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Record ID: DEV-58A33D
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of cast iron shot, probably a cannon ball, dating from the post-medieval period, c.  AD 1550-1750. It is spherical, with a medial casting seam. At one point is a small raised circular area, presumably a plug deriving from the manufacturing stage. The size and weight suggest that this could be for use in a cannon such as a saker which had a c. 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 inch bore. There is no evidence of impact. Measurements: Diameter: 83 mm (c. 3 1/4 inches), Weight: c. 2,250 g It should be noted that there are other uses for iron balls of this size such as in a crush…
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-44CA1E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval single loop iron buckle, probably dating from the medieval period (c. 13th-15th century AD).  It has an oval frame with slightly narrowed bar. The pin remains in place with the loop wrapped around the bar. While corroded, this buckle has no apparent decoration. The buckle has a rough, orange/brown surface.  Measurements: 42 mm in length, 29 mm in width and the pin is 34 mm in length. The weight is 14.00 g. Decoration on these types of buckles are minimal as they were used widely on horse equipment.
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ogwell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-1B9E08
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval iron rotary key. The rectangular bit is at right angles to the shank. The shank is broadly square in cross section and is 6.5mm thick. The simple bit has two clefts, 5.5mm and 8.5mm in length. The key is heavily corroded and is flaking. Dimensions: length 61mm, width 22mm, thickness 6.5mm, weight 10.8g
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: DEV-1E671E
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval iron cannonball dating to c. AD 1600-1750. The object is spherical with a slightly raised line around the centre. It is corroded on the outer surface. The diameter, of 76mm, corresponds to the Imperial measurement for the second smallest 17th century cannon, the Saker, which was approximately a 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 inch bore. The name "Saker" derives from a bird of prey, and this medium sized cannon could have been manipulated relatively easily. They were popular during the Civil War, particularly during sieges. The form was suspended in the early 18th century after th…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
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Record ID: DEV-0DF4F4
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval iron horseshoe dating to c. AD 1650-1800 of the "keyhole" type. The shoe is rectangular in section. The central aperture is approximately 'keyhole' shaped from which the type derives its name. The object has two visible sub-rectangular nail holes, a subtle full around the outer edge, due to corrosion infill. There is one clear caulkin retained. There is a large amount of corrosion adhering to the surface of the object. Similar horseshoes are discussed in Clarke (1995), see for instance p. 121, no 222, but see also Sparkes (1976) O, pp.20-21. Sim…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
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Record ID: DEV-45DFA9
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron horseshoe dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1050-1250. The shoe is large and relatively narrow in diameter, arched with a wavy outer edge comprising of three large waves on each side. At the apex of the shoe there is a small area of damage, where the shoe is narrowest and the surface is frayed. The nail holes are filled with corrosion, only one nail is visible in a clear position, on the right hand side adjacent to the lowest wave. It is of the 'fiddle-key' style (Clark (1995) fig. 64a pp. 86), with a large head which protrudes below the shoe and is semi-circul…
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2021
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Record ID: DEV-D9AF65
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron and possibly lead alloy post medieval shot, dating to c. AD 1700-1820. The object is spherical, which a thickened raised line around the equator. The surface is corroded and now orange due to iron decay. It is unfired and undamaged. The size of the shot suggests it may have been produced for use in small naval artillery, most likely during the late 18th century when naval warfare was particularly prominent in the area. Although found inland, naval supply could explain its presence- the Torbay area was important to naval forces due to its more sheltered position …
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2022
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Record ID: DEV-08F9EE
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval wrought iron horseshoe, dating to c. AD 1400-1500. The object is uniform in perimeter and calkins are visible at the rear of the shoe, with the outer calkin slightly more pronounced than that on the horse's inner side. Only one aperture for a nail is visible, the remainder are filled in with accretions. It is markedly broader on one side than the other, possibly a feature of the individual animal whose shoe it was, although it is relevant that this broader side is not the side enhanced by the larger calkin. As is typical of the object type and material, there…
Created on: Monday 21st June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilsington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-9EC882
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval wrought iron horseshoe, dating to c. AD 1400-1500. The shoe has a wide web (37mm) and no countersinkings, it is uniform in perimeter and a calkin is visible at the base of the widened outer side of the shoe. There are three unrecessed unfullered nail holes on each side of the shoe, arranged more towards the forefoot. As is typical of the object type and material, there has been significant corrosion to the surface, which is now darkened and with an irregular surface. It is characteristic of Clark's Type 4 (Clark 2004: 122-3) late medieval horse shoes. A sim…
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crediton Hamlets', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-637AF7
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval wrought iron horseshoe, dating to c. AD 1400-1500. The shoe has a wide web (39mm) and no countersinkings, it is uniform in perimeter and calkins are visible at the rear of the shoe, with the outer calkin slightly more pronounced than that on the horse's inner side. There are four unrecessed unfullered nail holes on each side of the shoe, arranged more towards the forefoot. It is markedly broader on one side than the other, possibly a feature of the individual animal whose shoe it was, although it is relevant that this broader side is also the outer side enhanced …
Created on: Monday 8th March 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crediton Hamlets', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-2A06FA
Object type: OX SHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron ox shoe of probable medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1250 - 1900). The ox shoe comprises a broadly C-shaped plate for one half of the cloven hoof of the ox. It is now flattened in cross section, with one possible nail hole visible at the upper end of the shoe. This aperture appears to have been rectangular in shape but has since filled in with iron corrosion, resulting in a circular remnant opening. The outer edge is damaged, but there is a suggestion of possible fitting to the hoof of the individual ox to which it belonged. During shoeing, the ox would ha…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 29th September 2021
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Record ID: DEV-837F72
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an iron dagger of probabe post medieval date, c. 1500-1700. The tip of the blade survives, with a further break removing its very tip. It is triangular in plan, with the blunted broken point, and lozenge shaped in cross section, with the sharp edges falling away from a central rib. The surface is pitted and affected by iron oxide on the outer edge, with some small areas of copper alloy decay present across the surface. These are focused around other areas of iron decay and appear adhered to the surface, suggesting that perhaps the object was associated with a more …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: DEV-C13AAB
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A forged iron projectile, probably an arrowhead or crossbow bolt, of medieval date, c. AD 1200-1500. The object has a shortened rectangular tang, which broadens quickly into a tapering shaft. This shaft remains broadly rectilinear before flaring to create a more rounded appearance. It then narrows sharply to form the point. It is a horizontal pointed oval in cross section. The iron surface is now pitted and decayed, and patches of orange iron corrosion show on both the upper and lower surfaces. GLO-3515D4 is similar in profile and in the design of the point, but has the more usu…
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2019
Last updated: Sunday 11th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Balsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-9DD385
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron cannonball of the modern period, c. 1780-1840, possibly dating more precisely to c. 1800-1820. The object is spherical in form, with a circular fuse hole which is now entirely filled with debris mesuring 32.5mm in diameter. There is a ridged cast mark which has survived at the equator of the sphere. It is significantly corroded, with patches of orange iron decay and areas of other corrosion. The surface is now pitted and there are several larger uneven craters of approximately 20mm diameter. It is not clear whether the cannonball has been previously fired, but if it was…
Created on: Monday 1st July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sidmouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-DED9E6
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded Post Medieval iron 'key-hole' type horseshoe, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1900. The horseshoe is U-shaped in plan and slightly bevelled in cross section with a key-hole shaped perforation in the centre. The arms curve inwards and end in sub-rectangular terminals to create the key-hole shape. Only one nail hole is visible through the corrosion, as well as the remains of a corroded rivet. Dimensions: Length 138.2mm; width 132mm; thickness 11.7mm; The object weighs 436g. cf. similar objects on this database, e.g. DEV-5B5583, LANCUM-094174.
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2018
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Record ID: DEV-A6640E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Iron Age to Early Roman Iron early hinged brooch, probably dating to AD 25-70. The surviving fragment comprises of the upper bow, head and partial pin, the lower bow being lost to a corroded break. The head of the brooch survives to a width of 17.8mm, with cylindrical wings retaining an iron axis bar in situ. A hinged iron pin projects from the reverse of the head, sub-rectangular in cross section and truncated by a fresh break. The bow projects from the head with a width of 10.8mm and a sub-rectangular cross section, 5.3mm thick. The sides of the bow are roughly parallel, a…
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2019
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Record ID: DEV-5B5583
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval iron 'key-hole' type horseshoe, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1900. The object is U-shaped in plan and is slighly bevelled in cross section, its arms curve inwards slightly and end in rectangular terminals, with no calkins, creating a key-hole shaped aperture. There are no clear nail holes and the shoe may never have been used. Dimensions: Length 121.3mm; width 125.1mm; thickness 19.9mm; The object weighs in excess of 200g. cf. similar objects on this database, eg. LANCUM-094174, NMS-DD1715.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: DEV-33A9A8
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron nail of unknown date. In overall shape, the nail is mushroom-shaped. The head is broadly square in shape, with the outer edges curving slightly towards the underside. The shank tapers towards a broad point. Iron corrosion and cracks are visible on the surface of the nail. As the item was not recovered from an archaeological context, it is not possible to date this item which could range from the Roman to Post Mediveal periods. Due to the corrosive nature of Devon's acidic soils, an early date is unlikely (although not impossible) and a later Post Medieval date is more likely.
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2016
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Record ID: DEV-F5A35D
Object type: PATTEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to Modern iron shoe patten, probably dating from AD 1720 onwards. The patten is oval in plan and has an integral projection one long end which rises upwards and spans outwards at 90 degrees. There would have been a second projection at the other long end, which is now missing. The object is squashed on one side and the whole object is badly corroded. The patten would also have had a wooden platform which is now missing. In some remote and rural areas, pattens were in use until the 20th century. Goodall, I (1973:63) comments that the single and double riveted raised …
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2016
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Record ID: DEV-F58C33
Object type: PATTEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to Modern iron shoe patten, probably dating from AD1720 onwards. The patten is oval in plan and has an integral projection at each long end with both projections rising upwards and spanning outwards at 90 degrees. The projections are now diminished and the whole object is badly damaged due to corrosion.The patten would also have had a wooden platform which is now missing. In some remote and rural areas, pattens were in use until the 20th century. Goodall, I (1973:63) comments that the single and double riveted raised terminals were characteristic of pattens. The "ri…
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2016
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