Record ID: SOM-E5F5E1
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the handguard of a Post Medieval sword probably dating to the 17th century. The piece tapers to a point at one end and the other terminates in an old break. There is an incised pattern starting a short distance from the narrow end of a series of three horizonta lines, a dot followed by a diagonal line of small dots and a further single dot. The back is plain. The piece has a brown/green patina. It measures 83.15mm in length 5.80mm in width, 3.36mm in thickness and weighs 9.40g. Wilkinson (1967) gives some examples at Plates 40 and 45 which he dates to the 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocrombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E51AF9
Object type: RIVET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy rolled rivet dating to the period c.AD 1500 - 1800. The rivet consists of a piece of sheet metal which has been rolled into a tapered cone. A seam runs longitudinally and the top has been flattened to one side, there is a small rectangular indent into the top of the rivet and the inside appears to be hollow. The piece has a green patina. The rivet measures 28.23mm in length, 14.10mm in width at the top and weighs 4.70g. A discussion of these rivets can be found in Egan (2005, p.101). Egan suggests that these were a later form of rivet, which took over…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E41828
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating from c AD1500-1650. One loop is missing at an old, worn break. The central strap bar is narrowed with a small moulded knop at either end. The pin is missing. The front of the frame has bevelled edges and the back is flat and undecorated. The piece has a brown patina. It measures 25.9mm in length,1 9.3mm in width, 2.5mm in thickness and weighs 2.94g. Whitehead (2003:52) states that this type of double loop buckle is extremely common and has been found in dated contexts from the mid 14th to the late 17th century. H…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E2ECCE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy double loop buckle dating to the period cAD1575-1700. The frame is asymmetrical in shape with moulded decoration on the loops.There are six lobed knops on the outside edge of the rectangular loop and lobed knops at the outer corners of the rounded loop. At either end of the strap bar is a small lobed protrusion. The pin is missing. The buckle measures 23.32mm in length, 17.97mm in width, 2.18mm in thickness and weighs 2.28g. A similar example can be found in Whitehead (2003:92) no. 577. He states that more eleborately decorated buckles often have mould…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-541902
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating from c AD1500-1650. One half is missing at an old break. The central strap bar is narrowed with a small moulded knop at either end. The pin is missing. The front of the frame has bevelled edges and the back is flat and undecorated. The piece has a brown patina. It measures 18.54mm in length, 20.31mm in width, 1.87mm in thickness and weighs 1.16g. Whitehead (2003:52) states that this type of double loop buckle is extremely common and has been found in dated contexts from the mid 14th to the late 17th century. Howe…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-53E321
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating from c AD1500-1650. One half is missing at an old break. The central strap bar is narrowed with a small moulded knop at either end. The pin is missing. The front of the frame has bevelled edges and the back is flat and undecorated. The piece has a brown patina. It measures 20.62mm in length, 21.5mm in width, 1.83mm in thickness and weighs 1.45g. Whitehead (2003:52) states that this type of double loop buckle is extremely common and has been found in dated contexts from the mid 14th to the late 17th century. Howev…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-53AE77
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, complete Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating to c. 1350 to 1650. The loops are oval with slightly expanded outer edges. The frame is D-shaped in cross section. The frame has bevelled inside and outside edges and there is a pin rest at each side of the frame. The pin bar is narrowed from the frame and recessed and the pin is hooked around it. The in is oval in cross section and tapers to a point. The piece has a green patina. It measures 18.40mm in length, 13.97mm in width, 1.97mm in thickness and weighs 1.29g. This style of buckle is qui…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-534F39
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle frame dating from c AD 1500-1650. The central strap bar is narrowed with a small moulded knop at either end. The pin is missing. The front of the frame has bevelled edges and the back is flat and undecorated. The piece has a brown patina. It measures 25.53mm in length, 21.07mm in width, 2.42mm in thickness and weighs 1.73g. Whitehead (2003:52) states that this type of double loop buckle is extremely common and has been found in dated contexts from the mid 14th to the late 17th century. However, he dates this style of buckle to …
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-529736
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Medieval copper alloy folding strap clasp or a buckle frame. Only the frame remains. It is rectangular in shape with two recessed bars, front and back, possibly to accommodate a missing folding clasp element or perhaps a sheet roller at the front. The sides terminate in rounded ends flanking both bars. The rear bar has a small area of iron staining at the mid-point, possibly from a pin and perhaps indicating that this is a buckle frame. The clasp has a brown patina. It measures 15.60mm in length, 16.78mm in width, 2.30mm in thickness and weighs 1.08g. Egan & Pr…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-516CA0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy single loop buckle dating to c. 1250-1500. The frame is D-shaped with a narrowed but not offset strap bar. The pin is missing. The piece is corroded and the back has a rough finish. The buckle has a brown patina. It measures 21.24mm in length, 32.16mm in width, 3.10mm in thickness and weighs 5.34g. Egan (2007, 86) categorises this form as Type 1 and suggests they are focussed in the 13th to 14th century although may start earlier..
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-50FEA9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval single loop buckle frame dating to c. 1500-1650. The buckle is sub-rectangular in shape with slightly concave sides. The notch for the pin protrudes from the edge. The pin bar is narrowed and recessed. The pin is missing. There is a 'tear drop' moulding on either side of the pin bar and a larger curved moulding which follows the shape of the piece towards the pin rest. The back is plain. The buckle has a brown patina. It measures 33.48mm in length, 38.34mm in width, 2.59mm in thickness and weighs 8.83g. Whitehead (2003:26) states that this type of brooch beca…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-506118
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval octagonal copper alloy annular brooch with central oval aperture and eight straight outer sides dating to the period c. 1200 - 1400. The frame is flat with a pin constriction at the centre of one of the sides There is small notch in the outer edge of the frame on either side of the pin bar. An oval cross sectioned copper alloy pin survives in situ looped over the constriction at one and and terminating in a rounded point at the other. The pin is even in width throughout its length. The front of the brooch is decorated around the entire circumference with a recessed cent…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4FBD11
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy powder measure cap dating to the 17th century. A cap for a powder holder. Open at one end and closed at the other. The cap is oval at the flat, closed end and squashed and misshapen and the open end. There are remnants of two loops at the closed end, one either side. The cap measures 16.84mm in height, is 29.73mm in width at the base, and 22.16mm at the top. It weighs 18.52g. The cap probably dates to the 17th century (Courtney, P. 1988 'Small Arms Accessories of the mid Seventeenth Century' Finds Research Group Datasheet 11) Frank Basford comments on a similar …
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F5062
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy powder flask cap dating to the 17th century. A cap for a powder holder. Open at one end and closed at the other. The object has been squashed and folded. The cap is circular at the flat, closed end and squashed and misshapen and the open end. There is a well defined rim at the open end. On either side of the dented and creased top os a squashed loop. The cap measures 22.18mm in height, is 33.61mm in width at the base, and 25.77mm at the top. It weighs 18.52g including the mud held within it. The cap probably dates to the 17th century (Courtney, P. …
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
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Record ID: SOM-2CDD8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to AD330-331 (Reece period 17). Reverse type she wolf standing left suckling twins: two stars above. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
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Record ID: SOM-2C7248
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to AD333-4 (Reece period 17). Reverse type GLORIA EXERCITVS two soldiers standing flanking two standards, holding spear in outer hand. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
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Record ID: SOM-2BB4DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to c. AD 324 (Reece Period 16). Reverse type SARMATIA DEVICTA, Victory advancing right, holding palm-branch and trophy, spurning captive. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 115, no. 289; Cloke and Toone, The London Mint, p. 276, no. 10.01.002.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th April 2021
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Record ID: SOM-2ABF8D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast lead disc shaped bi-faced token of Powell type 2 / 9. On one side is an indistinct geometric pattern of a series of straight lines forming a triangle or trapezium with pellets at the corners and three short lines radiating form one side. On the other side is a raised capital W formed of overlapping V's within a line border. The token measures 18.24mm in diameter, 3.26mm in thickness and weighs 5.71g. Lead tokens were in common use from c.1250-1850 but those with initials are usually thought to be Post Medieval in date.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
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Record ID: SOM-2A0B19
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy bracelet dating to cAD 300 to 400. The bracelet is formed of a strip of copper alloy which has been bent into an irregular U-shape. One end is complete and narrows to catch and the other finishes in a straight, patinated break. The catch is formed of a hook; the hook is narrower than the main bracelet with a thin initial section then a thickened terminal which is round in plan and triangular in profile with the upper edge of the triangle slightly hooked over. The front of the bracelet is decorated with an incised line borders running parallel to both …
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
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Record ID: SOM-28C2D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy brooch. Only the foot and catchplate remain. The bow thins and narrows evenly to the pointed foot. Close to the break in the bow is a small circular indentation and the foot is slightly thickened although vary narrow, with two transverse notches. The catchplate is complete with a circular hole drilled through the centre. The piece measures 29.0mm, 5.75mm in width, 3.95mm in thickness and weighs 3.63g. Without the head of the bow, the piece is difficult to assign to any one style. However the plain foot suggests it is probably from a T-shaped br…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Box', grid reference and parish protected.