Record ID: WILT-669DA9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval gold zoomorphic seal matrix, dating to the period AD 1750-1900. It is formed of a handle and a base, which is inset with an engraved glass setting. The handle is a snake biting its own tail, with the looped and overlapping body providing the handle and small loop for this seal matrix. The snake is attached to the base by one side of its head and tail. On the head of the snake there are striations, depicting the eyes and nostrils. These correspond to the fine grooved striations on the body of the snake, which cross and intersect with one another. The snake is thickest t…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4C20D3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-medieval gold 'fede' finger-ring. The bezel is in the form of two hands, one clasped in the other, holding a heart between them. Each hand protrudes from a cuff, decorated with five dots reflecting a lace-like appearance. The band of the ring meets the cuff with foliate scrolls, rather like the head of a Doric column. The band then tapers in width, and continues that width across the band. The band is D shape in cross section, and holds no decoration on it anterior surface. The posterior has an italic inscription in lower case reading: "Be True in Hart" following th…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: WILT-1FF4E1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring of uncertain date, possibly medieval or post-medieval. It is D-shaped in section and is undecorated and unmarked. It measures 23.12mm in external diameter, 20.41mm in internal diameter and weighs 1.20g. Similar finger rings are recorded on PAS database as SWYOR-1F3699.
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-E4E017
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age stater of Catti of the Dobunni tribe dating to c. AD 1 - 20. Obverse depicts the Tree of Life and the reverse depicts triple tailed horse above a wheel. The inscription 'CATTI' is visible on the reverse. The Dobunni were an Iron Age tribe with a range of rulers. Often rulers had similar coins but changed specific details. The details changed include: shape of the horse's head; the obverse type; the number of pellets surrounding the horse; the inscription above the horse. Likely to be be a gold plated copper alloy copy due to the rose-gold colouring. VA no.1130…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grimstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F95D9F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold post medieval posey ring dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1750. The finger ring comprises a simple, gold circular band. The exterior is undecorated and plain, with no decoration. The interior is inscribed with the words 'I am thy lot refuse mee not'. The inscription is written in old English and in black writing. The makers mark is not visible on the interior surface. The ring measures 20.49mm in diameter, with an internal diameter of 11.08mm. The ring weighs 2.32g and has a thickness of 2.68mm. As it was not felt possible to be confident that that ring was more than …
Created on: Friday 8th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3A5F13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age early uninscribed quarter stater of the Belgae, Rudd's 'Hampshire Thunderbolt' type (ABC 767), dating to c.65-40 BC. Reference: ABC p.58, no.767, VA 143, BMC 129-36.
Created on: Monday 11th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Stratton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3E3165
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of the East Wiltshire tribal group centred on the Vale of Pewsey, perhaps the Cornovii. It Measures 16mm in diameter and weighs 4.54g. It is dished from the reverse and has a small striking split. Obverse: Essentially blank, possibly an obliterated die Reverse: Highly stylized Celticized horse right Date: c.50-35BC Reference: Very close to British Museum Catalogue 361-364; Van Arsdell 1526-1 Chris Rudd comments: In 1961 Derek Allen hinted that there may have been a 'minor cantonal grouping' in east Wiltshire. In 1977 archaeologist Dr Paul Robinson gave…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Devizes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E683B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Post-Medieval gold crown of Elizabeth I, second issue (1561-82). It measures 22.84mm in diameter and weighs 2.66g. Obverse: Crowned bust to left in plain dress ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA (initial mark coronet) shield with ER at sides SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM (initial mark coronet) Reference: North Volume II no.1995.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fordingbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-EABAB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval gold quarter-noble of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461), Annulet issue, minted at London, AD 1422-1427. The coin is slightly bent at the edge. It measures 18.83mm and weighs 1.71g. Reference: North 1420.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fordingbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-60E243
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age early uninscribed British B 'Chute' type gold Durotrigian stater, measuring 17-18mm, weighing 6.19g, reverse dished, some wear. Obverse: Abstract head of Apollo facing right Reverse: Disjointed horse going left Coins of this type were produced in the Dorset-Wiltshire-Isle of Wight area in around 80-60 BC. During the late Iron Age this area is thought to have been inhabited by a people known as the Durotriges. Reference: Van A 1205-1; BMC 35-76; ABC 746
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Wallop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FAC618
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A modern gold finger-ring, squashed and with a breaking bend at the back of the hoop. It is in rather scuffed condition. It measures 28.41mm in diameter (internal 25.16mm) and 9.22mm in max.width, at the bezel. It weighs 8.07g. The hoop is rectangular in cross-section, measuring 3.65x1.11mm at the back of the hoop. It widens a little to c.5x1.5mm just before the shoulders, which are triangular in shape and expand to 9.1mm at the bezel. The bezel is rectangular and c.8x9mm. It is U-shaped in profile, being c.2.5mm thick at the top of the shoulders and c.1.5mm thick at the centre. O…
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Somerford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-5579DA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval gold finger mourning ring dating to 1722. It has a oval bezel (8.00 x 4.5mm) with raised edges and a recessed centre, but missing its semi-precious stone. The hoop is quite worn, decorated with multiple motifs. There are traces of a black inlay. The inscription inside the ring reads E Strode ob 19 Mar 1722 AEtat 42. There is a maker's mark or hallmark "WS" or"MS". The ring is 20.65mm in diameter and 3.20mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Seagry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-655B3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 'Hampshire Thunderbolt' gold quarter stater of the Belgae dating to the period c 65-40 BC. The coin depicts a stylised boat possibly with two standing figures and on the reverse a cruciform thunderbolt motif together with various objects in angles. Cf Rudd, C, 2010, Ancient British Coins, Chris Rudd Aylsham 2010, p 58 ABC 767.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Etchilhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-41A536
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age uninscribed stater, Gallo-Belgic import of the Ambiani, dating to the period c. 60-50 BC, 'Gallic War Uniface' type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: Sinuous horse facing right, single pellet below, pellets above. As ABC, p.28, no.16.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: WILT-C9D9D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very base or plated gold uninscribed Iron Age stater of the Western Region / East Wiltshire, dating to the period c.50-20 BC, probably 'Savernake Forest' type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Horse right with pellet mane, spiral above, large wheel below, various pellets around. As ABC, p. 107, no. 2091; BMC nos. 361-364. This coin is struck on a quite base flan, the reverse appearing to be double struck with the type visible at approximately 12 and 4 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 14th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st February 2019
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Record ID: WILT-84FF88
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small rectangular fragment of Bronze Age gold, truncated by probable cuts at either end, dating to 2,400-800 BC. The front of the fragment is moulded into five parallel ribs, with an incised zig-zag on the sides of each rib, except for those on the external edges. The reverse is plain. Dimensions: length 15.9mm; width 9.7mm; thickness 1.5mm; weight 2.48g. Discussion: The fragment can be compared to other ribbed gold strips identified as Bronze Age ribbons and recorded on the PAS database, cf. HAMP-36C41B; NLM-9CECFC; WMID-3CBCF0; WAW-C0C0B3. Conclusion: The artefact…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clarendon Park CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-54BBAA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman gold finger ring dating to c. AD 1-200. The find is much bent and distorted, with a circular hoop of circular cross-section and what appear to be a pair of opposed possible snake heads forming the bezel. max. length of distorted hoop 25.0mm thickness wire hoop (circular sectioned) 1.3mm max setting length 8.5mm (right angles to hoop) max setting width 6.8mm depth setting 2.6mm weight 1.95g Discussion: snake rings are common finds from the early Roman period. This ring appears to broadly conform with the type and would be classified as Johns t…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: WILT-23A52E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold finger-ring of the type known as a puzzle ring, dating to c. AD1700-1900 . It consists of three interlinking gold hoops, each with a sub-square cross-section with rounded angles. The hoops are now bent and slightly mis-shapen, the grooved hoop in particular. This one has tightly spaced transverse grooves around all faces; the other two are undecorated. Each hoop was originally 20.0mm in diameter; total weight: 4.42g Similar puzzle-rings have been recorded on the PAS database, e.g. NMS-8BC638; BH-DCD252 (both with one ring decorated); WMID-68CAA3 and NAR…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yatton Keynell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-570639
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval to Post-Medieval gold 10 Cruzados (Português) of Manuel I of Portugal (1495-1521), dating to AD1499-1521 (Gomez 74.05). The coin has a small, round punch mark (located at 3 o'clock on the line of the inner circle on the obverse, and by the top of the central cross at at 1 o'clock on the reverse) which has almost pierced the coin. The punch was made from reverse to obverse. 
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-6B93B2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Plain gold band inscribed inside in lower case: 'Vertue paseth riches' (ie. Virtue surpasses riches). There are traces of black enamel in the inscription and the ring itself is slightly dented. 17th century.
Created on: Saturday 3rd January 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brokenborough', grid reference and parish protected.