Record ID: SOM-A44FDE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A base sherd of Roman Greyware with a black colour coat, dating to the 2nd to 4th century AD. The sherd appears to be the foot ring from the base of a small cup or beaker. A Greyware production site existed at Congesbury, possibly where this sherd was produced. Measurements Length: 49.52mm Width: 33.24mm Thickness: 14.16mm Weight: 17.18g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A446A4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A base sherd of Roman Greyware dating to the 3rd to 4th century AD. Likely the base of a pedestal beaker. A Greyware production site existed at Congesbury, possibly where this sherd was produced. Measurements Length: 47.65mm Width: 54.85mm Thickness: 23.5mm Weight: 31.83g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A427B8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch dating from 50 to 200 AD. The brooch is incomplete with only the left wing and part of the right wing remaining. A small portion of the bow remains, and terminates in a worn break. The remaining wing has incised grooved decoration, c. 2mm from the end, and in the center of the crossbar a slot exists where the pin would have sat. The bow extends down from the crossbar, with decoration consisting of two incised lines c. 1mm apart running down the center of the bow and terminating at the worn break. Measurements Length…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A41FCE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy equal ended plate brooch, Bridge type, dating to c AD 100 - 200. It is missing its pin, foot, and the head terminates in a worn break. The main plate is a pointed oval but with a high arch. It has a central panel with cable pattern double raised border around six incuse circular shapes. Above and below this are three strongly moulded transverse ridges which step down towards the pointed finials which surmount where the spring of the pin would have been at one end and the catchplate at the other. The edges of the plate are crenel…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A4155E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch dating from 50 to 200 AD. The brooch is  incomplete with only the left wing and part of the bow remaining. The head has two cylindrical wings (one missing), to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Between the wings is a slot in which the pin would have sat. The remaining left wing appears to have had an incised line decoration running the circumference c. 2mm from the edge. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. Decoration on the bow consists of two incised lines running along the …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A40D05
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch of Hull T139 type dating from 50 to 150 AD. The brooch is fragmented so only the lower half of the bow remains, the foot and catchplate are missing. The remainder of the bow is d-shaped in profile, with decoration consisting of two parrallel ridges running down the bow, below which sits two central mouldings. The bow below this is undecorated and narrows to the foot, which is missing, and ends in a worn break. Similar types are seen in Bayley and Butcher 2004, 167, fig 140; Hattatt 2000, fig 163. Measurements Length: 36.05m…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A402E9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and fragmented Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch of ull T109; Wilsford type dating from 43 to 200 AD. The headloop, pin, one wing, and the catchplate are missing. The brooch has been broken into two pieces halfway down the bow, the wear on the breaks appears modern. The head has one short cylindrical wings, 19.41mm wide, and the headloop which would have extended from the top of the crossbar has been broken off. The remaining wing is decorated with two grooved lines towards its outer edge. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a f…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3F019
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy devolved T-shaped brooch dating to 50 to 150 AD.  The bow has been bent inward. The pin missing. The head has two cylindrical wings, 40.86mm wide, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Both ends of the wings are abraded. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. The bow narrows and thins gradually but consistently towards the foot. The decoration on the bow is of a lozenge and triangular shaped cell, between which sits a raised circular motif, followed below by another triangular then circular shaped cell. The …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3E6DD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy devolved T-shaped brooch of Hull T131 dating to 50 to 150 AD. The pin, part of one wing, and the catchplate are missing. There is a worn break about halfway down the bow. The head has two short cylindrical wings, 18.92mm wide, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Both ends of the wings are abraded, the left more than the right. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. The bow narrows and thins gradually but consistently towards the break. It is characterised on its upper surface by two lozenge shaped incised shape…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3D841
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260 - 268 (Reece Period 13). IOVI CONS AVG reverse type depicting goat standing left. Mint of Rome. Cunetio, p.120, no.1368. Measurements Diameter: 21.34mm Weight: 1.82g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3CF72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver radiate of Postumus dating to AD 260-269 (Reece period 13).  The coin may possibly have been silvered.  Probably HERC DEVSONIENSI reverse type depicting Hercules standing facing and looking right, holding a palm branch and resting hand on a club.  Unclear mint. Measurements Diameter: 22.16mm Weight: 3.47g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3C6CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of House of Constantine (AD 307 - 361), dating to 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). Reverse type GLORIA EXERCITVS depicting two soldiers, two standard. Mint probably of Trier.  Measurements Diameter: 16.82mm Weight: 1.26g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3BDFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-70), dating to the period c.AD 268-270 (Reece Period 13). SALVS AVG reverse type depicting Salus standing left feeding snake rising from altar, holding verticle sceptre. Unknown mint. As Normanby, p. 177, no. 606 Measurements Diameter: 16.62mm Weight: 2.04g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3B768
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver plated copper alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG.  Reverse type:  [P]AX AVG : depicting Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. [S/]P symbols in reverse field. Mint unclear.  Measurements Diameter: 19.83mm Weight: 1.93g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3AF67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324), dating to the period c.AD 307 - 318 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. No mint. Measurements Diameter: 22.64mm Weight: 2.43g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A239A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn probable Roman sestertius of unknown ruler, dating to 50 - 260 AD. Unknown reverse type, possible standing figure.  Measurements: Diameter: 28.09mm Weight: 12.29g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A1F90B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 79-117) Reece Period 5. Unclear reverse type.  Measurements: Diameter: 17.73mm Weight: 1.9g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A1B14A
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin of probable Roman to Early Medieval date, c.AD 43-900. The pin has a conical head, no collar, and a thin shaft. It is undecorated, but fairly worn and the shaft terminates in a worn break.  Measurements: the pin measures 39.02mm in length, 10.39mm in diameter at the top of the head, 3.93mm in diameter at the shaft. The weight of the pin is 4.01g. Similar styles are seen in Crummy (1983) pg 29. 
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A14625
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy devolved T-shaped brooch of Hull T138 dating to the late first to second century AD, incomplete as the pin and headloop are missing and there is a worn break about halfway down the bow. The head has two short cylindrical wings, 26.99mm wide, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Both ends of the wings are abraded. Emerging from the centre of the head is protrusion, possible once a headloop. There is iron corrosion, likely the remains of the pin. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. The bow narrows and thins…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F81AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman coin, probably an As, of unknown ruler dating to 41 - 260 AD. Obverse: bust facing right. Reverse: unknown, possible standing figure but unclear. 
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F76F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman coin, probably an As, of unknown ruler dating to 41 - 260 AD. Obverse: bust facing right. Reverse: unknown, S C visible. 
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F69F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Vespasian, possibly Titus, dating to the period c. AD 69 - 79 (Reece Period 4). SALVS AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Salus seated left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 148, no. 1249.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4DF3C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman Repubilcan denarius, probably of L. FLaminius Chilo, dating to the period c.109-108 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: ROMA, Helmeted head of Roma right, [X]? before. Reverse: L.F[LAMINI CILO], Victory in biga right holding reins and wreath. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC 302/1.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4DA748
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of probable Roman brooch of Aesica type dating to c 50 - 200 AD. The fragment consists of a shallow arched bow, which then flattens and widens to a lower area of the bow, or possibly if turned the other way up could be the head of the brooch. The object is well worn and has no visible decoration. See Hattatt (2000) pg 310 - 311
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4D59B4
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pointed object possibly Stylus or awl of Roman to Early-Medieval date (AD 43-800). The object is cylindrical and tapers from a blunted domed head at the lower end and terminates in a transverse break at the upper end. It has a medium green patina. The object is 52.03mm long, 8.35mm in diameter and weighs 24.08 grams There are several similarly formed objects on the database including SF-BD6FC4, NARC-CF32B5 and NMS-BA278C which are frequently interpreted at styli. They certainly match the form described by Crummy (1983: 104) hav…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BC061D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy finger ring, dating to c. 43 - 400 AD. The ring is complete, with an expanded oval bezel surronded by a bead rim. Within the bezel is an oval recess with four visible indentations, one central and three surrounding at 10 o'clock, 12 o'clock and 2 o'clock. The bezel is worn so enamel or futher decoration cannot be identified.  Measurements Diameter: 23.72mm Bezzle width: 12.2mm Thickness: 4.43 mm Weight: 6.45g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBDC0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of House of Constantine (307 - 361 AD), dating to the period  318 - 324 AD (Reece Period 16). Obverse: helmeted bust facing left. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT depicting two captives back to back against a central standard. Die axis 12 o'clock. Measurements Diameter: 17.88mm Weight: 1.47g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBCF3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I (270 - 273 AD), dating to the period c. 270 - 273 AD  (Reece Period 13). Obverse: radiate crown facing right, IMP[C TETRICVS PF A]VG. Reverse: Spes holding up hem of dress, flower and walking. [SPES A]VGC. Die axis 7 o'clock Measurements Diameter: 16.90mm Weight: 1.65g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBBD99
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy Large south-western T-shaped brooch of Hull T138 dating to the late first to second century AD, incomplete as the pin is missing and there is a worn break about two thirds of the way down the bow. The head has two short cylindrical wings, 13.96mm wide, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Between the wings is a slot in which the pin would have sat. Both ends of the wings are slightly abraded. Emerging from the centre of the head is a large fixed headloop. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. The bow narrows and thins …
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBB1F3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative brooch dating to c AD 50 -150 AD. Polden Hill/Hinged Pin type, group 5 (seen in Mackreth 2011, pg 71, plate 68, fig 2143). The brooch is incomplete and missing the foot, pin and headloop. The wings are partially broken. Half of the bow remains.  The wings have undetermined decoration and end in worn breaks.The bow is D-shape in profile. Decoration on the bow consists of lozenges running down the middle of the upper bow, a beaded central element in the knop and a marked two part foot knop with ridge design between th…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBA3AC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative brooch dating to c AD 100-180. Lozenge type 12.a (seen in Mackreth 2011, pg 66, plate 63, fig 2773). The brooch is incomplete below the middle of the bow. The wings, pin and top half of the bow remain. The wings have bead and reel terminal decoration. The pin is bent but still attached. The bow is a shallow D-shape. Decoration on the bow consists of three lozenges in relief, with grooves around the cell and enamel ornamentation in two of the visible lozeneges on the bow. The bow has an oter border running down each side.…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B79449
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 321-323 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX, three stars above(?). Probably mint of Trier.  Measurements Diameter: 16.45mm Weight: 1.41g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Ham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B770F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 321-323 (Reece Period 16). Obverse: […], Laureate and cuirassed bust left. Reverse: […](QVIL)LIT[AS], A Globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/[XX], three stars above. Unclear mint. Measurements Diameter: 16.6mm Weight: 1.42g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Ham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6A5319
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy roman nummus or radiate. Not further defined c. 260-402 AD. Measurements Diameter: 12.9mm, Weight: 0.81g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6A4BA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy roman nummus or radiate fragment. Not further defined c. 260-402. Measurements Diameter: 12.58mm, Weight: 0.62g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6A3CF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate, possibly of Quintillus (AD 271), dating to the period c.AD 270 (Reece period 13). LAETITIA AVG reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left holding purse and anchor. Mint of Rome. cf. Normanby no. 1204, although see also Normanby nos. 993-1002 for similar types under Claudius II.  Measurements: Diameter: 17.73mm, Weight: 1.19g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6A1F03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy roman nummus, probably of Gratian (367-383 AD) dating to 378 - 388 AD., Emperor right raising woman on reverse .Reece period 20. Not further defined. Measurements Diameter: 15.18mm, Weight: 1.21g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-694B31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy roman nummus of Constans (337-350) dating to 343 - 348  AD. Reverse type Two victories holding wreaths with D between.Mint unclear. Reece period 17 (330 - 348 AD). Measurements: Diameter: 15.49mm, Weight: 1.02g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-69120A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy roman radiate of Allectus (293-296), Reverse type - Galley travelling right with five rowers, six oars and mast, no waves below. Mint C, probably Glevum for Gloucester. Likely RIC V-II, 124. Measurements: Diameter: 16.27mm, Weight: 1.24g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68C9C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), Urbs Roma commemorative issue of 330-340, Reece period 17. Unidentifiable mint. Measurements Diameter: 16.16mm, Weight: 2.46g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68741B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unknown copper alloy coin. Likely roman but of surprisingly light weight c.  50 BC - 402 AD. Measurements: 18.7mm, Thickness 1.45mm, Weight 5.27g
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-550A09
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of abraded Roman Greyware dating to the 1st to 3rd century AD. A Greyware production site existed at Congesbury, possibly where this sherd was produced. Measurements Length: 32.96mm Width: 36.31mm Thickness: 6.27mm Weight: 10.37g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-550357
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of abraded Roman Greyware likely from the neck of a jar, dating to the 1st to 3rd century AD. A Greyware production site existed at Congesbury, possibly where this sherd was produced. Measurements Length: 20.18mm Width: 33.31mm Thickness: 4.8mm Weight: 4.91g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Priddy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-54FB26
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of Roman Greyware likely from the storage jar dating to the 1st to 3rd century AD. A micaceous fabric with groggy subrounded inclusions. A Greyware production site existed at Congesbury, possibly where this sherd was produced. Measurements Length: 45.44mm Width: 45.73mm Thickness: 12.31mm Weight: 29.91g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-54F196
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of Severn Valley Ware likely from the base of a tankard. Dating from the 2nd to 4th century.   Measurements Length: 48.17mm Width: 21.26mm Thickness: 22.97mm Weight: 20.52g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-54E72D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of Roman Greyware likely from the neck of a jar, dating to the 1st to 3rd century AD. A Greyware production site existed at Congesbury, possibly where this sherd was produced. Measurements Length: 36.67mm Width: 30.57mm Thickness: 5.41mm Weight: 8.19g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-30B3E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy devolved T-shaped brooch of Hull T138 dating to the late first to second century AD, incomplete with only the wings and part of the bow remaining. The head has two short cylindrical wings, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin (missing). Between the wings is a slot in which the pin would have sat, there remains a portion of the pin hinge which has become stuck in position. The wings have an incised line decoration running the circumfrance of the wing, c. 1mm from the terminal.  The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section w…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-305EE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, copying a coin of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an altar, consecrated in memory. The obverse side is worn and illegible.  The coin has been modified with a perforation measuring 4.13mm almost centrally located. Measurements Diameter: 14.74mm Thickness: 1.79mm Weight: 1.41g
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Evercreech', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-303995
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete base or plated silver Roman denarius of Severan date, possibly of Caracalla (AD 198-217) dating to the period c.AD 212-217 (Reece period 10). Reverse: (VO?)[…]TA, Emperor(?) togate, standing left sacrificing over a tripod. Prototype of the mint of Rome. The bust type is slightly unclear due to the preservation of the coin but seems to be an older Caracalla rather than Severus, Geta, or Elagabalus. What survives of the reverse suggests a Vota type but with legend that isn't seen on Caracalla's later issues, probably indicating this is an irregular copy…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-30330B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period c. AD 138-161 (Reece period 7). Unclear reverse type and unclear mint. Dimensions: Diameter: 16.76m Thickness: 1.35 Weight: 1.44g
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-3026CC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of decorated trumpet variant dating to the 1st - 2nd century, 75 - 150 AD.  Only the head remains, with iron corosion existing on the reverse. There is a small proturion from the head of the bow which may have been a head loop but has since broken away. Decoration on the front of the bow consists of a two parallel oval shapes, one of which still contains enamel decoration. The ovals are divided by a central ridge running the length of the bow till the worn break. Running around the edges of the brooch is a raised border, which contains some…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-301F12
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative brooch dating to c AD 100-180. The brooch is fragmented with part of the wings surviving, half of the bow and the head loop has broken away. The wings that remain visible are undecorated. From the center of the crossbar extends a headloop which has partially broken, but appears to have had two ridges of decoration presumable forming a border to the loop. The bow extends out from the crossbar at a D-Shape in profile. with indented border decoration running down the edges of the bow. Where the bow curves at an angle, there is a…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-301781
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy devolved T-shaped brooch of Hull T138 dating to the late first to second century AD, incomplete with only the left wing and part of the bow remaining. The head has two short cylindrical wings (one missing), to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Between the wings is a slot in which the pin would have sat. The remaining left wing appears to have had an incised line decoration running the circumference c. 2mm from the edge, although the wear to the wing distorts the decoration.  The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a fl…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-17F9F8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy devolved T-shaped brooch of Hull T138 dating to the late first to second century AD, incomplete with only the wings and part of the bow remaining. The head has two short cylindrical wings, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Between the wings is a slot in which the pin would have sat. Both wings are undecorated, and the ends of the wings are slightly abraded.  The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. There is a curved horizontal incised line running across the bow below the crossbar, after which there is a…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-17E87C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy initial T-shaped brooch cf HullT125, probably dating to c. AD 75-150. The lower half of the bow has been lost, along with the catch-plate, and the pin. At the head of the brooch only the left wing survives. The wings are cylindrical, c. 5.01 mm in diameter, with no decoration surviving.  There is a central slot on the underside of the head that would have accommodated the hinged pin, which no longer survives. The bow has a flattened D-shaped cross-section that would likely become flatter down the length of the bow. The bo…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-17E2E3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy devolved T-shaped brooch of Hull T138 dating to the late first to second century AD, incomplete with only the wings, part of the bow and part of the headloop remaining. The head has two short cylindrical wings, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Between the wings is a slot in which the pin would have sat. Both wings are undecorated, and the ends of the wings are slightly abraded. Emerging from the centre of the head is a partially broken headloop. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. There is no decoration on the bow whi…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-17D96E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy initial T-shaped brooch cf HullT125, probably dating to c. AD 75-150. The lower half of the bow has been lost, along with the catch-plate, but the pin survives. At the head of the brooch only the wings survives. The wings are cylindrical, with two shallow incised lines running down the front face of each wings. There is a central slot on the underside of the head where the pin still survives. The bow has a flattened D-shaped cross-section that would likely become flatter down the length of the bow. The bow terminates in a worn brea…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-17CF6C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of decorated trumpet variant dating to the 1st - 2nd century, 75 - 150 AD.  Only the head remains, with a small section of the pin intact. A truncated loop sits at the top of the head plate. Decoration on the front of the bow consists of a voided triangle at the top of the bow which is divded by a central ridge running the length of the bow till the worn break. Below the voided traingle on either side of the central ridge sits two opposite crescent shapes, the right still contains traces of enamel decoration. The reverse of the bow is undecorat…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-04599D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman base silver radiate of Salonina (AD 253-268), from the sole reign of Gallienus, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). IVNO REGINA reverse type, depicting Juno standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left. Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-044B8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Roman copper alloy coin, a city commemorative nummus, of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361)  dating to c AD 330-348 Reece Period 17 Obverse: VRBS ROMA bust of Roma left wearing crested helmet   Reverse: She wolf suckling twins, two stars above, wreath between. Unclear mint. RIC VII 553
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-039901
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, contemporary copy, of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 355-361 (Reece Period 18). Probably a [FEL TEMP REPARATIO] reverse type depicting a soldier spearing fallen horseman. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-038D27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin, probable barbarous radiate dating to 275 - 285 AD, Reece period 14. Irregular issue. Possible standing figure on reverse. Inscriptions and mint illegible.  
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-0380AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius (AD 350-353) dating to AD 350-353 (Reece Period 18). SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting Chi-Rho flanched by A and Ω. Mint [A]MB[U] of Amiens. The inscription is lost to chips around the entire coin.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-036365
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and irregular 3rd-century copper-alloy Roman radiate copying Gallienus (sole reign) dating to AD 275 - 285, Reece period 14. IOVI CONS AVG type depicting goat walking right. cf. Cunetio 2767/2768
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-0356FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364 - 378, Reece period 19. Reverse type probable SECURITAS REPUBLICAE , mintmark and further detail illegible, although red colour suggests mint of Arles.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-0349B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin, probable barbarous radiate dating to 275 - 285 AD, Reece period 14. Irregular issue. 
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-033421
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of house of Valentinian AD 364-378, Reece period 19. GLORIA ROMANORUM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right, holding standard, and dragging captive. Mint unclear. 
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-032B94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361) dating to the period AD 343-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories holding wreaths standing facing each other. Mint unclear. As RIC VIII, p. 151, no. 182.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-302F36
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete foot of a copper alloy T shaped brooch dating to the 1st century AD, c. 50 - 100 AD. Dolphin type (seen in Hattat 2000 pg 298 fig 157) or an Aucissa variant (Hattat 2000 pg 319 fig 178). The only surviving portion of the brooch that remains is the distal end of the bow and foot, with the catchplate missing. Towards the head of the fragment is a worn break. The terminal end is tapered to a rounded point which is also worn. The bow is decorated with a central raised ridge flanked on either side by two parallel grooves, all running from head to foot. The reverse side has a…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-3004BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin either radiate or nummus, dating to 260 - 402 AD. Reverse, obverse and mint unclear due to corrosion. Diameter: 15.03mm Weight: 1.65g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-300265
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy Roman coin either radiate or nummus, dating to 260 - 402 AD. Reverse, obverse and mint unclear due to corrosion. Diameter: 7.77mm Weight: 0.28g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: SOM-1F1A52
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative brooch dating to c AD 100-180. Lozenge type 12.a (seen in Mackreth 2011, pg 66, plate 63, fig 2766). The only surviving portion of the brooch that remains is the left wing and a small portion of the bow. The left wing is worn but decoration can be seen in the form of an incised line running the around the diameter of the wing, c. 2mm from the end. The head of the bow where it meets the crossbar has a triangular shaped groove, at this point the bow extends from the crossbar and the decoration consists of two upw…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: SOM-1F13CB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy T shaped brooch dating to the mid 1st century AD, c. 50 - 100 AD. Headstud type 1.c (seen in Mackreth 2011, pg 73, plate 70, fig 7008). The only surviving portion of the brooch that remains are the wings and a small portion of the bow. Part of the pin remains. The wings are worn but appear undecorated. The head of the bow where it meets the crossbar has a rounded rectangular stud measuring 7.05mm, broadening from head to foot. Below the head stud are the remains of possible further decoration, as seen in example 7008 mentioned above, but corrosion dist…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1CA8E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman radiate of uncertain ruler (possibly barbarous), dating to c. AD 260-296. Unclear reverse. Unclear mint.  Length: 20.84mm Width: 12.52mm Weight: 1.12 Die axis: unclear
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingweston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C8D43
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy devolved T-shaped brooch of Hull T138 dating to the late first to second century AD, incomplete as the pin is missing and there is a worn break about two thirds of the way down the bow. The head has two short cylindrical wings, 33.9mm wide, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Between the wings is a slot in which the pin would have sat. Both ends of the wings are slightly abraded. Emerging from the centre of the head is a large fixed headloop. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. The bow narrows and thins gradually but con…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingweston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C861F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy initial T-shaped brooch cf HullT125, probably dating to c. AD 75-150. The lower half of the bow has been lost, along with the catch-plate, and the pin. At the head of the brooch only the wings survives. The wings are cylindrical, c. 5.01 mm in diameter, with two shallow incised lines running down the front face of each wings. There is a central slot on the underside of the head that would have accommodated the hinged pin, which no longer survives. The bow has a flattened D-shaped cross-section that would likely become flatter down …
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7277B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin either radiate or nummus, dating to 260 - 402 AD. Reverse, obverse and mint unclear due to corrosion. Diameter: 10.5mm Weight: 0.99g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-727465
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus, dating to 324 - 402 AD. Reverse is possible standing figure, but very unclear due to corrosion. Obverse and mint unclear due to corrosion. Diameter: 13mm Weight: 0.96g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-72713C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-337. Reece period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standards. Unclear mint. Diameter: 16.8mm Weight: 1.6g Die axis: 6 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-726E97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constans dated to AD 333-350 (Period 17). Obverse: bust facing right CONS[TAN] SP[FAVG] Reverse: two victories facing each other holding wreath,  [VIC]TOR[IAE DD AVGGQ NN] Unclear mint. Diameter: 16mm Weight: 1.49g Die axis: 12 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-720BF7
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy pin dating to the early to mid 2nd century AD (100 - 150 AD).  The pin is missing its head, which was probably onion shaped. The collar is decorated with three incised lines around its width. The shank is circular in cross section and tapers to a worn break.  Measurements: the pin measures 41.95mm in length, 4.72mm in width at the top of the collar, tapering to 1.1mm at the break. The weight of the pin is 2.44g. Similar styles are seen in Holbrook and Bidwell (1991) pg 259, fig 118, no. 129. 
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-71F026
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body sherd from a Nene Valley ware of unknown vessel type dating to the 2nd to 4th century (c. 150 - 400 AD). The small fragment has a orange/yellow core, with abundant very fine quartz sand grain inclusions. Both the topside and the underside are coated in a dark brown/black slip, which is slighlty abraded on the topside. The breaks are neither particularly fresh nor particularly worn. The sherd measures 28.5mm long by 30mm wide, is 3.1mm thick and weighs 4.25g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-5EA826
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman drop handle of rolled copper-alloy dating to c. 43-410 AD. The terminals are hooked with pointed knobs, and although the surface is worn the seam is still visible. A utilitarian component this example has no decorative mouldings. Depth of 'drop' is 15.5mm. Drop handles were used as carrying handles or drawer handles on a wide variety of pieces of furniture in the Roman period, most commonly on wooden boxes and chests (Crummy 1983, pg 81 nos. 2132, 2142), but also on gridirons and wooden tubs (Hanemann 2014, Abb. 55, 81). Similar objects on the database include…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-5EA27B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy initial T-shaped brooch cf HullT125, probably dating to c. AD 75-150. The lower half of the bow has been lost, along with the catch-plate, and the pin. At the head of the brooch only the left wing survives. The wings are cylindrical, c. 5 mm in diameter, and the surviving left wing has shallow incised lines on it's front face c. 1mm from the end, the another set of two incised lines 1mm apart, the outer being 5mm from the end of the wing. There is a central slot on the underside of the head that would have accomat…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-08774D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Aesica variant brooch dating from the Roman period, c. 50 – 200 AD. The brooch is missing the terminals of the wings and of the side arms of the cruciform bow, as well as the pin, the curved hook of the catchplate and the foot. However most of the wings and the cruciform bow, with two bossed rivets, 1.88 mm in diameter, remains intact at the head and the centre of the cross while the base rivet does not survive. The front of the wings or cross bar is not decorated. The bow extends from the cross bar and expands to form a cruciform sha…
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F7D946
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy devolved Large south-western T-shaped brooch of Hull T138 dating to the late first to second century AD, incomplete in so far as it is missing the pin and part of the headloop. The head has two short cylindrical wings, 33.9mm wide, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Between the wings is a slot in which the pin would have sat. The left wing has one groove running around it where the bow joins the crossbar, while the right wing has no decoration. Both ends of the wings are slightly abraded. Emerging from the centre of the head is a large fixed headloop whi…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F71B37
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy crossbow brooch of Roman date, c.AD 200-300. The brooch has tubular crossbar wings with closed ends, although both ends are fragmented. The reverse of the wings have a central slot allowing a pin to be looped around the bar. The pin is missing, and the central knob which would have protruded upwards from the top of the axis bar is also fragmented and missing. A D-sectioned bow extends with a steep C-shaped curve before bending straight down forming a P-shaped profile. The bow is decorated with five notches between smaller parallel running inden…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F68682
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver siliqua of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period c. AD 360-361 (Reece Period 18). Obverse: Diademed bust facing right, draped, cuirassed. [DN CONSTANT]IVS PF A[V]G Reverse: Inscription within a wreath. VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX. Mintmark: unclear but possibly R. Reece Period: 18. AD 355-8. RIC VIII, p. 193, no. 216. Diameter: 15.49mm Weight: 1.21g Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-CB98AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine (AD 306 - 337) dating to AD 310 - 313 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting the radiate bust of Sol facing right, draped. Attributed to the mint of Trier.  Reference: RIC VI, No. 893 Diameter: 22.62mm Weight: 3.27g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: SOM-26243C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman colour-coated Nene Valley ware, probably the base of a necked beaker, 3rd-4th centuries AD. Wheel thrown, interior and exterior dark grey slip on light orange buff fabric.  Length: 33.40mm, width: 29.98mm, thickness: 6.77mm, weight: 12.58g. 
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-219BC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman radite coin of uncertain date and ruler, probably a radiate or nummus, c. AD 260-402. Unclear reverse and mint.  Diameter: 18.93mm, weight: 2.37g. 
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-2157E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman radiate coin of uncertain date and ruler, c. AD 260-96. Standing figure on reverse, holding short staff in left hand. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 19.78mm, weight: 1.93g. 
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Saturday 2nd December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-CC474A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 313-37) dating to the period c. AD 330-5. Reece Period 17. Reverse type GLORIA EXERCITVS depicting two soldiers with two standards. Mint of Trier: -//TR·P.  Diameter: 16.09mm, weight: 1.16g. 
Created on: Friday 4th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C0B6EB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch, c. AD 50-150. The brooch comprises a strip bow which originally had a hinged pin (now missing). The bow of the brooch is decorated with three grooves: the outer two made up of very small lateral nicks, and the central one a deep incision. The foot is marked by a short collar which tapers in before flaring out to the flat terminal. The bow is bent almost in half.  Length: 30.58mm, width: 14.10mm, thickness: 1.12mm, weight: 2.71g. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C07D53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-64) dating to c. AD 330-40. Reece Period 17. Reverse type VRBS ROMA depicting the wolf and twins. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 15.18mm, weight: 1.23g. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C06CC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, probably Constantine II (AD 317-40). Reece Period 17. Reverse type probably VIRTVS AVGVSTI depicting the emperor standing facing, head turned right, holding spear and resting left hand on shield. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 14.90mm, weight: 1.26g. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C04882
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-78). Reece Period 19. Reverse type GLORIA ROMANORVM depicting the emperor right holding standard and dragging captive. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 17.36mm, weight: 1.55g. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C038D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of uncertain date and emperor, c. AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type and mint.  Diameter: 16.29mm, weight: 1.68g. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C02C65
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small contemporary copy of a copper alloy Roman nummus, c. 4th century AD. Unclear reverse type, emperor and date. Mint unknown.  Diameter: 7.46mm, weight: 0.33g. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C01EA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman sestertius of unclear emperor and date, c. AD 43-260. Mint of Rome.  Diameter: 23.97mm, weight: 4.86g. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.