Record ID: DOR-9C5D42
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete ground and polished stone axehead. Cornish Group I. The surfaces are heavily weathered and quite rough. It has a transverse break across the body and only about half of the axehead remains.The cutting edge is not present. It tapers gently to a slightly rounded and asymmetrical butt. One side has a slight ridge, the other is faceted. It has an elliptical cross section. Date: Neolithic - c. 4000 - 2350 BC Dimensions: 95 mm x 56 mm x 31 mm Weight: 263 g Mik Markham carried out a macro examination of the material of the axehead and noted the following: The material…
Created on: Friday 1st December 2023
Last updated: Saturday 2nd December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0521B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1580. Reference: North Vol 2 No. 1998 Date: Post Medieval Radius: 17.81 mm  Weight:  1.10 g  Die axis: 9
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-48C584
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and misshapen cast lead cap for a powder measure. The open end is distorted. and has a slight external bead at the rim. The closed end of the cap is oval and has a slightly chamfered edge. Projecting from the edge at the closed end are two rounded integral loops set opposite each other. The loops are sub-angular in cross section. There is a small hole in the closed and and another in the side. Date: Post-Medieval - c. 1600-1700 Dimensions: 18.55 mm x 27.00 mm x 20.65 mm Weight: 20.21 g The cap would have been part of a small flask holding enough powder for a …
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-4830D6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single looped buckle with a separate sheet metal plate. The buckle frame is oval with a pointed lip on the outer edge. There is a v-shaped notch in the lip. At the back of the loop is the narrowed and offset bar. The plate has a central rectangular shot and is folded over the bar so that the pin can be attached through it. The plate is of approximately equal length front and rear. The ends of the plate both have a V-shaped void creating a forked shape. There is a small, circular sectioned, copper alloy rivet at each of the pointed corners joining the two halv…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-47BDE3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy oval buckle with an integral tapering plate. The oval frame has a wide outer edge. The bar at the rear is narrowed from the rest of the frame and has slight knops at either end. Behind the bar is a circular hole through which the copper alloy pin is attached. Behind this is a second, smaller circular attachment hole which is filled with iron corrosion. The plate tapers and is broken at the end. The pin is hooked around the frame and tapers to a sharp point. It has a longitudinal groove. Reference: Egan, G and Pritchard, F, 1991 Dress Accessorie…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-DB8A19
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy scabbard chape. The chape is thickly cast. It is U-shaped with a closed rounded base terminating in a moulded, circular cross sectioned knop. The open ends have angled shoulders with a moulded knop at the apex on each side.  The front and back of the chapes are openwork, each with three vertical rows of two  elongated triangular apertures (in the two outer rows the apex of each triangle point inwards and in the centre row point outward). There are remnants of two circular attachment holes on aeach face of the chape, set about halfway down. Date: Medieval -…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-45A7D9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367 - 383) dating to AD 367 - 378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse depicting the Emperor advancing right holding standard.  Mint mark: OF/-/--- Date: Roman Diameter: 17.83 mm Weight: 1.95 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-454B3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317 - 340) dating to AD 321 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse depicting a globe on an altar incsribed VOTIS XX. Mint of London. Mint mark: P/A/PLON Reference: RIC VII, p.111, No. 216 Date: Roman Diameter: 20.45 mm Weight: 2.26 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-4528BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337) dating to AD 316 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse depicting Sol, radiate, standing left, holding a globe. Mint of Trier. Mint mark: T/F/BTR Reference: RIC VII, p.172, No. 97 Date: Roman Diameter: 22.91 mm Weight: 3.12 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-ABBAA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337) dating to AD 323 - 324 (Reece period 16).  BEAT TRANQLITAS reverse depicting an altar inscribed VOTIS XX,  with a globe on top and stars above. The coin has pierced at the edge (behind the bust) with a single sub-circular hole 2.43 mm in diameter. Mint mark: //PLON Reference: RIC Vol VII, London No. 264 Date: Roman Diameter: 20.15 mm Weight: 1.94 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-3F17E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver  Medieval halfgroat of Edward III (1327 - 1377) dating to 1352 - 1353 . Pre-Treaty series D. Closed letter C for E in EDWARDVS. Cross 1 initial mark. Annulet stops. Minted in London. The coin is bent. Reference: North Volume 2, no. 1154 Date: Medieval Diameter: 22.01 mm Weight: 2.15 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-532FF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330 - 335  (Reece period 16). CONSTANTINOPOLIS obverse with a reverse depicting a Victiory standing left on the prow of a ship.  Date: Roman Diameter: 15.79 mm Weight: 1.87 g Die axis: uncertain
Created on: Friday 4th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-530C8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323 - 361) dating to AD 346 - 350 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Mint of Lyon. Mint mark: A//PLG* Reference: LRBC, part II, no. 204 Date: Roman Diameter: 22.25 mm Weight: 3.47 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Friday 4th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D393B3
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy prick spur or "rivet spur", The sides are broken and have a triangular cross section. At the centre the arms are vertically ribbed and flank an expanded sub-angular central section or heel-plate, also vertically ribbed at the sides. In the centre is a separately attached goad and at the top is the stub of a projecting element (probably a vertical backward hook). The goad is circular in cro0ss section and moulded in a baluster style with two transverse collars and a biconical terminal. Date: Porbably Late Roman -  3…
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D2158F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of Richard I (1189 - 1199) dating to c. 1190 - 1194. Class 3. Minted in Exeter. Reference: North Vol 1, No.967 Diameter: 18.22 mm Weight: 0.67 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-148832
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age silver stater of the British Iron Age dating to c. 60 BC to 20 AD. A South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. A stylised wreath on the obverse and a stylised horse on the reverse.  Reference: ABC Rudd's 'Cranborne Chase' type No. 2157 Diameter: 18.91 mm Weight: 5.52g Die Axis: 5
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A1B1CA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy bow brooch. A Trumpet brooch. Only a section of the bow remains. There is an acanthus knop with a short section of bow above, D-shaped in cross section and decorated with transverse grooves and ridges. Below extends part of the tapering leg of the bow, triangular in cross section and decorated with two rows of alternating triangular recesses separated by a central, longitudinal ridge along the apex of the triangular cross section. The recesses are filled with red enamel. Reference: Hattatt, R, 2000, A visual Guide to Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches, p…
Created on: Sunday 22nd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A14C42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of James I (1603 - 1625) dating to1605 - 1606. Rose mint mark on the obverse. Reference: North Volume 2, No.2104 Diameter: 15.77 mm Weight: 0.67 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Sunday 22nd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A109B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward III (1327 - 1377) dating to 1351 - 1377 .Fourth coinage. London mint. Diameter: 16.03 mm Weight: 0.63 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Sunday 22nd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Record ID: DOR-038FDD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy bow brooch, probably part of a T-shaped brooch. All that survives is a section of the tapering bow. The bow has a shallow D-shaped cross section. The front is decorated with three moulded longitudinal ridges, the central one of which is knurled. Date: Roman - c. AD 75 - 200 Dimensions: 32.95 mm x 12.67 mm x 3.10 mm Weight: 6.32 g
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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