Record ID: SOM-30A436
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval mount dating to c. 1500-1800 AD. It is broadly rectangular in plan, with three expanded sections. The central section is a rounded oval, sitting within constrictions broadening on either side to form the terminals. The terminals are not symmetrical but form one rounded and one rounded lozenge point on either end. The obverse is flat and undecorated. The reverse has two integral rivets which have been snapped off. The object has a brown patina. Measurements Length: 26.64mm Width 8.84mm Thickness 3.0…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-02F7AC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible mount of Post Medieval to Modern date c. 1500 - 1900.  The mount is oval shaped with a rounded knop at the top and opposite sides. The mount depicts Henry VIII and is oval shaped, with an inscription border partially readable 'RIC VS ...'. The inscription is seperated from the bust by a bead rim border, while the whole decorative design protrudes out from the mount. The design is worn in parts but overall condition is good. The reverse of the mount is smooth with one possible rivet towards the bottom of the mount, slightly off centre.  Measur…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stawley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-302BF9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval mount dating to c. 1500-1800 AD. The mount is shaped as two mirrored fleur de lis emanating from a central rib. The reverse has two integral rivets that are incomplete.  Dimensions: Length 20.28mm, Width 11.43mm, Thickness 1.58mm, Weight 1.66g. Similar but not identical examples to this type of mount are illustrated by Egan (2005) pg 40, fig 22, 136 dated 16th to 17th century.
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-302AEC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval mount dating to c. 1500-1800 AD. It is rectangular in plan with rounded terminals. There is a central tapered area (4.54mm wide) with two incised lines running across the mount, giving the decoration the look of a tied ribbon. The obverse is flat and undecorated. The reverse has two integral rivets. The object has a brown patina. Dimensions: Length 19.39mm, Width 5.73mm, Thickness 2mm, Weight 1.28g. Similar but not identical examples to this type of mount are illustrated by Egan (2005) pg 40, fig 22, 136 dated 16th to 17…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-302974
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval mount dating to c. 1500-1800 AD. It is broadly rectangular in plan, with four expanded sections. The terminals are rounded lozenge points. The central two sections are rounded, narrowing from a circular expansion then out to a larger rounded lozenge shape, before tapering in again and finally expanding to the terminal.  The obverse is flat and undecorated. The reverse has two integral rivets. The object has a brown patina. Dimensions: Length 25.56mm, Width 6.72mm, Thickness 1.68mm, Weight 1.44g. Similar b…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-302589
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval mount dating to c. 1500-1800 AD. The object is a quatrefoil mount in the form of a cross with raised edges as decoration and a raised lozenge shape in the center of the mount. The reverse has two integral rivets, one of which has been broken away, while the other remains but has been bent out of shape. Dimensions: Length 16.21mm, Width 14.73mm, Thickness 1.7mm, Weight 1.6g. Similar but not identical examples to this type of mount are illustrated by Egan (2005) pg 40, fig 22, 136 dated 16th to 17th century.
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-E757AC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near to complete copper-alloy gilded and enamelled mount dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1200-1370. The mount is shield-shaped with a square top and a pointed base. It is decorated with a recessed field of red enamel and three lions left in relief (gules, three lions passant guardant in pale or) - the Medieval Arms of England. Around the design is a flanged rim which retains a small trace of gilding in the top left. There is a circular attachment hole in pointed section at the base of the mount. There are no signs of furthe…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-40350A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post-medieval to modern circular domed mount with central attachment rivet, c. AD 1650-1800. The mount is circular in plan and domed in profile with a height of 12.89mm. The outside of the dome is decorated with cast lateral grooves running from the central rivet to a double collar at the circumference rim. The central rivet is made of iron and survives in a small shank inside the dome. Diameter: 29.34mm, weight: 11.88g. Cf. NMS-01F842. 
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-9BCE0F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman vulvate strap mount or belt fitting c. AD 100-300. The mount comprises a sub-rectangular plate with damaged, irregular edges and a central raised oval boss which has been interpreted as a stylised vulva. There is a single vertical line running down the centre of the boss. On the reverse of the mount are two integral lugs set at longitudinal ends, circular in section and with wider, flattened ends, similar to studs. There are numerous similar examples on the database: SWYOR-1779E1, HAMP-FA01C3, DOR-3F0224 HAMP-9BA264, and HA…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3BA3E4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy (check) / gilt mount of Post-medieval date. The mount is a flat sheet of copper-alloy with two bent attachment pins on the back. The bottom of the mount is 'heart' shaped, above which and to the sides are two circular loops. Between these loops at the top is a trapezoidal point.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6F895C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-medieval cast copper alloy mount in the shape of an acorn. The front of the mount is slightly convex and the back concave. It has an elongated oval shape with a thinner 'nut' and a broader cup. It has a small projecting knop at the top, resempling a stem curving to the right. On the back there are two integral circular sectioned rivets, one near the top and one near the base. Of the upper spike only a stub remains due to an old and worn break. The lower spike is bent upwards on the back of the mount and appears complete. The mount has a light brown color …
Created on: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9F0DE1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy, early medieval mount c. AD 1000 - 1100. The terminal is zoomorphic with a possibly canine form. There is a small knop for the nose, elongated snout, irregular, pierced holes for the eyes, and moulded decoration on the head. Above the nose there is a small attachment lug with a circular perforation. At the bottom, below the domed head, are two projecting knops, possibly representing ears. The rear is deeply convex. Length: 37.83mm, width: 19.05mm, thickness: 10.94mm, weight: 17.01g. Cf. BERK-204B1F.
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-807F19
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead mount of probably Post-Medieval date. The mount is moulded on both face with the same cast design. It consists of an incomplete disc of lead with raised border, missing part of the edge between 2 and 8 o'clock to old breaks. The disc is divided in 4 parts by a raised cross and an overlapping central domed boss. The boss has a quatrefoil design on it and is surrounded by trefoils, one on each recessed trapezoidal space formed between the central boss and the arms of the cross. From the edge of the plate, at each arm of the cross, a fleurette side knob originally…
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-58DC47
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy bar-mount with separated rivets dating to AD 1350-1400. The mount is oval in plan and hemispherical section. It has a large central domed boss with a convex front and concave back. A smaller domed element with a flat back projects out at each longitudinal end of the central boss. It has a pierced hole through the centre to hold a separate copper-alloy rivet, one of which is still in situ. The surviving rivet is circular in section and complete. The front of the central dome is decorated with six horizontal incised grooves and a number of …
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muchelney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-441CA9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Post-Medieval copper alloy mount with integral pointed lugs dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The mount takes the form of a convex plate with slightly concave back. It has an oval centre flanked by constrictions at top and bottom from which expand in fan or shell shaped terminals. Each terminal has three lobes, defined by incised lines on the front and indents on the outer edge. The terminal at the top is wider and has a prominent central lobe. The terminal at the bottom is smaller and its central lobe has a worn flat outer edge. Extending from the reverse are t…
Created on: Monday 12th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muchelney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F219CB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval, copper-alloy, large, circular mount depicting the white boar of Richard III, dating to the later 15th century (1470-1485). The mount is gilded, silvered and enamelled and consists of two parts: a decorated disc held in a separate circular frame which has integral rivets and separate roves. The 63.4mm diameter disc has a slightly raised design of a boar walking left on an area of ground. Around this is an opaque red enamel background which ends before it meets the frame with the remainder gilded. There are areas of damage to this background particularly at 12 and 6 o'clo…
Created on: Thursday 9th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-72A155
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a large, Early Medieval gilded copper alloy sheet mount with slightly concave sides and chip carved spiralling interlace decoration, probably of 8th century date. The fragment has part of one long edge which has a shallow, concave, curve. There is an unrecessed border along this edge from which an unrecessed line projects at right angled to bisect part of a unrecessed line circle before ending in a circular hole in the opposite, broken edge. It seems likely that the mount, or this part of it, was symmetrical with a central circular hole encircled by a plain line circle and fou…
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ston Easton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5E7E66
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy, post-medieval, quartefoil mount with two integral rivet spikes on the back. The mount is an openwork cross fleuretty in shape with a centeral lozenge. The cross arms are linked at the centre by a lozenge and the outer petals of the fleurs at each cross end also join, leaving oval openwork between, one mis-cast. The four foil or feurs are shaped like flowers with the centre multiplied into a fan of three pointed oval petals flanked by down curling leaves. The back is flat and plain. Two integral spikes project outwards from the reverse from opposite fleurs and then are …
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwick CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-945C7E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval mount dating to the period c. 1600 - 1700. The central section of the mount is semi-circular with a pattern of radiating grooves from the centre of the straight edge and the curved edge scalloped in at each groove giving it a shell like shape. There is a large projecting knop from the centre of the curved edge, circular in form, then a smaller and narrower projecting rounded point. The opposite projection, from the centre of the straight side splits into three branches in a crude fleur de lis. On the back are two integral attachment spikes, one is bent inw…
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staple Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2FCAB2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper alloy mount dating to c.17th century. The mount has a moulded front and a flat back. It is sub-square in shape with a small projecting knop at the top, of 5.2mm in diameter, and a fan-shaped expansion at the opposite edge, measuring 7.7mm in length and 14.5mm in width. The main square body measures 19.7mm in length and 24.mm in width. It has rounded corners with an openwork design consisting of a fan-shaped perforation of c.5.1mm in diameter in each quarter each corner. A tiny knop projects from the centre of each side. At the centre, framed by …
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DC9225
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper alloy mount dating to c.17th century. It has a sub-triangular shape with projecting knops on all three outer sides and a lozenge-shaped small hole in its centre. The two bottom knops are wider and flank a small bar projecting from the centre of the bottom side. Two more small knops are on each of the long sides and a round knop seats at the tip of the mount. The mount has bevelled sides measuring 1.8mm in thickness. . The back is plan and has two rivets flanking the top and the bottom of the lozenge-shaped hole. The bottom rivet is complete and …
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staple Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-726D7E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Post-medieval copper-alloy mount, probably depicting an acorn, dating to the period c.AD 1600-1700. The mount is pointed oval in shape, slightly convex from the front, and slightly wider towards one end; it is D shaped in cross section. The mount has a small, rounded projection from the bottom of the wider end, suggestive of the base of an acorn cup, and two incised, parallel lines transversing the front of the mount at a slight angle, and suggestive of the top of the acorn cup. The reverse is slightly concave and undecorated, with the remains of two attachment lugs situated on the…
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staple Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-AF94EE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy large circular mount with integral rivet and separate sheet rove dating to the later 14th to 15th century. The mount has a moulded, decorated front with a interlaced six pointed star (Seal of Solomon) filling most of the field. In the cell in the centre of the star is an enface lions head. The lion has rounded ears, moulded eyes, nose and muzzle, sticking out tongue and incised lines to the top, side and base indicating the mane. In the points of the star are trefoils with pointed oval leaves. and in the spandrels between the points of the star and the outer…
Created on: Saturday 7th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellow CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-34F0EE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy circular pierced mount possibly intended to be a buckle pin-hole surround dating to c. AD 1270-1400. The mount is oval in plan and domed in profile being convex on its outer surface and concave on its inner surface. The front of the mount is pierced by three holes in a line. The largest of these (c.3.1mm diameter) is placed at the centre of the mount and is left open. It appears to have been punctured from the outer surface into the mount. The two smaller holes (c. 1.6mm diameter) are placed either side of the central hole. These are filled with two separate…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1F6504
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular flat mount, possibly originally a coin with two holes pierced in it. T The mount is made of a flat (c. 0.9mm thick) plate that is circular in plan (15.2mm diameter). While completely worn with no design the size suggests a Roman coin. It is pierced near two opposite sides from its outside surface through to the back by circular holes (c. 1.5mm diameter). within these holes are the remains of two iron rivets. that project c.0.7mm from the reverse of the mount. Each ends in a worn and broken ends. The mount is a light green colour and abraded there is no trace …
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mere CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A38540
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy bar mount in the form of a central circular element flanked by two small sub-rectangular, squared off ends. The centre is domed with a concave reverse and convex front, it is D-shaped in cross section. the front of the central element has been decorated through being incised with four lines horizontal to the squared ends. On the reverse of the ends remain the ends of two spikes, now little more than rounded stubs. The mount is 19.8mm in length, 9.1mm wide, 3.4mm thick and 1.55g in weight. This form of strap mount was very popular in the Medieval peri…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilton Cantelo CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A32736
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-Medieval copper-alloy mount (c. 1600-c. 1700). The mount is heart shaped with an extended point. It has a convex front and slightly hollowed reverse. The broad end of the heart has two rounded lobes with an indent between and the sides taper in to a narrow base and then expanded slightly to form an elongated pointed knop which has various chipping to the front and possibly transverse incised lines. At the rear are two integral tapering spikes, both of which are circular in cross-section. One spike is complete but bent over and the other has approximately half r…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A1F7B2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval copper alloy lozenge shaped mount probably dating from the early 15th century to the 17th century. The surface is completely covered in a pattern of multiple pellets. The back is plain with the central integral spike being broken close to the plate. The piece has a shiny green patina. It measures 24.19mm in length, 14.93mm in width, 2.64mm in thickness and weighs 2.73g. A similar example in Read (2001:32) no. 253 has been dated to cAD1350-1400. However the form is also similar to mounts and studs with integral rivets dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9F80B8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy mount probably dating to the 17th century. The front is a flat plate with a trilobed end. The mount then widens giving an almost triangular main plate and terminates in another trilobed shape with the rounded corners of the triangle flanking a lobed projection. The back is flat with two projecting integral pointed lugs which are bent. The front of the plate is worn and pitted with a probably deliberate groove running down the centre form the wider end. It measures 49.25mm in length, 21.40mm wide, 2.56mm thick excluding the lugs and weighs 8.66g. Read (…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-49152A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy, post-Medieval, quartefoil mount with three integral rivet spikes on the back. The mount is an openwork cross fleuret in shape with a centeral lozenge. There is a diamond shape in the middle from which the incised cross radiates from each of its 4 points. The four foils are shaped ike petals with the centre of them removed in a trefoil petal shape. The front is dark grey in colour with bits of corrosion. The back is flat and plain. Two outer spikes project outwards from the reverse protruding from each end of the central bar. A third central spike is placed between thes…
Created on: Friday 20th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 20th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yeovil CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68955A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval cast copper alloy mount with one of originally two integral mounting spikes. The mount's body is sub-oval in form but may have originally been circular, its outside edge being chipped away. This area is domed in cross section with a convex upper surface and concave rear. The front is decorated around its survving outer edge with a raised border and at its centre with a raised circular border leaving a central circular cell within. No trace of enamel or glue material remains in this cell. The region between the circular border and outside edge has several…
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ottery St. Mary CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EABDC5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman, cast, copper-alloy vessel mount or tripod mount in the form of the bust of a young Nero probably dating to AD 49 to 60. The object appears to be solid with an integral attachment at the back. The bust is shown wearing a cloak over both shoulders. This projects slightly forward from the breast in the centre of the front in what appears to be a plain downwards fold suggesting the cloak is joined by a brooch or with a knot. On similar items it has been suggested this represents a bulla (an amulet worn by Roman boys) but on this better preserved example it appears D or oval sh…
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Saturday 14th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drayton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BFD4B2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast circular gilt copper-alloy mount or escutcheon possibly from a hanging bowl or harness fitting of fifth to seventh-century date. The mount is circular in plan and flat/sub-rectangular in cross section. On its reverse are two circular studs one at its centre and one near the edge. The central stud is c.2.8mm in diameter and projects 3.2mm from the back of the plate. It has a rounded end. The outer stud is also c.2.8mm in diameter but projects less than 0.5mm from the back of the plate before terminating in an irregular broken surface. The front of the mount has chipped and…
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grafton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9BB1DC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Post medieval copper-alloy openwork belt mount or harness fitting dating to c. 1500-1700. The mount is circular in plan and slightly domed with convex front and concave back. There are two vestiges of rivets or lugs on the back, probably intended to fit the piece onto a leather strap. The design comprises four tendrils that start are the centre in a cross shape with the ends curving over clockwise and ending in an expanded oval leaf that touches the next branch with openwork areas beiween. These are contained within a circular border. The outer edge of the mount is indented…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1B5746
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete mount of uncertain type, possibly Roman in date c. AD 43-402 consisting of a flat plate and an integral rivet. The plate is rectangular/flat in cross section. It survives as two rounded lobes, each being slightly larger than 1/4 of a circle. They meet each other along one of their straight edges. At this point the plate is slightly bent inwards leaving a channel between the two lobes. The reverse of the plate is slightly higher at this point as a result although it is otherwise plain. The plate is broken where each lobe's second straight edge might have been. This is …
Created on: Friday 19th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wanstrow CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-750714
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy bar mount, dating to the period c.AD 1350-1400 The mount consist of a sub-circular, dome, that is concave on its reverse, with projections at opposing ends, housing holes for rivets (c.
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 9th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A259AC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper alloy mount, possibly from a tankard with zoomorphic decoration dating to 100 BC to 80 AD. The mount is a probably cast sheet of copper alloy, semi circular in plan and curved in cross section such that the two corners of the semi-circular are further back than the centre. There are three holes, one near each corner and one near the lowest point of the curve. The holes are slightly irregular, in particular the lower one which is larger and possibly worn. The back is plain. The front has a recessed cell with a curved base and two lobes in the upper part with a unr…
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D3C984
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular belt or strap mount, probably of Medieval date The object is sub-circular in plan and stepped-dome in profile with a convex front, and concave reverse, surface. It is pierced by a central hole (2.3mm diameter) used for fixing the mount. The outer surface has engraved decoration. Four engraved lines forming a square (c.13mm by 13mm) define a central area within which the mount's profile is more rounded. Outside the square the curve of the mounts profile is more gradual. Projecting from each edge of the square to the outer edge of the object are a series of radiating en…
Created on: Thursday 16th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsbury Episcopi CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5C624A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy object, probably a gilded openwork mount, of possibly late Early Medieval date. The piece is broadly triangular with a old, patinated break along the shortest side. It is mostly flat with rounded sides and slightly thickened towards the centre. The long slides are slightly convex curved and converge towards the complete terminal which is expanded into two curved leaves with raised borders and an almost circular indent between. It is possible this indent was a drilled hole and a third leaf of a trefoil has been lost beyond it. In the constriction between the sid…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1F75E5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy mount probably dating to the second or third centuries AD The lower half of the mount is pelta or crescent-shaped, with curved tips that terminate in rounded knops. The central section of the crescent extends upwards ending in a rounded terminal. To either side of this terminal extend curved arms which end in knopped tips mirroring those below creating a 'C' shaped openwork on each side. This C-shape is emphasied as the arms, points and curves between them which form the border of the C-s are slightly raised. The right curved tip of the arm has been…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.