Record ID: SOM-3BA3E4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy (check) / gilt mount of Post-medieval date. The mount is a flat sheet of copper-alloy with two bent attachment pins on the back. The bottom of the mount is 'heart' shaped, above which and to the sides are two circular loops. Between these loops at the top is a trapezoidal point.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-39F23A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped Post-mediaeval silver penny of either Henry VII (AD1485-1509) or Henry VIII (AD1509-1547).  Henry VIII seems more probable as the remains of the initial mark suggest a circular shape - an annulet and pellet or a very worn rose or anchor. The King enthroned design suggests no later than Second Coinage. Dates of 1509 to 1544 therefore seem most likely. North (1991: 112) no. 1808 seems the closest fit. Obverse description: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre; two single pillars topped with trefoils. Obverse inscription: illegible / clipped.…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitelackington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3892A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). London mint. Initial mark: eglantine. North (1991: 135) no. 2001. Dating from 1574.  The coin is worn and bent approximately in half at 90 degrees, and partially split.  Obverse description: crowned bust left, single pellet behind head. Obverse inscription: E.D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA. '(a rose without thorns', very worn) Reverse description: Royal shield with long cross fourchee cutting inscription, 1574 above shield. Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitelackington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-375AC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and slightly bent Post-mediaeval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). London mint. Initial mark: anchor.  Dated 1597/8-1600. North (1991:137) no. 2016. Obverse description: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind (indicators of value). Obverse inscription: E.D.[G} ROSA.SINE.SPINA (a rose without thorns) Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription. Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS LON/DON
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitelackington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7C1CA6
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy harness pendant dating to c. AD1200-1400. The object is in the shape of a flower with a central circular plate and six projecting lobes. On the central plate is depicted a raised, moulded six-petalled flower with wide, rounded outer edges and thinned centres meeting in a raised knop at the centre. There are remains of gilding evident across the front of the pendant. Each of the six projecting lobes depicts a form of compound berry (e.g. blackberry) or possibly a bunch of grapes or seedheads such as pinecones. From the uppermost lobe extends an integral loo…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abbas and Templecombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7B7446
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy pedestal type seal matrix dating to the 14th century. The matrix face is sub-circular. The pedestal is faceted with six facets and thins as it rises before it widens slightly to a collar topped by a rounded terminal. Below the collar is an incised transverse groove that emphasises the collar. Above the collar there is a flattened crescent, ends upwards, within which the terminal sits. The rounded terminal is flat with a circular piercing through it. The pedestal has areas of abrasion and a few chips in it but no clear marks which indicate the orientation o…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Keyneston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-794F82
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman cast, copper-alloy, oval plate brooch with a blue glass inset, dating to the later third or fourth century. The brooch is oval in form and the plate is broadly flat with a wide flange around the central cell. The piece has two concentric raised borders, the one at the outer edge being c. 1.5mm high, while the inner is c. 2.6mm away and c. 2.5mm high. The sides of the raised borders appear to be plain; damage to the tops obscures any decoration there. The flat area between these borders has an irregular scalloped pattern, formed of a series of almost touching semi-circles…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bruton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7848BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Medieval silver penny of Henry V (AD 1413 - 1422) or Henry VI (first reign, AD 1422 - 1460), dating to the period AD 1413 - 1422 or AD 1427 - 1434. If Henry VI, rosette mascle or pinecone mascle issue. Mint of York. North (1991:71) nos. 1400, 1401 or 1404 or North(1991:76-77) nos. 1451(iii) or 1466(i). The coin has been clipped all around the inner circle.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bruton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-781B11
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Medieval silver penny of Henry VI (first reign, AD 1422 - 1460) dating to the period AD 1427 - 1434. Rosette mascle or pinecone mascle issue. Mint of York. North (1991:76-77) no. 1451(iii) or 1466(i). The coin has been clipped all around the inner circle.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bruton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E76A45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a Medieval Venetian silver soldino of the doge Antonio Venier dating between AD 1382 and 1400. The reverse type is that of a winged and nimbate loin withn a circle. The fragments weigh a total of 0.23g. Both pieces are irregularly shaped, the larger measuring 13.3 x 9.8mm, the smaller c. 7.7 x 7.5mm. Soldinios were known as the galyhalpens (galley-halfpence) as it was brought by the annual Venetian trading fleets. The soldino was about the size of English halfpennies and was popular because of a contemporary lack of small change.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E6E006
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn fragment of a Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307), dating from AD 1280 to 1290. The reverse may have been mis-struck. The coin is stylistically consistent with Classes 3(f) through to 5. The portion remaining is approximately one third of the coin.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E5D933
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver farthing of Edward II (1307-1327), minted at London, dating from AD 1300 to 1317. Withers and Withers (2001:31 & 35) Type 28 or 31. The face and crown are stylistically more similar to Type 28 but the lettering (primarily Ns) is more consistent with Type 31.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E592BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Fourth coinage, Pre-treaty, dating from c. AD 1354-1355. London mint. Initial cross 1. Probable Series D/E mule (possibly Series C/E mule) as no annulets on reverse but initial cross 1 and Roman Ns reverse-barred. North (1994: 50-51) no. 1156 (or 1149) obverse, 1167 reverse. The outer edge of the coin is very worn from 3 to 5 o'clock and bent upward from 3 to 7 o'clock (as viewed from the obverse).
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E3C655
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Third 'Florin' coinage, dating from AD 1344-1351. York mint. Initial cross 1. North (1994: 48) no. 1130. The outer edge of the coin is missing from 6 to 8 o'clock (as viewed from the obverse).
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E36F08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval penny of Edward II (AD 1307 - 1327), class 10cf5a1 dating from AD 1309 - 1310. Mint of Canterbury. Initial mark cross pattee. North (1994: 32) 1043/1. (Some of the letters are formed in ways more characteristic of 10cf5a2 but the hair is not Mayfield type, hence 10cf5a1.)
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-545203
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete Medieval to Post Medieval uniface lead alloy token with a Powell type 14 (Cross) design on one side. The token is broadly circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. One surface has a clear, cast, raised, irregular cross design with a pellet in each quarter, making it reminiscent of a Medieval or Post-medieval coin. The opposite surface is flat and plain. The token is light grey/brown in colour, the raised edges and pellets being creamier in tne.. It has a diameter of 21.5mm, thickness of 3.5mm and weighs 8.34g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of u…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-536829
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), probably dating from AD 1636 to 1643. Initial mark is unclear. Inner circle on obverse only. Probably Group E. North (1991:163) no. 2272. The coin has been pierced through the centre by drilling from both sides leaving a hole c. 1.5mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwick CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-51B5F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and copper-alloy Roman nummus of the Tetrarchy. Constantine I (AD 306-337) as Caesar, dating to the period c. AD 307-318 (Reece period 15). None of the original reverse detail survives and the surface appears to have laminated and subsequently had stamped dots applied. The purpose of this re-use is unclear. The fabric of the coin has laminated and cracked.
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Mallet CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-50ACBC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete leg from a cast copper-alloy cooking vessel of Post-medieval date. The object would probably originally had a hoof foot, a rounded collar and a ribbed leg that extended and expanded until it joined with the rest of the vessel (Bulter, Green and Payne, 2009, p.4). This object is missing the hoof foot to an old break immediately below the collar and also missing part of the upper part of the leg to another, diagonal break. The remaining part has a flat, undecorated back. It has a rounded D-shaped cross-section at the collar, which is slightly domed with no visible decorati…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staple Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-503A41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 308 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left, modius on head, loins draped, holding patera and cornucopiae, altar to left. Mint of Lyon. RIC VI, p. 261, no. 255.
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Orchard Portman CP', grid reference and parish protected.