Record ID: DEV-D2A3A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval Series D type 2c sub variety 3d early silver penny (sceat or sceatta) dating to between 690-710 AD. As Metcalf 1993: 184-190 or Abramson 2017: 65, 8-10. The obverse has a radiate crowned bust facing right with transverse A behind. The reverse has a central cross with a pellet in each angle surrounded by blundered letters. This type is thought to be a continental issue, likely minted at Domburg. Further analysis by Op den Velde and Metcalf in 2007 identifies this coin as sub variety 3d although it is noted by the authors that this is…
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abbotskerswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-837645
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Dobunni / Western Region, issued by BODVOC, dating to the period 20 BC- AD 10. Rudd's 'Boduoc Bold'. Obverse: BODVO[C] on plain field. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, cross, crescent and two ringed-pellets. ABC p. 104, no. 2039. cf BMC nos. 3135-3137. Single finds of this coin usually cluster around the north Avon and eastern Severn area with this thought to be the area of minting under Boduoc of the Dobunni. There are few finds of this coin from outside of this area, the furthest south until the record…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salcombe Regis', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-CE1F77
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a silver ingot of unknown date. A fraction of two original straight edges remain, they converge at a rounded corner, suggesting the original object was sub-rectangular or sub-square. The remaining perimeter of the object consists of fresh angular breaks. The material is likely silver: it is not magnetic. One surface is even and smooth showing striations in varying directions. The opposing surface is uneven and textured. Measurements: length 38.5 mm, width 37.1 mm, thickness 6.9 mm. Weight: 55.68 g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Tawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-3A271B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Galba (AD 68-69), dating to the period c.AD 68-69 (Reece period 3). SALVS GEN HVMANI reverse type depicting Salus advancing left, resting foot on globe, holding patera and vertical rudder, lighted altar before. Mint of Rome. As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 242, no. 211. Measurements: Diameter: 18.27mm, Weight: 2.61g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: DEV-39AD19
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper-alloy brooch dating to the Roman period, typical of a 1st century dolphin fibula, most likely dating to the mid-1st century AD. The complete brooch would have had wings in the form of a cylindrical cross-bar running either side of the top of the bow, but most of the wings are now missing. The bow rises slightly from the top of the wings, before curving downwards towards the foot. Approximately just under half of the length of the bow remains; the width of the bow is the same from top to bottom and the bow ends in a worn break…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Tawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-3979D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval Dutch silver 2 Stuiver of Overijssel dating between 1673-1681. Measurements: Diameter: 19.7mm, Weight: 0.88g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marldon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-38CA13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver half groat of Edward III (1327-1377). Pre treaty series C (1351-1352) London Mint. As North 1991: 50, 1148. Measurements: Diameter: 22.58mm, Weight: 2.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marldon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-37C7E0
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of Late Iron Age to Early Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. The terret is of the 'simple' type, comprising a circular basal strap bar flanked by two circular collars. A D-shaped sectioned loop extends to either side of the collars. The metal is worn and has a light green patina.  Dimensions: Diameter 28 mm, Thickness 4.5 mm, Weight 10.61 g. Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. They were set in a line along the yoke and…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-37ACA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut voided long cross farthing of Henry III (1216-1272). Most likely minted by Lucas at either Gloucester or Northampton. Measurements: Length: 12.24mm, Width: 9.25mm, Weight: 0.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marldon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-3765A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Roman coin, probably an as or dupondius of uncertain 1st to 3rd century AD (c.AD 43-260). Both faces are illegible. Measurements: Diameter 22.2mm, Weight: 4.87g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Tawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-3751BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Roman coin, probably an as or dupondius of uncertain 1st to 3rd century AD (c.AD 43-260). Both faces are illegible. Measurements: Diameter 20.95mm, Weight: 6.65g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Tawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-3708B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Roman coin, probably an as or dupondius of uncertain 1st to 3rd century AD (c.AD 43-260). Both faces are illegible. Measurements: Diameter 25.4mm, Weight: 4.44g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Tawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-36C386
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut voided long cross farthing of Henry III (1216-1272). Of either class 2, 3 or 4 (1248-1251) by the moneyer Ricard, however, a moneyer of this name mints at eight mints in these types. Measurements: Length: 12.45mm, Width: 9.41mm, Weight: 0.4g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Tawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-A69052
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy looped socketed hammer dating to the late Bronze Age, c. 1600-800 BC. The hammer is broadly rectangular in plan, but does taper slightly from the socketed end to the tip. In profile the tapering is more evident. In section it is square. The socketed end has a raised but flat collar. The socket is sub-square in shape with rounded internal corners. A fragment of the collar is broken and missing. The tip of the hammer is rounded and assymetrical. There is a D-shaped loop on one side with an oval hole. A casting seam is evident o…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-A60954
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal of late medieval to post medieval date, c. AD 1500-1600 The cloth seal is English and is a sub-circular disc. One face depicts a portcullis and the other face is undecorated. Measurement: at the widest point diameter is 14 mm and the smallest is 11 mm. The weight is 2.63 g. Similar objects seen: NMGW-EF832E and CAM-03942B
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A60894
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper-alloy object of unknown date. The object is a narrow bar, with a rounder upper surface and a flattened, slightly wider, reverse surface. The cross-section is D-shaped.There is a fresh break at one end and a rounded terminal at the opposing end. The sides are roughly parallel, but they taper inwards slightly towards the broken terminal. The surface is corroded and shows a green patina, with an area of black patina on the reverse. The patina suggests age. There is a short diagonal line across the reverse surface at&…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-A590C7
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy whirligig toy, probably dating to the post-medieval period, c. AD 1600 - 1900. A circular disc, with the start of a hole in the centre being formed and 11 small radial rounded lobes forming a scallopped circumference. In use they were rotated quickly by means of twisted cord threaded though the holes, so that they made a loud noise.   Measurements: 28mm in diameter, and 20.43g in weight. Similar objects seen: DUR-AAA03D, and DUR-0536E5
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A4EA59
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead conical weight probably dating to c. AD 1400-1600. This is a conical weight with a circular flat base with a pointed apex. The weight is solid with no hollow cavity and the suspension loop that would have held the weight has broken off. Measurements: 49 mm in length, 33 mm in width at the widest point and 151.25 g in weight.      Similar seen: LANCUM-6E144E and LANCUM-E3C768
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A47CF1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of unknown date, probably early medieval to post-medieval c. AD 850-1800. The weight has a spherical body with a flattened base. The body tapers slightly towards the top and a lug to suspend the weight. Measurements: 40mm in length including the lug, 32mm for diameter of the spherical body and 209.43g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A43CFD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I dating to 1572/1573. The initial mark on the obverse and reverse is an ermine. On the obverse, the crowned bust is facing left with a rose behind. The inscription on the obverse is 'Elizabeth DG Ang Fra Et Hib Regina.' Much of the inscription has worn away and only the bottom of the bust can be seen; the rest of the face and crown are obscured by wear and abrasion. The coin is now misshapen and has chipped edges.  A square shield on a long cross fourchee is on the reverse; the cross divides the…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.