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Record ID: SOM-213005
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 260 - 402. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winscombe and Sandford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-2119FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 260 - 402. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winscombe and Sandford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-20F3DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 260 - 402. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winscombe and Sandford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-2023AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 268 - 270 (Reece period 13). FELIC TENPO reverse type depicting Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and vertical sceptre. Mint of Milan. See Cunetio, p. 139, no. 2249.
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Banwell', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-1FAD5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of the house of Constantine dating to the period AD 335 - 341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-8F47C7
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy pastry jigger or decorative cutter of post-medieval date, perhaps 18th century. It consists of a cylindrical neck which has two ridges and three grooves forming a collar. It is 34mm long and ends in an old break. The other end splits into two arms which are D-shaped in cross-section and expand along their length from 5.56mm in width to 7.12mm in width. At the end of each arm is a circular perforation. These house a copper alloy axis bar for the circular cutter to swivel around. The cutter is circular and is incised with a series of grooves radiating out fr…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bickington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-8EAC68
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy seal matric dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1750. The seal matrix has an oval face 15.94mm long and 14.14mm wide. It has an incised design of the initials W M separated by scrollwork, all within a beaded border. The face tapers into an oval stem 3.88mm long and 3.76mm wide. It then expands into an openwork trefoil terminal, terminating in a pointed knop. The seal matrix measures 29.88mm in height, 14.14mm maximum width, 3.76mm minimum width and weighs 6.22g.
Created on: Friday 15th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berry Pomeroy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-8E75C4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy strap fitting from a sword belt dating to the period c. AD 1550 - 1700. The mount has a rounded knop at the top with a central perforation which retains the corroded remains of an iron rivet. Below this is an openwork trefoil plate formed by two circular aperture on a horizontal axis below which, and at the centre, is a lozenge-shaped perforation. Below this is a cusped moulding with a central rivet hole which retains the corroded remains of an iron rivet. The mount then tapers into a hook which curves backwards and upwards, touching the back of the plate.…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ipplepen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-8E22B9
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval harness pendant suspension mount dating to the period c. AD 1200 - 1400. The pendant has a rectangular central boss which retains traces of red and blue enamel, however, the design is too worn to make out. Projecting from the bottom of the central boss are two suspension loops which retain the corroded remains of the iron axis bar. On either side of the central boss is a projecting arm, D-shaped in cross-section. Each arm exhibits a moulded double collar and terminates in a D-shaped terminal with a projecting triangular knop. Each terminal exhibits a circular r…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2016
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilsington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-50AFA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval silver shilling of William III dating to the year AD 1696. Mint of London. See Spink, 2003, p. 337, no. 3497 or 3504.
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsbury Episcopi', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4E63FD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case: 2016 T561: disclaimed returned to finder. Description: A silver gilt finger ring with a 'posy' inscription. The finger ring is D-shaped in cross section with a flat inner face and a convex outer with a more flattened central section. The gilding appears complete apart from small areas of rubbing on the top and bottom edges where the silver shows thorough and the ring was originally reported as gold. On the inner side is inscribed a star followed by the posy * LOVe Me ONLy in Roman capitals apart from italic letters e and y. Dimensions: The ring is 21.2mm in e…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-4D9EB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver penny of Henry VIII dating to the period AD 1526 - 1544 (Second coinage). Star initial mark. Mint of Durham under Archbishop Thomas Wolsey. See North, Vol. II, p. 112, no. 1811.
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsbury Episcopi', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4C5540
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2016 T560: Disclaimed returned to finder. Description: A group of six silver shilling coins. All are official issues of William III of Great Britain issued in England dating from 1696-7. Three are issues of the London mint, one of Norwich and two of York. William III (1694-1702) Denomination Date on coin Bust Mint Spink. Weight (g) 1. Shilling 1696 first London 3497 4.26 2. Shilling 1696 first London 3497 3.94 3. Shilling 16[] first London 3497 4.13 4. Shilling 1696 first Norwich 3501 4.50 5. Shilling 1696 first York (Y) 3503 4.16 6. Shilling 1697 first Yo…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4BF3F9
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A gilded silver hooked tag with main plate and applied hook. The plate is flat on the back and moulded on the front and shaped into a central six petalled flower (sexfoil) with trefoil leaves to each side and an oval bulb below. The flower centre and petals are circular and domed. Each section of leaf is further divided by two or three raised ribs radiating out from the base of the leaf and the central section of each leaf projects out further and possibly represents a bud. The oval bulb has three cusps along the top edge, defined by raised lines, and the remainder is dec…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4BC86B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2016 T564: Acquired by Dorset County Museum A silver penny of Edward the Confessor which has been modified by gilding and piercing, probably to form a brooch. The gilding covers the reverse and edges of the obverse. Three circular holes have been drilled through, burrs around the edges suggest this was mainly from the obverse. The holes are situated near the edge at 1 o'clock, 5 o'clock and 8 o'clock (seen from the reverse). A crack runs between the one at 1 o'clock and the edge. The coin is a Bust facing / small cross type dating to early to mid-1060s minted by Si…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bere Regis', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4B626F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2016 T557: Disclaimed return to finder Description: Incomplete Medieval silver buckle frame and pin. About 55% of the circular frame now remains with the rest lost to patinated breaks. The frame is broadly rectangular in cross section and angled down towards the outer edge where it thins to a rounded point, giving a recessed inner edge on the back. The angled front edge is decorated all the way around with regularly spaced diagonal incised lines, a design sometimes referred to as cable decoration. The integral central bar is circular in section, narrower than the …
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherborne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DEV-FD7D6A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This record was left unfinished and may therefore fall below our usual standards for description and photography. It has been promoted in the hope it may be of use to researchers.
Created on: Friday 8th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Loddiswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-FD5A29
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy toy cannon, dating to the period c.AD 1750-1850. The cascabel has a globular knob and then expands into the first reinforce. The touch hole is flanked on either side by a circumferentially moulded band. There is a thick circumferentially moulded band in the centre of the cannon with the trunnion projecting on either side. With the touch-hole facing up, the trunnions are off centre and sit low on the barrel. The barrel tapers slightly before flaring at the muzzle. It is decoated with two circumferential grooves just before the muzzle. The …
Created on: Friday 8th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Loddiswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-FD4EE8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy toy cannon, dating to the period c.AD 1750-1850. The cascabel has a globular knob and then expands into the first reinforce. The touch hole is flanked on either side by a circumferentially moulded band. There is a thick circumferentially moulded band in the centre of the cannon with the trunnion projecting on either side. With the touch-hole facing up, the trunnions are off centre and sit low on the barrel. The barrel tapers slightly before flaring at the muzzle. It is decoated with two circumferential grooves just before the muzzle. The …
Created on: Friday 8th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Loddiswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-FD3DA5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy toy cannon, dating to the period c.AD 1750-1850. The cascabel has a globular knob and then expands into the first reinforce. The touch hole is flanked on either side by a circumferentially moulded band. There is a thick circumferentially moulded band in the centre of the cannon with the trunnion projecting on either side. With the touch-hole facing up, the trunnions are off centre and sit low on the barrel. The barrel tapers slightly before flaring at the muzzle. It is decoated with two circumferential grooves just before the muzzle. The …
Created on: Friday 8th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buckland-Tout-Saints', grid reference and parish protected.