Record ID: SOM-2D5C5A
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sub-spherical fired clay bead of uncertain date. The bead is circular in cross section and slightly flattened top and bottom with a circular hole 3.0mm in diameter running through it. It is fairly soft fired and bright orange in colour, there are possible traces of a dark surface, glazing or painting. It is 11.1mm in diameter and 8.4mm wide and weighs 1.07g. Due to the plainess of this item it is hard to suggest a date but such beads are known from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-BB799A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic vessl sherd from a vessel of Bronze Age to early medieval date (c. 2500 BC - AD 900). The fabric has buff - brown surfaces with a reduced dark grey core. It has a soft texture and exhibits abundant chalk and grog temper with some shell inclusions. The sherd has been heavily abraded and exhibits a number of cracks across the surface. It is irregularly shaped with a slightly convex profile. Length: 58.87mm, Width: 42.46mm, Thickness: 11.20mm, Weight: 34.17g.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4BD3C3
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Twelve fragments of clay mould fragments of unknown date. Five fragments appear have clear traces of the internal surfaces of the mould and the other pieces are all made from the same material. Their surfaces are lumpy and pitted. It is not clear what the mould(s) were used for although four of the five fragments which preserve traces of the internal surfaces of the mould have parallel lines on. The clay is very friable. Total weight: 397g
Created on: Tuesday 15th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton St Philip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1B5A88
Object type: KILN FURNITURE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible piece of ceramic kiln furniture of unknown date. The fabric is an oxidised mid-orange with a slightly less oxidised buff-coloured core and patchily reduced mid-grey surfaces. The fabric is fairly fine with moderate fine sand and sparse iron oxide. Dimensions: 59.9mm by 39.7mm by 19.1mm Weight: 67g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.