Record ID: SOM-B25ACE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper alloy unidentified object of uncertain date, (Roman - modern, c. AD 43 - 1900). The object has a long, solid stem with a slight bend (possibly post-depositional). The stem is decorated with four moulded collars, evenly spaced, with a slight bulge in the final gap between collars. At the bottom of the stem the final collar flares and then tapers inwards to a small, cylindrical knop. At the top of the stem is a convex, hollow, cylindrical projection, with a flat, circular, open hole at the top, with a slightly-flared lip. There are three sets of double gro…
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-9C9DC7
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible awl of unknown date (Bronze Age - medieval). The awl is circular in section and straight at one end, and square in section and bent at a 90 degree angle on the other end. In the centre of the awl there is a slight bulge. The uneven green/brown patina may indicate a medieval date. Length: 46.87mm, thickness at bulge: 5.50mm, thickness at square point: 1.46mm, thickness at circular point: 1.71mm, weight: 4.88g. Cf. NLM-8BC419, NMS-7399FC, SUR-A18FB4.
Created on: Friday 15th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 15th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DA2D9C
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bead of unknown date. The bead is biconical in form, with a slight circumferencial rib or casting seam and a central circular aperture. The bead has a dark brown patina, with areas of bright green corrosion where the surface has been lost. Dimensions: diameter 12.3mm; thickness 5.8mm; weight 2.70g. A number of very similar beads are recorded on this database with a variety of date ranges suggested, cf. BH-495892, SF-C96EFB, IOW-04D9D1.The patina of this object might suggest a Bronze Age date, and other Bronze age material has been found in the area, however the v…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-ECE8F7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object. The object is sub-oval in plan, sub-trapezoidal in profile and keeled in cross-section. It's top is concave and has an irregular surface, with an abraded break running around the edge. Each lateral face bears a deeply incised arching line following the profile of the object, with both appearing to terminate prior to the break, above these are a further straight incised line, defining a very slightly stepped rim, or section. Dimensions: length 20.6mm; width 13.4mm; thickness 11.4mm; weight 7.22g. The fragmentary nature of the object makes iden…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2CE367
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four copper alloy rings found together as a group in context. There are two larger and two smaller rings. One of the larger rings is broken and incomplete. One of the smaller rings is also incomplete and has part of an iron object still attached and iron corrosion adhering to the others suggests they were also linked by iron pieces. Ring 1: Lozenge shaped in cross section with clear fold lines around the central ridge on the inner side of the ring and file marks on the inner face from forming. No very worn areas but it appears to thin towards one side where there is an piece of …
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Pennard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9A51AD
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bead of unknown date, possibly Roman. The bead is circular in plan with flat faces, convex outer side and only slightly convex inner face. It has a light green patina and shows areas of slight abrasion. The bead measure 15.8 mm in diameter, 5.2mm in thickness and weighs 5.08 grams. Copper alloy beads without context are difficult to date. A number of very similar beads are recorded on this database with a variety of date ranges suggested, cf. SOM-874C14, BH-495892, SF-C96EFB, IOW-04D9D1. However, this bead was found near artefacts of Roman date, particularly from…
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-3529C3
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy ring of unknown date. The ring has an irregular cross section either oval or sub-rectangular possibly due to wear or mis-alignment of the mould during casting. As a result the internal edge is at points rounded but at others flat. The outer edge by comparison is always a rounded point. The outer surfaces are at times flat but are mainly rounded. The ring is covered in a worn dark green and a times brown patina and has been chipped in several places. It is 23.3mm in external diameter, 4.9mm wide by 2.5mm thick and weighs 3.20 grams. Such rings are very har…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-0F8A9E
Object type: BELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy open mouthed bell, of probable Roman to Medieval date. The bell has a two-tiered triangular profile, divided by a right angled step around half way up the height of the object, and a circular plan. At its apex is a circular perforation to hold a clapper, now missing, in addition to two worn projections, probably the vestigal remains of an integral attachment loop. Height: 29.9mm, Thickness: 3.0mm, Diameter: 45.0mm (max); 10.8mm (min), Weight: 29.9g. A large number of broadly similar connical copper alloy Roman bells have been recorded onto the PAS…
Created on: Sunday 2nd April 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-244AA6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy handle possibly Post-Medieval and for a cooking vessel of some kind. The handle has a long shaft (c. 69.0mm long) that is slightly crescent shaped in cross section with a shallow convex upper surface and shallow concave lower surface. It is wider (7.9mm) than it is thick (c.2.6mm) and after being relatively straight sided for most of its length widens closer to its attachment point to the vessel. reaching a maximum width of 16.0mm. The upper surface of the handle is decorated by two thin, parallel incised lines, placed c.0.3mm inwards of each of the handl…
Created on: Friday 6th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

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-2FA299
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six (6) copper-alloy fragments of uncertain function dating from the Bronze Age to Modern period, c. 2200 BC - AD 1900. Fragment 1: Circular in plan, rectangular in section. Uneven surfaces. 15.88mm in length, 6.76mm thick, 3.12g.  Fragment 2:  Irregular in plan, appears a twisted length that has been rolled into a circular shape with a linear extension. 20.085mm in length, 9.21mm in width, 4.29mm thick; 1.82g.  Fragment 3: Sub lozenge shaped in plan, irregular in section. No decoration evident. 12.2mm in length, 7.74mm in width, 5.73mm thick; 1.59…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2FADD5
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of bronze casting waste of uncertain date. The fragment is irregular but elongated in shape. The surface of the fragment is a mottled mix of grey-black and reddish patches. The fragment is 52.43mm long, 13.15 mm wide and 12.75mm thick. It weighs 15.29grams.
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2FF7A7
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four (4) copper-alloy fragments of uncertain function dating from the Bronze Age to Modern period, c. 2200 BC - AD 1900. Fragment 1: Circular in plan, irregular in section. No decoration evident. 9.17mm in diameter, 4.2mm thick, 1.31g.  Fragment 2:  Circular in plan, rectangular in section. No decoration evident, smooth and flat surfaces on each end. 10.02mm in diameter, 6.51mm thick; 3.08g.  Fragment 3: Circular in plan, irregular in section. No decoration evident. 7.61mm in diameter, 4.03mm thick; 1.06g.  Fragment 4: Circular in plan, recta…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-A41D06
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy stud with a round, flat head and the stump of an integral round-sectioned shank on the reverse. There is a collar at the end of the shank which terminates in a break. There is iron residue which suggests attachment. The front has a four ring and dot decoration around the top of the shank. No parallel has been noted. Possibly late Roman or early medieval. Measurements: Length 22.32mm, Width 6.93mm, Thickness 1.88mm, Diameter 40.15mm, Weight 19.42g.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', 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-3140DE
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of bronze casting waste of uncertain date. The fragments are irregular but elongated in shape. The surface of the fragment is a mottled mix of green and yellow patches. Measurements -  Large spill  Length: 165mm Width: 46.88mm Thickness: 20.98mm Weight: 296g Small spill  Length: 90.41mm Width: 44.62mm Thickness: 19.67mm Weight: 174g
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Witham Friary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C1C0D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, CONSTANTINOPOLIS, mint uncertain, 330-5.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C1F9C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine I, GLORIA EXERCITVS (two standards), Trier, 330-5. LRBC no. 62 (1960, p. 5)
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C21C12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, GLORIA EXERCITVS (one standard), mint uncertain, 335-41.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C22EA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Helena, PAX PVBLICA, Trier, 337-41. LRBC no. 112 (1960, p. 5).
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip', grid reference and parish protected.