Record ID: WILT-669DA9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval gold zoomorphic seal matrix, dating to the period AD 1750-1900. It is formed of a handle and a base, which is inset with an engraved glass setting. The handle is a snake biting its own tail, with the looped and overlapping body providing the handle and small loop for this seal matrix. The snake is attached to the base by one side of its head and tail. On the head of the snake there are striations, depicting the eyes and nostrils. These correspond to the fine grooved striations on the body of the snake, which cross and intersect with one another. The snake is thickest t…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F4B8E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Western region / East Wiltshire, c.50-35 BC, 'Savernake Wreaths' type. Obverse: Crossed wreaths, soild crescents back to back at centre, crescents in the angles. Reverse: Skinny horse facing right, pellet mane, solar spiral above and large wheel below, torc-like motif infront. As ABC, p. 107, no. 2089.; BMC nos. 358-360.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chiseldon', grid reference and parish protected.