Record ID: SOM-8C9416
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval gilded copper alloy buckle plate.dating to the period c.AD1150-1450. The plate is formed from a piece of sheet copper alloy and is rectangular in shape. At one end it exhibits a series of old breaks below which are two projecting tabs which also terminate in old breaks. The plate exhibits a circular perforation which may have housed the pin or a rivet. The obverse of the plate is decorated with two incised grooves running parallel to the edges of the plate with a series of vertical incised grooves in between. There are traces of gilding adhering to the obverse. …
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Donhead St. Andrew', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8B90BA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a medieval or post medieval copper alloy vessel dating to the period c. AD 1350 - 1700. The fragment is irregularly shaped and exhibits old breaks on all edges. It exhibits two horizontal wires separated by a longitudinal casting seam. The wires on either side of the seam are out of alignment with one another. The fragment is likely to derive from a cauldron, skillet, posnet or other cooking vessel. The production method for cooking vessels changed very little during the medieval to post medieval period, hence the broad date range. A number of vessels wit…
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Donhead St. Andrew', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8B4B45
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy vessel leg, probably from a skillet or posnet dating to the period c. AD 1500-1700. The leg is oval in cross section and commences in an old break. Below the break the leg tapers from a width of 24.72mm to 17.3mm before expanding into the foot which measures 27.5mm in width. The leg exhibits a longitudinal casting seam on either side. The underside of the foot is slightly domed so that it does not sit level. The vessel leg measures 26.26mm in length, 27.5mm maximum width, 17.3mm minimum width and weighs 72.44 grams. Cf. Butler. R & Green, C, 2003, E…
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Donhead St. Andrew', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-8A6443
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Debased post Medieval sixpence of William III dating to the period AD 1698 - 1702. The coin is very worn and has been reused. It is stamped on the reverse with the letters RW and a small cross in a circle ( 2.8mm ).
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Donhead St. Andrew', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FAF6B8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy developed T-shape brooch dating to the period c. AD 50 - 150. Part of the pin and the catchplate is missing. The brooch measures 20.3mm in width across the wings, is 3.9mm thick, 37.9mm in length and weighs 5.09g. The brooch exhibits cylindrical wings which house the copper alloy axis bar on which the pin is mounted. The tip of one wing is missing and a portion of the opposite wing is missing due to old breaks. The head exhibits a central pin slot which houses the pin. The pin has a triangular butt with a circular drilled aperture through which the …
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Donhead St. Andrew', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FA33E7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post medieval copper alloy double-looped buckle frame dating to the period c. AD 1350 - 1450. The pin is missing. The frame exhibits two oval loops which are D-shaped in cross-section. It exhibits a concave reverse and slightly widened outer edges. The two loops are divided by a narrowed and recessed axis bar. The frame is 23.7mm long, 17.4mm wide and 3.0mm thick, it weighs 3.05 grams. Cf. Egan, G & Pritchard, F, 1991, p. 83, nos. 332 & 333. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, R 2003, p 54, fig.310.
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Donhead St. Andrew', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F92FA3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy thimble dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1600. The thimble has sloping sides and a slightly domed top. It has been slightly flattened out of shape and exhibits a hole in one side and a number of tears radiating from the rim. The thimble exhibits a series of circular pits which radiate in a continuous spiral from the centre of the crown down the sides, leaving a narrow border of undecorated metal around the rim of the thimble. The pits vary in size and the rows are not all in straight lines. It measures 26.6mm in width at the base, is 22.28mm tall, the…
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Donhead St. Andrew', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E733E3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of probable medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1400 - 1700). The weight is circular in plan with a rectangular cross-section. The upper face exhibits a series of irregularly spaced square and triangular indentations. The lower face exhibits a series of incised grooves, most ofwhcih appear to radiate from the centre to the edges. The weight has a thick off-white patina, with recent damage to the underside indicated by a dark grey break in the patina. The weight measures 41.12mm in diameter, is 9.19mm thick and weighs 115 (4oz).
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Donhead St. Andrew', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-525127
Object type: HANGING BOWL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy circular mount or escutcheon, probably from an Early Medieval hanging bowl dating to the period c. AD 600 - 725. The mount is slightly convex, with a correspondingly concave reverse. c.45% of the circumference is missing due to old damage. The obverse is decorated by a triskele design in relief. each branch of the triskele exhibits a sub-triangular extension with a ridge in the centre. The device is reminiscent of three stylised hare heads intertwined. The gaps between the relief decoration exhibit the remains of degraded enamel, now white but of unce…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Zeals CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-50FCD7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper-alloy hooked mount, now missing the tip of the hook. The mount is sub-trapezoidal in plan with an incurved (U-shaped) upper edge. The sides taper towards the base where they angle in to the top of the hook.The front of the main plate is slightly convex and the centre of the back is concave. It has two rivet holes, one towards the upper edge, the other just below the centre of the plate, which is off the center line. The hook is curved backwards, D-shaped in cross section with a flat back and missing its end to an old break. The metal has a mid reddish-brow…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Zeals CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-2B25F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper-alloy farthing of William III (1694-1702), dated 1697 on the coin, AD 1697, Spink 3557.
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Zeals CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2A8D69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to the period AD 1592- to 1595. Third coinage, initial mark Tun. Minted at London. North (1991:137) no.2016. 20% of the circumference is missing.
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Zeals CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F7E06F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy strap slide. The frame is five sided with a flat base, vertical sides and a peak in the centre of the top bar. The sides and base are rectangular in cross section and the top bar is D shaped with a flat inner side. There is a hole through the base of the frame, half way along, which would have held a separate circular rivet, now missing, the hole is filled with iron corrosion suggesting the rivet was iron. The frame is 13.8mm long, 14.8mm tall and 2.7mm thick, it weighs 0.99 grams. Egan and Pritchard (1991) illustrate a very similar example (page 231, fig …
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F75E1E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy strap slide, c.1150-1400 AD. The slider consists of a single, trapezoidal loop with the upper bar slightly longer than the lower. In the center of the upper bar there is a thickened and widened protrubing rouneed knob. There are a pair of opposed internal triangular projections about a quarter of the way up the sides of the frame. The sides of the frame are rectangular in section. The longest side of the frame (the upper side) is 19.9mm long. It measures 17.0mm long on the bottom edge, 17.5mm in depth and is 2.1mm thick. It weighs 1.67 grams. Egan and P…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E6B594
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377) dating to AD 1335 to 1343. Second 'star marked' coinage, Withers type 5ii, minted at London. North (1991:46) no.1102. The obverse is clearly double struck. A small section is missing from one side including less than 5% of the flan.
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E4DEC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut halfpenny of John dating to AD 1205 to 1207. Short voided cross Class 5bi. minted by Tomas at Carlisle. North 1993:221) no.970i.
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E45D44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III dating to AD 1248 to 1250. Long voided cross class 3c. Minted by Nicole in London. North (1993:226) no.988.
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E3B3EC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Head of a Late Iron Age to Roman copper alloy Langton Down type brooch dating to c.25-60 AD. The head is a cylindrical spring cover with open ends, 19.1mm wide. It is formed of a rectangular piece curled over until the top and bottom edges meet leaving a slight gap along the joint. There is a large slot at the centre on the under side where the copper alloypin projects.The pin is now 18mms long and ends in a worn point, not original. The ends of the cylinder are broken with old breaks and the pin and copper alloy spring are now visible on one side due to corrosion of the cylinder. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E2ECF8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper-alloy Roman bow brooch. The fragment consists of the lower bow and the foot, including most of the catch-plate. The bow, which is now twisted, has a C to D-shaped cross-section with a flat back, becoming concave at the upper end, and convex front. The upper part is decorated with three vertical groves which taper out, the central one above the outer two. The bow tapers in width down to the squared off foot. The foot has a turned up end which is D-shaped in section with a semicircular front and flat back. The catchplate runs down the centre o…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BA9B27
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Iron Age cast copper alloy Birdlip type brooch with the pin and the top of the head missing dating from 30 BC to AD 60. there is a unpatinated and seemingly fresh break at the top where the head and pin have been lost. The remaining section of the head is has a rectangular sectioned ridge down the back and a central, prominant, narrow ridge on the front with a curved and angled 'hood' either side. This sections curves at 45% then terminates at a collar. The collar is an oval disc projecting on all sides, 8.2mm by 8.9mm. From the collar, the bow descends for 4mms then split…
Created on: Monday 13th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.