The Westbury Horse
By Eric Ravilious, 1939 Watercolour and graphite on paper Towner, Eastbourne. On loan for the Eric Ravilious: Downland Man exhibition – September 2021 – January 2022.
WANHM Volume 7 – 1862
Articles Plans of Abury, facsimiles of.: John Aubrey On Wayland’s smithy and on the traditions connected with it.: John Thurnham Wayland Smith’s cave or cromlech near Lambourn, Berks.: T Donaldson Facts and observations as to the ancient state of Marlborough.: F Carrington Claims to the earldom of Wilts in the
Saxon coin pendant – Edward the Confessor
Silver Anglo-Saxon penny of Edward the Confessor, modified into a pendant. The penny was struck by the moneyer Beorhtwine at the Wallingford mint. It is dated to AD 1053-1056. Found in Collingbourne Kingston in 2017. For more information, see the PAS Record. PAS Treasure Find. The reward was waived by
Colchester brooch
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative developed T-shaped brooch, probably dating to AD 75-200. An unusual find with lead inlay. Found in Bremhill, 2019. Donated to the Museum by the finder, Mr Baker, Calne. For more information – see the PAS record. DZSWS:2020.3
Roman armilla
Fragment of a decorated copper alloy Roman penannular bracelet, probably the terminal of an armilla, dating to AD 43-99. Similar bracelets have been identified as military armilae associated with the early occupation of Britain. Found in Edington, 2019. Donated to the Museum by WANHS Member and former Trustee, Julie Swabey,