Record ID: SUR-E6BAEC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped post medieval buckle with rounded sides and small knops at either end of the strap bar. A pointed copper alloy pin is retained.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E4ADE6
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent fragment of a Roman copper alloy bracelet or armlet, 4mm wide with a flat cross section. The exterior is divided into panels by deeply incised transverse lines, each panel with an oblique line running across it diagonally with a pair of offset notches, one to each side. The angle of the diagonals alternates creating a zig-zag effect. The bracelet appears to have been intentionally cut to respect the edges of the panels at either end and has been bent around, possibly for re-use as a finger ring. There are traces of a white metal coating.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E46953
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval cast copper alloy spur hook. The object has a narrow hooked arm to attach to an eye of the spur terminal, with flanking lobes half way down and a lozengiform rear terminal. This is drilled to take a rivet with a domed and teardrop-shaped head acting as an integral rove to attach to the leathers. Circa 16th-17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E43F44
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman finger ring, comprising a raised oval bezel, 8.2mm long and 3.3mm high, with a deep setting for a now lost stone or intaglio. The bezel rises from the line of the hoop which has a flat cross section and triangular shoulders which are waisted at the junction to the bezel and which taper into the hoop. The shoulders are decorated with transverse ridges. Cf. Guiraud's (1989) Type 3 (later 2nd to later 3rd century AD) or Henig's (2007, 13) Type VIII (3rd century AD).
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E41FBE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester Derivative Polden Hill type, dating to c. 75-175 AD. The wings are cylindrical, open on the underside and have angled end-caps which are drilled to take the spindle on which the spring and pin is mounted. The front of the brooch has a small projecting lug for the spring chord. The bow has a flat cross section and is angled at 90° to the head. The apex of the bow has three square recessed cells retaining traces of red enamel, set within a moulded rectangular panel. Behind this is a small ridged collar to the lower part of…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-65BD15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307 - 318 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left with globe. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-6598C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded and incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). [GLORIA ROMANORVM] reverse type depicting the emperor dragging a captive. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-3FAB8F
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to early post medieval cast copper alloy domed thimble with oval holes spiralling up to the crown and an incised line around the base. There are no maker's marks visible. The thimble has been crushed and has split open.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-ED76D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch, 50.83mm in length, missing its spring and pin. The head is oval with a protruding lozengiform terminal at the front and single hinge loop underneath. The bow is of triangular cross section divided centrally by a pair of reels with a central button. The lower part of the bow tapers to a moulded foot with a deep triangular catchplate beneath. Circa late 1st to late 2nd century AD.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-ED32DC
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment from a late Roman multiple motif armlet, 33.48mm in length. The fragment is flat in cross section, slightly curved in side profile and decorated on one side with three panels divided by transverse ridges, each containing a different arrangement of dot-in-annulet motifs of various sizes. Circa 3rd-4th century AD.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EC8175
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square uniface copper alloy Coin Weight of 6.7g (103.4gr) dating to c 1461-1600. The weight depicts a king with sword and shield standing in a ship with a rose in the centre of the hull and is for a Ryal (rose noble), used from the reigns of Edward IV to Elizabeth I. It was equivalent to 5 Shillings. This weight was possibly struck in the Low Countries. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EBF2B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307 - 318 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left with whip and globe. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EBC858
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus, of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). [VRBS ROMA] type with a reverse depicting Romulus and Remus suckling a wolf, with a wreath and two stars above. probably mint of Trier. Cf. RIC VII Treveri 553.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-DC2F2D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting comprising a bar mount with an (incomplete) hooked terminal. The bar is D-sectioned with moulded ribs, a pierced convex central boss and two rounded terminals, one of which is drilled for a rivet. The hook possibly once held a pendant loop to attach small items or a purse to the belt. Circa 13th - 14th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-DC0936
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy pin from a Medieval annular buckle, 42mm in length. The pin has a sub rectangular cross section with rounded corners. There is a small raised grip at the junction with the loop which likely aided with the operation of the buckle. The articulation loop is complete but has been bent open. Circa late 13th-15th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D9C5F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded post Medieval copper alloy farthing of Charles II (1660-1685), milled issue of 1672-1679, date unclear. As Spink 3394.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D55BBC
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper alloy casket key, 36.5mm in length, with an oval bow, a shank of flattened oval cross-section with a hollow end and a (now incomplete) simple bit with a single cleft. Circa 12th-15th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C2FE3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Maximian dating to AD 296-297 (Reece period 15). GENIO PPOPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Trier. As RIC VI Treveri 181b.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C2AF57
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy tunic button displaying the lightning flash logo of the British Union of Fascists, dating to 1935-1940. The backplate is crushed and retains a wire loop shank with illegible maker's mark around.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C296FD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of post Medieval vessel repair rivets or clips made of folded copper alloy sheet metal, designed to mend a split in the wall of a wooden vessel. Found in the same location. The larger measures 24.7mm by 14.4mm, the smaller measures 22mm by 10.9mm.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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