Record ID: SOM-A27741
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pendant of medival or post-medieval date (1066-1800). The pendant is uniface and suboval with the remains of an attachement loop at the top with some iron staining. The front is raised and decorated with a central knop surrounded by six smaller, equidistant knops around the edge. There is a circumferencial rim. Measurements: Diameter: 24.85mm, Thickness 9.35mm, Weight: 23.91g.
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-63130E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is sub circular in plan and cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a small circular shaped hole through the centre with a diameter of 1.85mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fishing. Measurement…
Created on: Friday 9th 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-630A89
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is sub circular in plan and cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a small circular shaped hole through the centre with a diameter of 3.32mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fishing. Measurement…
Created on: Friday 9th 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-6301AA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is sub circular in plan and cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a small circular shaped hole through the centre with a diameter of 4.45mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fishing. Measurement…
Created on: Friday 9th 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-62D1C2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight although one side has been plugged, the other has a diameter of 4.9mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it c…
Created on: Friday 9th 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-62C7D3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight although one side has been plugged, the other has a diameter of 3.78mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it …
Created on: Friday 9th 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-62AF8E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight which is 6.2mm in diameter. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fi…
Created on: Friday 9th 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-6299DB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight which is 3.45mm in diameter. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for f…
Created on: Friday 9th 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-628D65
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight which has been plugged, possibly with plaster. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a…
Created on: Friday 9th 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-627306
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight with a diameter of 2.43mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is OXON-3FDE93. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fish…
Created on: Friday 9th 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-62621C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight with a diameter of 6.25mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is OXON-3FDE93. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fish…
Created on: Friday 9th 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-624B2F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight but this is now obstructed with mud and lead. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is OXON-3FDE93. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a l…
Created on: Friday 9th 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-50A88D
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object, possibly shot/slug of post medival date. The object is a cast flat-ended cylinder pinched in the middle. Non standard munitions were typical of the 17th century.The object has an off white, creamy patina. Measurements: Length: 16.53mm, Diameter: 15.95mm, Weight: 29.34g.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stowey-Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BB4B68
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast lead alloy figurine, probably of post-medieval date (AD 1750-1850). The figurine is represented by a leg, bent at the knee with foot flat to the ground. The angle of the leg suggests the figure was in a straddled posture, towards the top of the leg remains stylised clothing, although due to the worn break no further identification can be made. The leg is hollow. Measurements Length: 114.28mm Width: 46.84mm Thickness: 18.56mm Weight: 118.94g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Priston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BB0456
Object type: BIRD FEEDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead decorated bird feeder dating from 1400 - 1700 AD.  The feeder is shallow, with a circular base, shallow straight sides (5.99mm deep) and rim 6.14mm wide. The rim is decorated with a bead and scallop design, and there are two further rounded extensions to the rim on opposite sides of the feeder. These are decorated with a cross hatch design. The inner of the feeder has a stylised bird motif in relief, facing to the right with a four pellet motif to the right. This is enclosed in a bead rim border.  There are several indentations in the base of the feeder, and one…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E93D99
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD). Likely from a pistol. The shot is spherical and of a grey white colour. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). Measurements: Diameter: 9.79mm, Weight: 5.45g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-E9368B
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD). Likely from a pistol. The shot is spherical and of a grey white colour. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). Measurements: Diameter: 11.69mm, Weight: 8.39g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cannington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E930BC
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD). Likely from a pistol. The shot is spherical and of a grey white colour. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). Measurements: Diameter: 11.84mm, Weight: 8.54g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-E9288D
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD). Likely from a pistol. The shot is spherical and of a grey white colour. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). Measurements: Diameter: 11.55mm, Weight: 7.46g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cannington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E91D61
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD). The shot is spherical and of a grey white colour with a flattened impact area and scuffing. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). Measurements: Diameter: 22.99mm, Weight: 44.52g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cannington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E8C961
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead powder measure nozzle dating c. AD 1600-1700. The nozzle is conical with a circular-sectioned that tapers. The end that would have extended through to the measure has been stoppered with parts of the measure. The patina is light grey. Similar to BH-FCFA6B. Measurements: Length: 20.83mm, Diameter (at opening): 15.08mm, Diameter (at base): 22.3mm, Thickness of lip: 2.76mm, Weight 33.19g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cannington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1CC387
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spoon handle terminal dating to the Post Medieval period, c. 1700 - 1800 AD. The object consists of the rounded end of a spoon handle which bends up slightly. There also is decoration on its upper surface, consisting of a oval shaped rib sitting above a horizontal 1mm wide rib. It terminates with a break. The object has a light grey to brown patina and can be dated to the Post-Medieval period, (1700-1800 AD). A similar example which can be found on the database is LVPL-B90C26.
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-724AA3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead-alloy token. The token is biface although one face is illegible. The design on the reverse is reminiscent of a medieval long cross penny. The centre of the token has a circle in which is a cross with a pellet in each quadrant. Outside of the circle, radiating to the edge of the flan is sixteen lines. Powell 14. Similar to BERK-76C8A4 Measurements: Diameter: 16.5mm Weight: 2.45g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-72472A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uni face lead-alloy token. The token is worn with two central curved lines and two pellets evident with linear lines radiating to the edge. Measurements: Diameter: 15.9mm Weight: 1.57g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-41DB03
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval pewter spoon handle, c. 17th-18th centuries AD. The handle is hexagonal in cross-section, broken, and is topped with a small cross-hatched knop over a raised collar. It bear similarities to acorn terminals or depictions of crowns.  Length: 42.11mm, width: 5.51mm, thickness: 3.78mm, weight: 6.23g.
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-41C912
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval pewter or latten spoon in two pieces, c. AD 1650-1800. The bowl and integral handle survive, with the handle broken in two halfway up the stem. The handle is topped with a stub terminal. The bowl is round and on the inside, close to the handle, there is a maker's mark of a crowned heart.  Length: 92.8mm, width: 45.8mm, thickness: 1.54mm, weight: 43.56g.
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-93D092
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, circular, cast lead alloy weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1300-1700. There is a circular perforation through the centre. The weight is uniface, with decoration on one surface in the form of straight lines radiating from the perforation at an angle. It is flat in profile and has a thick white patina.  Diameter 20.48mm, thickness 2.83mm, weight 6.76g.
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-907023
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead disc with figural design, possibly a large pilgrim badge depicting an Annunciation scene. The object dates to the medieval or early post-medieval periods, c. AD 1400-1600. The badge is uniface with counter-relief on one face featuring two figures, one standing (left, possibly Gabriel) and one possibly kneeling to read or pray as is common in medieval Annunciation scenes (right, possibly Mary). The figures are facing each other, and there is a substantial amount of drapery moulded into the design. The relief is recessed, not protruding, suggesting that th…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-C135FE
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bi-conical lead steelyard weight with an iron shank, broadly dating from the Roman to post-medieval periods c. AD 43-1700. The weight is sub-circular in plan and in cross section. The weight is very worn with many large scars to the surface.  Weight: 57.71g, diameter: 25.93mm, height: 19.81mm. 
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-4CA47E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain date, c. AD 43-1750. The weight is conical with an integral lead suspension loop. 
Created on: Friday 18th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-973D63
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead alloy hornbook toy, c. AD 1600-1740. The hornbook is formed of a small inscribed tablet showing the alphabet on one side as follows: A B C D E / F G H I K / L M N O P / Q R S T V [X]. The letters G and S are reversed, while J, U and all after X are missing. Based on these contents, the hornbook can be dated to the 17th century, and no later than AD 1740. The alphabet is surrounded by a small border on the edge of the tablet, filled with small cast lines. The back of the toy is decorated with a daisy wheel pattern filled with cross-hatching and contained withi…
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-5C3671
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla (c. AD 1150-1500). The shape is similar to a small leather pouch, with a rounded lower 'bag' section which tapers in at the middle before flaring out to a flat top (now damaged). On the lower half of the ampulla, one face is decorated with a daisywheel motif. The leaves (four visible, possibly more) are formed of thin raised lines with a central midrib and filled with cross-hatch. They are joined in the centre by a pellet. The other face may be undecorated. The 'neck' is funnel-shaped and 'crimped' shut at the open end, originally to …
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-CC31B2
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable document seal of medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1350-1600. The seal is formed of a flat circular disc, undecorated on one side and bearing a shield and legend on the other. The shield appears to be the Arms of England, with three lions passant visible in the top right quadrant. Around the edge is a border containing a design or legend that is now illegible, but which appears to feature recurring 'S' shapes possibly suggesting a link to livery badges. At the top and bottom of the legend there are two rectangular tabs, indicating this object's…
Created on: Friday 17th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-CBFF3A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy medieval to post-medieval spindle whorl, c. AD 1200-1700. The spindle whorl is flat and undecorated. Diameter: 28.19mm, diameter of perforation: 5.94mm, thickness: 5.77mm, weight: 29.31g.
Created on: Friday 17th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-7FB454
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead alloy (pewter) spoon dating to c.AD 1650-1770. It consists of an incomplete bowl and a short part of the handle, the rest is missing to old breaks. The bowl is oval shaped and tapers towards the handle. It is relatively deep with a convex reverse and concave upper surface, becoming more shallow towards the outer end, and has a slight ridge running along the edge. The top of the bowl is broken to an irregular diagonal old break, so that the tip is now missing. On the back, at the junction with the handle and bowl, there is an elongated triangular…
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 28th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-84BC06
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead alloy (pewter) spoon bowl probably dating to the 17th century. The bowl is broken at the junction with the handle to an old and worn break. The bowl is fig-shaped and has a slight ridge running along the edge. The bowl is relatively deep with a convex reverse and concave upper surface, becoming more shallow towards the outer end. An irregular diagonal break crack, more prominent on the left side, runs across the bowl, which is slightly folded upwards. Place centrally below the joining point with the handle, there is a stamped maker's mark. The sta…
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muchelney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-545203
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete Medieval to Post Medieval uniface lead alloy token with a Powell type 14 (Cross) design on one side. The token is broadly circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. One surface has a clear, cast, raised, irregular cross design with a pellet in each quarter, making it reminiscent of a Medieval or Post-medieval coin. The opposite surface is flat and plain. The token is light grey/brown in colour, the raised edges and pellets being creamier in tne.. It has a diameter of 21.5mm, thickness of 3.5mm and weighs 8.34g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of u…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2ABF8D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast lead disc shaped bi-faced token of Powell type 2 / 9. On one side is an indistinct geometric pattern of a series of straight lines forming a triangle or trapezium with pellets at the corners and three short lines radiating form one side. On the other side is a raised capital W formed of overlapping V's within a line border. The token measures 18.24mm in diameter, 3.26mm in thickness and weighs 5.71g. Lead tokens were in common use from c.1250-1850 but those with initials are usually thought to be Post Medieval in date.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Box', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D953CF
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla dating to the period c.AD 1350 - 1530. The object is flask-shaped with an oval lower part and wide trapezoid neck above ending in an old, irregular, torn break at the top. It is hollow, with one side loop and small traces of a second. The object's lower portion has one side which is smooth and plain and the other side bears traces of a possible pattern. On one side the pattern is a type of elaborated cross or flower with probably a central equal armed cross, the upper arm is unclear, the side and lower arms end in ovals with …
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nynehead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A6902A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete lead alloy object of uncertain date, c.AD 43-1800. The remaining piece is mainly formed of a rectangular cross sectioned bar with rounded ends and a projection to one side near one end. The front is decorated with five evenly spaced deeply stamped annulets. The projection to one side starts a similar, although slightly thicker rectangular cross sectioned bar before ending in a squared off ends with a much thinner piece continuing backwards and curled under. The piece is 40.0mm long, 16.9 wide and the main bar is 8.2mm wide and 5.5mm thick. The piece weighs 20.31g. The be…
Created on: Friday 6th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lindridge CP', grid reference and parish protected.