Record ID: WILT-BFECCF
Object type: CANDLESTICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy candlestick, probably dating to AD 1475-1600. The stick is circular in cross section, and hollow throughout with a flaring base and moulded, flanged transverse collar at the mid point. The top of the stick flares outwards into the socket of the candlestick, with further, less pronounced collars at the base and mid-point of the socket. Length 96.2mm; diameter, of stick 13.1mm, of socket 20.2mm; Weight 77.6g. Egan (2005: 81, nos. 337-338) publishes a pair of very similar candle sticks of two different lengths with varying numbers of c…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-BE33F8
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy thimble, probably dating to AD 1500-1650. The thimble has fine walls and is now crushed, but originally probably had sloping sides and a flattish apex. A neat spiral of circular pits extend down the sides of the thimble from the crown, leaving no tonsure. There is a fine incised line around the mouth of the thimble. The crown is integral Height 16.5mm; width 26.8mm; 2.68g. The regular arangement of pits and lack of tonsure both suggest a relatively later date for this thimble (Holmes 1988), it can be compared to examples published by Egan (2005: …
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-492C62
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Probable late Early Medieval to early Medieval copper alloy strap fitting, proabably dating to AD 1000-1200. The fitting consists of a broadly sub-triangular plate of three rounded lobes, with that at the appex incomplete. The bottom edge begins to project forward in a downwards angled flange prior to being truncated by an old break. Each lobe has a sub-circular cast aperture whilst the front of the plate is decorated in low relief with a band, this expands into the flange where it terminates in a crude trefoil, whereas at the other end it bifurcates in line with the apertures and w…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
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Record ID: WILT-48627D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy pot leg fragment, dating to AD 1200-1700. The pot leg is rectangular in cross section with a prominent, central longitudinal rib running down the front face. Towards one end it begins to expand into what was the foot, but is truncated by an old break, as at the opposing end. Length 36.2mm; Width 44.9mm; thickness 24.9mm; weight 141.56g. cf. Butler, Green & Payne (2009: 4) type A, which they suggest was in use throughout the medieval period and into the 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5B896D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman T-shaped hinged brooch. The object was originally coated with a white metal, although much of this has now worn away, and was undecorated apart from two parallel lines running down the bow of the brooch. The pin and catch plate have not survived but an attachment loop is present, most likely cast in one with the rest of the brooch. Length: 27.0mm, Width: 14.2mm, Thickness: 5.2mm, Weight: 3.20g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CA0C51
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate of Tetricus II, potentially a barbarous copy, Circa AD 270-273 (Reece Period 13). Obverse: Unbearded radiate bust right, legend: [...] AV, Reverse: Crude depiction of what appears to be Spes walking left holding a flower infront and holding the hem of her skirt. NOTE: Could also be a coin of Claudius II, with the beard worn away - it is identified as Tetricus II based on the slightly more youthful looking bust and the reverse' resemblance to the Spes reverse. See: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/tetricus_II/RIC_0272_barb.jpg, for a potential parallel.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C9A339
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate or nummus, likely a contemporary copy, Circa AD 260-402. Virtually no detail survives, on either side of the coin, a right facing bust can potentially be seen on the obverse, with two raised dots on the reverse. The coin appears to have been clipped.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C9750D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of House Constantine, circa AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). Obverse: Right facing bust, little detail and no legend survives. Reverse: Two soldiers each holding two standards, again no legend survives.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C8E826
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate or nummus, circa AD 260-402. The suggestion of a right facing bust is visible on the obverse, with a similarly indistinct left facing, probably female, figure on the reverse. The coin is extremely worn and coated in a dark green patina - no further detail survives.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C869BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate of Claudius II, Circa AD 268-270 (Reece Period 13). Obverse: Radiate bust right, little detail survives and no legend is visible. Reverse: Pax stood left holding a sceptre and olive branch, inscription: PAX [AVG]. No mint marks visible.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-36149D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate of the Gallic empire, Circa AD 260-275 (Reece Period 13). Obverse is completely worn with no detail visible, reverse depicts a female deity, possibly Pax, although again there is not enough detail to be sure.
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-35B693
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Valens, Circa AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). Obverse: Diademmed, draped and cuirassed bust right, inscription: [DN VALEN]S PF AVG. Reverse: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm branch, inscription: [SECVRI]TAS [REIPVBLICAE]. Mint mark: OF / II // [CONS] (Arles, France).
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-353E08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constans, Circa AD 337-341 (Reece Period 17). Obverse: Diademmed and cuirassed bust right, inscription: [CO]NSTANS PF AVG. Reverse: Two soldiers, each holding a spear and a shield, stood either side of a single standard, at the top of the standard is a rectangular banner containing the letter "C", inscription:[G]LORI-[AEXER-C]ITVS. Mint mark: //SMAL (Alexandria).
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2016
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