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Record ID: WILT-CE659E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers hlding two standards. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-CE4D82
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval strap end, dating to the period AD 1100-1500. It is rectangular in shape, measuring 35.15mm in length, 14.76mm wide (except where it tapers slightly inwards at the neck to 9.75mm). In cross-section it is triangular, measuring 3.42mm in thickness at the top and tapering out to 10.95mm. There are two breaks at the top, with what possibly remains of the base of a loop forming the now top of the object. Two raised ridges frame where the object tapers inwards, one either side. After the ridge, the body extends downwards and is broadly rectangular in sh…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-CE1B24
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval to post-medieval vessel mend, dating to the period AD 1400-1700. It is rectangular in shape, measuring 63.15mm in length, 18.98mm wide (except where it tapers slightly inwards at the middle to a width of 14.93mm) and 1.37mm in thickness, except at the rivet which is 7.39mm in thickness. At the top of the fragment there are two holes, and a further one just above the rivet, which measure approximately 5.5mm in diameter, the edges of which are uneven and have no evidence of once containing rivets. The rivet in situ measures 7.11mm in diameter. In to…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-CDEF64
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval vessel mend, dating to the period AD 1300-1500. There are two sheet metal, copper-alloy rivets, with a diameter of 10.94mm each. What could possibly be a third rivet hole, measuring approximately 7.8mm in diameter, is approximately halfway in between them. In total, this fragment measures 59.76mm in length, 21.29mm wide and 1.34mm in thickness except at the rivets, which are 8.79mm thick. The fragment weighs 10.82g and has a rough patina, being light green in colour with patches of brown.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-CB74F6
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval to post-medieval book clasp, dating to the period AD 1500-1700. The book clasp measures 43.82mm in length, 4.19 at minimum width and 15.57mm at maximum width. At the top of the book clasp there is a loop, which although now broken measures 3.81mm in length and would have attached to the back plate. The body of the book clasp is broadly lozenge form in shape, with a broadly rectangular form bisecting this, and another near the base, which is triangular in shape. The decoration on the body of the book clasp are linear punched circles, running parallel…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-CA30C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy medieval to post-medieval double looped rectangular buckle, dating to the period AD 1500-1650. It is incomplete insofar as the pin is missing. The buckle has a smooth patina, and is dark green in colour. It measures 41.15mm in width, 24.65mm in height and weighs 8.46g. There is no discernible decoration on either side. At either side of the central recess bar, from which the now missing pin would have hung, are two circular knops. There are two further knops (broadly trapezoidal in shape) on the other sides of the buckle, jutting outwards from the rest …
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-C9A18D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfpenny of Edward IV, dating to the period AD 1471-1483 (second reign). EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC DNS HIBERNIE, forward facing bust, CIVITAS LONDON reverse type with solid long cross, three pellets in each quadrant. North 1608, p89. (North, JJ, 1991, English Hammered Coinage, Vol 2, p 89, no 1608). There is a small hole in the coin, on the top left of the crown, but the irregular shape and placement does not indicate this was a purposeful piercing to alter the use of the coin.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
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Record ID: WILT-C90BFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I, dating to the period AD 1280-1289. EDW R ANGL DNS HYB, forward facing bust, CIVITAS LONDON reverse type with solid long cross, three pellets in each quadrant. Classes 3g-4a2 inclusive. There is a small chip at 7 o'clock, this is possibly due to a piercing being torn. The diameter of the piercing before it tore is 1.44mm.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
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Record ID: WILT-C8C1AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward III, dating to the period AD 1352-1353. Forward facing bust, EDWARDVS REX ANGLI, CIVITAS EBORACI reverse type with solid long cross, three pellets in each quadrant and quatrefoil in centre. Mint of York (Episcopal), North 1158. Pre Treaty coinage, series D.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-C86CA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I, dating to the period AD 1280-1282. EDW R ANGL DNS HYB with forward facing bust, VILLA BRISTOLLIE reverse type with solid long cross, three pellets in each quadrant. Class 3f-g, mint of Bristol, North 1020-1021. (North, JJ, 1991, English Hammered Coinage, Vol 2, p 28, nos 1020-1021).
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-24E341
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and slightly twisted medieval lead ampulla, dating to the period AD 1350-1530. It is incomplete insofar as one handle is missing, and the very top of the ampulla appears to have broken off unevenly on one side. On the handle that remains, only part of the handle is attached still to the body and neck of the ampulla. The ampulla measures 37.53mm in length, 35.72mm at the widest point and 6.26mm at the thickest point. As mentioned, the very top of the ampulla has broken unevenly, and the neck extends down 12.22mm and is 24.13mm wide. What remains from the left handle exten…
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-235E06
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unidentified copper-alloy object, dating to an uncertain period. It measures 20.63mm in length and 19.37mm at the widest point. It tapers down to 11.99mm wide, and is 6.54mm thick. The fragment is broadly rectangular in shape, attached to a now broken circular or semi-circular section. Two incised concentric rings can be seen on this semi-circular section, continuing at the top of the fragment, in between the two breaks. No decoration can be discerned elsewhere on the fragment.
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-10C824
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The find consists of nine palstaves. They were examined in an uncleaned state and some of the details, identifications and measurements (e.g. weight) could be improved following cleaning. The numbering given in the catalogue reflects the numbers given at the time of recording and as written on the find bags (numbers inside circles). The palstaves are unlooped unless otherwise stated. Palstave (axe-head). Chalky soil still adhering, one face in good condition with original patina visible, other face is in poorer condition with green corrosion across its surface. Forged blade and ev…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-159705
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-medieval silver gilded finger-ring, dating to the period AD 1500-1550. It measures 23.21mm in diameter, 7.12mm in thickness and weighs 6.66g. The decoration is framed by two ridged rims, one either side, which run the entirety of the finger-ring. In between are triangular sections of raised dots, approximately 21 in each section. Again, these triangular sections are enclosed by a ridged rim, and alternate from top to bottom. There is no discernible decoration or writing in the inside band. Discussion and Date: This style of ring is typical for the very early Post-…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fontmell Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-54115C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd of a Roman coarseware vessel, dating to the period AD 43-410. The fabric is soft and light grey in colour, with some dark grey and black flint inclusions. It is broadly rectangular in shape, measuring 29.31mm in length, 34.56mm in width, 10.55mm in thickness and weighs 12.28g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-53EB4B
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman ceramic building material, dating to the period AD 43-410. The fabric is soft and light red in colour, with some of the original unfired grey visible in small patches and small black inclusions. It is broadly triangular in shape, measuring 40.88mm in length, 26.03mm at maximum width (before tapering inwards slightly), 26.19mm in thickness and weighs 15.94g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-537552
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman ceramic building material, dating to the period AD 43-410. The fabric is hard and orange to red in colour, with some of the original unfired grey visible in small patches and small, grey possible flint inclusions. It is broadly rectangular in shape, measuring 43.99mm in length, 28.97mm in width, 30.78mm in thickness and weighs 33.93g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-ECA5DA
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
Three complete early-medieval silver sceats found close together (30 m apart). 1) Silver sceat dating to c. AD 720-745. Series H, type 49. Obverse: Crested peacock displaying roundel above, five pellet cross over annulet below neck. Reverse: Small and central moustached face with beaded outline, seven or eight roundels below neck. 12.82mm in diameter, 0.75g, die axis 11. 2) Silver sceat dating to c. AD 720-740. Series K, type 20, 'bust-with-cup' type. Obverse: Draped and diademed bust facing right, knotted wreath ties behind and holding chalice in palm before cross pom…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 1st July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chiseldon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-C65616
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval shilling of George I, dating to the year AD 1723. BRVN ET L DVX S R I A TH ET EL 1723 reverse type depicting crowned cruciform shields with garter at centre, SS and C alternating between the crowned cruciform shields. Spink 3647.
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-C597ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman as of Gordian III, dating to the period AD 240-244 (Reece period 12). AETERNITATI AVG S-C reverse type depicting Sol standing facing, head left, holding globe and raising right hand. There are small nicks out of the inscription. Rome mint, RIC IV no.297b.
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2017
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