Record ID: SOM-FFB2D5
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable whetstone fragment which is likely to be of Roman to post-medieval date. The unbroken surfaces exhibit some polish and the only original edge is at a ninety degree angle. The stone is a fine-grained micaceous sandstone (pers. comm. Dennis Parsons, Curator of Natural History, Somerset County Museum). Dimensions: 51mm by 44.8mm by 20.3mm Weight: 42.8g
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0D0EB3
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat cylindrical polishing stone or whetstone of probable Roman to post-medieval date. It measures 72mm by 68mm by 36mm and weighs 253g. Both of the flat sides exhibit polish. The stone appears to be an igneous rock and is not of local origin (pers. comm. Dennis Parsons, Curator of Natural History, Somerset County Museum).
Created on: Monday 31st March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Horethorne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D9EF94
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One end of a rectangular and rectangular secetioned whet stone with a drilled circular hole through the remaining complete end. Fine grained non-micaceous rock formed and broken along distinct layers with flat sides, slightly rounded corners and edges and a slightly concave face, probably from use. The fragment is 49.0mm long, 33.7mm wide and 9.8mm thick it weighs 32 grams. While not diagnositic on its own it was found in a group of Roman material and is likely to be of that date although there is some late 18th century material also on the field.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-DA2851
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One end of a rectangular sectioned whetstone and a non-joining end fragment which may or may not be from the same stone. The larger piece narrows and thins to a sharp point at the complete end. The smaller piece is triangular in section, probably due to the amount of wear on one face and worn to a flat edge with a rounded corner at the complete end. Fine grained non-micaceous rock. The larger fragment is 107.2 mm long, 38.9mm wide and 27.4mm thick it weighs 128.9 grams. The smaller is 42.6mm long, 31.8mm wide, 11.9mm thick and weighs 19.2g. While not diagnositic on their own these …
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-8AC5F7
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A whetstone or hone broken at one end. The surviving portion of the whetstone is sub-rectangular in plan. One long edge of this is straight from which the complete end runs tangentially. The remaining long edge is slightly convex. The end has rounded corners. In section the object has rounded edges. The object thickens slightly towards the complete end. The stone is a fine grained, slightly micaceous, and possibly metamorphic rock, with diagonal veins of quartz running through and across the length of the object. It is predominantly dark grey to brown grey in colour. The hone is…
Created on: Friday 11th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-8DFF21
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The globular weight measures 53.5mm high by 39.5mm in diameter and weighs 445g. At the apex are the remains of a wrought iron loop. The weight has no deliberate markings or decoration.
Created on: Monday 30th June 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-031535
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, formed from a disk shaped piece of lead with a hole through its centre, which would probably have been slightly conical in form originally. However, it has become folded in half at some point. It is crudely made and could plausibly date from the Roman period onwards, though is probably more likely to be of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. Length: 43.72mm, Width: 24.44mm, Thickness: 13.57mm, Weight: 47g
Created on: Monday 8th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4C93F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Lead weight of probable Roman date, c. AD 43-410. The weight is sub-circular in plan and a squat, piriform shape in profile, and with a slightly concave base. From the apex the vestigial remains of an iron attachment loop are present, which can be seen to pass through the weight and is visible in the base. Dimensons: Height 23.6mm; diameter 30.3mm; weight 92.35g. An irregularly shaped lead weight with an iron core found during the excavations at Colchester is published by Crummy (1983: 101, no. 2510), and whilst the ease with which lead can be cast makes such objects dificult …
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-425635
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large bi-conical lead steelyard weight with an iron shank, dating to the Roman period c. 43-410 AD. The weight is circular in plan and lozenge-shaped in cross section. The weight is very worn with many large scars to the surface. It weighs c. 528 g. It is very similar in form to WILT-209BB6 on the PAS database, but larger. Other similar weights on the PAS database include: LEIC-745A72, LEIC-A2F2DD, and DOR-924A9A. Measurements: length 49.85 mm, diameter 49.65 mm, weight 528 g.
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2CDDF7
Object type: WALL PLASTER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of probable wall plaster of possible Roman date. The irregular fragment measures 44.2mm by 40mm by 19.3mm and weighs 23.2g. The flat internal surface is painted a creamy white.
Created on: Thursday 18th September 2008
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2CEF16
Object type: WALL PLASTER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of probable wall plaster of possible Roman date. The irregular fragment measures 52.6mm by 45.7mm by 16.6mm and weighs 28.9g. The flat internal surface is painted a brownish-pink.
Created on: Thursday 18th September 2008
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-515A50
Object type: WALL PLASTER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of painted wall plaster of probable Roman date (c. AD 43 - 410). The plaster comprises a grey render with a coarse sandy texture and occasional rounded pebble inclusions. One surface is coated in an orange-red paint. The fragment measures 32.92mm in length, 28.23mm in width, is 7.61mm thick and weighs 7.72g.
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-433105
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six sherds of samian ware pottery of early Roman date. Three are body sherds and three are rim sherds. Two of the rim sherds have external beads and one is plain. All the sherds are oxidised throughout with shiny brownish-orange slips. The fabric contains moderate very small limestone pieces and occasional voids, so the vessels were probably produced at one of the South Gaulish kilns. Total weight: 44g
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4391F7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nine sherds of South-East Dorset Black-Burnished Ware I pottery of Roman date. Five are rim sherds, three are body sherds and one is a base sherd. The largest rim sherd is from a flanged bowl, three others are plain and everted and probably come from jars and the other is flat and appears to have come from a lid with a groove parallel to the rim. All of the sherds are reduced, although one has slightly more oxidised surfaces. Two or possibly three of the sherds have a black slip. The fabric contains abundant small rounded quartz sand and sparse larger pieces of quartz and calcareous fr…
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-43C603
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of New Forest Slipped Ware pottery of later Roman date. The fabric is a reduced light grey with a darker grey slip. Dimensions: 30.7mm by 34.8mm by 4.9mm Weight: 7g
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-19DC20
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorated rim sherd from a Oxfordshire red-slipped ware vessel of late Roman date. Dimensions: 25.4mm by 18.9mm by 5.2mm Weight: 3g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1A5E63
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three rim sherds of grey ware pottery of Roman date. They are likely to be of local manufacture. One sherd has a reduced mid to light grey fabric with moderate fine sand temper and sparse mica and grog, the second has a reduced light grey fabric with sparse fine sand, rounded quartz and occasional other inclusions and the third has a reduced mid grey fabrics with mixed temper including moderate sand, sparse quartz, grog, iron oxide and other stone pieces. The sherds probably formed part of small jars or bowls. Total weight: 23g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1B2655
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated body sherd of hand made south-western black burnished pottery of first to third century AD date. The fabric is reduced with very mild oxidation on the external surface and a slight 'sandwich' effect visible in the section. It contains moderate fine sand, mica and rounded quartz (up to 1mm). Dimensions: 33.8mm by 32.3mm by 6.5mm Weight: 7g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C6B14
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ten sherds of hand made south-east Dorset black burnished 1 pottery of Roman date. The sample comprises two base sherds, three rim sherds and five body sherds. Two of the rim sherds are from shallow ("dog") dishes and the other is from an everted rimmed jar. The fabric is a reduced dark grey with mild light grey/buff oxidation on some surfaces. It contains common rounded white quartz sand. Total weight: 97g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1CE894
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four sherds of abraded wheel made New Forest slipped ware pottery dating from c. 260-370. Three of the sherds have a reduced grey core and a purplish-black slip. These are all body sherds. The largest sherd appears to be from a beaker and it has a small white painted decoration consisting of five short lines. The other sherd is a rim sherd from a bowl with a small external bead. It has a creamy white reduced fabric and a dark grey slip. A small area of decoration is present at the lowest point of the sherd. It comprises two incised parallel horizontal lines with an incomplete stamp bel…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.