Record ID: SOM-4DD785
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy French jetton of Tournai, dating from the Medieval period, AD1415 - 1500. The obverse carries a crown within a wire line circle, surrounded by the legend AV[E MA]RIA GRA[CIA L]. On the reverse is a double-voided cross fleuretty within a double tressure of four arches. In the centre of the cross is a voided quatrefoil and there is a flower of three petals in each of the angles. There is no reverse legend. The jetton is  22.42mm in diameter and 1.2mm thick. It weighs 2.03 g. Similar jettons are illustrated in Mitchiner, 1988, Jettons, Medalets and…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4DCC5D
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy French jetton of Tournai, dating from the Medieval period, AD1415 - 1500. The obverse carries a crown within a wire line circle, surrounded by the legend [AVE MARIA GRACIA L]. On the reverse is a double-voided cross fleuretty within a double tressure of four arches. In the centre of the cross is a voided quatrefoil and there is a flower of three petals in each of the angles. There is no reverse legend. The jetton is  22.42mm in diameter and 1.2mm thick. It weighs 2.03 g. Similar jettons are illustrated in Mitchiner, 1988, Jettons, Medalets and Tokens…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halberton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4DB923
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Pot Leg of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1700). The object has a sub-triangular cross section and sub-rectangular in plan. The lower end of the object is rounded and has a grooved line running around the base. The upper end is irregular point at which the leg would affix to the vessel body. There are two irregular grooves running down the length of the foot, possibly the remains of decoration that has since worn. This foot would likely have been attached to a cauldron/cooking vessel. The metal is dark green in colour with a slightly pitted and corroded pa…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4DB37B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Pot Leg of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1700). The object has a sub-triangular cross section and sub-rectangular in plan. The lower end of the object is rounded/ the upper end is tapered at the point at which the leg would affix to the vessel body. The foot has grooved decoaration running from head to foot, and is well worn. Likely the foot of a cooking vessel. Similar objects on the PAS database include SUSS-531303. Length: 40.44mm, Width: 41.06mm, Thickness: 26.91mm, Weight: 183g See Green and Payne (2009: 6)
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4DA748
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of probable Roman brooch of Aesica type dating to c 50 - 200 AD. The fragment consists of a shallow arched bow, which then flattens and widens to a lower area of the bow, or possibly if turned the other way up could be the head of the brooch. The object is well worn and has no visible decoration. See Hattatt (2000) pg 310 - 311
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4D9AF6
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post-medieval dress fastener, c. 16th century AD (1500 - 1650 AD) . The fastener is the 'female' tag from pair of hooked tags; it has a sub-oval plate and would have had a large rectangular loop at one end, this has broken away. Either side of the plate would be two rounded attachment knops, the left is missing but the right remains. There is a third debased trefoil attachment knop at the base of the clasp. The eye section of the clasp is convex, with moulded relief, consisting of a hollow-dome bearing a wreathed iri…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4D6EFA
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possible pencil of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1800. The object is circular in section with broadly parallel sides tapering to a blunted point at one end. It is broken and bent toward the flat end. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The object is 40.24mm long, 6.39mm in diameter and weighs 13.36g. A stylus is a writing implement used to scratch letters into the wax of a writing tablet while a pencil makes a coloured mark on wood, paper or parchment. Lead is rarely used for objects that appear to be conventional styli, with the majority of such …
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4D59B4
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pointed object possibly Stylus or awl of Roman to Early-Medieval date (AD 43-800). The object is cylindrical and tapers from a blunted domed head at the lower end and terminates in a transverse break at the upper end. It has a medium green patina. The object is 52.03mm long, 8.35mm in diameter and weighs 24.08 grams There are several similarly formed objects on the database including SF-BD6FC4, NARC-CF32B5 and NMS-BA278C which are frequently interpreted at styli. They certainly match the form described by Crummy (1983: 104) hav…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BC27BD
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, conical copper alloy sheet metal dagger scabbard chape of medieval to early post medieval date (c 1300 -1500 AD). The chape has been made of a single piece of metal which has been cut and folded to join at an overlapping seam along the reverse and has a narrow open tip. There are two incised lines running the width of the chape c. 7mm from the top. Measurements Length: 24.93mm Width: 7.66mm Thickness: 5.43mm Weight: 1.12g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BC20FE
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, conical copper alloy sheet metal dagger scabbard chape of medieval to early post medieval date (c 1300 -1500 AD). The chape has been made of a single piece of metal which has been cut and folded to join at an overlapping seam along the reverse and has a narrow open tip.  Measurements Length: 36.31mm Width: 14.44mm Thickness: 8.87mm Weight: 5.14g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BC1112
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub oval, egg shaped copper alloy loop of unknown date and function. The loop is circular in section with casting lines visible. The patination on the object is greenish brown, and the entire loop is slighlty bent.  Measurements Diameter: 35.9mm Thickness: 2.95mm Weight: 3.58g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BC061D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy finger ring, dating to c. 43 - 400 AD. The ring is complete, with an expanded oval bezel surronded by a bead rim. Within the bezel is an oval recess with four visible indentations, one central and three surrounding at 10 o'clock, 12 o'clock and 2 o'clock. The bezel is worn so enamel or futher decoration cannot be identified.  Measurements Diameter: 23.72mm Bezzle width: 12.2mm Thickness: 4.43 mm Weight: 6.45g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBFA37
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy, enamelled harness pendant dating to the medieval period (c. AD 1200-1372). The pendant is shield-shaped and rectangular in cross-section. At  the top it has a circular suspension loop postioned at 90 degrees to the rest of the object. The face of the pendant is worn but decorated with an enamelled heraldic motif consisting of a field of blue (azure) divided in half by a diagonal bend consisting of three lines. On each side of the bend are three lions rampant, no gilding or enamel survives within the bend, however, it was likely gi…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBEA34
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular decorative double framed buckle with central iron bar (missing) dating to 1450 - 1600 AD. The pin and central bar are missing and the frame is curved in profile. Decoration exists on the side edges of the frame a regular cross hatch design. Decorative raised ridges flank the central bar. Similar examples can be seen in Egan & Pritchard (1991) pg 98, fig 62. Measurements Length: 49.25mm Width: 42.18mm Thickness: 5.62mm Weight: 11.46g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBDC0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of House of Constantine (307 - 361 AD), dating to the period  318 - 324 AD (Reece Period 16). Obverse: helmeted bust facing left. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT depicting two captives back to back against a central standard. Die axis 12 o'clock. Measurements Diameter: 17.88mm Weight: 1.47g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBCF3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I (270 - 273 AD), dating to the period c. 270 - 273 AD  (Reece Period 13). Obverse: radiate crown facing right, IMP[C TETRICVS PF A]VG. Reverse: Spes holding up hem of dress, flower and walking. [SPES A]VGC. Die axis 7 o'clock Measurements Diameter: 16.90mm Weight: 1.65g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBBD99
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy Large south-western T-shaped brooch of Hull T138 dating to the late first to second century AD, incomplete as the pin is missing and there is a worn break about two thirds of the way down the bow. The head has two short cylindrical wings, 13.96mm wide, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Between the wings is a slot in which the pin would have sat. Both ends of the wings are slightly abraded. Emerging from the centre of the head is a large fixed headloop. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. The bow narrows and thins …
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBB1F3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative brooch dating to c AD 50 -150 AD. Polden Hill/Hinged Pin type, group 5 (seen in Mackreth 2011, pg 71, plate 68, fig 2143). The brooch is incomplete and missing the foot, pin and headloop. The wings are partially broken. Half of the bow remains.  The wings have undetermined decoration and end in worn breaks.The bow is D-shape in profile. Decoration on the bow consists of lozenges running down the middle of the upper bow, a beaded central element in the knop and a marked two part foot knop with ridge design between th…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BBA3AC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative brooch dating to c AD 100-180. Lozenge type 12.a (seen in Mackreth 2011, pg 66, plate 63, fig 2773). The brooch is incomplete below the middle of the bow. The wings, pin and top half of the bow remain. The wings have bead and reel terminal decoration. The pin is bent but still attached. The bow is a shallow D-shape. Decoration on the bow consists of three lozenges in relief, with grooves around the cell and enamel ornamentation in two of the visible lozeneges on the bow. The bow has an oter border running down each side.…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BB574A
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Late Bronze Age cast copper alloy blade/sword dating from c. 1000 to 800 BC. The blade fragment has a surviving length of 45.9mm, with a surviving width of 35.58mm. It is broadly trapezoid in plan and is lenticular in cross-section. The blade edges are heavily eroded leaving no original surface. Both cutting edges are worn and incomplete and the perpendicular edges to these are broken so that the original length of the blade is unknown as well as the position of this fragment along it, though it is likely between the hilt and the middle of the sword a…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Martin', 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-BB10AF
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late early-medieval or early medieval (1000-1200) copper-alloy strap fitting from harness / bridle fitting, perhaps from a cheekpiece. It consists of a trapezoidal/ square loop at one end with a parallel-sided integral plate extending from the shortest edge. The loop is decorated on three outside edges with transverse (and sometimes diagonal) grooves. These edges all slope inwards and have a height of max. 4.1mm. The loop is 15.3mm in length with a max. width of 15.4mm at the outside edge and a min. width of 14.39mm at the edge where the integral plate extends. Internally the measure…
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-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-BAFB1C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy one piece Tombac button probably dating to the 18th century. The button is discoidal and flat, with a design on the front consisting of a circular design radiating outward. The four circular sections are alternatley decorated with a plain design or a pelleted stylised flower petal motif. The reverse of the button is plain, and a broken sub rectangular shank extends from the centre of the button. The reverse is corroded, and the front of the button is fairly worn, but overall condition is good. Measurements Diameter: 32.01mm Thickness: 1.49mm Weight: 8.16g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BAE866
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy jetton of Tournai (c. 1415-c. 1497), but probably struck after 1478. (Mitchiner 1988: 223, refs: 663a-663b). Obverse: AVE MARI[A GR]ACA (rosette stops); Royal crown: across its body: '. O .' Reverse: Single stranded arcuate cross fleuretty with a rosette at the centre: in a 4-arched tressure: in angles: '. rosette .' (x4). Mitchiner, M. 1988. The Medieval Period And Nuremberg, Jetons Medalets & Tokens, Volume 1. Seaby: London. Measurements Diameter: 27.06mm Weight: 7.97g
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-B79449
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 321-323 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX, three stars above(?). Probably mint of Trier.  Measurements Diameter: 16.45mm Weight: 1.41g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Ham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B770F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 321-323 (Reece Period 16). Obverse: […], Laureate and cuirassed bust left. Reverse: […](QVIL)LIT[AS], A Globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/[XX], three stars above. Unclear mint. Measurements Diameter: 16.6mm Weight: 1.42g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Ham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FB1139
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  Lower Palaeolithic bifacial flint handaxe of Acheulean tradition dating to c. 500,000 to 250,000 BC. This is a 'ficron' type handaxe which belongs to the Middle Acheulean tradition. Acording to Wymer (1999) typology, the handaxe is sub-triangular in plan, with straight sides (edge type e), a slightly rounded tip (point type i) and a flat based butt (butt type d).  There are multiple large flaking scars covering both the dorsal and ventral sides with slightly finer flake removal along the edges. The whole artefact has orange/brown iron staining as well as heavy ab…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-E98DB3
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete barbed and tanged arrowhead of Green, H.S. (1980) possible Sutton type dating to the Early Bronze Age c. 2500 - 1500 BC. The arrowhead appears to have been discarded mid knapping. The flint is glossy, mid to dark brown, with flake scars on the front surface, while the reverse has ripples and irregular scaring.  Barbed and Tanged arrowheads are associated with the Bronze Age Beaker Period, c. 2500 - 1500 BC and are usually found within Beaker burials. Measurements: Length: 30.48mm Width: 20.52mm Thickness: 5.38mm Weight: 2.09g. See Butler (2005) pg…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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-E92FC3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post-medieval dress fastener, c. 16th century AD (1500 - 1650 AD) . The fastener is the 'female' tag from pair of hooked tags; it has a sub-oval plate with a large rectangular loop at one end. Either side of the plate are two rounded attachment knops, with a third debased trefoil attachment knop at the base of the clasp. The eye section of the clasp is convex, with moulded relief, consisting of a hollow-dome bearing a wreathed irish harp. Measurements: Length: 42.89mm Width: 34.24mm Thickness: 3.65mm Weight: 10.96g. See Read (2008) pg 16…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th 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-6A5319
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy roman nummus or radiate. Not further defined c. 260-402 AD. Measurements Diameter: 12.9mm, Weight: 0.81g.
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-6A4BA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy roman nummus or radiate fragment. Not further defined c. 260-402. Measurements Diameter: 12.58mm, Weight: 0.62g.
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-6A3CF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate, possibly of Quintillus (AD 271), dating to the period c.AD 270 (Reece period 13). LAETITIA AVG reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left holding purse and anchor. Mint of Rome. cf. Normanby no. 1204, although see also Normanby nos. 993-1002 for similar types under Claudius II.  Measurements: Diameter: 17.73mm, Weight: 1.19g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6A1F03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy roman nummus, probably of Gratian (367-383 AD) dating to 378 - 388 AD., Emperor right raising woman on reverse .Reece period 20. Not further defined. Measurements Diameter: 15.18mm, Weight: 1.21g.
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.