Plaque of a human face
This unique plaque, made from thin sheet bronze, shows a human face and may have decorated a piece of furniture. It was found in the guard chamber of the hillfort...
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Figurine of a woman
This beautiful figurine comes from the site of a Roman temple. Many people have assumed that she is a mother goddess. She is wearing a torc around her neck and...
Figurine of Capricorn
Capricorn, the tenth sign of the zodiac, has the head of a goat and the body of a fish. Capricorn was also the emblem of the Roman armyês Second Legion...
Carved crucifix
Many treasures from Somerset churches were destroyed at the Reformation. This alabaster fragment formed part of a crucifixion scene and was carved in Nottingham in about 1500. It probably comes...
Carvings from Knowle St Giles Church
These carvings were made for the church at Knowle St Giles in about 1500 and were probably part of the roof interior. They show a bearded man and a grotesque...
Kewstoke Reliquary
The relics of saints had powerful significance for the faithful. This limestone reliquary was found in St Paulês Church in Kewstoke. It held a wooden cup which was believed to...
Congresbury Carving
This remarkable carving probably comes from the shrine of St Cyngar. He may have been born in Wales in the late 400s and lived as a holy man at Congresbury....
Figurine of Hercules
This Roman bronze figurine depicts Hercules (god of victory) holding a wine cup and club. It dates from AD 300 - 400 and was found in the Roman temple at...
Figurine of Mercury
This Roman bronze figurine depicts Mercury (Hermes) (messenger of the gods) in a winged hat and shoes, holding a money bag in his right hand. It dates from AD 300-400...
Bowl
The clay of this bowl contains traces of fat which show that it held milk products. This is the earliest evidence for dairying in Britain. The bowl was found beside...