Record ID: SOM-694B31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy roman nummus of Constans (337-350) dating to 343 - 348  AD. Reverse type Two victories holding wreaths with D between.Mint unclear. Reece period 17 (330 - 348 AD). Measurements: Diameter: 15.49mm, Weight: 1.02g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-69120A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy roman radiate of Allectus (293-296), Reverse type - Galley travelling right with five rowers, six oars and mast, no waves below. Mint C, probably Glevum for Gloucester. Likely RIC V-II, 124. Measurements: Diameter: 16.27mm, Weight: 1.24g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68C9C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), Urbs Roma commemorative issue of 330-340, Reece period 17. Unidentifiable mint. Measurements Diameter: 16.16mm, Weight: 2.46g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68B59A
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. 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: 17.83mm, Weight: 31.89g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68AC61
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. 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: 15.24mm, Weight: 21.37g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68A488
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. 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: 17.46mm, Weight 29.36g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cannington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68991A
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) from a pistol. The shot is spherical and of a grey white colour with a small spur remaining and a flattened impact area. Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a pistol.  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: 12.43mm, Weight 10.87g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-688DFC
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) from a pistol. The shot is spherical and of a grey white colour with a small spur remaining. Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a pistol.  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: 11.79mm, Weight 10.01g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68741B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unknown copper alloy coin. Likely roman but of surprisingly light weight c.  50 BC - 402 AD. Measurements: 18.7mm, Thickness 1.45mm, Weight 5.27g
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6837B8
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy Rose and Orb type Nuremberg jetton of Hanns Krawinckel II (1586-1635). Not further defined. Measurements: Diameter: 17.95mm, Weight 1.05g
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-681A55
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy Rose and Orb type Nuremberg jetton of Hanns Krawinckel II (1586-1635). GOTES REICH BLIBT EWICK issue ('God's Kingdom endures for ever'). As Mitchiner 1540-1552. Measurements: Diameter: 20.99mm, Weight 1.52g
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6778E4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by the City of Bristol, Gloucestershire, dated 1662 though the date has corroded. Williamson Gloucestershire 12. Williamson (1967, 241) Measurements: Diameter: 21.41mm, Weight 2.92g
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-670E0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken silver post medieval half groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), crowned bust with two pellets behind, third issue (1583-1603) likely initial mark escallop (1584-1587). As North 1991:137, 2016. Measurements: Diameter: 17.05mm, Weight 8.52g
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BD9704
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to AD 1577. Second issue coinage. Obverse: crowned bust facing left with rose behind. Initial mark: illegible. Reverse: Long cross fourchee on square shield with date, 1577, above. Mint mark: illegible. Legend: POS[VI] / DEV AD/[IVTORE/M MEV]. North (1991) Volume 2 pg 135 no. 1998 Diameter: 18mm Weight: 0.9g
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-550A09
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of abraded Roman Greyware dating to the 1st to 3rd century AD. A Greyware production site existed at Congesbury, possibly where this sherd was produced. Measurements Length: 32.96mm Width: 36.31mm Thickness: 6.27mm Weight: 10.37g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-550357
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of abraded Roman Greyware likely from the neck of a jar, dating to the 1st to 3rd century AD. A Greyware production site existed at Congesbury, possibly where this sherd was produced. Measurements Length: 20.18mm Width: 33.31mm Thickness: 4.8mm Weight: 4.91g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Priddy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-54FB26
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of Roman Greyware likely from the storage jar dating to the 1st to 3rd century AD. A micaceous fabric with groggy subrounded inclusions. A Greyware production site existed at Congesbury, possibly where this sherd was produced. Measurements Length: 45.44mm Width: 45.73mm Thickness: 12.31mm Weight: 29.91g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-54F196
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of Severn Valley Ware likely from the base of a tankard. Dating from the 2nd to 4th century.   Measurements Length: 48.17mm Width: 21.26mm Thickness: 22.97mm Weight: 20.52g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-54E72D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of Roman Greyware likely from the neck of a jar, dating to the 1st to 3rd century AD. A Greyware production site existed at Congesbury, possibly where this sherd was produced. Measurements Length: 36.67mm Width: 30.57mm Thickness: 5.41mm Weight: 8.19g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-54B30D
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy two piece book clasp of medieval date (1300-1400). Howsam type A.9.2. The  The book clasp consists of two pieces, a cast decorative front plate and a rear plate formed from a copper alloy sheet. The clasp is broadly sub-rectangular in plan, with a tapering blunt point, and is sub-rectangular in section. It measures 34.13mm in length, 13.58mm width, and is 4.55mm thick. It weighs 7.45 grams. The book clasp can be divided by both shape and decoration into three distinct areas. The first is sub-rectangular in shape and located at the open end of clasp.&n…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.