Record ID: WILT-4AC4DE
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
2018 T111; Undergoing Valuation Description: A Late Bronze Age gold penannular ring, dating to the period 1150-750 BC. It measures 16.02mm in diameter at its widest point and 14.67mm at its most narrow, making it slightly oval. It is 4.59mm thick and weighs 4.72g. It narrows towards the terminals to 3.95mm. The gap between the terminals measures 1.9mm. Discussion and Date: The Penannular ring belongs to a class of artefact which has been termed 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' (Taylor 1980; Green 1988; Egan 1994; 1997; Varndell 2001; Hobbs 2003; Meeks et al 2008; O'Connor et al…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
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Record ID: WILT-7B5B1C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a silver gilt post-medieval finger-ring, dating to the period AD 1500-1650. The fragment is rectangular in shape, with three bands running horizontally. The central band is plain, but with three incised letters- "ART", with what might be an "H" before and faint traces after the final letter which may be another letter or start of a new word. On either side of this plain band are two bands of raised singular dots, approximately 17 in each row. There is no further discernible decoration on the back, or what would have been the inside band of the finger-ring. Dimensions:…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Record ID: WILT-EBC1B4
Object type: FABRICATOR
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A possible Mesolithic to Neolithic fabricator, dating to the period 8000 BC- 1000 BC. It is oblong in shape, measuring 80.18mm in length and 24.39mm at maximum width, though it tapers to a point at either end. The thickness is 15.44mm. It is a secondary flake, as a small portion (no more than 10%) of the cortex survives on the dorsal face at the bottom. From the cortex, a light grey colour, the surrounding area is a dark grey in colour, though this lightens as the fabricator continues. The retouch is covering, and is scaled and low angle. The ventral face is completely smooth, and a l…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
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Record ID: WILT-AD5D12
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete silver post-medieval dress fastener, probably a cap (or hat) hook, dating to the period AD 1500-1600. This plate resembles a flower, with incisions resembling the folds of the petals and the centre bud of the flower. From the back of this flower plate, where there is no discernible decoration, the hook is attached. It has been flattened on the reverse of the plate and extends between the lower rounded knops. It is circular in cross-section and curls back towards the reverse of the plate in a recurving S-shape, terminating in a sharp hook. Dimensions: The …
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
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Record ID: WILT-33C903
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tacitus (AD 275-276), dating to the period AD 275-276 (Reece period 14). AEQVITAS AVG reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC V.1, p.334, no. 82.
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2017
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Record ID: WILT-75E217
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman as of Domitian (AD 81-96), dating to the year AD 87 (Reece period 4). FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC II.1, p. 302, no.535.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 25th January 2021
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Record ID: WILT-74DD31
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead and iron bi-conical Roman steelyard weight, dating to the period AD 43-410. At the apex there are traces of an iron ringed attachment, but now only the corrosion and base of the ringed attachment remains. The base has a similar appearance, but with less corrosion. The steelyard weight measures 29.04mm in length, expands to 27.51mm which is the maximum width, before tapering inwards to the base at 6.91mm wide. In total, the steelyard weight weighs 87.97g. The surface is pitted, and a light grey in colour, except for the dark iron corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
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Record ID: WILT-749DD9
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead and iron globular Roman steelyard weight, dating to the period AD 43-410. It is mostly complete, with the iron ring attachment at the top in situ , approximately 9.92mm in length and 8.68mm in width. In total, the steelyard weight measures 52.58mm in length and 32.29mm at the widest point, tapering down to a base measuring 19.52mm in width. This base is lipped, and has been slightly hollowed out, possibly from which an iron attachment once was. The surface of the steelyard weight is pitted, and the colour is mostly dark grey. In total it weighs 279.92g.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
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Record ID: WILT-6A8A07
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy zoomorphic Roman plate-brooch, dating to the period AD 100-200. It depicts a bird, possibly a peacock, measuring 35.04mm in length and 33.63mm wide. It is incomplete insofar as the pin is missing. The beak is short, measuring 4.19mm in length and 2.81mm in width, extending to a raised brow or eyesocket, though any decoration that once may have been there has since gone. A forked plume extends from this raised ridge, measuring 4.44mm in length and 3.29mm in width, before widening to 4.34mm. From the head and plume the brooch tapers to a fine neck with a sli…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-695751
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy zoomorphic Roman plate-brooch, dating to the period AD 100-200. It depicts a water bird, possibly a duck, with a long beak, body and head projecting from a flat base which concealed the pin and catchplate. It is incomplete insofar as the pin is missing. The head of the bird has a long, tubular beak, measuring 2.93mm in width and 13.21mm in length, and as with the rest of the brooch appears to be undecorated. However, the patina of the brooch is quite shiny, possibly indicating tinning. The neck curves back into the narrow body, measuring 8.52mm wide. The b…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cherhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-514FB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). FORTVNA REDVX reverse type depicting Fortuna standing facing left holding rudder in right hand conucopiae in left hand. Rome mint, fifth series, Cunetio no.1215, RIC cf.193.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3F45A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Aurelian (AD 270-275), dating to the period c.AD 270-271 (Reece period 13). MARTI PACI reverse type depicting Mars standing left holding olive branch and transverse spear. Mint of Milan. As RIC V.1, p. 278, no. 112.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2020
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Record ID: WILT-291A4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period c.AD 350-353 (Reece period 18). Obverse: [D N MAGNENTIV]S P F AVG. Reverse: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type depicting two Victories holding a shield with VOT V MVLT X. Unclear mint. This coin has been deliberately cut with a minimum of three cut down coins being removed from the flan. Such examples are probably cut due to the edict of 354 by Constantius II and Julian outlawing pecunia maiorina and large module coins. A similar example has been recorded by Boon (1988) plate VIII n…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Record ID: WILT-59D81C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman radiate of Diva Mariniana, wife of Valerian I, dating to the period c.AD 253-260 (Reece period 12). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting a Peacock standing facing. Mint of Rome. As Cunetio no. 646; RIC V.1, p. 64, no. 3.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: WILT-310C47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tacitus (AD 275-276) dating to the period AD 275 - 276 (Reece period 14). AEQVITAS AVG reverse type, Aequitas facing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome, Second series. RIC Vol. V part I p334, no.82. Gloucester hoard no. 671.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-4BD1D8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 5, Western Group, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 5.b4.Plate 50, dating to the period AD 50-150. It is incomplete insofar as the pin has broken after 22.88mm length. The brooch measures 39.83mm in length and 16.72mm at maximum wingspan. The coil at the reverse of the brooch has a break in it, which may be sign of repair and reuse. The pin which extends from the coil has been broken. The wings are D-shaped in cross section and have pierced lugs. They are 5.59mm in thickness. At the top of the bow the…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Amesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-9EABBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman denarius of Severina (AD 270-275), dating to the period AD 270-275 (Reece period 13). VENVS FELIX reverse type depicting Venus standing left holding seated figure in right hand, vertical sceptre in left. Mint of Rome. As RIC V.1 p.316, no. 6; Normanby no. 1286.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shalbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-F40EFE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Hod Hill type brooch with side lugs (now missing), dating to the period AD 43-70. The brooch is broadly triangular in shape, measuring 33.11mm in length and 13.81mm at its widest. It weighs 2.59g. It is missing the head and most of the upper bow, as well as the pin and mechanism. The bow expands directly below a short projection of upper bow (terminating in a worn, old break) into a rectangular plate which would have had a side lug on either end. The rectangular expansion has a central recess with a double transverse moulding on the bow above and bel…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wylye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-BF7898
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete fragment of a copper-alloy Trumpet brooch, dating to the period c.AD 75-175. This fragment is from the top of the brooch, before it would join the rest of the bow. The remainder of the bow, catchplate, foot and pin are missing. To the reverse of the head the lug with a circular perforation survives, part of the coil for the spring survives. the head is broadly conical and tapers towards the break. It measures 20.43mm in length, 9.30mm in width, and weighs 4 grams.
Created on: Friday 16th September 2016
Last updated: Saturday 6th May 2017
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Record ID: WILT-81EB00
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy enameled early-medieval buckle fragment. The object is broadly triangular measuring 36.94mm in length and 12.44mm in width with a possible zoomorphic projection at the tip. The front face of the object is enameled and decorated with raised geometric decoration. There is a circular perforation which has been drilled through the obverse. Above the perforation are two broadly rectangular projections. At the tip is a projection which curves upwards slightly. There is possible abraded zoomorphic decoration although the projection might has been undecorated. …
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 13th January 2017
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