Record ID: SOM-648545
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is domed with a flat, circular base, tapering sides and rounded top. The weight has an off-centre circular perforation running from base to top. The base of the weight is slightly concave. The hight of the weight is 12.76mm, 17.96mm in width, 15.38mm thick and weighs 42.35 grams. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval..
Created on: Friday 16th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-64FB56
Object type: POLISHER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A water worn, sub oval pebble, probably a beach pebble of a hard, fine grained rock. It is broken across with an irregular break and only part survives. On one face there is a smoothed and worn facet towards one edge, probably from use as a smoother, polisher or possibly whetstone. It is 85.9mm long, 62.9mm wide, 26.8mm thick and weighs 227 grams. It is not closely database as an object and may be Prehistoric to Post Medieval in date.
Created on: Friday 16th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-467871
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object, possibly Roman or Medieval in date. The object is piriform in plan, with a rounded base and tapering to the pointed tip. It is flat and relatively thin, 29.2mm long, 18.2mm wide at the maximum and 2.0mm thick. A sub-rectangular shaft expands from the base 8.3mm long and at c. 30 degrees to the plane. This is 5.1mm wide and is of irregular cross section, becoming sub-circular, 3.3mm thick, as it terminates in a worn break. The object is undecorated and has a pale green patina with a chalky surface. Overall dimensions: length 37.3mm; width 18.1mm;…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-784BF2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper alloy object of possible Roman date. The piece is about half of the border aorund a semi-circular opening, probably originally oval when complete. Conected to this is a a small part of the border around a second adjacent opening with a copper alloy rivet thorugh the item in the indent etween the two openings. The front is convex and the back concave with a wide thickened rim around the two openings, raised on the front and flat on the back. Around this rim on the front the border is decorated with concentric circles of decoration, three rows of closely spaced…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishops Lydeard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F369C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone spindle whorl of unknown date. The spindle whorl is 32.1mm in diameter, circular in plan. In profile it is bi-conical with a flattened top and bottom and distinct ridge around the centre. 18.6mm high. Both faces of the spindle whorl are flat and undecorated. A straight sided, circular perforation 5.9mm in diameter runs through, slightly off centre, for attachment to a wooden spindle. It weighs 22.77 grams. The stone is dark grey in colour with a distinct laminar structure, the softer layers of which have preferrentialy weathered. It has been identified by Dennis Parsons as …
Created on: Monday 31st July 2017
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-09FDA9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pot mend of possible Roman to post medieval date (c. AD43-1600). It consists of a broadly rectangular piece of lead with a narrower longitudinal plug projecting from one face which would have filled the hole in the original vessel. The lead has a thick white patina. Lead pot mends were used throughout the Roman and medieval periods as a result these are extremely difficult to date unless dateable ceramic material survives with the repair. The pot mend measures 44.02mm in length, 15.69mm maximum width, 6.57mm minimum width, is 10.28mm thick and weighs 39.22g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3B599E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or possibly spindle whorl. It is circular and has a domed top and flat base giving it an almost hemi-spherical shape. There is a circularl hole running through the centre expanding towards the base. The sides are plain with no clear decoration, although worn and slightly irregular. There is modern damage to the base. The piece is 29.1mm in diameter, 14.2mm thick and weights 47.64g, the hole is 6.7mm in diameter at the top, 12.2mm at the base. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date pr…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ash Priors CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4C02C8
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an amorphous lump of copper alloy. The piece has an irregular form with perhaps one curved side which may be the original edge. One face is very irregular with deep pits. The other, convex face is more even and may be part of the original surface with ca slight ridge follwoing the line of the possible original edge where the convex side meets the flatter 'top'. The piece is 115mm long, 74mm wide, 39.3mm thick and weighs 710 grams. The size, irregular base and this ridge make it unlike Bronze Age 'bun' shaped or plano-convex ingots, the date is therefore unce…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ash Priors CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-79CE57
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two irregularly shaped pieces of copper alloy casting waste of uncertain date. The first (34.39g) is broadly sub rectangular but with a small extension which may represent a point where molten copper had escaped, the other (27.13g) is flatter but is significantly more irregularly shaped on one face, with several pits and channels probably created by corrosion, trapped within some of these are traces of charcoal. Although undatable, these represent a larger sample also found in the field and may suggest a specialist metal working site.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-ACC964
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring with hexagonal cross section and slightly uneven thickness and width of unknown date. The object is undecorated but has long striations around its outer face, probably from filing or wear, and with two areas of wear where the ring is thinner. Diameter: 27.4mm, width: 4.0mm, Thickness of loop from: 4.6mm, to: 3.3mm, Weight: 7.13g. Such rings are largely undatable and can be as early as Iron Age, but it is most likely a Medieval to Post-Medieval horse harness ring, possibly to link two straps given how it is worn in two places.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Crewkerne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EFBABA
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead piece of uncertain function, possibly a gaming counter of uncertain, Roman - Post Medieval date. The piece is disciodal with straight sides and a raised design of four ovals arranged in a square with an indented concave sided cross between them and indented border. Each raised oval has a slight central indent. On the back there are oval depressions corresponding to the raised areas on the front. The pice is 32.4mm in diameter, 6.9mm in thickness and weighs 31.8 grams. The piece appears to large to be a token and has no obvious markings as a weight although it could …
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-411D22
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular, undatable piece of lead waste. No form is visible, and the object appears to be product of a large number of congealed lead drips. Length: 43.0mm, Width: 32.7mm, Thickness: 28.7mm, Weight: 96.33g. This object was recorded due to its proximity to St. Nicholas' Priory (also known as Barlynch Priory, HER: MSO8840), founded by William De Say during the reign of Henry II (AD 1154-1189).
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brompton Regis CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-15C528
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of copper alloy working waste, largely undatable but found in an area producing large amounts of Roman material and may be associated with this activity (although Post-medieval material is also being recovered). The object has an irregular pitted surface, is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and has a concave reverse. Length: 28.0mm, Width: 23.0mm, Thickness: 11.0mm, Weight: 14.26g.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A71ADE
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical lead bead or weight with a narrow hole through it. The piece is slightly sub-spherical with flattened top and bottom. There is old damage to one side, possibly from the plough and indented lines and dots which may be deliberate decoration or damage. A hole 1.8mm in diameter goes through from top to bottom. The piece is 19.6mm in diameter and 16.8mm high. It weighs 34.31g. The decoration on this piece is possibly accidental but the hole is clearly deliberate. It would allow the weight or bead to be strung on a thin cord. The size may suggest it is modified musket sho…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bagborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BB799A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic vessl sherd from a vessel of Bronze Age to early medieval date (c. 2500 BC - AD 900). The fabric has buff - brown surfaces with a reduced dark grey core. It has a soft texture and exhibits abundant chalk and grog temper with some shell inclusions. The sherd has been heavily abraded and exhibits a number of cracks across the surface. It is irregularly shaped with a slightly convex profile. Length: 58.87mm, Width: 42.46mm, Thickness: 11.20mm, Weight: 34.17g.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8A211F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object of Roman to post medieval date (c. AD 43 - 1700). The object consists of a long, thin piece of copper-alloy that tapers at either end to an old break. One end tapers in width and thickness, coming to a curved point that is now bent upwards. The opposite end also tapers to an old break which is now bent downwards. The object is D-shaped in cross-section and tapers in thickness from2.52mm at the centre to 0.98mm at the tip of the break. It has a dark greeen patina with some recent scratch marks showing the original colour of the metal. It is…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8E6818
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2016 T862: returned to finder after being declared Not Treasure Description: A fragment of scrap gold. Rectangular shape and broken at all ends. Dimensions: Length: 7.89mm Thickness: 1.05mm Width: 5.19 mm Weight: 0.33g Discussion: According to specialists at the British Museum this fragment is not diagnostic and not certainly prehistoric. Conclusion: Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1718 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Mafalda Raposo, Assistant Treasure Registrar, Bri…
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-20F8C7
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy decorated stud, possibly Roman. The head of the stud is broadly circular, with a mostly flat top. In the centre of the top is a slightly raised circle upon which is an incised circular line border 10.31mm in diameter. Within the border is an inscribed eagle, with outspread wings, the tips of which meet the circular line border but do not ingress upon it. The back of the head is slightly convex towards the integral shaft which is complete. The shaft itself is rectangular in section, thinning along its length to a flattened and slightly expanded rounded point. …
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chiselborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4C6441
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy globular weight with the stubs of corroded iron suspension loops embedded at the top and bottom. The weight is now sub-spheircal with damaged areas at the base and top covered with iron corrosion. The stubs of loops appear to be made of circular sectioned wire which may run completely through the weight. The weight is 26.9mm in diameter, 22.3mm thick, excluding the loop, 26.1mm including and weighs 83.41 grams, just under 3 ounces. The loops suggest it or use with a steelyard. Similar bi-conical and globular lead weights with iron loops are usually dated to the Roma…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston Seymour CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-1E6561
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of copper alloy casting waste of uncertain date. The casting waste is irregularly shaped and heavily pitted. The piece is not distinctive and could be of any date from the Bronze Age onwards although it is evidence for specialist, high temperature, metal working.
Created on: Monday 15th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2016
Spatial data recorded.