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-7FDDD5
Object type: BIRD FEEDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead birdcage trough of late medieval or post-medieval date. The damaged and distorted trough is 42mm high and 77.7mm wide. The walls are in the region of 4mm thick. It weighs 99g. The undecorated trough is D-shaped with a flat base and straight sides which flare out towards the mouth, which is decorated with linear moulding on the outside of the curving face. A similar example can be seen in Egan's 'Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition' (2005, p. 129, no. 617).
Created on: Thursday 5th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Williton', grid reference and parish protected.