Record ID: SOM-BBD833
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval strap end, dating to the period c.AD 1260-1450. The strap end is of the composite type, and consists of two sheets of metal, joined by two copper alloy rivets, with a forked spacer between the two plates. The plate on the reverse has been damaged with one half torn away leaving a ragged end. The reverse is undecorated. It exhibits two circular holes containing copper alloy rivets which connect the two plates. The obverse plate is broadly rectangular. It is decorated with an incised design of a saltire cross composed of incised zig-zag lines …
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-BB2069
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the peiod AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left carrying wreath and palm. Mint of Arles or Lyon.
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-BAA37D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy contemperary copy of a Roman radiate of Tetricus II dating to the period AD 275 - 285 (Reece Period 14). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left with sceptre in left hand and branch in right. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B9D110
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy medieval annular buckle dating to the period c. AD 1350 - 1500. The buckle frame is oval with bevelled outer edges. One side of the frame expands into a wide lip which is divided into three stepped ridges divided by grooves. The inner ridge is the uppermost and is incised with a seies of diagonal grooves. The middle ridge also carries traces of incised decoration, however, the full extent cannot be assessed due to wear. The bottom ridge is incised with a series of diagonal grooves which create a serrated outer edge. The buckle frame is divided by a central recessed pi…
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-B975C5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy mount of Read's Class 7 dating to the period c. AD 1500-1700. The mount exhibits a convex obverse and correspondingly concave reverse. At the top of the mount is a rounded knop below which is an oval terminal. This exhibits a drilled rivet hole which retains the corroded remains of an iron rivet.Below this is a ridged collar. The mount exhibits an oval central boss which exhibits a second drilled rivet hole containing the corroded remains of an iron rivet. Directly below the rivet hole is a double collar consisting of two parallel horizontal ridges. Belo…
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muchelney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A8B614
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild's Class III dating to the period c. AD 75 - 150. The fastener has a teardrop (or petal) shaped head, on which is a central circular boss surrounded by a teardrop-shaped cordon, with a circular recess between the two, and no enamel obvious in the recess. The reverse of the head is flat and undecorated. The remains of the attachment loop project from the back of the plate and then bend at a ninety degree angle, terminating in an old break. The loop is 4.55mm thick. Comparable examples can be found in Wild (1970, 138;…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A827E1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy pot foot and part of the leg dating to AD1500-1700. The leg and foot are D-shaped in section with a flat back and convex front; the leg is broken off above a transverse collar with an old break. The remaining section of leg has traces of ribs running down it. The prominent collar is rounded in section. The base of the foot is rounded. The piece is now is 42.36mm long, 19.97mm wide and 13.70mm thick; it weighs 43.20 grams. Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al (2009:4) sugges…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke Sub Hamdon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-A6A683
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of flint debitage in the form of a flake of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date (c. 6000 - 3000 BC). The dorsal surface exhibits four negative flake scars, three of which are parallel and positioned at an angle to the fourth flake scar which is aligned with the bulb of percussion on the ventral face. The striking platform is small and lenticular. The ventral surface exhibits a low, diffuse bulb of percussion and a bulbar scar. There appeas to be some post-depositional breakage at the distal end. The flint is a semi-translucent dark grey with a large light grey inclusion …
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-A61632
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 343-348 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other holding wreaths. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke Sub Hamdon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-A5E009
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 330 - 402. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-A5BFE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus or radiate of uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 260 - AD 402 Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-A5640F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 - 335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standards. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-A51313
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle dating to the period c.AD 1750-1850. The rectangular double loop buckle has a central bar on the upper surface with a centrally located rectangular recess for the pin, now missing. The long edges and the central bar are cylindrical in cross-section. On each short edge they taper into a flattened rectangular section. It is; 47.65mm long, 32.50mm wide. 5.35mm thick and weighs 16.47g.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A48F1C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy single loop buckle dating to the period c. AD 1250 - 1450. The buckle is D-shaped in plan with a narrowed offset strap bar and slightly widened and flattened convex outer edge. The pin is missing. It has a green-black patina. It is; 16.29mm long; 12.20mm wide and 1.26mm thick; it weighs 0.61g. Cf. Griffiths, Philpotts and Egan, 2007, p.85, nos. 442 - 445. These buckles are generally dated to the medieval period but due to their simple form this dating is tentative.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Sunday 23rd October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-A3E44E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post medieval double loop buckle dating to the period c. AD 1500-1750. Only one loop survives. It is oval in shape with a rectangular cross-section and a central strap bar. At either end of the strap bar is a moulded knop. The buckle terminates in old breaks at both knops, the second loop is missing. It has an uneven brown-green patina. The buckle measure 28.68mm in length, 23.94mm in width, is 3.21mm thick and weighs 4.39g. Examples of similar oval buckles can be seen in Whitehead (2003, p.54).
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-2DF356
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman radiate of uncertain ruler datingt o the period AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-2DA741
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 335 =- 341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Mint of Trier. See LRBC, p.6, No.132-133.
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-2D32A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy of a radiate of uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2C4D75
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy bracelet dating to the period c. AD 250 - 410. The bracelet is rectangular in shape and has been bent upwards and sideways at one end distorting from its original curve. It is decorated on one face with punched ring-and-dot motifs alternating with punched rectangles separated by incised transverse grooves. Similar bracelets are illustrated in Crummy (1983, p.44, no. 1717). The artefact now has a grey/green patina.
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-2B950D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to th period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17) VRBS ROMA type depicting wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke Sub Hamdon', grid reference and parish protected.