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-E0F175
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post-medieval powder measure cap, c. 17th century AD.  The open end of the measure has been squashed inwards so that only the base retains its original sub-circular shape in plan. On one side a small loop survives, and the remains of the attachment are evident on the other side, though the loop is missing. There are two vertical lines cast into the measure, running from the open end to the base on opposite sides (and in between the loops).  Height: 14.98mm, diameter at base: 18.26mm, weight: 16.24g. Cf. Courtney, 1988: 2, fig. 3.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SOM-8E9AB0
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy cap from a post-medieval powder measure dating to the 17th or 18th century. It has straight sides that widen slightly towards the open base where there is a raised mouth moulding. The slightly oval top has a central raised pellet with surrounded by a slightly recessed circle. Where the sides meet the top there are two integral attachment loops, one on each side, bent down slightly to meet the sides. There is a hole at the side where the other attachment loop is missing. On bth sides, running under these loops, are casting seams. The cap measures 18.5mm in heigh…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 24th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Priddy CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4FBD11
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy powder measure cap dating to the 17th century. A cap for a powder holder. Open at one end and closed at the other. The cap is oval at the flat, closed end and squashed and misshapen and the open end. There are remnants of two loops at the closed end, one either side. The cap measures 16.84mm in height, is 29.73mm in width at the base, and 22.16mm at the top. It weighs 18.52g. The cap probably dates to the 17th century (Courtney, P. 1988 'Small Arms Accessories of the mid Seventeenth Century' Finds Research Group Datasheet 11) Frank Basford comments on a similar …
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F5062
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy powder flask cap dating to the 17th century. A cap for a powder holder. Open at one end and closed at the other. The object has been squashed and folded. The cap is circular at the flat, closed end and squashed and misshapen and the open end. There is a well defined rim at the open end. On either side of the dented and creased top os a squashed loop. The cap measures 22.18mm in height, is 33.61mm in width at the base, and 25.77mm at the top. It weighs 18.52g including the mud held within it. The cap probably dates to the 17th century (Courtney, P. …
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8D9D5C
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval sheet lead powder holder cap dating to c 17th century. It has slightly angled sides, widening towards the open base, which are now squashed inwards. There is an old tear to one side at the base. The solid circular top is also slightly squashed and distorted. Where the sides meet the top there are two attachment loops, one on each side, both of which are bent inwards. The cap measures 14.97mm in height, 27.78mm by 11.16mm at the top and 26.38mm by 16.54mm at the base. It weighs 14.59g including the mud held within it. Such holders are common finds from Civil War sit…
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enmore', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-8873AC
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead alloy powder measure cap dating to c.AD 1600-1700. The measure would have been cylindrical when complete and undamaged with one end left open and the other closed. However, it has been squashed almost completely flat. The closed end is now a long stretched oval while the open end is squashed flat. This end is cracked and distorted. The cap is a mottled white and red brown colour. It survives to a height of 25.7mm, is 32.2mm wide at the stretched open end, 10.9mm thick close to the base and weighs 20.93 grams. This is a Post-Medieval powd…
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitelackington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-37D854
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast lead powder measure cap, probably dating to the 17th century. The cap has been crushed, with one side flattened pressed in and towards the other. The top appears to have originally been almost circular in plan, however on the side that has been flattened, just less than half of the top surface has been sheared off, most probably by the plough. The remains of one attachment loop is present on the surviving part. On the flattened side of the cap a vertical casting seam is visible. Dimensions: height 15.2 mm, length 29.4 mm, width 12.4 mm, diameter (top of cap) 20…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DB1E5A
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval cast lead powder measure cap, probably dating to the 17th century. The cap has slightly flaring sides, with a flat, oval top. The cap has been squashed, with the sides pressed in towards each other; a casting seam is visible at one point. Two attachment loops survive at the top of the cap, one on either side. Dimensions: height 15.8 mm; length 27.0 mm; width 16.7 mm; weight 13.41 g. Such caps would have been attached to bandoliers and are common finds on most Civil War sites, as such they probably date to the 17th century (Courtney 1988, 2). This object is very…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muchelney Ham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1E4469
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, probably dating to the 17th century. The cap has slightly flaring sides, with a flat, oval top. The cap has been crushed, with the sides squashed closely together. The two attachment loops at the top of the cap, one on either side, are missing. A faint vertical casting seam is visible on one side of the cap, on a line perpendicular to where the attachment loop would have been. The measure cap is 19.9mm long, 17.4mm wide and 21.0mm thick; it weighs 15.69g. Such caps would have been attached to bandoliers and are common finds on most …
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CE55C4
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, probably dating to the 17th century. The cap has slightly flaring sides, with a flat, oval top. The cap has been squashed, with the sides pressed in towards each other. Two attachment loops survive at the top of the cap, one on either side. Vertical casting seams are visible on either side of the cap, on a line perpendicular to the attachment loops, the cap has broken along the line of one of these seams, where it has folded inwards and with this edge no longer meeting the top. Dimensions: height 19.4mm; length 17.6mm; width 27.7mm; weight 2…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-81A21D
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, probably dating to the 17th century. The cap has slightly flaring sides, with a flat, oval top. The cap has been crushed, with the sides squashed closely together. The remains of two attachment loops survive at the top of the cap, one on either side. Faint vertical casting seams are visible on either side of the cap, on a line perpendicular to the attachment loops. The measure cap is 28.13mm iin length, 21.04mm in width and weighs 10.93g. Such caps would have been attached to bandoliers and are common finds on most Civil War sites, as suc…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-457B68
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, probably dating to the 17th century. The cap has slightly flaring sides, with a flat, oval top. The cap has been crushed, with the sides squashed closely together. The vestigial remains of two attachment loops survive at the top of the cap, one on either side. Faint vertical casting seems are visible on either side of the cap, on a line perpendicular to the attachment loops. Dimensions: length 28.9mm; width 13.4mm; height 16.8mm; weight 13.70g. Such caps would have been attached to bandoliers and are common finds on most Civil War sites,…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Sunday 14th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-455587
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, probably dating to the 17th century. The cap has slightly flaring sides, with a flat, oval top. The cap has been crushed, with the sides squashed together and then folded slightly. The vestigial remains of two attachment loops survive at the top of the cap, one on either side. Vertical casting seems are visible on either side of the cap, on a line perpendicular to the attachment loops. Dimensions: length 14.7mm; width 16.5mm; height 14.4mm; weight 14.72g. Such powder caps would have been attached to bandoliers and are common finds on Civ…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Sunday 14th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-453E9B
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, probably dating to the 17th century. The cap has slightly flaring sides, with a flat, oval top. The cap has been crushed, with the sides squashed together. The vestigial remains of two attachment loops survive at the top of the cap, one on either side. Vertical casting seems are visible on either side of the cap, on a line perpendicular to the attachment loops. Dimensions: length 28.2mm; width 15.6mm; height 17.5mm; weight 15.75g. Such powder caps were attached to bandoliers and are common finds on most Civil War sites and as such it pro…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Sunday 14th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-452E22
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, probably dating to the 17th century. The cap has slightly flaring sides, with a flat, oval top with central circular drilled perforation. The cap has been crushed, with the sides squashed together. One attachment loop survives at the top of the cap, with the vestigial remains of another on the opposite side. Vertical asting seems are visible on either side of the cap, on a line perpendicular to the attachment loops. Dimensions: length 28.5mm; width 16.3mm; height 15.5mm; weight 16.09g. Such powder caps were attached to bandoliers and are…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Sunday 14th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0A4F4B
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, dating to the period AD 1600-1700. The object comprises a oval base, with straight sides, giving the appearance of a cup. There are two surviving attachment loops at opposite ends of the cap on the long axis. It is creamy-grey in colour. The cap measures 17.15mm high, is 15.8mm wide, 26.1mm long and the material is 2.45mm thick. It weighs 19.5g. Such powder caps are common finds on most civil war sites (Courtney 1988: 2), and the find probably dates to the 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-39DCE4
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval cast lead powder holder cap (c. 17th century). It has straight sides slightly flaring out towards the mouth, with a slightly oval, flat, top. Where the sides meet the top there are two attachment loops, one on each side, one squashed and broken. There are no casting seams visible but the surface is worn and creased in places. The cap measures 17.0 mm in height, 21.9mm by 17.3mm at the top including the loops and 29.0mm by 21.0mm at the base. The sides are 1.3mm in thickness and it weighs 14.51g. Such holder caps are common finds from Civil War sites and would…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton sub Hamdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8DF51A
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, dating to the period c.AD 1600-1700. The object comprises a circular base with straight sides, now squashed to form a scalloped edge and missing in part due to old breaks. There are two worn projections adjacent to each other on the fold of the base, and one remaining projection on the oposite side. These would have formed the attachment loops, allowing it to be stitched to a bandolier. It is cream in colour, and is quite worn. The object measures 12.16mm in length, 17.81mm in diameter and weighs 13.0g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8DE0FF
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead powder measure cap, dating to the period c.AD 1600-1700. The object comprises a squashed oval base with straight sides, now squashed and flattened together. There are two worn projections adjacent to each other on the fold of the base, and a broken loop on the oposite side. These would have formed the attachment loops, allowing it to be stitched to a bandolier. It is cream in colour, and is quite worn. The object measures 18.14mm in length, 30.60mm in width, 7.47mm in thickness and weighs 15.0g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.