Record ID: WILT-774013
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post-medieval decade rosary finger ring, dating to the period AD 1500-1700. The ring consists of an annular band and an oval shape bezel. The band is circular in shape and is divided into 10 knops by cast grooves around the anterior circumference. The interior circumference is flat and undecorated. The bezel is 7.60mm wide and 12.99mm long, and has four grooves imbedded onto it. As demonstrated by further examples on the database (SOMDOR-7E6495 and LANCUM-CE9AE3), both have IHS (a Greek abbreviation for Jesus) imbedded on the bezel. But in this case, it is not …
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WILT-EDC82D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post-medieval rose farthing of Charles I dating to the period AD 1636-1644. Rose type 2. London mint. North: 2291.
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-EE1CE6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin of an uncertain ruler possibly Antonine dating to the period AD 138-161 (Reece period 7), Uncertain reverse type and mint
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-EE47BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Allectus dating to the period AD 283-293 (Reece period 14), VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting a an unclear galley left, apparently with no waves. Probably C Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 569, cf. no. 128. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC. THIS COIN HAS NO SPATIAL DATA
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-EEA57C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post medieval cast double looped buckle dating to the broad period AD 1350- AD 1650. The buckles frame creates oval shaped hoops which are d shaped in cross section. It remains undecorated on both sides, and there is a small knop, located in an anterior corner of the frame. The height is 15.24mm, width is 20.72mm, thickness is 1.81mm and it weighs 1.81g. A very similar example can be found in Whitehead (2005) "Buckles" page 53 No.291. Whitehead (2005) suggests that buckles of this type were not uncommon between the 14th and 17th centuries AD, and they also ha…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-C690B7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy cast Roman Colchester derivative (double lug) brooch dating to the period AD 43- 100. The head and the wings of the brooch remain simple. The wings are D-shaped in cross section and in terminal shape. On the inferior side of the head is the two piece mechanism, which is part of the widest area of the head. As the head reaches the bow it tapers inwards until it reaches the foot. The entirety of the brooch remains undecorated. A fragment of the pin survives. Overall, the height of the brooch is 37.76mm, the width is 19.81mm and the weight is 4.22g. A paralle…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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Record ID: WILT-EA2A32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman pre-reform radiate of Diocletian (AD 284-305), dating to c. AD 285 (Reece Period 14). CONSERVAT AVG reverse type depicting Sol standing left, holding whip and raising hand. Ticinum mint, First Series. RIC V, pt 2, p. 242, no. 207.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2021
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Record ID: WILT-EA79C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman pre-reform radiate of Diocletian (AD 284-305), dating to c. AD 285 (Reece Period 14). IOVI CONSERVAT reverse type depicting Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt and sceptre.Ticinum mint, First series. RIC V, pt 2, p. 243, no. 222; Gloucester Hoard (CHRB XIII), p. 103, no. 1935.(13 specimens)
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2021
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Record ID: WILT-206CA3
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman cast copper alloy spoon with a mandolin-shaped bowl of Crummy 1983, Type 3 dating to the late Roman period AD 250-300. The handle is lozenge in shape and cross section and reflects an un-natural bend at c.90 degrees. There are breaks at both ends and only a tiny stub of the bowl remains. The section of the handle before it drops to is decorated with a small series of indents (three in total). The last section of the handle drops and curl inwards creating a "C" shape. It is at this point where the bowl joins the handle. Weight: 4.57g. Lenght: 67.77 …
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadchalke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E7397B
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy harness pendant dating between the period AD 1300- AD 1400. The pendant is shield shaped in plan with an offset perforated loop extending perpendicularly from the top. The posterior surface of the pendant is undecorated, smooth and slightly concave, whereas the anterior surface is decorated with three chevrons decorated with red (gules) enamel. The design is only just visibly and is rather worn. Evidence of gilding remains in place. The harness pendant 46.94mm in length, 29.91mm wide (maximum) and weighs 14.90g. The coat of arms on the shield may…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th May 2021
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Record ID: WILT-188638
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy horse harness pendant dating to the medieval period AD 1300- 1400. The object is lozenge in shape with a circular suspension loop. This is currently damaged, and the perforation is filled with iron corrosion. There is evidence of potential red enamel, but the majority has worn away. Despite this, the Royal Arms of England's design consisting of three lions facing left can still be seen. The height of the pendant is 43.03mm, the width is 28.87mm, the thickness is 3mm and the weight is 11.80g. Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
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Record ID: WILT-FB678A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cast made piece fragment of a strap-fitting, dating to the medieval period AD 1250-1400, From the broken section of the object, it could have been a square hook attachment. Beneath this iw an undecorated rectangular section. Below this are two raised bands of copper alloy placed horizontally. The next shaped section is irregular. The parallel edges slant outwards, then dip inwards and follow down straight until the next section. This area also has a small central perforation. This section is boarded off with another set of two horizontal raised bands. T…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-6191F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy dupondius of Antoninus Pius dating to the period AD 138 to 161 (Reece period 7). Reverse type: standing figure. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
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Record ID: WILT-E543A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 337-50), dating to the period AD 348-350 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO, reverse type shows a soldier leading a figure from a wooden hut. Mint of Arles. RIC VIII, p. 210, no. 106. LRBC:401
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2020
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Record ID: WILT-09BFA3
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early medieval stirrup terminal, dating to the period AD 1000-1100 The entire terminal slants at angle, following the typical shape of a stirrup and the top end is more bulbous than the rest of the object. To section off this end, there is a very slightly dents inwards and follows downwards with parallel edges. The terminals end follows suit with the top as it bulbs outwards, and slightly dents inwards. The edges gradually narrows inwards and join together at a rounded point. The terminal is decorated in the form of a zoomorphic beast. The nose, snout and ey…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ogbourne St. George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FF964E
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy, post medieval dress fastener dating to the period AD 1500- AD 1650. The tag is constructed in one piece, with a sub rectangular shaped loop located at the top and an incomplete hook located at the bottom of the dress fastener. The plate is a trefoil, consisting of three bulbous circles set in a triangle shape, and there is also a small central dot and one between each bulbous circle. The hook is fully intact, and bends upwards at the back of the plate. The height of the object is 21.33mm, the width is 13.82mm, the thickness (excluding hook) is 2.77mm and…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: WILT-7FD9B6
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy late early-medieval bridle cheek piece with incised zoomorphic decoration, dating to the period AD 1000-1100. What remains is a flat surface plate, measuring 54.96mm in length, 26.85mm wide and 4mm thick, ending in what may have been a broken, broadly circular hoop on the left hand side from which the bit would have originally fitted. There are four perforations within of varying diameters and are broadly circular in shape, the largest measures 9.81mm in length and 6.55mm in width. To the left of the largest perforation is another, measuring 6.43mm in length…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Saturday 19th October 2019
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Record ID: WILT-C4C051
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval, lead filled, copper alloy medieval steelyard weight dating to the period AD 1250-1350. The weight is globular in shape and has an irregular circular loop handle, which is connected to the top of weight by two wedge type shapes. Encircling the loop are two circumferential grooved bands. Below, is a series of three coats of arms; two are unclear - one may show a lion rampant and the other a rampant lion and griffin as with a weight from Salisbury (Cherry in Saunders and Saunders eds 1991, 48; fig. 13, no. 2); the third depicts a double headed eagle. On the base o…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd August 2019
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Record ID: WILT-639D75
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age La Tene I type brooch dating to the period c. 400 - 200 BC. The head consists of an integrally cast spring with a chord and four loops wrapped around a copper alloy axis bar. The fourth loop becomes the pin and passes under the chord before tapering to a point. The body arches upwards from the head at almost 90 degrees and widens along its length. It has a convex obvese and a slightly concave reverse. The bow then tapers and arches downwards into the leg at another almost 90 degree angle and then widens to form the catchplate which projects from one side of the leg. The…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shoscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E978C0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, single loop D shaped medieval buckle, dating to the period AD 1350- AD 1450. Overall, the object has a complete single loop buckle frame, the pin is missing and the plate is incomplete. The frame is lipped, narrows its edge at the top, and is decorated with two prominent knops flanking five fine grooves. This is located on the narrowed top edge of the frame. The pin bar is narrowed and recessed. The plate is not integral to the frame and is formed of a single sheet of copper-alloy which has been wrapped round the recessed pin bar. There is a small cir…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 9th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.