Record ID: DEV-BF5124
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy coin weight for a half noble, dating to AD 1421-1471. Circular and uniface, with an incuse crown surmounting a fleur-de-lis. Turning lines around the circumference of obverse, with an off-centre dimple on both faces. Dimensions: diameter 14.5mm; thickness 2.83mm; weight 2.87g. Weights such as this one were issued for the noble, half noble and qurter noble according to an Act of Parliament of 1421 and probably ceased to be made around 1471 (Withers & Withers 1995: 34).
Created on: Friday 15th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: DEV-BA9812
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment of a possible middle or late Bronze Age tanged chisel, dating to c. 1500-800 BC. The fragment is sub-rectangular in plan, and rectangular in cross-section, measuring 19.7mm wide by 6.5mm thick. At one end it terminates in a worn break from which point it tapers in profile to a point, where the blade terminates in a convex edge. The fragment has a mottled dark and pale green patina and is pitted across the surface. Dimensions: length 30.5mm; width 19.8mm; thickness 6.6mm; weight 17.33g. Although with such a small fragment any identification must remain tentativ…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clyst St. George CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-D75FED
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, small gold Early Medieval finger ring. The ring is decorated with four sub-triangular en face animal masks, equally spaced around the hoop and alternating in orientation, perpendicular to the circumference. The panels between each mask is decorated with two entwined beasts, their arched backs forming the sides of the hoop and with the two panels flanking each mask being symmetrical. The angular, three-toed paws of either animal’s front leg grips the waist of the opposing animal. Their tails pass through the mouth of the masks to be continuous with the tail of the…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chulmleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-514F0E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy slide key, probably dating to c. AD 43-150. The key is largely complete, with only slight damage to one of the teeth. The key is 52.7mm long, conisting of a sub-rectangular shank terminating in a circular hoop at its apex, 13.5mm wide, the shank below the hoop is 11.8mm wide, narrowing to 5.9mm below the mid-point. In profile the shank tapers gradually from 9.0mm at the hoop, to 7.6mm at the terminal. The shank is decorated with a combination of cast and incised decoration, with the jucntion of the hoop and handle flanked by a pair of transverse ridges on either la…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-7EB45C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-337), probably dating to AD 321. BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type, depicting an altar inscribed VO/TIS/ XX, surmounted by a globe. Trier mint. RIC VII, pg. 190, no. 303. Measurements: Diameter: 18.99 mm, Weight: 3.04 g
Created on: Monday 18th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-E1E459
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Plymouth
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 101 base metal Roman nummi all dating to between AD 319 and AD 337, with at least 93 coins dating to AD 318-324 (Reece Period 16). This latter group is of almost uniformly excellent condition, with several fused together into small groups and others retaining traces of a silver wash. There are some exceptions which are notably more worn or incomplete, in a small minority of cases probably due to over cleaning subsequent to finding. The mints represented within the group are exclusively western, with a clear bias towards London and in particular the BEAT TRANQLITAS issu…
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Plympton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-3401DA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A late medieval silver finger ring. The finger ring consists of a flat silver band with an integral sub-rectangular hoop. The hoop is decorated with an incised saltire, with an angular, inwards pointing trilobed element in each angle. A further cross has been more crudely and lightly incised into the reverse of the bezel. The exterior of the hoop is inscribed +ANNA . MATER . S MARIE. There are no maker's or hall marks. Dimensions: The finger ring measures 22.1mm across the hoop, with the hoop being 4.2mm wide and 1.2mm thick. The bezel measures 7.5mm wide by 8.8mm lon…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Axminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-46B0E0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern gold decade ring, probably dating to c. AD 1800-1950. The finger ring comprises of two parts, it's primary component being a red gold hoop, 4.0mm wide, 1.2mm thick and 23.9mm in diameter. This has a flat inner surface and is unmarked, however the edges of its outer face are angled upwards at 90 degrees, forming a uniform, circumferential channel. Within this rests a second band of gold, unfixed and freely rotatable within the channel. To the eye this appears to be a different alloy of gold, lacking the pink/red tint. A flat oval red gold bezel is applied to this inner ring…
Created on: Friday 4th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Buckfastleigh CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-DBD9B0
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A silver gilt dress hook of 16th century date. The hook is piriform in plan, and D-shaped in cross section, consisting of a hollow boss affixed to a backplate with a cusped outer edge, decorated with applied pellets and filigree wire. The decoration consists of five circles arranged around a central heart, with each circle containing four further, flanking a central pellet. In the spandrels between the circles and edge are smaller circles flanked by three pellets, except for at the top, where a single pellet is contained within a small circle. There are further applied pel…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
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Record ID: DEV-914E3B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval silver-gilt probable annular brooch pin. The pin comprises of a narrow sub-rectangular strip of silver with one pointed end and the other terminating in a patinated break. Both faces are decorated with a slightly recessed panel defined by a plain border. These contain an inscription in Lombardic script which stands slightly proud of the recessed field of diagonally incised parallel hatching. The panel on one face continues to the terminal, and reads [...] EST AMOR, with the terminal aligned to the right. The panel on the other face terminates at around three qu…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-35EAF5
Object type: TOOTH PICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval silver toilet article-pendant, with a partial copper alloy core. The surviving section comprises of a sub-rectangular sectioned bar of silver which tapers and arcs downwards slightly into an old break at the terminal. The bar is hollow, worked into shape and brazed along a longitudinal seam visible on the lower face. The other end is zoomorphic in form, with added detail cast in low relief, depicting sub-rectangular eyes and triple-stranded brows, the top of which is flanged and curves upwards, abutting an attachment loop. The head is similarly hollow, and p…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Budleigh CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-54DB39
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A post-medieval silver cufflink. Both elements of the cufflink survive, attached by a sub-oval silver wire link. Each element is circular in plan, flat with a downturned edge and flat rim. The disc has been stamped with a design of two hearts surmounted by a single crown. A copper alloy wire loop is soldered onto the reverse of each. Dimensions: Each element is c.14.1mm in diameter and 4.8mm thick, the wire loop is 14.5mm long; altogether it weighs 1.49g. Discussion: Cufflinks were first introduced in the latter half of the 17th century, and those depicting crowned heart…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cornwood CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-596AB1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an early post-medieval gold finger-ring, set with a probable emerald. The fragment consists of the bezel and upper shoulders only, and appears to have been heat-damaged. Although now misshapen, the bezel appears to have originally been quatrefoil in form, with a recessed field on each lobe and a raised border along the base. The shoulders project out from the interstice of two lobes on opposite sides, these being plain. The bezel holds a cracked turquoise stone in situ, this has been viewed by Dr Roger Taylor (Geologist at Royal Albert Memorial Museum), who on a prelimina…
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton Pyne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F8D203
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gilded copper alloy horse harness pendant suspension mount, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The mount is cast into the form of a quatrefoil, with incised V-shaped grooves further defining the intersice between each lobe. The transverse lobes each have a central, circular perforation holding a copper alloy rivet in situ. One is loose, 8.3mm long with a circular shaft and flatened, sub-circular head, c. 3.7mm in diameter. The perforation was probably drilled from the reverse, resulting in a slight lip on the front. The mount is flat in profile, thickening towards the edge…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
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Record ID: DEV-2D45E6
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed axehead, of South Wales type and dating to the Ewart Park metal working phase, c. 950-750BC. The axehead is largely complete, but with extensive damage to the mouth of the socket. The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan and tapers in profile towarss the cutting edge. A pronounced casting seam runs down either lateral face, creating a shallow sub-hexagonal cross section, The vestigial remains of a probable loop survive on the less complete lateral face. The less abraded broad face is decorated with a series of three slightly converging…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2022
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Record ID: DEV-21F738
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval gold finger ring with enamel decoration on the outside and a posy on the inside. The hoop is a shallow D-shape in cross section with a flat inner side and slightly convex outer.  The outer side is decorated all the way around with four long panels alternating with four angled cross bands. The panels have recessed long cells top and bottom within an unrecessed background. Each panel also has a narrow central indented line decorated by a continuous incised zigzag between the panels. Three cells retain white enamel, one extensive and two, on a different…
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shute CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-AFA3E7
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant, dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The pendant is shield shaped in plan, with a square top and tapering to a point at the bottom, and flat in cross section. A transverse attachment loop with a drilled circular perforation projects centrally from the top, this is rectangular in cross section, with its terminal being circular in profile and projecting slightly forward from the pendant itself. The pendant is emblazoned with gules three lions passant guardant, i.e. three lions within a field inlaid with red enamel. The lions were likely orig…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2017
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
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Record ID: DEV-C8391F
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly abraded Early Medieval to Medieval copper alloy Stirrup-strap mount, of Williams' (1997) Class A, type 8, dating to c. AD 1000-1100. The surviving mount comprises of a sub-triangular plate, the zoomorphic terminal seen on comparable mounts truncated above the ears. Although now highly abraded, comparison to other examples would suggest that a pair of bifurcating tendrils project from the reverse of the head, terminating in lobes and forming the edge of the plate and with three cast sub-circular openwork elements dividing the tendrils and their lobed terminals. The lower porti…
Created on: Friday 5th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Record ID: DEV-1386CA
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy rowel spur, probably dating to c. AD 1450-1550. The spur is almost complete, missing only the tip of one of the rowel box arms. The arms of the spur are plano-convex in cross section, with each terminating in an upwards curving, broadly tri-lobed terminal, with three perforations and delineated by a transverse collar. The neck expands from the reverse of the arms, initially with a thick, sub-oval cross sectioned collar, before bifurcating into the rowell box, the surviving arm of which is upcurved with a rounded and slightly expanded terminal. This is perf…
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
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Record ID: DEV-60981B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2017 T874 - Acquired by Somerset Museum service Description: An incomplete silver zoomorphic terminal, probably a strap end. The object is cast, moulded in high relief into a three-dimensional representation of an animal's head, with additional details engraved into the surface. The animal has pronounced rounded ears in front of which are a pair bulging hemispherical eyes, accentuated by a deeply engraved groove and separated by a small rectangular boss. Below the eyes the head narrows markedly into the snout, which is sub-rectangular in cross section and tapers tow…
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staple Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.