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: WILT-6F5339
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy probable hooked tag, dating to c AD 1500 - 1600.  It is made up of two globular features, each hollow but soldered to a flat circular base. These are joined by a rectangular section link soldered to the bases. Intricately decorative pairs of rings of twisted wire cover the domed surface, with pellets and smaller circles of twisted wire in the centre and at the junction of the larger rings. The globules are now very degraded, with some loss of surface on one side. There is evidence …
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-E941D8
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Roman copper alloy openwork key handle, probably dating to c. AD 43-410. The handle is cast into a three-dimensional representation of two confronted dolphins, their back bowed and tails intertwining; curving back around so that their lobed terminals touch the dolphin's back. Between their jaws the dolphins support a fluted vessel, probably a krater, which contains a sub-circular socket filled with iron corrosion; potentially the stem of a key. Dimensions: Length 39.4mm; width 32.8mm; thickness 11.0mm; weight 30.16g. Composite Roman keys with elaborate copper-allo…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E8A3A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged double lugged trumpet brooch, dating between AD 80-200. The head of the brooch is ovate, with two integral pierced semi circular lugs on the reverse to accommodate an axis bar. Between both pierced lugs sits an intact copper alloy spring of four coils with a semi-circular loop set behind the spring, hanging toward the foot. The coils are covered in iron corrosion suggesting the axis bar may be iron. One coil extends into an incomplete circular-sectioned pin which tapers towards a worn break near the catchp…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EDC54C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Initial T-shaped brooch, of Colchester derivative hinged pin type (Hull T125; Mackreth (2011) CD H) dating to the late 1st to early 2nd century AD. The wings are cylindrical with incised lines around the tips and contain an axis spindle retaining the pin (27mm in length). The bow is convex, with a moulded spine decorated with incised oblique lines, and has ridged margins. It tapers back to a bend and break. The foot and catchplate are missing. The surface has traces of tinning.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-747A9B
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy bead of suggested Roman date c. AD43-410.  The bead is circular in plan and has a median raised rib running around the circumference. The edges of the perforation are worn and damaged, with some areas of deep radial striations, possible cut by the string/thread the beads were suspended on. The surface has a glossy mid brown surface. Measurements: outer diameter: 11.29mm; internal diameter: 4.30mm; thickness: 6.28mm and weight: 1.54g.  Beads are very difficult to date without context, but compare: SF-D0599D and HAMP-24CAB3; …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th 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: WILT-D2FDE4
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy, model of a cross-pene hammer head and a short section of integral handle, dating to c AD 300 - 410. The head is a long, thin sub rectangular shape, broadly oval in cross section, with widened central area where the handle has been fashioned as if through a central eye in the hammer head, extending at the top as a rounded knop. One end of the head is a flattened rectangular shape, the striking face; the other narrows to a rounded chisel shape. The arms either side of the centre are chamferred. The handle is circular in cross section and narrows below…
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th April 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: WILT-837046
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval copper alloy probable Limoges enamelled plaque or possible mount, dating to c AD 1180-1200. Part of a champlevé enamel and gilded copper anthropomorphic representation of a saint, depicting the nimbate head of a clean shaven male figure, looking a little to his left. The face is white with eyes, eyebrows, nose mouth and chin indicated by simple darker marks. Five luxuriant locks of hair are indicated by lines of black and white. A circle of red, a halo, is at the margin of the plate and the field between this and the figure is te…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-4926A5
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval to Modern copper alloy pipe tamper, with anthropomorphic openwork handle, dating to c AD 1700 - 1850. The figures within the handle, with just three legs still apparent, are half missing to an early break. The column handle is complete with a buffer base and collars at the half way point and immediately under the handle. The handle has a flat, plain reverse. Dimensions: Height: 52.9 mm Width: 30.3 mm Weight: 23.14 g The handle may depict an erotic scene of a couple copulating, with a pos…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-492DB9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy strap fitting, dating to c. AD 1600-1700. It is a flat, oval plate, shallow plano convex in cross section, with a small round ended lug at one end and a rectangular, rectangular section, 'eye' at the other. The lug shows three transverse grooves leaving two rectilinear ridges and the eye, similarly has two such grooves and a single ridge or collar at the junction with the plate. The frame of the eye is intentionally curving downwards and the outer edge of the frame shows some signs of wear. The underside of the item has …
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-493C40
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval or Post Medieval copper alloy fishtail book clasp, missing part of its hook, dating to c AD 1400 - 1700. Howsam type A.3.1. The clasp has roughly parallel sides, flares to a scalloped attachment end, with small parts missing, rounded shoulders and a narrowed hook at the outer end. It has its base plate attached, together with enfolded material (probably leather) of some kind. There may be some parts missing but two base rivets are in situ, holding the plates together together with a third rivet at the hook end, all enclosing the material as we…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D3CD22
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval mount or buckle plate, dating to c AD 1400 - 1700. The find is missing a loop or similar for attachment. The mount has a degree of wear and patination, and is decorated but the pattern is unclear. It is rectangular,  with straight attachment edge, rivet hole in each corner, slightly rounded at the outer edge where there is a crescentic break in the centre. The underside is undecorated. Dimensions: 31.8mm in length;  21.1mm in width; 1.6mm thick; 3.92g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-4A17E2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle plate dating to c AD1250 - 1400. It is a strip of sheet metal, with convex attachment end, the buckle end recessed for buckle, folded, with a narrower profile against the under side of the main plate and recessed again before flaring and stopping short. There is a neatly drilled hole at the attachment end and decoration longitudinally of an inscribed central panel running full length, with saltire crosses  forming triangles each side of a midline.This slightly primitive decoration is partly obscured by damage caused by an earlier …
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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