Record ID: GLO-DAE084
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy circular double looped buckle diameter 42mm, thickness 4mm weight 8.36g. Circular frame with a bevelled outer edge with regular notches, one of the loops is mission, narrowed strap bar. The date of this artefact is 1370-1500.
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemmington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B38CE5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy seal matrix finger ring external diameter 26mm, internal diameter 22mm, thickness 4mm, weight 7.24g. Oval bezel with a Lombardic letter T engraved in the centre, there is a crown above the letter and a brand or ear of corn to the right, all of which is held within a linear border. The shoulders are plain and gently narrow towards the oval cross-section loop. The overall condition of the ring is good with the artefact retaining a mid green patina, there is slight corrosion in the recesses of the letter. This artefact dates to the 14th century.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B3F1A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver three-farthings of Elizabeth I Date 1561 Diameter 13mm, weight 0.32g Obverse: crowned bust facing left with a rose behind. Obverse inscription: P D G […] SINE SPINA Reverse: long cross over royal shield Reverse inscription: C[IVI/TAS]/LON/DON Condition: Fine
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: GLO-B402C2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ceramic spindle whorl diameter 31mm, height 17mm, weight 14.23g. The artefact is conical shaped with slightly convex sides, there are four concentric lines on the top surface and two on the underside. 10mm in diameter in the centre, light grey fabric. The ceramic used for the spindle whorl is similar to the fabric of grey were vessels from the Roman Period, therefore a roman date is ascribed.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Taynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B42E54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of John Date: 1215-1218 Type: class 6c2 Diameter 18mm, weight 1.27g Obverse: bust facing forward with three curls either side of the head representing hair. Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX Reverse: short cross voided with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: SAMVEL.ON CAN Mint: Canterbury Moneyer: Samuel Condition: Very fine
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Taynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B456E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Charles I Date: 1639-1640 Diameter 24mm, weight 2.94g Obverse: crowned bust facing left, IV behind. Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G MAG BRT FRA ET HI REX Reverse: shield displaying the riyal coat of arms Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO Mint mark: Triangle Condition: fine
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Taynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B46FC3
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy terret ring length 64mm, width 25mm, thickness 16mm, weight 32.98g. The attachment bar appears to have been squared in cross-section but is truncated at the base of the frame. Separating the attachment bar from the frame is a lagged semicircular collar. The frame is oval in cross-section 11mm wide 9mm thick at the base and gently narrows to a circular cross-section 7mm by 7mm at the apex of the curve at which point the ring has been truncated, this is an old break. There are two moulded expansions on the frame, both of which are decorated by three lines which are s…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B4B141
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six pence of Elizabeth I Date 1580-1581 Diameter 25mm, weight 2.98g Obverse: bust facing left with rose behind Obverse inscription: EL[IZABTH] D.G:ANG[.FR.ET.H]I.REGINA Reverse: Shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross, 15[…] above the shield Reverse inscription: [POSVI/DEV.]AD/IV[YORE/M MEV] Mint mark: latin cross Condition: poor
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B4DED1
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron prick spur length 118mm, width 90mm, height 53mm, weight 53g. The arms of the spur move away from each other in a gentle V-shape that has a rounded base, these arms (8mm high, 5mm wide) are bent upwards in a high arch that would have terminated in a loop, this terminal has been truncated from both arms, this is an old break. The prick has a circular cross-section (8mm diameter), the head of the prick is diamond in cross-section with a point in the centre Considering that artefact is made from Iron it is in remarkably good condition, although that finder has coated it in wax which…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pucklechurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B50E32
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lithic arrowheads 1) Triangular arrowhead length 31mm, width 28mm, thickness 4mm. Multiple flaking scars on the dorsal, bulb missing from the ventral. Retouch down all three sides which is short, direct, scaled, and semi-abrupt. Dark grey flint with a lighter grey patch, this artefact dates to the Late Neolithic. 2) Oblique arrowhead length 32mm, width 28mm, thickness 3mm. Multiple flaking scars on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral, retouch down the sides which are long, low angled, and direct. Light grey flint, this artefact dates to the Late Neolithic. 3) Le…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B52CE4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eight lithic blades 1) Length 51mm, width 17mm, thickness 7mm. One arise running down the centre, soft hammered bulb of percussion on the ventral, low, direct retouch at the tip. Grey flint with lighter patches, patina forming, this artefact dates to the Early Mesolithic. 2) Length 32mm, width 19mm, thickness 4mm. One arise running down the artefact, soft hammered bulb on the ventral, light grey patina, this artefact dates to the Early Mesolithic. 3) Length 33mm, width 22mm, thickness 4mm. One arise running down the centre of the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral,…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B53854
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eight lithic implements 1) Blade length 52mm, width 18mm, thickness 8mm. One arise running down the centre of the dorsal, soft hammered bulb of percussion on the ventral. This artefact has been damaged by post-depositional activity. Creamy patina with grey patches, this artefact dates to the Early Mesolithic. 2) Truncated blade length 34mm, width 20mm, thickness 5mm. Two arises on the dorsal, the bulb is missing from the ventral, this is the distal end of the blade. Light creamy-brown patina with large grey patches. This artefact dates to the Mesolithic. 3) Truncated …
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B54DB5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four lithic flakes 1) Flake length 26mm, width 22mm, thickness 3mm. Two arises on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral. Mid grey colour with 10% cortex on the dorsal, this artefact dates to the Neolithic to Bronze Age. 2) Flake length 22mm, width 18mm, thickness 4mm. Two arises on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral, this artefact has suffered from post-depositional damage. Mid brown colour with, this artefact dates to the Neolithic. 3) Denticulate length 38mm, width 18mm, thickness 4mm. One arise runs down the centre of the dorsal, soft hammered bulb o…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-046FA4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nine scrapers 1) End scraper length 33mm, width 20mm, thickness 7mm. One arise on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral 70% cortex on the right side of the dorsal. The forward edge has direct, abrupt, flaking scars that results in a convex terminal, grey flint with a patina forming, this artefact dates to the Late Mesolithic. 2) Side and end scraper length 30mm, width 25mm, thickness 10mm. The left and forward edges have semi-abrupt, scaled, direct flaking scars. Light grey patina, the retouch has removed the original patina exposing mid-grey flint, this artefact dates…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-066502
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six lithic implements 1) Flake length 26mm, width 21mm, thickness 7mm. Multiple flaking scars on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral, dark grey flint with a creamy patina forming, this artefact dates to the Neolithic-Bronze Age. 2) Flake length 21mm, width 18mm, thickness2mm. Two arises on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral, dark brown flint with a creamy patina forming, this artefact dates to the Neolithic-Bronze Age. 3) Flake length 26mm, width 24mm, thickness 5mm. Multiple flaking scars on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral, dark brown …
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-067CF6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lithic arrowheads 1) Triangular arrowhead length 38mm, width 21mm, thickness 6mm. Multiple flaking scars on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral, invasive flaking scars have formed this object into a long thin triangle. Brown flint with a patina forming, 20% cortex on the dorsal, this artefact dates to the Late Neolithic 2) Triangular tanged arrowhead length 37mm, width 14mm, thickness 5mm. one arise running down the centre of the dorsal, bulb missing from the ventral. The proximal end has been knapped into a tang. Grey flint with lighter and darker speckling, pa…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-068886
Object type: STRAINER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy skimmer or strainer length 41mm, width 37mm, thickness 4mm, weight 8.09. The artefact is made from sheet copper alloy (1mm thick) and is sub-oval in plan. There are a series of holes punched through from the topside. The holes are not placed in any particular order and the excess metal produced from the process of hammering a punch through the object has not been cleaned away from the reveres, as a result, all of the holes have a large rolled lip on the reverse. The centre of the object is flat and of the sides are turned upwards slightly, giving low dished appearance.…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: GLO-075E51
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two body shards of sandy ware length 26mm, width 16mm, thickness 14mm. Soft fabric with abundant quartz sand <1mm. Light orange exterior with a dark grey core. This type of pottery dates to the mid-late Iron Age and is date 5th century BC to mid 1st century AD. See www.worcestershireceramics.org for further details.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Admington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-078372
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four fragments of fossil shell tempered ware average length 23mm, width 21mm. thickness 8mm. Soft fabric, abundant crushed limestone fragments <1mm and very occasional larger fragments <6mm, with scattered shell and fossil fragments throughout. Dark grey/black core with dark orange outer in half of the shards. This pottery is found in the south Worcestershire are but has no associated kiln, these date to 400BC to 100BC. See www.worcestershireceramics.org.uk for further information.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Admington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-078C26
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lithic implements 1) 3 Microliths average size length 10mm, width 7mm, thickness 3mm. All have one arise on the dorsal, no bulb of percussion on the ventral. One has a creamy patina, one has a light grey patina and the last has a creamy brown patina. These artefacts date to the Late Mesolithic. 2) 4 Blades average size length 20mm, width 10mm, thickness 3mm. Two have one arise the others have two arises on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral. Two have a creamy patina, and the others have a creamy brown patina. These objects dates to the Late Mesolithic. 3) 2 …
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Admington', grid reference and parish protected.