Record ID: WILT-7645A4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman pottery sherd dating to c. AD 43-410. Possibly greyware, but it has a coating of brown clay adhering to it, making it diffcult to determine the fabric. An undiagnostic body sherd. Dimensions: length: 29.0mm; width: 24.3mm; thickness: 7.8mm; weight: 5.93 g. Found with a radiate coin of Gallienus dating to AD 253-268 (WILT-E2E8D3), which had imprinted itself upon the vessel sherd. 
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
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Record ID: WILT-75EBDE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman pottery sherd dating to c. AD 5-400. Possibly Black Burnished ware. The fabric has a dark grey interior and a black exterior surface, with an pink-orange section. It is tempered with abundant rounded quartz sand temper and sparse large CBM pieces (up to 2.5 mm).  An undiagnostic body sherd. Handmade and abraded. Dimensions: length: 22.4mm; width: 21.2mm; thickness: 6.1mm; weight: 3.17g. Found with a Roman As or Dupondius WILT-8BAF7B partially embedded in it.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
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Record ID: WILT-64AD49
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Late Iron Age to Early Romano British cast copper alloy strap union, dating to c. 100 BC- c. AD 100. Taylor and Brailsford (1985) Type 1. The design comprises a central body with two flat circles conjoined one above the other, in a figure of eight.  Each circle has a raised sinuous tendril or vegetal design across the centre. Both designs are similar where they almost meet but one of the opposing ends of the tendril on one circle curls upwards, the opposite tendril curls downwards. Both upper and lower circles have laterally …
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
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Record ID: WILT-E3896C
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle Bronze Age copper alloy axe hoard dating to c. 1300 – 1150 cal BC. The hoard consists of six mostly complete Middle Bronze Age palstave axes which are described below. Palstave 1: A complete, unlooped, Middle Bronze Age Palstave axe dating to c.1500-1250 cal BC The butt of the axe is 21.4mm wide, 6.3mm thick and has a straight edge apparently from a deliberate transverse break. The septum measures 58.8 mm in length and is consistent in thickness down its length. This ends at a transverse stop ridge. The flanges of this axe begin 13.2 after the butt and widen an…
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-8DCB37
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead strip of uncertain function or date. The object is a rectangular strip of lead which has been folded and bent in the middle so that the ends just meet. At one end is a cut out section in the lead, which has now been bent against the opposite end. There is possible decoration or lettering on the outer face but this is now illegible. Dimensions: length (folded): 26.0mm; width: 20.0mm; thickness: 4.2mm: weight: 31.0g.
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: WILT-8D5D26
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pin, of uncertain, possibly Post Medieval date. The find has a pierced spherical head, decorated with a raised circular collar of multiple grooves above and a knop at the top. A copper alloy loop, now sub-circular due to being bent, is threaded through the pierced hole. Below the piercing is a raised collar of multiple grooves. Below this the top of the pin flares out slightly as though acting as a cover to the pin shaft. The pin shaft is sub square in section and bend slightly towards the distal end. There is a tiny perforation hole 1.8mm below the pin head bu…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: WILT-538327
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Post Medieval copper alloy trefid spoon handle, dating to c. AD 1670-1720. The trefid end of the handle only remains. The shaft of the handle is flat and rectangular in cross section, with slightly rounded short sides. The end of the handle flares out and terminates in a trefid end comprising a larger central lobe with a rounded end, flanked by two smaller, rounded lobes. It is undecorated. Length: 51.8mm; width: 27.2mm: thickness: 1.3mm: weight: 7.73g. For similar see BERK-705DFE on the PAS database.
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: WILT-53739D
Object type: GRILLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Post Medieval to Modern white metal grille dating to c. AD 1720-1900. It is quatrefoil in plan, with two bars separating the four semi circles of the quatrefoil. The bars meet in the centre, where one lifts slightly to cross the other. Each of these bars ends in a knop on the outer edge of the frame. A small fragment of metal is at one side of the quatrefoil, possibly part of a fitting. The fragment is extremely lightweight. This may be part of a piece of jewellery. It is not classed as Treasure in accordance with the 1996 Treasure Act as it is not more than 300 years ol…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: WILT-3DDD3E
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval watch winder, dating to c. AD 1850-1900. One horizontal arm (the other is missing due to an old break) is decorated with swirling tendrils which emanate from a diamond shaped motif at one end, which would have been the centre of the two arms originally. At the opposite end are the remains of the thumb swivel handle which was fitted into the spherical end of the horizontal arm. This has broken off at the top, but the lower part is in situ. There is a tiny pointed protrusion at the side of the sphere and one at the top of the vertical support arm. The lower p…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: WILT-3CB9F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), dating to AD 1306-1307. Long cross, probably North Class 10cf2. Minted in Bury St Edmunds. North (1991: 32) no. 1041.
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WILT-7C7D69
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver shield-shaped seal matrix, dating to c. AD 1200-1300.  The die bears the Latin inscription, in engraved, reversed Lombardic lettering: + SECRETV : RANVLF, meaning, ‘+ The secret (or privy) (seal) of Ranulf’. The legend is set around an engraved design of a smaller shield shape with a cross pattée in the centre. There is a crescent moon at the top left (right when imprinted) of the cross pattée and a six-pointed star to the top right (left when imprinted), with a larger crescent moon below the cross. The reverse is flat with a ra…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FD0137
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object, possibly of Roman date, c. AD 43-410. It is in the form of a snake and is curved with a terminal, possibly in the form of a snake's head, although there is not a clear face. It has ribbed decoration as though resembling scales. The opposite end is broken off due to an old break. The copper alloy is very thin, possibly not thick enough for this object to be a bracelet. Dimensions: Length (curved): 35.8mm; width: 7.7mm; weight: 1.97g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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Record ID: WILT-FCFB9D
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy spoon, dating to c. AD 50-200. Crummy 1983 Type 1. The shallow circular bowl is all that remains as the handle has broken off due to an old break, leaving a tear in the bowl. This example is likely related to cosmetics or the weighing and measuring of small quantities which required small utensils. Dimensions: length: 23.2mm; width: 18.3mm; weight: 2.42g. c.f. PUBLIC-5A32A1 on the PAS database
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th June 2022
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Record ID: WILT-EF94D6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight or possible gaming counter of unknown date, but dating from the Roman to Post Medieval period: c. AD 43-1700. It is sub ovoid in plan and was cylindrical in shape but is slightly misshapen. It is decorated with two horizontal lines around the outside and the top has a wide opening, possibly due to an old break. The opposite end is flat with a much smaller hole, so it is possible the other end originally resembled this. Dimensions: length: 11.3mm; width: 18.0mm; thickness: 2.8mm; weight: 10.94g. c.f. BH-3CE555 on the PAS database.
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2022
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Record ID: WILT-EF28DD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object of unknown date. It is curved, widens slightly at the apex and narrows to a now broken terminal. The opposite end is also broken off. There is a hole in the centre, possibly for suspension. Dimensions: length: 31.8mm; width: 6.2mm: thickness: 3.6mm; weight: 3.65g
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2022
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Record ID: WILT-EBDBCC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper alloy jetton, dating to AD 1589. One of the 1589 series of Franco-allegorical jettons by Hans Krauwinckel. Mitchiner (1988) p.454-5, nos.1613-1615. Obverse: FORTVNA VARIABILIS depicting Fortuna seated right, upon a wheel, holding the Scythe of Time and a leash attached to the padlock that secures the chains binding the kneeling figure of Time (a winged, horned, bearded, goat-legged fawn). Cloud above all, pierced by the sun's rays. HK in exergue. Reverse: FAMA over winged figure of Fame, standing facing, blowing two trumpets that point to left and right…
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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Record ID: WILT-EA62E2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy halfpenny token of Sherborne in Dorset, dating to AD 1793. Obverse: Bees, Beehive over a cypher of P P & W & C.  Reverse: A spread double-headed eagle,  A SHERBORNE HALFPENNY . 1793  Edge legend (no illegible) would have read: PAYABLE AT THE BANK IN SHERBORNE + DORSET +. Dimensions:  Diameter: 27.6; weight: 8.38g
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: WILT-E9F4CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver penny of Henry II class 1c dating from 1185-89. Moneyer is Raul and London mint.
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2022
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Record ID: WILT-E9DC88
Object type: LOCKING MECHANISM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy locking mechanism, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1900. It is rectangular in plan with two circles in the centre of the front plate, surrounded by floral motifs. The back plate is slightly wider than the front plate and is flat. The key hole is along the longer outside edge of the mechanism. Length: 15.2mm; width: 13.4mm: thickness: 5.0mm; weight: 2.77g
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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Record ID: WILT-E959A7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle, dating to c. AD 1550-1650. Only half of the frame remains and a portion of the central bar. The curved part of the pin wrapped around the central bar is still in situ but the rest of the pin is lost. The frame has moulded decoration on the loop and is kidney shaped. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Dimensions: Length: 31.1mm: width: 43.1mm: thickness: 3.4mm: weight: 7.84g.
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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