Record ID: SOM-D2E0D1
Object type: CHAPE
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. Some ddecoration exisits at the top opening of the chape consisting of two incised lines running parallel to each other around the circumfurance  of the chape, within which are two small circular motifs. 
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D2A313
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut half penny of Henry III (1216-72) dating to AD 1249 to 1250. Long cross class 3c. Minted by Nicole at either London, Canterbury or Winchester. North (1994, 226) no. 988. 
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Curry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C10C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Canterbury Mint. Probably type 10cf2 (1306-1307). As North 1991: 32, 1042.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yeovilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FE4BB2
Object type: HARNESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy enamelled heraldic harness fitting / harness hook of medieval date (1300 - 1325). The fitting is complete and cast in one piece; it is irregular in plan and cross section having an upper shield (or heater) shaped plate which is rectangular in cross section. This plate expands on its lower edge into a square sectioned skirt, below this a sub-hexagonal (faceted rectangle) sectioned cast and wrought hook extends. The hook retains much of its original shape being almost a closed loop. The plate section of the hook is decorated on both faces with extraordinaril…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-FE5014
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy spherical bell with an integral loop at the top and openwork lower section. The loop is crudely cast with a circular hole through it and rough projections on the outer side, possibly casting flashes that have not been cleared off. The upper (solid) part of the bell has four regularly spaced moulded squared topped and round based shields each within a circle. One shield is slightly angled suggesting this was a stamp stamped into apossibly ceramic mould. Between the circles and the shields are raised hatching and on each shield is a displayed eagle (on the left…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Keynsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-72229E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy cooking vessel dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval periods (c. AD 1200-1700). The fragment appears to be a rim sherd probably from a cauldron or posnet. The sherd has a raised groove at the top of the rim measuring 1.42mm, a parallel incised line 5.71mm from the top of the sherd, and two parallel incised lines towards the bottom of the sherd, 1.79mm and 3.85mm from the base. All the lines likely run around the fully diameter of the pot.  The sherd measures 39.89mm in length, 25.93mm in width and 1.92mm thick. It weighs 14.…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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-A37A0F
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 1340-1405). The pendant is lozengiform with 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 three branched tree surmounted by a lion couchant guardant. The reverse is undecorated. Overall the object has a smooth dark green / brown patina. A comparative harness pendant is illustrated in Ashley (2002: 17) no.153. Measurements Length: 41.18mm Width: 30mm Thickness: 2.58mm Weight: 10.12g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A38410
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy harness pendant dating from c. AD 1189 - 1399. The pendant is a "heater" shield shaped type (flat top with sides sloping steeply to a point). The suspension lug is missing.The front face of the pendant shows heraldic decoration, consisting of three passant lions left with paws raised. There are traces of red enamel in the background. In heraldic terms this blazon would be described as 'gules, three lions passant guardant'. The reverse is plain and undecorated. This harness pendant depicts the Arms of England fro…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A39113
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy florid cruciform brooch of Early-Medieval date, c. AD 510-580. The brooch consists of an incomplete knop, probably from the top of the head. All the edges of the fragment are worn breaks, so an original shape cannot be determined.  The decorational style is of incised anthropomorphic decoration with curled scrolls, probably stylised beaks from downturned beaked heads, with projecting triangular finial below the ‘nose’. The reverse is undecorated. Similar objects on the PAS database include LIN-022E26, YORYM-…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A43CA3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of upper greensand derived fabric dating to the 11th to 12rd century AD. Probably from a cooking jar, the sherd has a lid seat and is an unglazed, fairly gritty, quartz rich fabric. Measurements Length: 40.53mm Width: 34.85mm Thickness: 8.34mm Weight: 16.18g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A46F78
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of Later Medieval to Early Post Medieval Donyatt type strap handle, probably from a jug, dating to the 16th century. The fabric is sandy, with iron rich inclusions. The handle features slashing, similar seen in Coleman-Smith and Pearson (1988) pg 131. Measurements Length: 75.67mm Width: 26.08mm Thickness: 12.48mm Weight: 80.77g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B4F4FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver short cross cut half penny of John (1199-1216) Class 5b2 (1205-1207) from the Rochester mint by the moneyer Hunfrei. This mint only coined during John's renovation of 1205. As North 1994: 179, 970ii. Measurements: Diameter: 18.54mm, Weight: 0.61g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B5932D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cross-and-crossletts penny of Henry II (1154-1189), likely class F(1170-1180) Unknown mint and moneyer. As North 1994: 961. Measurements: Diameter: 18.75mm, Weight: 1.33g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B5C8C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver short cross cut half penny of John (1199-1216) Class 5b2 (1205-1207) from the London mint, unknown moneyer. As North 1994: 179, 970ii. Measurements: Diameter: 17.71mm, Weight: 0.54g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B5FE0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver short cross cut farthing dating from AD 1180-1247, from the London mint, unknown moneyer. Measurements: Height 10.14mm, Width: 9.53mm Weight: 0.37g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B62138
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver short cross cut farthing of Henry II (1154-1189) Class 1 (1180-1189). Unknown mint and moneyer. Measurements: Height 9.74mm, Width: 8.75mm Weight: 0.28g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A27741
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pendant of medival or post-medieval date (1066-1800). The pendant is uniface and suboval with the remains of an attachement loop at the top with some iron staining. The front is raised and decorated with a central knop surrounded by six smaller, equidistant knops around the edge. There is a circumferencial rim. Measurements: Diameter: 24.85mm, Thickness 9.35mm, Weight: 23.91g.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A05B92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cut silver voided long cross halfpenny of Henry III (1248-1272), possibly of class 3 (1248-1250). Measurements: Diameter: 17.55mm, Weight: 0.68g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-63130E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is sub circular in plan and cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a small circular shaped hole through the centre with a diameter of 1.85mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fishing. Measurement…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.