Record ID: WILT-8AA67A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy medieval weight, possibly fishing weight, dating to the period AD 1200-1500. It is lozenge in shape with a complete circular ringed attachment at the top, and measures in total 77.15mm in length and 29.55mm at maximum width. The ringed attachment has a slightly concave front, measuring 12.15mm in diameter. Below this, there is a lozenge shaped groove, measuring 18.54mm in length and 7.05mm wide. A further groove on the back groove measures 15.91mm in length and 10.83mm in width. The patina is rough, and mid grey in colour. In total, this weight weighs 166.39g. A similar…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-87DB1D
Object type: DIE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy medieval to post-medieval dice, dating to the period AD 1100-1800. It is square in shape, measuring 18.96mm and weighs 50.74g. The patina is rough, and mid grey in colour, and the dots denoting the number on each side are roughly incised in a circular fashion, measuring approximately 1.2mm in diameter except for the "1", which has an groove of 2.89mm in diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: WILT-86260F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy possibly medieval mount dating to the period AD 1100-1500. It is circular, measuring 32.13mm in diameter and 1.28mm in thickness, and is slightly concave. There are two small rivet holes, measuring 1.45mm in diameter, one either side of the mount. The mount is decorated with numerous incisions. There are approximately 22 horizontal incisions with a further 3 vertical incisions. It is not clear however whether this is an example of decoration or later damage. The patina of the mount is smooth, aside from the striations, and dark green in colour. The total weight of the m…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-76C0D4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy post-medieval mount dating to the period AD 1500-1700. It is lozenge in shape and flat, measuring 26.74mm in length and 20.28mm in width, with a broken shank and one knop. There are four knops, though only three remain, on each corner, supported by two further knops underneath. This joins a concentric ring of slightly raised circular knops, which encloses a cross, also comprised of these slightly raised circular knops. In between the stems of the cross is hollow, except for one of the quadrants. What remains of the stem measures 5.03mm. In total, the stud weighs 2.97g. …
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st August 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-756F4B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 330-402. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2017
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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-73D65A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman possible dupondius or an as, of an uncertain emperor, dating to the period AD 43-250. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-60C76B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfpenny of Henry VII, dating to the period AD 1490-1504. There is a small nick out of the coin at 5 o'clock, and the legend is mostly missing (possibly clipped?). HENRICVS REX reverse type with forward facing bust, single arched crown. Reverse type CIVITAS LONDON, solid long cross with three pellets in each quadrant with fully visible cross-ends. London mint, pansy initial mark, Withers type 3A, N1734, p103. (North, JJ, 1991, English Hammered Coinage, Vol 2, p 103, no 1734).
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4E99BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward IV (second reign), dating to the period AD 1471-1483. Solid long cross, three pellets in each quadrant and D in centre, Durham mint. N1542, (North, JJ, 1991, English Hammered Coinage, Spink & Son, London, p 84, no 1542).
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4D396C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval sword belt fitting, dating to the period AD 1600-1700. It measures 90.21mm in length, 23.61mm at maximum width and 13.62mm at maximum thickness. It is incomplete insofar as the loop at the very end of fitting has broken off, and whatever attachment ran between the two rivet holes has now been lost. The fitting is broadly rectangular, and from the loop at the top it extends slightly widthways to make two knops, one either side. These knops have been incised slightly, which extends 11.82mm in length. From here, the main body of the fitting is bro…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A971DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly chipped copper-alloy copy of a Roman silver denarius of Septimius Severus, dating to the period AD 193-211. Possibly PONTIF TRP III reverse type depicting Sol standing front, head left, holding globe and spear. Possibly Rome mint.
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-400E37
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy medieval gaming piece, dating to the period AD 1100-1500. It is broadly triangular in shape with a flat, rectangular base. It measures 18.46mm in height, 13.17mm long and 14.38mm wide base, tapering to a point. In total, this weighs 12.31g.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3FBB27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval silver base penny of Edward VI, dating to the period AD 1547-1549. It is from the third period, showing the Tudor Rose on the obverse and the reverse depicts a long cross fourchee over a royal shield. North 1945, London mint. (North, JJ, 1980, English Hammered Coinage Volume II, Spink & Son, London, p124, no.1945.) There are two holes in the coin, on the obverse one is almost in the centre of the rose (measuring 1.68mm diameter), whilst the other is considerably smaller in diameter (measuring 0.69mm in diameter), and is at about 4 o clock.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3F4CBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval sterling silver farthing of Edward II dating to 1307-1314, Withers type 30, b or g subclass. London mint. North 1070
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3B5642
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy medieval spherical sword pommel, dating to the period AD 1100-1400. The pommel is spherical, with two broadly square openings, the smaller on top measuring 7.45mm width and length, and the larger at the base measuring 11.14mm in length and 9.34mm in width. The top of the handle/tang would have fitted through these openings. It is 17.74mm in height, 24.38mm wide and weighs 13.36g. The pommel has a rough patina, and is mostly dark brown in colour, with patches of light green. In the "London Museum Medieval Catalogue", Ward Perkins (1940: pp. 21-38) has introduced a c…
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FBD1F5
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coin hoard of three post-medieval silver coins, one of Louis XIV and two shillings of William III. 1) Silver post-medieval coin of Louis XIV, dating to the period AD 1643-1715. Uncertain mint. Obverse: left facing bust, illegible inscription. Reverse: Cross on top of three fleur-de-lys, encircled. Inscription: [...]MO[...]. Uncertain mint. 21.45mm diameter, 2.38g 2) Silver post-medieval shilling of William III, dating to the year 1697. Uncertain mint, third bust. Obverse: bust of William (third bust) with laureate facing right, inscription: GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA. Reverse: crowne…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th March 2018
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Record ID: WILT-FADBD3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete handmade ceramic handle from a medieval vessel. The fabric has a reduced grey core with abundant inclusions. The fragment is 65.05mm in length, 41mm wide and weighs 43.85 grams. On the outside of the handle, where there are three lines of "tear-drop" shaped grooves, approximately five in each line, running parallel to one another. In total, this fragment weighs 22.28g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2017
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Record ID: WILT-ABB9E1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval single looped buckle, dating to the period AD 1250-1400. It is incomplete insofar as the pin is missing and the outer frame has broken off. What remains of the buckle indicates a broadly circular shape, thin outer frame measuring 2.24mm in thickness and a diameter of 25.58mm. On one side there is a thicker bar, measuring 7.67mm wide, and has two lobed knops, one either side of a recess, in which a sheet metal roller is rolled almost completely around. On this sheet metal roller there is a transverse groove, in which the now missing pin may have rest…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2017
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