Record ID: WILT-31DD96
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring of uncertain date. The ring consists of a sub-circular frame with a sub-oval cross section. There are no areas of wear, or signs of decoration. The frame is not well finished, with an irregular casting seam on its exterior edge. Diameter: 37.1mm; Thickness 3.6mm; Weight 8.55g. The ring is comparable in size and form to medieval annular buckles, although the lack of evidence for wear relating to a pin leaves this open to debate.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th January 2021
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Record ID: WILT-A0CADD
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy awl of an uncertain date, probably c. 2400 BC-AD 410. The awl consists of a copper alloy bar tapering to a point at one end and flattened at the other end, which is trapezoidal in plan. The awl appears to have been hammered into shape, leaving a number of facets. There are a number of striations on one face, between a 'lip' on either edge. It is sub-rectangular in cross section. Length 34.4mm; Width 4.7mm; Thickness 3.0mm; Weight 1.82g. Copper alloy awls are relatively common grave goods in Early Bronze Age graves, but they are normally larger and slightly di…
Created on: Monday 29th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2020
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Record ID: WILT-181653
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy awl of possible Bronze Age to Roman date, c. 1500 BC - AD 410. The object consists of a rod of copper alloy, sub-square in cross section. It tapers in both directions from the thickest point, truncated by worn breaks at both ends.  Length 49.9mm; Width 8.4mm; Thickness 7.6mm; weight 7.99g. cf. similar objects recorded on this database: WILT-897598, SWYOR-472835, WMID-7999D4.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WILT-B221F2
Object type: HAMMERSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A utilised red/brown quartzite pebble, of uncertain date. The stone is sub-rectangualr in plan and cross section, a pair of perpendicular facts have been created through considerable battering damage, suggesting the use of the pebble as a hammerstone. The other faces of the pebble are more rounded, however at least two have been worn sufficiently flat to suggest intentional use as a rubber or polisher. Length 73.4mm; width 59.7mm; thickness 60.4mm; weight >300g.
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 7th October 2019
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Record ID: WILT-B11B7B
Object type: POLISHER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A red/brown quartzite polishing or rubber stone, of uncertain date. The object consists of a utilised water-rolled pebble, originally sub-oval but truncated by an unworn break at one end. There are two concave removal scars on one face, both also unworn, and presumably caused by frost fractures. The opposite face exhibits extensive evidence of being utilised to smooth or polish, worn smooth with a glossy sheen. Length 85.3mm; width 71.2mm; thickness 33.7mm; weight 279.27g.
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 7th October 2019
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Record ID: SOM-ECE8F7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object. The object is sub-oval in plan, sub-trapezoidal in profile and keeled in cross-section. It's top is concave and has an irregular surface, with an abraded break running around the edge. Each lateral face bears a deeply incised arching line following the profile of the object, with both appearing to terminate prior to the break, above these are a further straight incised line, defining a very slightly stepped rim, or section. Dimensions: length 20.6mm; width 13.4mm; thickness 11.4mm; weight 7.22g. The fragmentary nature of the object makes iden…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2017
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Record ID: SOM-DA2D9C
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bead of unknown date. The bead is biconical in form, with a slight circumferencial rib or casting seam and a central circular aperture. The bead has a dark brown patina, with areas of bright green corrosion where the surface has been lost. Dimensions: diameter 12.3mm; thickness 5.8mm; weight 2.70g. A number of very similar beads are recorded on this database with a variety of date ranges suggested, cf. BH-495892, SF-C96EFB, IOW-04D9D1.The patina of this object might suggest a Bronze Age date, and other Bronze age material has been found in the area, however the v…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-467871
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object, possibly Roman or Medieval in date. The object is piriform in plan, with a rounded base and tapering to the pointed tip. It is flat and relatively thin, 29.2mm long, 18.2mm wide at the maximum and 2.0mm thick. A sub-rectangular shaft expands from the base 8.3mm long and at c. 30 degrees to the plane. This is 5.1mm wide and is of irregular cross section, becoming sub-circular, 3.3mm thick, as it terminates in a worn break. The object is undecorated and has a pale green patina with a chalky surface. Overall dimensions: length 37.3mm; width 18.1mm;…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staplegrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F5AFBA
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Roughly rectangular flat gold bar, tapered and cut at both ends. This has apparently been hammered at both ends, as it has tapered vertically towards both ends, while also expanding sideways. This may be a result of the cutting process, as a slight lip at each end suggests that the bar was cut most of the way through with an implement that was not particularly sharp, and then snapped off. Dimensions: 15.5mm (l) x 6 (8)mm (w) x 3mm (th). Weight: 3.89g Discussion: The original form of the bar is consistent with Anglo-Saxon ingots of the 7th century, including th…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-394F11
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of flint debitage, of uncertain Prehistoric date. Neither flake appears to have been retouched. The first piece of debitage is a secondary blade fragment, 24.0mm long by 9.8mm wide and with three parallel removal scars running down its dorsal face. Both these scars and the removal of this flake appear to have been struck from the same direction, and although the bulk of percussion has not survived. Made of a translucent red/brown flint. It is 3.1mm thick and weights 0.70g. The second piece is a primary flake fragment, 17.8mm long by 15.0mm wide and with no evidence fo…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
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Record ID: SOM-0F8A9E
Object type: BELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy open mouthed bell, of probable Roman to Medieval date. The bell has a two-tiered triangular profile, divided by a right angled step around half way up the height of the object, and a circular plan. At its apex is a circular perforation to hold a clapper, now missing, in addition to two worn projections, probably the vestigal remains of an integral attachment loop. Height: 29.9mm, Thickness: 3.0mm, Diameter: 45.0mm (max); 10.8mm (min), Weight: 29.9g. A large number of broadly similar connical copper alloy Roman bells have been recorded onto the PAS…
Created on: Sunday 2nd April 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2017
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Record ID: SOM-15C528
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of copper alloy working waste, largely undatable but found in an area producing large amounts of Roman material and may be associated with this activity (although Post-medieval material is also being recovered). The object has an irregular pitted surface, is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and has a concave reverse. Length: 28.0mm, Width: 23.0mm, Thickness: 11.0mm, Weight: 14.26g.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-411D22
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular, undatable piece of lead waste. No form is visible, and the object appears to be product of a large number of congealed lead drips. Length: 43.0mm, Width: 32.7mm, Thickness: 28.7mm, Weight: 96.33g. This object was recorded due to its proximity to St. Nicholas' Priory (also known as Barlynch Priory, HER: MSO8840), founded by William De Say during the reign of Henry II (AD 1154-1189).
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brompton Regis CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-ACC964
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring with hexagonal cross section and slightly uneven thickness and width of unknown date. The object is undecorated but has long striations around its outer face, probably from filing or wear, and with two areas of wear where the ring is thinner. Diameter: 27.4mm, width: 4.0mm, Thickness of loop from: 4.6mm, to: 3.3mm, Weight: 7.13g. Such rings are largely undatable and can be as early as Iron Age, but it is most likely a Medieval to Post-Medieval horse harness ring, possibly to link two straps given how it is worn in two places.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Crewkerne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-79CE57
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two irregularly shaped pieces of copper alloy casting waste of uncertain date. The first (34.39g) is broadly sub rectangular but with a small extension which may represent a point where molten copper had escaped, the other (27.13g) is flatter but is significantly more irregularly shaped on one face, with several pits and channels probably created by corrosion, trapped within some of these are traces of charcoal. Although undatable, these represent a larger sample also found in the field and may suggest a specialist metal working site.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-0C9A95
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of uncertain date (c. AD 43-1900), roughly conical in shape with squared off sides and one face having a slightly "pinched" appearance, giving a rounded-pentagular cross section. The object narrows towards the top into a rectangle with a flat cross section, this has been peirced, just off-centre, to form an attachment loop. The overall shape of the profile is that of a beer bottle. Surface is uneven with scars from the production process but also small patches worn fairly smooth, presumably through use. Height: 51.7mm, Width (1): 20.6mm, Width (2): 9.4mm, Depth (1): 1…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DB35AA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object. Main body is a copper alloy globule which is seperated from an upwards facing arm by an incised band. This arm broadens extremely gradually as it extends and is split down the middle, for the majority of the length this is marked by a line running down the arm, however at the top there is a rounded V-shaped gap between the two halves. Possibly a nail cleaner or (perhaps more likely) an incomplete strap end or pendant. Length: 22.7mm, Width: 11.0mm, Weight: 6.87g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.