Record ID: DEV-E9E22E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval strap-fitting from a 16th-century sword belt seemingly repaired at the broken hook end through the later attachment of a spur hook attachment (c. 17th-18th century).  The plate has a flared, double-concave attachment end. It features a vertical median groove running down the front and two rivet holes containing the corroded remains of iron rivets, one at the attachment end, the other towards the hook end (now broken). The plate tapers slightly, and exhibits two opposed crescentic mouldings above the original hook. This hook has been repl…
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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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-CE73DB
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two small fragments of a spearhead of possible Middle Bronze Age date. The fragments adhere to one another, although a small area remains missing between the two fragments comprising the cutting edge. A distinct mid-rib runs through the fragments, emphasising their flattened outer flanges which do not show signs of channelling. The cutting edge around the full circumference is worn and damaged. The butt is entirely missing and while the tip fragment appears smooth, there is very likely a further fragment missing comprising the sharp tip for entry to the prey or victim. The fragments to…
Created on: Wednesday 18th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadclyst', 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-755FE2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, incomplete openwork copper-alloy object of uncertain function and possible late early-medieval date (c. 9th-11th century). It is formed of a broadly flat, openwork plate with curvilinear sides, broken at one, possibly both, short ends. The widest point of the plate is around halfway along it. The object may terminate in a devolved animal head, seemingly plain, but slightly corroded. The plate is formed of conjoined cells of elongated scrolled C shape which joined to form a central arcuate cross. Two larger such cells abut back-to-back at the terminal, above which two sma…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnstaple area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-03D7E3
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy decorated flat axehead probably of Needham’s Class 3, possibly type b (Boreland) c. 2200-1900 BC. The axe is broken mid-blade with none of the butt remaining, making further diagnostics unobtainable. There are two grooves running down the centre of the blade on one side which thicken and flare before terminating before the blades edge. Measurements: Length 87.1mm, Width 88.7mm at blade, tapering to 40.6mm at break, Thickness 11mm at break, tapering to 3.9mm at cutting edge, Weight 277g.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laneast', 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
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Record ID: DEV-BD345C
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of five silver coins; 3 groats and 2 halfpennies of Henry VI minted between AD 1422 and 1460. Discussion: The hoard had a face value of £0 1s 1d in the 15th century. They are of similar condition, of the same ruler and of two consistent types, and were found near one another with no other finds in the same area, suggesting they were originally a single group. The dating is suggestive of a deposition around the late 1450s or early 1460s, a period of considerable civil strife.
Created on: Tuesday 31st December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halberton', grid reference and parish protected.

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
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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
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Record ID: DEV-A409C5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, incised lead seal matrix of medieval date c. AD 1200-1300. The seal matrix was originally a pointed-oval vesica shape, but a transverse break renders the remaining half sub-triangular with rounded corners. The design on the front face of the matrix consists of a central motif with an inscription reading anti-clockwise (clockwise in the impression) around the edge. The central motif appears to feature a cross but only the vertical line remains. There is an inscription around the edge, possibly: 'D E [des…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A3662A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmented cast, copper-alloy, double-looped buckle of post-medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). The buckle has trapezoidal loops and consists of a narrowed pin bar with a copper-alloy pin still attached. The outer face is undecorated with knops at the corners and small lobes at the ends of the pin bar. The reverse is flat and undecorated. One of the loops remains intact and the other loop has been broken with a fragment missing. Measurements: The length of the larger fragment is 26mm and the smaller fragment is 12mm. The width of both the f…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A2EFE4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy, symmetrical, double-loop buckle, of post-medieval date (c. 16th century), incomplete as the pin is missing. The buckle consists of a pair of oval loops with single knops located at the sides. The buckle is undecorated but has been bent inwards at the central frame.  Measurements: 34mm in length, 22mm in width and 2.24g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th 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-7C5BAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Hand initial mark (1589-1592). As North 1991:137, 2016. Measurements: Diameter: 17.94mm Weight 0.82g.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-43A9F3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver thimble of post-medieval date, c. AD 1660-1669. This squashed and now incomplete thimble is of two-piece composite construction, formed of a main piece of silver sheet, once curved to create a flared cylinder; the shallowly convex dome (crown) that would have surmounted it is now missing. The main body is virtually squashed together and slightly twisted. A background pattern of adjoining annulets arranged in columns fills the field above a lower band. The band is defined by a ropework/cabled border above and below. On one of the main surfaces, starting around the cen…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadwindsor CP', grid reference and parish protected.