Record ID: DEV-B448BB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1400-1450. The object comprises the hinged plate from a two piece strap end defined by their hinged plate and loop. The plate is rectangular in shape, with a trough in the lower side leaving two small tongues which would have been attached to the loop. There is a small circular rivet securing the plate in the centre of the upper part of the plate. The plate is decorated with an incised design, which is placed with in a rectangular panel in the centre. It is worn and unclear, but appears potentially zoomorph…
Created on: Thursday 17th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 17th June 2021
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Record ID: DEV-B3D946
Object type: BRIDLE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete openwork copper alloy post medieval bridle boss, dating to c. AD 1600-1800. The boss is circular in plan with a raised central lis motif. Between the foils and petals of the lis are apertures in a range of shapes, the upper two broadly triangular, the lower two trifoliate. The petals of the lis are decorated with elaborate lines and smaller trefoil designs. The outer frame of the boss is decorated with a motif of hearts, with these filled with four pellets, two adjacent to one another horizontally at the top of the curved heart, with two continuing down its centre t…
Created on: Thursday 17th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 17th June 2021
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Record ID: DEV-A014F3
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead alloy badge dating to c. AD 1300-1500. The badge is circular in shape and has a beaded border. It bears a large, central black letter inscription on the obverse and is plain on the reverse, with the remains of the pin mechanism surviving as two rectangular stubs of lead alloy. The blackletter text is hard to decipher, and is worn, but may read "B[...] Pierre." This may be a reference to the cult of St Peter, but this is speculative. Measurements: 37.5mm diameter, 2.4mm thickness, weight 19.38g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 12th July 2021
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Record ID: DEV-9455D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Arcadius (AD 377-408) dating to AD 395-401 (Reece Period 21), VIRTVS EXERCITI, Emperor standing left, holding spear and shield, being crowned by Victory who holds a palm-branch. Probably Mint of Nicomedia, - (*) // SM(NA?). RIC X, p. 246, cf. no. 64 Measurements: 15mm diameter, weight tbc
Created on: Wednesday 28th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 28th April 2021
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Record ID: DEV-5813E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 'resellado' cob coin, probably of Philip IV (AD1621-1665). The original denomination is unclear, however the coin has been counter-stamped with a date of 1652 and re-valued at 8 maravedis, evident by the '8' counter-stamp. The original marking is no longer visible on the obverse, the reverse shows a crowned shield with a lion. Measurements: 22mm diameter, 1mm thickness, weight 3g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Record ID: DEV-7D6DD0
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post medieval bridle boss dating from AD 1550-1700. The object survives in good condition, with some damage to the lower part of the mount, resulting in the loss of one of the decorative knops. It is broadly circular in shape, but elaborately decorated to give a sunburst appearance. At the centre is a raised spherical knop, which lies at the meeting point of six curving ribs which form a dome. These descend downwards, joining a circular plate, which has a beaded border between the area where the ribs terminate and the outer decorative additions. These a…
Created on: Thursday 29th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2020
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Record ID: DEV-168D70
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold Half-Guinea of George III (AD 1738-1820), dating to AD 1797. Spink no. 3735.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2017
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Record ID: DEV-5DFB56
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy developed T-shaped brooch dating to the period c. AD 50 - 150. The pin, most of the bow, the foot and the catchplate are missing. The brooch measures 22.84mm in length, 49.10mm maximum width, 8.43mm minimum width, is 18.17mm thick and weighs 19.50g. The brooch has wide wings, shallow C-shaped in cross-section and divided by a central pin slot. The pin slot exhibits small traces of iron corrosion product from the missing pin. The wings are decorate by a series of alternating ridges and grooves of varying thickness(bead and reel decoration). The wider…
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Churston-with-Galmpton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DEV-A54526
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy coin weight marked 'I MOIDOR'.
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 15th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-8EB012
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval complete cast copper alloy double loop buckle frame with buckle plate attached, dating from AD 1550 to AD 1650. The buckle and buckle plate are complete. The pin is missing. The buckle frame is in the form of two oval loops with four knops on the outer edges. At either end of the strap bar is a knop in the form of the front of a human head. The front of the frame has a moulded scroll decoration; the reverse is undecorated. The buckle plate is folded around the central strap bar of the buckle frame. The shape of the buckle plate resembles a fish tail with wavy outer edg…
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: DEV-76F361
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Bronze Age copper alloy flat axe head. In section, the axe head is lenticular in shape. In plan, the axe head is roughly triangular in shape; the butt end is narrow and has a rounded end, and the sides flare out towards the cutting edge. The cutting edge is cresentic in shape. There are signs of wear on the cutting edge, suggesting it has been used. There are also file marks visible on the surface of both faces, suggesting that the blade has been re-sharpened on the surface. Overall, the surface patina is smooth and dark green. A similar example, found in Dorset, can be seen …
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2013
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Record ID: DEV-2EA6E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy coin. The coin is a contemporary copy dupondius of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (138 - 161 AD).
Created on: Friday 29th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 17th September 2020
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Record ID: DEV-2E9304
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy coin. The coin is a sestertius, probably of the emperor Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (161 - 180 AD). Rome mint. Reece period 8.
Created on: Friday 29th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DEV-2E7956
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy coin. The coin is a sestertius of the emperor Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (161 - 180 AD). Rome mint.
Created on: Friday 29th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DEV-2E1996
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy coin. The coin is a sestertius of the emperor Commodus, probably as caesar (172- 180 AD). The coin was minted in Rome, c. 175 - 180 AD.
Created on: Friday 29th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DEV-88C223
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Postmedieval cast lead alloy musket ball. The musket ball measures c.1cm in diameter and still has traces of casting flashes. Muskets and musket balls were used throughout the English civil war in the 1640's; in general, the majority of musket balls date to the 17th and 18th centuries.
Created on: Thursday 24th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DEV-D9A571
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern carrera marble fragment from a figurine. The fragment represents the head of a female. There are traces of paint remaining on the face and the eyes. Geoff Egan has looked at an image of this find has compared it to the present-day Burmese tradition of the painting of religious figures carved from very fine quality local marble. Although the figures produced are mainly Bhuddist; Hindu and Christian figurines are also known to be produced. Therefore, it is thought that the figurine was made in Burma and that it may represent Mary or an angel.
Created on: Friday 16th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DEV-8C7464
Object type: AMPHORA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of Roman amphora handle. Amphorae were sturdy pottery vessels which were used to transport and store foods such as olives, oil, and fish sauce. This handle fragment is flat, with two grooves running down the outside face. The fabric is pale buff in colour, with very few inclusions. The whole surface has been water-worn by the sea. Although it is difficult to tell from this worn fragment, it is possible that the amphora was of the Dressel 28 type (also known as Peacock and Williams Class 31). The Dressel 28 type of amphora, dating to the first half of the 2nd Century AD, was wi…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Paignton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-E62CF2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval oval buckle frame, made from cast copper alloy. The bar is offset and narrower than the rest of the frame. The pin is missing. The outside edge of the frame has three grooves in the centre, and two knops projecting from it. A similar, but slightly larger, buckle is illustrated in Egan and Pritchard 1991, p73, number 299. Egan states the basic form of these buckles were in use between the 12th and 14th centuries AD. Width 15.24mm Length 21.09mm
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Torquay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-820750
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Anglo-Gallic. Henry VI billon denier tournois, Rouen mint (Elias 314). It was found in an area where 14th century pottery was uncovered
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 16th June 2015
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