mm in length) and two arms (41.29mm and 41.15mm in length). The arms narrow slightly and terminate with a raised collar and a small loop. The pointer moves from side to side and has a small hole through it just above the bar. The arms swing out to the si…
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Teffont', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E84AA9
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sea-green 'doughnut' shaped glass bead which could date from Roman to medieval periods (c AD43-1000). The upper face of the bead, around the aperture, and the lower face are not quite parallel, suggesting that the bead was finished off by hand. The bead is translucent and is sea-green/turquoise in colour. Cf Crummy, N, 1983, Colchester Archaeological Report 2 The Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester 1971-9, Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd, Colchester pp 32-24, in particular, p32 no 614 in shape).
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cubitt Town', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E88ECC
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A red bead with irregular facets which could date from Roman to medieval periods (c AD 43-1000). The bead is irregular in shape with some facets, on one of which there appears to be the impression of a flower. It is not clear what the bead is made from. The bead is opaque brownish/red and is possibly made of ceramic which has been painted as there is evidence of a different fabric around the area of the aperture.
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cubitt Town', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-82FAA4
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy possible bead dating to c AD 1660-1790.  The bead is slightly squashed and has a vertical break.  The bead is circular and is convex in profile with a small raised rim on either side of the bead and a central section which curves out.  The curved section is decorated has small circular raised flowers with a central pellet.  The flowers appear to be joined by foliate decoration and along the circumference of each rim is a row of raised pellets or knops.  The decoration raised on a field of tiny pellets.  Inside the bead is …
Created on: Friday 7th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-6EC795
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval crotal bell dating to the period AD c1770-1813. The bell is complete, although cracked and contains a small ball. The bell is marked with the maker or founder's initials WG (William Gwynn AD 1770-1813). The bell was made at the Gwynne foundry in Aldbourne. The bell is spherical with a sub-rectangular hanging loop at the top. In the top half of the sphere, a circular hole has been cut on either side of the loop. Around the circumference, there is a raised ridge. The lower half of the bell has a long straight gap ending in a circle at each end. On eithe…
Created on: Monday 14th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melksham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-CA4EDC
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval crotal bell dating to the period AD c1690-1724. The bell is complete and contains a small ball. The bell is marked with the maker or founder's initials RC for Robert Corr I or II. The bell was made at the Corr foundry in Aldbourne. The bell is spherical with a sub-rectangular hanging loop at the top. In the top half of the sphere, a circular hole has been cut on either side of the loop. Around the circumference, there is a raised ridge. The lower half of the bell has a long straight gap ending in a circle at each end. On either side of the gap the bell …
Created on: Thursday 14th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Purton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3610A9
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy bell. Around half of the bell is missing. It is broadly conical with a circular base and convex sides; it expands from 7.3mm in diameter at the loop to 24.50mm at the base.The suspension loop is flat, lozenge-shaped externally and has a circular perforation. The clapper is missing. The patina is dark green and the body of the bell is decorated with two incised circumferential lines forming a band about halfway down. Similar bells have been recorded as Roman in date, mainly due to the shape of the suspension loop; for similar loops on dated examples, see C…
Created on: Tuesday 19th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hurstbourne Tarrant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-180D4A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy one-piece cast crotal bell dating to the period AD c1500-1700. At the top of the bell is a sub-rectangular 'sprue-piece' suspension loop with a sub-circular hole pierced through. The top half of the bell is pierced with two holes, one on each side half way down the top hemisphere. There is a raised ridge around the girth where the two halves of the mould were split. The bottom half of the bell has the slot for transmission of the sound. Inside the bell is the pellet which was cast into the bell during the moulding process. The top and bottom halves of the …
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-66F394
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy crotal bell dating to the period AD c1500-1700. At the top of the bell is a sub-rectangular 'sprue-piece' suspension loop. The top half of the bell is pierced with two holes, one on each side half way down the top hemisphere. There is a raised ridge where the two halves are welded together. The bottom half of the bell is incomplete with a quarter of one side missing, only the remnants of part of the slot for insertion of the 'pea', which is missing. The top and bottom halves of the bell are decorated with a 'sunburst' pattern comprising a number of elongated ovoid petal…
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-673DE1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy crotal bell dating to the period AD c1775-1850. At the top of the bell is a sub-rectangular 'sprue-piece' suspension loop. The top half of the bell is pierced with two holes, one on each side half way down the top hemisphere. There is a raised ridge where the two halves are welded together. The bottom half of the bell is incomplete with a section of one side missing next to the end of the slot for insertion of the 'pea', which is missing. The top half of the bell is undecorated. The bottom half of the bell is decorated with a 'sunburst' pattern comprising a number of el…
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-6798D6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy crotal bell dating to the period AD c. 1500-1700. The fragment comprises a section from the bottom hemisphere of the bell beside the 'pea' slot. The fragment is decorated with an incised heraldic shield and and has lines radiating out suggesting a possible 'sunburst' pattern. The decoration is crude and the shield is split into four quarters, the top left is decorated with two stars, the top right a chevron, the bottom left three stars and the bottom right four transverse grooves. The Richmond Herald comments "I'm inclined to think that it's pseudo-hera…
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.