Record ID: SOM-455D16
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of probable medieval date (c. AD 1200 - 1500). The weight is square with a rectangular cross-section. It exhibits a design of an integrally cast plain cross in relief on the obverse surface. The reverse is undecorated. Plain lead weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and can be difficult to date precisely, although most date to the late medieval - post medieval period. The date range suggested by the identifier is based on the design on the obverse. Length 42.7mm, width 37.7mm, thickness 10.6mm and weight 1.14g. …
Created on: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-7057B3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of unknown, probably modern, date. The weight is circular with an indistinct pattern on either side which consists of numerous lines radiating out from the centre where there are multiple peck marks . The piece measures 35.86mm in diameter, 3.95mm in thickness and weighs 34.51g, 1.214 ounces. As it is not close to a round weight in the avoisdupois system it is likely it was used for weighing down fabric etc and the decoration was casually done.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-287346
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade weight from a stacking set. The weight is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. The front surface has a recessed centre within which is a central slight raised circle cell. There are three verification marks: a sword at 2 o'clock (for London), an ewer (for the Founders' Company who had a Royal charter to verify trade weights) at 6 o'clock and the capital letter 'I' for either James I (1603 to 1625) or James II (1685 to 1688) at 12 o'clock. The reverse is flat but has diagonal file marks running across it. The metal has a smooth brown …
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muchelney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A27C33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead suspension weight probably dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period. The weight is sub-rectangular in shape. The top narrows to an integral suspension loop and the base is flat and protrudes slightly from the sides all around. The object is quite crude and all surfaces are pitted. The weight measures 47.89mm in length, 14.52mm in width and weighs 69.21g. Lead weights were used for a long period and lack many diagnostic features, so are difficult to date precisely although most are Medieval or Post medieval in date. A similar example can be found at SOM-BC7E70.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Limington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-18324B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy coin weight dating to the period cAD1750 - 1800. The weight is for a half-guinea with the incuse stamped inscription 10/6 on both sides, and the letters S/P legible above on one face. On the reverse is the number 10 but the remainder is illegible. It measures 16.58mm in diameter, 2.65mm in thickness and weighs 3.72g. A similar example can be found in Gordon Bailey (2008) Detector Finds 4 p 38 No. 12. In Withers (1995:52) it is stated the weights with incuse letters and ciphers were made by watch-makers, jewellers and other traders who bought blanks fro…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-18AFAD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, probably of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The weight is in the shape of a truncated cone with a sub-circular flat base from which the sides taper inwards to the flattened round topped apex. The weight has been perforated, with an irregularly shaped hole running from the apex to the base. The weight measures 20.64mm in height, 32.80mm in diameter at the base and weighs 106.08 g. Lead weights were used for a long period and lack many diagnostic features, so are difficult to date precisely although most are Medieval or Post medieval in date.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0F1B24
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade weight from a stacking set dating to the period c.AD 1714 - 1820 . The weight is circular with a raised rim on the top and an inner circle. There are three verification marks, a sword, a crowned G and a ewer. The weight measures 24.99mm in diameter, 4.92mm in thickness and weighs 13.37g.
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-97BD14
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight in the shape of a truncated square based pyramid. The sides are upright in the lower part then change direction with a distinct carination to slope inwards to the flat top. There is no cast design on the top; various indents appear to be damage rather than a specific design. The reverse is plain. It measures 41.92mm by 42.61mm at the base, is 13.16mm tall and weighs 203.51 grams, just over 7 ounces. Roman and Medieval sub-pyramidal weights are catalogued in Biggs and Withers (2000:27-29) but all the examples have raised cast designs. Plain lead weights were cast lo…
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lydeard St. Lawrence', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-458D37
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strainer of medieval to post-medieval date (c. AD 1250 - 1700). The strainer is formed of a disc of copper-alloy sheet metal which has been perforated by hand from one side using a broadly circular punch for the holes. The perforations are arranged in lines and are of almost uniform size. There is a slot at each side, one of which contains a copper alloy strip to hold it in place over the mouth of the vessel. Diameter 24.1mm, thickness 1.4mm and weight 2.41g. Similar examples are known from the medieval period onwards, such as Egan (1998, 158) fig. 1…
Created on: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Record ID: SOM-6E0351
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy vessel leg dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1700. The leg is broken off just above a transverse collar with an old break. The prominent collar is rounded in section with worn remains of a cable pattern. The foot has five raised ribs running down the front and expands towards the base. The base of the foot is rounded. The piece is now is 38.2mm long, 26.9mm wide and 18.2mm thick; it weighs 76.62 grams. Cf. Butler et al, 2009, p. 6, Fig.4c.
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
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Record ID: SOM-6E0E55
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy foot from a medieval to post medieval cooking pot (c. AD 1400 - 1700). The leg is sub lenticular in cross-section and terminates in a worn break. It expands in width and thickness to form the foot which projects at an angle of c. 50 degrees from the leg. There is a green-brown patina on the surface. It is 39.047mm in length, 30.23mm in width, 27.19mm in thickness at the foot and 14.46mm in thickness at the leg. Butler et al suggest that this form was widespread in the Medieval period, but examples are known into the early 17th century. Cf. Butler et. al, 2009, p.6…
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2015
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Record ID: SOM-2A9F3D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval or post medieval cauldron or skillet leg dating to the period c. AD 1100 - 1750. The leg tapers in width from 43.21mm at the top to 17.76mm at the bottom. It is D-shaped in cross-section. The top of the fragment forms the interior surface of the vessel. The front face is decorated with five vertical ribs. The back is flat and undecorated. The surface has a mottled light brown to dark green patina. The leg measures 61.40mm in length, 41.30mm in width and 33.12mm in thickness. It weighs 242g. Similar examples are illustrated in : Butler, R., Green, C. and Pa…
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2016
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D31D73
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy handle of a cooking vessel possibly a posnet or skillet of a later medieval or early post-medieval date, AD 1300-1600. The handle has a D-shaped cross section with a flat upper surface. The terminal is stepped down from the handle with a concave curved upper surface and convex lower. It narrows slightly to a blunt end with slight, worn thicken on the top before the thinned end. There is an old break where it continued to the rest of the handle. On the upper surface, adjacent to the break is part of a ring and dot motif with an indistinct pattern, possib…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D54636
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim sherd from a large, closed, form, a cooking or storage vessel of Roman greyware dating to AD 43-410. The sherd consists of the constricted neck and the turned out rim which has a thickened and rounded outer edge. A relatively soft fired, reduced, micaceous, sandy greyware with brown margins and grey core. It has abundent poorly sorted sand temper and occasional larger irregularly shaped soft chalk or more probably limestone inclusions up to 3.5mm in diameter and very occasional rounded ironstone up to 1mm. The piece of pot measures 92.24mm in length, 42.41mm in width, 7.19mm i…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westonzoyland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-18541D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy pot leg, dating to the period c. AD 1500-1700. The leg is broadly triangular in cross section, the inner surface being flat and the outer surface formed of three conjoined convex ribs. The leg terminates downward in a flared, hoof-like foot, separated from the leg by a raised collar. The object has a grey-orange patina. The leg measures 47.48mm in length, 34.39mm in width, 21.19mm in thickness and weighs 99.10g. Butler et al (2009: 4) defines this type of pot leg as a type C, which was in use by the 16th century and almost universal during the 17th.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockleigh Pomeroy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F225C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy pot leg and foot dating to c. AD 1500 to 1700. The leg is D-shaped in cross section with a flat back and a convex front. Any trace of ribs on the outer face is now unclear. The leg terminates in a very worn foot which is rounded at the slightly widened base, separated from the leg by a raised transverse collar. The piece measures 46.05mm in length, 24.67mm in width at the foot, is 19.69mm thick and weighs 70.22g. Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from AD1200 to 1700 for serving and cooking. Legs and feet are the most commonly recorded finds and B…
Created on: Tuesday 27th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
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Record ID: SOM-11E545
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post-Medieval pot leg, dating to the period c. AD 1500-1700. The leg is broadly triangular in cross section, the inner surface being flat and the outer surface formed of five conjoined convex ribs. The leg terminates downward in a flared, hoof-like foot, now very worn, separated from the leg by a raised collar. The object has a grey-green patina. The leg measures 54.39mm in length, 22.88mm in width, 20.28mm in thickness and weighs101.60g. Butler et al (2009: 4) defines this type of pot leg as a type C, which was in use by the 16th century and almost universal …
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combe St. Nicholas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DC1B66
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy spout possibly from a tap or a ewer of later medieval or post-medieval date. The hollow spout is tubular, curving gradually, with a transverse ridge on the upper surface, running across half of the spout. One face of the ridge has a rough edge and probably the ridge indicated where it was joined to the vessel. The copper alloy now has a light green patina interspersed with black. From the ridge the spout narrows to a circular sectioned mouth at one side and probably a similar mouth at the other side, now damaged. There are numerous closely spaced file marks across …
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilton Trinity', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0757D2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post-medieval pot leg dating to the period cAD 1525 - 1700. The leg is broadly triangular in cross-section. The inner surface is slightly concave and the outer surface is formed of five conjoined convex ribs. The ribbing extends downwards ending in the remains of a transverse collar but the foot is missing. The pot leg measures 36.47mm in length, 13.73mm wide at its narrowest point, 35.65mm wide at its widest point. 17.44mm in thickness and weighs 58.04g. A similar example can be found in Butler et al (2009, p 4), fig 4c who suggest a sixteenth to seventeenth ce…
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0A6891
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy right angled drop handle, probably dating to c. AD 1250 - 1600. The vertical and horizontal shafts are square in section with a small knop on the outside of the right angle. In the centre of the horizontal shaft is a square-sectioned, expanded cross moulding flanked by narrow collars. The surviving attachment end has a separate heavy terminal collar, crudely incised into a zoomorphic form, securing an attachment loop with shoulders and a riveted end. The handle measures 39.75mm in length and 7.32mm in width along its vertical, 31.82…
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nynehead', grid reference and parish protected.