Record ID: DEV-36E167
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman T-shaped brooch dating to the period c. AD 50 - 150. The pin, foot, catchplate and most of the bow are missing.  Dimensions: Width 21 mm, Length 19.5 mm, Thickness 3.5 mm, Weight 2.26 g. The brooch has cylindrical wings, both of which are incomplete due to old breaks. The wings house the corroded remains of the iron axis bar for the hinged pin mechanism. The wings are divided by a central pin slot which houses the corroded remains of the iron pin. The pin terminates in an old break. The bow arches back from the head and terminates…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-36CD04
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman cast copper alloy harness pendant, or dress pendant. The pendant is leaf-shaped, with a broken attachment ring at the top end. The bottom end of the pendant is slightly turned up towards its decorated front surface; there is a small break at this end and this may have caused the distortion. The point where the break is is very small and not easily noticed. The rest of the object is flat in cross-section. Both edges of the pendant have been chipped; the outline of the left edge (as viewed from the front) is slightly more reduced by chipping than …
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A6788D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman as, likely of Antonius Pious (138-161) and of Brittania reclining on rocks reverse (154-155). The coin has significant edge loss and may be from a provincial British mint. Reece period 7. Measurements: Diameter: 22.66mm, Weight: 3.92g.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-A630B9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval copper-alloy composite buckle. The remains of an iron rivet are still evident with similarly sized and shaped copper-alloy frame fragments extant on both sides of where the pin would sit, being roughly rectangular in shape and cross section with a lobed half end which would have been the tops of the spacer forks. The thin section attaching the pieces of frame would have held a pin (now missing) and are rectangular with square cross sections. The globular piece is the only extant piece of frame which would have been visible. Measurements: Length:…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-A43AB6
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy drop handle, possibly dating to the Roman period. The handle is curved and D-shaped in section. Both terminal ends have old breaks, meaning the attachment loops do not survive. One long side is slightly bowed with a scallop edge. Dimensions: Length 83 mm, Thickness 4 mm, Width  8.5 mm, Weight 18.14 g Drop-handles in the Roman period were fitted to a range of items from small wooden boxes and drawers to large chests. 
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-108BF8
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spherical bell dating to the post-medieval period, (c. AD 1500-1700), also known as a 'crotal' or 'rumble bell'. The bell is in two pieces; the pieces are from different parts of the bell and do not slot together; the whole object cannot therefore be reconstructed as any other additional pieces are missing. The largest piece makes up approximately a third of the whole object in size; the smaller piece is approximately half the size of the larger piece. On the largest piece, the upper and lower hemispheres are …
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-E0FDD7
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy crucifix figurine of Christ, of medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1250-1900. The figure is three-dimensional; it has both arms outstretched and raised as though on the cross, with the left leg (as viewed from the front) folded over the right. The right arm (as viewed from the front) has both the wrist and hand missing. There is a loin cloth around the middle of the figure, which is otherwise naked.  The head of Christ has a cloth band wrapped around it - perhaps representing the crown of thorns. The eyes are a rais…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
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Record ID: DEV-DDB8BA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy La Tene III/Nauheim derivative type bow brooch dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, from c.100 BC to AD 100.  The bow is triangular in shape and consists of a thin, flat piece of copper alloy. At the head of the brooch at the front the bow extends back, narrowing and curving into a coiled round spring. Only one coil survives and this ends in a worn break. The pin running from one of the coils is lost. The bow expands gradually, until at the base it curves back on itself and narrows&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: DEV-B6EF93
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy harness mount or strap fitting, probably of medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD. 1400- 1600. The object is a two-dimensional goblet-shape, consisting of an inverted triangle which tapers to a narrower stem, the very end of which has an old break. The attachment spikes on the reverse are complete and still sharp. The object has a brownish patina and a corroded surface which has destroyed clear surface detail. Dimensions: Length 15.0 mm, Width 9.5 mm tapering to 4.0 mm, Thickness 1.0mm, Weight 1.07 g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: DEV-1A0558
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester Derivative (Polden Hill) brooch, dating to c. AD 50 - 125. The catch plate, foot, spring and pin are missing. The brooch is T-shaped in plan and slightly angular (comma-shaped) in profile. The rear of the brooch is corroded and shows evidence of iron staining. There is a small vertical slit in the rear of the head, where the At the rear of the head is the remains of the rearward facing hook to hold the spring in place. The wings are cylindrical and on the front merge to form a trapezoidal face before slightly narrowing to form the …
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DEV-196AD3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Head fragment of a Colchester derivative Hinged pin Roman brooch dating to c. AD 69-96. The fragment consists of a perpendicular collared head-loop, below which the head of the incurving tapering D-shaped cross-section bow springs. The arching bow fractures transversely after a short distance across a line of raised decoration. There is a short flat wing where the axis bar should have been connected to and a central hinge slot still remains but the pin is missing. There is a headloop attached to the top which indicates that this brooch could hav…
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DEV-3C7513
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, unlooped copper-alloy palstave axehead dating to the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1500-1140 BC. The blade flares from the stop ridge forming an roughly convex cutting-edge, but it is uneven due to damage. The blade tapers from the stop ridge to the blade edge, creating a wedge-shaped, triangular profile. The blade length seems short in proportion to the butt length when compared to other palstaves. On both faces of the palstave, there are two depressions forming a central ridge, creating the shape of a shield. The stop ridge is wide…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: DEV-55BD90
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete medieval copper-alloy French jetton of the 'shield of France modern' type, dating to c. 1385-1488. The quatrefoil border around the obverse shield is difficult to parallel; the jetton has thus been marked as noteworthy. Measurements: 25.5 mm diameter, weight 2.46 g This jetton has suffered some minor losses to its circumference.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-AE04E5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Roman copper alloy, Colchester derivative hinged, T-shaped brooch dating circa.43-120 AD.  The wings are cylindrical and house the corroded iron axis bar. There is a notch in the wings at the rear in the centre where the missing pin was attached. The wings are decorated on the front with incised vertical lines at outer ends. The pin is missing. The bow is D-shaped in cross section and tapers to a break at the foot. The bow is undecorated. The foot and catchplate are missing.   Measurements: 43mm in length and the bow is 7mm at the thickest…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: DEV-647307
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver short-cross cut half penny of Henry II (AD 1154-1189), Class 1a4 or 1a5 dating to c.AD 1180-1189. Moneyer Gocelm. Mint of Winchester. See Mass (2001, 17-20). Measurements: Diameter: 24.2 mm, weight: 0.62 g 
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-6321D8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early Roman T-shaped brooch dating to c. AD 69-96. A "colchester derivative" brooch with undecorated wings and the hinged pin is still intact. Connected to the centre of the axis bar is a headloop so brooch could have been worn differently. The front of the curving bow has a ingraved line design with interlocking diagnonal lines. The bow curves gradually in profile to its sub-triangular, solid catch-plate.  Measurements:The length of the brooch is 39mm. The width of the wing is 21mm and the width of the body is 6m…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DEV-600AB5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy single-looped medieval buckle, of Meols type 10, incomplete insofar as it is missing its pin (c. AD 14th century). The frame is oval, and relatively thick, with an expanded outer edge moulded with two outward protruding lobes (consistent with type 10), with a four ridges between the pair: two slightly larger ridges flanking two thinner ones, the latter forming pin rest in the centre. The pin bar is narrowed and offset, with a slight central notch for retaining the pin, now missing. Measurements: 23 mm in length and width. The weight is 7.76 g. It may be comp…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-5FBE74
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, copper-alloy, double-looped buckle of post-medieval date (c. AD 17th century). The buckle has trapezoidal loops and consists of a narrowed pin bar with a thick, sheet copper-alloy pin still attached. The outer face has bevelled sides and is decorated with knops at the corners and small lobes at the ends of the pin bar. There are engraved transverse lines at centre of each outer edge, acting as pin rests. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The buckle is bent in profile, probably from use rather than damage. Measurements: 33 mm in length…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-12DEE1
Object type: LATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy door or window latch in the form of a long-beaked bird's head (c. 17th-18th century). The object has a curved beak section divided from a rectangular plate by a moulded collar. The head is decorated with an incised oval eye, and a curved line down the centre of the beak. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The latch is a medium green colour. Measurements: 60 mm (current) length, 48 mm wide, 4 mm thick and weighs 33.47 g The object is similar to NMS-100CA3, SWYOR-FC4FF7, HAMP-477952 and KENT-ACF377 on this database. Another similar exa…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
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Record ID: DEV-114689
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early post-medieval lead-alloy spoon (c. 16th century, probably later 16th). The spoon has a pointed oval shaped bowl and a hexagonal stem; the stem terminates in a 'seal top' knop. It is now damaged, and bent, with repairs by the finder, including a sleeve that holds together the broken stem, and glue reattaching two parts of the bowl that had become separated. In addition, the bowl has been bent and has suffered losses. No marks are apparent in the bowl, or on the stem. On the reverse, at the junction of bowl and stem, is a 'rat tail'. The faceted s…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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