Carving of St Peter
This sculpture shows St Peter as a bishop raising his right hand in a blessing. It was probably originally part of an important religious building. It was rediscovered in 2004...
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Marine reptile
Jurassic sea dragonsê were once thought to be fish or lizards. They are now recognised as air-breathing marine reptiles. Unlike most reptiles, ichthyosaurs did not lay eggs but gave birth...
Spotted hyena
Hyenas were hunter-killers and liked to eat young woolly rhinoceros. Hyenas were probably Britainês top carnivores and had teeth that were ideal for catching and holding prey. This skull is...
Frome Hoard
During the Roman period money became part of everyday life for the first time. This hoard of 52,503 Roman coins was found buried in a pot near Frome. It...
Priddy Hoard
Gold has a special place in human history because it is rare, beautiful and easy to work. It was first used in Britain over 4,000 years ago. This hoard of...
Carving of figure from Meare Church
This male figure comes from the church at Meare, which was built by the abbots of Glastonbury. The figure dates from about 1500 and evidently depicts a priest or saint....
Toy axe
This wooden axe was found beside the Sweet Track and is probably a childês toy. The axe made from two pieces of oak and may be the earliest toy from...
South Cadbury shield
This Yetholm-type shield is 66 cm in diameter and less than 1 mm thick. It is decorated with over 6,000 individually-stamped bosses. The metal is too thin for the shield...
East Coker mosaic
This mosaic panel shows two hunters returning home after a successful day with a deer slung on a pole. Below them is their hunting dog. The mosaic comes from a...
Figurine of Mars
This Roman bronze figurine depicts Mars (god of war) nude apart from plumed helmet, raising his right arm. It dates from AD 300-400 and was found in the Roman temple...