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Record ID: SOM-226523
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post-medieval penny of James I (AD 1567/1603-25). Third coinage with two pellets initial mark, dating to c. AD 1619-25. Mint of London.  Obv. Tudor rose, I D G ROSA SINE SPINA Rev. Thistle, TEATVR VNITA DEVS Diameter: 13.29mm, weight: 0.51g. 
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C09A4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age uninscribed silver stater of the Durotriges, Cranborne Chase type, c. 58 BC - AD 43.  Obv. Wreath, cloak, and crescents  Rev. Disjointed horse left, rectangular head, body of crescents, pellets above Diameter: 19.13mm, weight: 3.31g. Cf. VA 1235-1, BMC 2525-46, ABC 2157. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C09106
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age uninscribed silver stater of the Durotriges, Cranborne Chase type, c. 58 BC - AD 43.  Obv. Wreath, cloak, and crescents  Rev. Disjointed horse left, rectangular head, body of crescents, pellets above Diameter: 18.92mm, weight: 2.96g. Cf. VA 1235-1, BMC 2525-46, ABC 2157. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-55D07C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward IV, first or (more likely) second reign dating to 1464 to 1483. Unclear type, unclear initial mark, unclear mint, possibly Durham. The coin has jumped in the die and is double struck with the strikes very offset and also has ghosting of the cross on the reverse through to the front.
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CDAB73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III dating to AD 1248 to 1250. Long voided cross class 3b. Minted by Henri at London . North (1994, 226), no.987.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-82709C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of Charles II (AD 1660-1685), dating to AD1660 - 1662. Crown initial mark, London Mint. North (1991: 210) no. 2771. There is a small circular piercing at 10 o'clock from the obverse.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7EBAED
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2017 T203; disclaimed and returned to finder Description: A plain silver button with makers mark. The button is bi-convex with a domed front and back. The front is plain. The back has two circular blow holes made from the inside (leaving a ridge around the outside) flanking a loop. The loop is formed of a strip of D-shaped sectioned wire bent over on itself and the ends soldered to the back of the button. There is a visible line of solder around the joint between the front and back where they were attached. On the back, half way between the holes near the edge is stam…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F13186
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to AD 1558-1560. First Issue, lis initial mark, minted London. North (1991: 133) no. 1985.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2EB0FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Richard II to Richard III dating from AD 1377 to 1485. Type unclear. Minted at York.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2E8DE9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver post medieval halfgroat of the Commonwealth dating to the period AD 1649 - 1660. Mint of London. The coin has been pierced at 7 o'clock on the obverse. See North, Vol. II, p. 206, no. 2728.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B1D9BF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Septimius Severus, dating to AD 197-198 (Reece period 10). VICT AVG COS II PP reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and plam. Mint of Rome. RIC Vol IV, p.105, no. 120c.
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-6AF058
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An early post-medieval gilded silver ball-headed pin dating to the 16th century (c.1500-c.1600), now in two fragments. The head is decorated with six filigree rings, three above a circumferential ridge around the midline and three below. Inside each ring there is a smaller ring with a central pellet. One inner ring and pellet is missing. Gilding remains on the head and neck of the pin. The pin is broken approximately midway down the shaft but the end is still present. This is a small example of the type. Dimensions: approximate original length: 44.5mm; diameter of head: 7.58mm; weig…
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-65C991
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CURATORS REPORT Description of find Late Saxon hooked tag with triangular headplate, two rivet holes along the top edge and intact hook. The front of the object is left plain except for a simple, incised line running along each of the long sides of the triangle. A deep notch separates the lower edge of the triangle from the hook. The back of the object is plain. Discussion Hooked tags are all-purpose fasteners, used to secure small bags or purses and also clothing. They occur in various forms from the late 8th century onwards, but those with triangular head plate seem to beco…
Created on: Friday 5th October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-18D8F3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast silver strap-end of early-medieval date. The Thomas Class B, Type 1 (transverse grooved) strap-end measures 28.2mm by 7.5mm by 2.9mm and weighs 1.9g. Its width to length ratio is 1:2.6. It has a proximal split end with a trifid terminal and a central perforation. The interior side of the split end has broken off. A further perforation, which is filled with iron corrosion, is located close to the other end of the split. From the proximal end, the strap-end narrows until the point where the end splits, then tapers more gently into a stylised zoomorphic terminal. Two p…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-423012
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Radiate of Gordian III minted in Rome between AD 241-3. RIC vol. IV part III, no. 95 (p. 25).
Created on: Monday 4th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-A8B081
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Denarius of Severus Alexander minted in Rome in AD 225. RIC no. 45 (vol. IV part II, p. 74).
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-C43F76
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete thirteenth or fourteenth century silver gilt finger ring. The bezel is square with rounded corners and measures 11.28mm by 11.45mm by 4.25mm. It is hollow with a square opening in the front, but the gem is missing. The surviving part (about half) of the hoop suggests a former diameter of 19.36mm, not including the bezel. The hoop is 3.62mm wide and 1.4mm thick. It is decorated on the exterior with alternating engraved lozenges and four-petalled flowers. The inside of the band is plain. The gilding is worn. Weight: 2.36g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-19FA20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A poorly struck Henry II cross and crosslet (Tealby) penny, probably minted in 1161-5. As North no. 957 (1994, p. 217).
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-D1AE12
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small silver dress pin with bent wire shaft and near-spherical head comprising two hemispheres, each with applied filigree roundels containing bosses, gilded, with knop on top. This is a small example of a typical Tudor 'ball-headed' dress pin, English 16th century, of which examples are regularly reported through the Treasure Act; see for example a pin from Mathern, Monmouthshire, see Treasure Annual Report 1998-9, no. 228. The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. (Dr Dora Thornton, Curator…
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2005
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port area', grid reference and parish protected.