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
Spatial data recorded.

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-93EE09
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman zoomorphic plate brooch, dating to the period AD 100-250. It depicts the front portion of a hare or possibly a dog advancing right. The measurements are 27.43mm in length, 18.79mm in width and 10.68mm in thickness. It weighs 1.85g in total. The hind legs and rump are missing, and the ear and snout have signs of damage. There are traces of enamel, off white and dark blue, in the cells within the body. All breaks are old. Closely comparable with Hattatt (2000), fig.221, no. 1189-1190.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Challow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-2A2271
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying of Tetricus II dating to the period of AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). The coin features a reverse type of Tetricus I; LAETITIA AVG reverse type depicting Laetitia standing facing left holding wreath. Copying Gallic mint II. Cunetio 3047 and Normanby 1988.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston Deverill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-82696A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman half-nummus of the Divine Maximian (AD 286-310), dating to the period AD 317-318 (Reece period 16). REQVIES OPTIM-ORVM MERITORVM reverse type depicting Emperor seated left in curule chair, raising right hand and holding sceptre. Mint of Siscia. As RIC Vol. VII, p 429, no. 41.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

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-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-639AF4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy Roman finger-ring, Henig type VIII, dating to the period AD 43-200. It measures 18.17mm in height and at maximum width, 21.06mm. The bezel is broadly rectangular in shape, measuring 8.04mm in length, 6.38mm wide and 2.24mm thick. The bezel is decorated with ten oval punches. The bezel rests on a rectangular base, 15.26mm in length and 1.45mm wide, before it tapers downwards in a triangular fashion, where it connects to the lower half of the ring. This is the widest part of the ring, at 21.06mm, and measures at 3.17mm thick, but tapers inward at the base of the …
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

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-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
Spatial data recorded.

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-FFB754
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Licinius II (AD 317-24), dating to AD 320 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCITVS, reverse type depicting two prisoners seated under standard. Arles mint. RIC vol VII, p. 257, no. 203var. Obverse bust type (Laureate Head right) not listed in RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

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-F651F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman Hod Hill brooch, dating to the period AD 43-70. It measures 49.74mm in length and at the side lugs measures 16.89mm in width, though as one of the side lugs is missing the actual width of the brooch would have been approximately 6.4mm wider. The brooch is incomplete insofar as one side lug is missing, along with the shank of the pin. The wings measure 13.26mm in width and 3.47mm in height. They curl forwards to hold the axis bar. The presence of iron corrosion within the wings indicates that the axis bar was made of iron. From the wings extend the bow, measuring…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tichborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-77F713
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy gilded disc plate brooch, dating to the period AD 200-350. It measures 40.13mm in diameter, and 13.11mm at its thickest. The brooch is incomplete insofar as the pin is missing and the very edge is damaged in places. There is a small circular knop in the centre, measuring 5.84mm in diameter. There is a small hollowed recess at the centre of the knop, but it is unclear if anything was set within this recess. The small knop is surrounded by a slight circular recess, measuring 12.33mm in diameter. Outside of this recess but contained within a concentric ri…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Saturday 6th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Froxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-9FAE86
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman Hod Hill brooch, dating to the period AD 43-70. It is incomplete insofar as it is missing its pin and mechanism. The bow is triangular in shape, measuring 56.05mm in length and 21.98mm at maximum width. What remains of the head is starting to curve round, but the pin and accompanying mechanism have since broken. The head measures 6.69mm in length, and tapers outwards to the side lugs, which are the widest part of the brooch. These side lugs are broadly triangular in shape, and have two raised transverse ridges on each. The body of the bow measures 8.76mm in width, …
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-A03771
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Late Iron Age to early Roman brooch of the Langton Down (Nertomarus) type, dating to the period AD 25-60. It is incomplete so far as the lower half of the bow, catchplate and pin are missing. It has also been squashed. It measures 33.03mm in length and 25.74mm in width. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form and would have had held in place a separately cast copper-alloy spring with six coils. Their front face is decorated with a central oval perforated with three holes. The design is similar to that of Hattatt no.270, 'hooks and eyes' type, with scroll moul…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1A2A1B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Portsmouth
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman silver finger-ring, dating to the period AD 43-410. It is incomplete insofar as the intaglio which would have been set in the bezel is now missing. The frame of the ring is still complete. It is a Henig Type VIII, measuring 20.57mm in height, 25.58mm in width and weighs 5.89g. The thickest part of the ring, around the hoop, measures 2.01mm in thickness. The bezel measures 1.05mm thick. The hoop has no decoration, until just before the shoulders. On one side, there are two pairs of diagonal incisions, one pair either side. The pair of lines are approximately para…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portsmouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1E9941
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, unidentified object missing its setting and possibly a component part of a multi-sectioned bracelet or similar. The object is rectangular in shape, measuring 22.98mm in length, 7.59mm in width and 2.68mm in height/ max.thickness. In total, it weighs 1.42g. The object has engrailed edges around the top and is hollow inside. The base of the inside surface retains a silver or tin plating or foil with a white substance around the edges, possibly a fixant of some kind. From the short edges a D-shaped in section projection extends, decorated to the top with numerous equidis…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hambledon', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.