Record ID: SOM-D322BE
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy probable gaming piece of Medieval to Post-Medieval or date (410 - 1700 AD). The object is of a flattened, smooth lead ball that although is difficult to date, most likely dates to the Roman to Post Medieval period. Measurements: Diameter: 15.66mm, thickness 8.47mm, Weight: 8.76g.
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C5689
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead object, possible pilgrim badge, but purpose unknown.  The object is ovate in shape with a worn break at one end, and a fold at roughly 90 degrees at the other. Above this fold flanking either side are two 'arms' or roughly 1cm in width folded flat into the centre of the object. The reverse of the object is convex with a smooth surface. There is no decoration visible on the object.  
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Babcary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9FFA3C
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper ingot of unknown date. The ingot is sub-rectangular with one rounded end the other terminating in a break. Measurements: Length: 54.55mm, Thickness: 7.38mm, Weight: 23.14g.
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-BC1112
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub oval, egg shaped copper alloy loop of unknown date and function. The loop is circular in section with casting lines visible. The patination on the object is greenish brown, and the entire loop is slighlty bent.  Measurements Diameter: 35.9mm Thickness: 2.95mm Weight: 3.58g
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-3140DE
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of bronze casting waste of uncertain date. The fragments are irregular but elongated in shape. The surface of the fragment is a mottled mix of green and yellow patches. Measurements -  Large spill  Length: 165mm Width: 46.88mm Thickness: 20.98mm Weight: 296g Small spill  Length: 90.41mm Width: 44.62mm Thickness: 19.67mm Weight: 174g
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Witham Friary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2FF7A7
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four (4) copper-alloy fragments of uncertain function dating from the Bronze Age to Modern period, c. 2200 BC - AD 1900. Fragment 1: Circular in plan, irregular in section. No decoration evident. 9.17mm in diameter, 4.2mm thick, 1.31g.  Fragment 2:  Circular in plan, rectangular in section. No decoration evident, smooth and flat surfaces on each end. 10.02mm in diameter, 6.51mm thick; 3.08g.  Fragment 3: Circular in plan, irregular in section. No decoration evident. 7.61mm in diameter, 4.03mm thick; 1.06g.  Fragment 4: Circular in plan, recta…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2FADD5
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of bronze casting waste of uncertain date. The fragment is irregular but elongated in shape. The surface of the fragment is a mottled mix of grey-black and reddish patches. The fragment is 52.43mm long, 13.15 mm wide and 12.75mm thick. It weighs 15.29grams.
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2FA299
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six (6) copper-alloy fragments of uncertain function dating from the Bronze Age to Modern period, c. 2200 BC - AD 1900. Fragment 1: Circular in plan, rectangular in section. Uneven surfaces. 15.88mm in length, 6.76mm thick, 3.12g.  Fragment 2:  Irregular in plan, appears a twisted length that has been rolled into a circular shape with a linear extension. 20.085mm in length, 9.21mm in width, 4.29mm thick; 1.82g.  Fragment 3: Sub lozenge shaped in plan, irregular in section. No decoration evident. 12.2mm in length, 7.74mm in width, 5.73mm thick; 1.59…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-723C8D
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An opaque light blue glass fragment of unknown date, Roman to Modern 50 AD - 1900 AD.  The object is irregular in plan and section and measures 15.39mm in length, 5.27mm in width with a thickness of 2.27mm. It weighs 0.18 grams. The surface is abraded and there is no clear evidence of the central perforation if the object were a bead. As stated by LVPL-33B418, glass beads are problematic to date. Whilst often considered to be Roman (see, for example, LON-00CE9C, and SWYOR-F91EF7) or early medieval, beads of this form have been in use from the Iron Age th…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-7230E0
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An opaque light blue globular glass bead of unknown date, Bronze Age to Modern 2200 BC - AD 1900.  The object is circular in plan with a diameter of 13.1mm and a thickness of 14.26mm. The central perforation is 3.33mm in diameter. It weighs 2.89 grams. The surface is slightly pitted. As stated by LVPL-33B418, glass beads are problematic to date. Whilst often considered to be Roman (see, for example, LON-00CE9C, and SWYOR-F91EF7) or early medieval, beads of this form have been in use from the Iron Age through to modern times and blue g…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-722C76
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An opaque light blue globular glass bead of unknown date, Bronze Age to Modern 2200 BC - AD 1900.  The object is circular in plan with a diameter of 7.79mm and a thickness of 8.54mm. The central perforation is 5.42mm in diameter. It weighs 0.64 grams. The surface has numerous incised lines running spirally downward. As stated by LVPL-33B418, glass beads are problematic to date. Whilst often considered to be Roman (see, for example, LON-00CE9C, and SWYOR-F91EF7) or early medieval, beads of this form have been in use from the Iron Age t…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-A41D06
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy stud with a round, flat head and the stump of an integral round-sectioned shank on the reverse. There is a collar at the end of the shank which terminates in a break. There is iron residue which suggests attachment. The front has a four ring and dot decoration around the top of the shank. No parallel has been noted. Possibly late Roman or early medieval. Measurements: Length 22.32mm, Width 6.93mm, Thickness 1.88mm, Diameter 40.15mm, Weight 19.42g.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FE7E3B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, lead probable weight of unknown date.  The object is circular in plan, the upper surface is slightly convex, the reverse side is flat and it is D-shaped in cross section. There is pitting and scratches on the upper surface.  The object has a mid-grey patina. The diameter of the weight is 73.26mm, it is 16.01mm thick and it weighs 456 grams (1lb). Lead weights are difficult to date and the weight could date because they are found in contexts from the Roman to Post-Medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9C9DC7
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible awl of unknown date (Bronze Age - medieval). The awl is circular in section and straight at one end, and square in section and bent at a 90 degree angle on the other end. In the centre of the awl there is a slight bulge. The uneven green/brown patina may indicate a medieval date. Length: 46.87mm, thickness at bulge: 5.50mm, thickness at square point: 1.46mm, thickness at circular point: 1.71mm, weight: 4.88g. Cf. NLM-8BC419, NMS-7399FC, SUR-A18FB4.
Created on: Friday 15th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 15th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B25ACE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper alloy unidentified object of uncertain date, (Roman - modern, c. AD 43 - 1900). The object has a long, solid stem with a slight bend (possibly post-depositional). The stem is decorated with four moulded collars, evenly spaced, with a slight bulge in the final gap between collars. At the bottom of the stem the final collar flares and then tapers inwards to a small, cylindrical knop. At the top of the stem is a convex, hollow, cylindrical projection, with a flat, circular, open hole at the top, with a slightly-flared lip. There are three sets of double gro…
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-0E1679
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead object of uncertain date, possibly casting waste. The object is shaped on one side and flat on the other, with a rectangular end tapering inwards to a thin collar. Above this is an acorn-shaped projection. The patina is evenly white over the entire object. Length: 53.43mm, width: 25.03mm, thickness: 12.77mm, weight: 84.01g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Glastonbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E6853C
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring of uncertain date. The ring is flat and does not bear any pattern of wear. It has a patchy green patina, and there appear to be small patches of gilding on one side. Rings such as these may have had a variety of uses, and there are many recorded on the database. Diameter: 17.73mm, weight: 1.15g.
Created on: Monday 7th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Glastonbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-338C50
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight probably dating to c.AD 1100-1700. The weight is conical in shape with a rectangular tab at the top. The tab is almost half the length of the entire weight and has a hole pierced through it. From the tab, the weight curves downwards and widens towards the bottom ending in a circular base with a flaring rim. On profile, the weight assumes a bell shape. The base is flat with a circular depression at its centre. The weight has a cream/light brown patina. It measures 45.6mm in length, 22.1mm in diameter at the base, 8.9mm in thickness at the tap and w…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1B1329
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead circular probably weight of unknown date. The object is conical in shape, circular in plan and with a trapezoidal cross section. It has a flat plain bottom and gently sloping sides, one on which is longer than the other creating an oblique top surface. The top surface has a has cast raised border with a sub-central circular protrusion. The object measures 14.6mm to 12.5mm in height, 29.4 mm in diameter and weighs 83.12g. Simple lead weights in various shapes were in use from the Roman period through to the Post Medieval period, though a number recorded on the PAS…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4A3D7A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One fragment of worn, sub-angular translucent crystalline calcite with flat cleavage planes visible on three axis and worn, smoothed, sides. Probably naturally formed: no evidence seen for artificial shaping. 29.1mm by 28.3mm by 20.2mm and 24.39g in weight. Although natural and potentially local as calcite does form in limestone the piece was picted out by the finder as unusual in the field. It was found in an area that has produced worked flint of Mesolithic to Bronze Age dte with a focus in the Neolithic and might be associated with the flint as a deliberately selected and…
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip CP', grid reference and parish protected.