Record ID: DEV-7B4EBA
Object type: BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy lid from a set of nested cup weights. The lid is hinged and would originally have been attached to the outer case of the set, and it retains its hinge-lug, though this is now broken through. Three sub-rectangular struts are situated on the upper side of the lid: two arranged in a V shape emerging from one side and a single in between the V from the other side, this latter now truncated. The single strut is attached with two rivets - visible on the reverse of the lid - whilst the V shape is formed of two struts each with a single rivet. These st…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-ACE92F
Object type: BOX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead lid from a box of medieval date (c. AD 1300 - 1340). The object is a circular lead disc with a stamped design on one face depicting the arms of England (three lions passant guardant) surrounded by three palm branches. This is in turn surrounded by a collar which appears to contain foliate decoration and lettering, however, this is worn and indistinct. On the other side is a six petalled flower. The upper edge of the disc exhibits evidence of a relatively recent break, possibly indicating the position of a missing attachment tab or loop. A similar example with a lomb…
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2016
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Down', grid reference and parish protected.