Record ID: SOM-342C1B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Medieval to Post-Medieval cast copper alloy pot leg dating to c. AD 1200 to 1650. The fragment is rectangular in plan and cross-section, with oblique old and worn breaks at both ends. The leg tapers slightly towards the top. On the front it has a pronounced central rib and flaring sides.The back is plain. The piece measures 24.3mm in length, to 28.4mm in thickness and 19.1mm in width. Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from AD 1200 to 1700 for serving and cooking. Legs and feet are the most commonly recorded finds and Butler et alii (2009, p. 4) s…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-338C50
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight probably dating to c.AD 1100-1700. The weight is conical in shape with a rectangular tab at the top. The tab is almost half the length of the entire weight and has a hole pierced through it. From the tab, the weight curves downwards and widens towards the bottom ending in a circular base with a flaring rim. On profile, the weight assumes a bell shape. The base is flat with a circular depression at its centre. The weight has a cream/light brown patina. It measures 45.6mm in length, 22.1mm in diameter at the base, 8.9mm in thickness at the tap and w…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3121BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to AD 1594 or 1595. Third coniage, woolpack initial mark. Minted in London. North (1991, p.137) no.2015.
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-2F1D23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly Roman copper alloy nummus or radiate of an unknown ruler dating to AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-20245D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver shilling of George III (AD 1760-1820) dating to AD 1817 (on the coin). New coniage, minted in London. Spink no. 3790.
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C5047
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval double loop sub-annular buckle dating to c. AD 1660-1720. The buckle consists of the frame only, with chape, pin and strap bar now missing. The buckle is oval in shape with bevelled edges. The frame is plain with a dark green patina. The central bar has been lost and only a knotch on one side can now be seen. Traces of iron corrosion around the knotch may suggest an iron-made pin. The reverse is undecorated. The buckle measures 3.1mm in length, 24.0mm in width, 2.4mm in thickness and weighs 4.48g. Whitehead (1996, p 48-49) illustrates a num…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1BB3E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702), dating to AD 1697. Third bust, small crown. Spink nos.3542-3545.
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1B1329
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead circular probably weight of unknown date. The object is conical in shape, circular in plan and with a trapezoidal cross section. It has a flat plain bottom and gently sloping sides, one on which is longer than the other creating an oblique top surface. The top surface has a has cast raised border with a sub-central circular protrusion. The object measures 14.6mm to 12.5mm in height, 29.4 mm in diameter and weighs 83.12g. Simple lead weights in various shapes were in use from the Roman period through to the Post Medieval period, though a number recorded on the PAS…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DEEF2C
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy bell of possibly Roman date. The clapper could be missing or hidden by the soil filling. The bell is trapezoidal in shape with a sub-rectangular cross section. It has an integral suspension loop at the top. The semi-circular loop is pierced by a sub-circular hole, which presents with evidence of iron corrosion within. From this point, the body of the bell widens from 22.6mm to 25.1 mm in width to a rectangular open mouth, now filled with soil. On one side, the mouth is cracked, with pieces bent outwards. On the opposite side, the surface of the body a…
Created on: Friday 25th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DC8F62
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead square object, possibly a weight, of probably Medieval or Post Medieval. The object is decorate on one face with a punched line running diagonally from one angle to the opposite one. A circle in its centre enclosed 4 punches from the line. Next to it there i is a second open sub-circular line, which could be intentional or accidental. The object is chipped around the edges. The other face is scratched with a series of incisions and a circle line, which, however, may be accidental. The object has a dark cream patina. It measures 27.7mm in length, 26.2mm in width, …
Created on: Friday 25th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CC6155
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate of an unclear ruler dating to AD 275 to 285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CC1D83
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy single loop buckle with integral plate dating to AD. 1250-1400. The buckle is almost complete and only the terminal of the plate is missing. The buckle frame is circular in plan and possibly D-shaped in cross section. It has an expanded outer edge moulded in three lobed knobs, whilst the rest of the frame is plain. The frame measures 12.8mm in width and 12.5mm in length. An undecorated pin is fitted though a central perforation below the strap bar, on which the pin head is wrapped. The pin measures 10.8mm in length. An integral plate proje…
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CB1779
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 307-318 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting the Genius standing with corn measure on his head and holding patera and cornucopia. Mint unclear. c.20% of the coin flan is missing to old break.
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CA5865
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval rowel spur dating to c. 17th century. The surviving fragment consists of the rear part of the spur with a portion of the sides, the neck and part of the rowel box. The terminals of the sides, the rest of the rowel box and the rowell itself are all missing. The sides are D-shaped in cross section. One side survives to almost the terminal, now missing to an old break, and is bent outwards. Only a short portion of the other side survives. Both sides thicken and broaden towards the point where the they converge on the upper edge. From this point, a short n…
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C89B7F
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early Post-Medieval dress fastener dating to AD.1550-1700. The dress fastener consists of the eye section of an hook and eye fastener. The cast plate is circular in plan and it is now bent backwards on one side. On the front it is decorated with a moulded-relief openwork depicting a central six-petalled flower. Around the flower are four mouldings in the form of pairs of curled lines. These mouldings that start on the ridged outer border of the circular plate and curve away form each other as they go towards the centre. There are holes between the pairs, curls and e…
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C72C92
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy single loop buckle with integral plate dating to c. AD 1250-1400. The buckle frame is oval with an expanded outer edge and a small knop at either end of the bar. Below the bar there is a central perforation through which the pin, now missing, would have fitted. The plate is rectangular in plan, slighlty convex on the front and concave on the back. It survives shortly to an old break through the second rivet hole. The reverse is undecorated and flat. The buckle has a light green patina all over. The buckle measures 33.1mm in length, 1…
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B0EED6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211) dating to AD 201. PART MAX P M TR P VIIII reverse type depicting a trophy and two captives. Mint of Rome. RIC IV pt. I no. 176.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A18381
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of late Medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy purse frame dating to c. AD 1450-1550. The fragment consists of part of the arm and survives for 60.2mm in length to old and worn breaks at both ends. It is a copper alloy sheet L-shaped in cross section and has a suspension hole on one side, at 11.4mm from the broken end. The opposite end is distorted as the fragment bent at 100 degree angle and become flatter and wider in section. One outer face is decorated with a lattice pattern, consisting of two parallel grooves forming chevrons. Traces of red inlaid remains within …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halse', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A0BEE1
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of late Medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy purse frame dating to c. AD 1450-1550. The fragment consists of one arm of the bar with its terminal. The bar survives for 49.3mm in length to an old break at the junction with the central block, presumably before an animal head junction. On the other side it ends with a conical terminals. The bar is oval in cross-section and tapers from 8.1mm to 6.4mm in diameter. It has a sub-trapezoidal integral plate projecting from the underside, measuring 26.7mm in length and 5.28mm in width. The plate features two holes of 2.6mm in…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halse', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9FD60C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy 17th century trade token farthing issued by the city of Bristol, in Gloucestershire, and dating to 1662.Williamson (1967, p. 241) no. 18.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Badgworth', grid reference and parish protected.