Record ID: WILT-44E5C8
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy pendant, probably horse harness, dating to c AD 1200 - 1400. Ward-Perkins Type 1. It is shield shaped with a loop on a short stalk, at ninety degrees to the face of the shield. It is probably pseudo-heraldic (decorative) but has lightly moulded into its face a quite complex motif. A chevron lies across the centre with three indistinct devices within it, perhaps florals or quatrefoils. In the upper field are sets of three devices, one in each corner (six in chief), and in the lower field a set of four of the same fur ermine (four in the base). The d…
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-F525A6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle frame dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. In form it broadly corresponds to Meols type 10, with knopped outer edges to the recessed outer frame (decorated with a tightly packed series of transverse grooves), an offset strap bar and overall oval form. From the outer frame (at the terminal knops and midpoint) three separate prongs project outwards, demonstrating circular lobed terminals inlaid with white paste, a feature which is apparently unparalleled on other comparable buckles of this form. One of these prongs is broken away in old dama…
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2017
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-AB4E81
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy jug, with one handle. One of three containers for the Dorchester hoard found in 1936 (IARCH-5E5FEF). It was recorded as having a height of 1 foot 3/4 inches and a diameter at the top of 4 3/4 in. and at the base 4 in. Its maximum diameter was 7 inches. The handle was decorated with a vine branch and attached to the rim by two duck's beaks and to the body by a Silenus mask. Elements of the decoration were picked out in silver inlay. It had three soldered feet that had become detached. The VCH reference below notes "The blister feet are unusual but the jug is of Wheeler's…
Created on: Tuesday 31st March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 31st March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-67BC64
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy stirrup strap mount dating. The mount can be categorised as Williams' Class A, Type 16. It is rectangular in shape with a narrow right-angled flange at the base (mainly missing on this example) and a rounded pierced lug at the apex.The apex extension has downward curving projections at either side.The two rivet holes at the base and the hole through the apex are all filled with iron corrosion product. The mount is decorated with both moulded relief details and with incised lines with inlay (probably niello). The front of the mount is decorated with a moulded relief…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Keynston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-18F214
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete small zoomorphic strap-end made from copper alloy with silver inlay. It has a short split attachment end, missing the front part; the back part is thin and has the remnants of two circular attachment holes, one at each corner. The right corner has been broken off and the hole on the left is broken at the top. The strap-end tapers and thickens towards the other rounded end. This is cast in the form of a stylised animal head with a snout, protruding round eyes, and rounded ears with central recesses. Above this terminal is a panel of inlaid silver decoration. The decora…
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-55A6C1
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy post- medieval knife end-cap with traces of the tang of an iron blade. The object is a slightly irregular oval shape and is open at the base to allow the attachment of the tang of an iron blade, the stub of which remains. It is closed at the top. Both faces are decorated with the date 1526 recessed with white inlay. Above and below the date on both sides is a transverse linear groove. The flat, top edge of the end-cap is decorated with three diagonal grooves. Date: 1526 Dimensions: 14.83 mm x 14.01 mm x 6.99 mm Weight: 6.37 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
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Record ID: SOMDOR-216202
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount or possible pin head. Circular with a central circular hole and silver inlay decoration. The mount is domed around the central hole, making it correspondingly hollow at the back. The decoration is in three main sections, comprising two panels of chip-carved interlace, separated by a narrow (apparently undecortated) panel radiating from the centre to the edge, and a third area containing triple strand decoration,probably a beast. There is an undecorated framing band around the outer edge. The decoration continues over the domed area until a raised, plaine ring which f…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-51DC34
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy oval, lipped buckle frame with offset bar and plate. The frame is of thin metal. The large lipped outer edge has cast decoration of ridges and grooves in a curvilnear design, possibly zoomorphic. The bar is offset and rectangular in section. The attached plate is recessed for the frame and has a pin notch in the centre. The notch and the two recessed tabs are irregular. The front plate is rectangular and recessed for inlaid possibly enamel or niello decoration. The design is geometric. There is a symmetrical pattern on the long axis of curving shapes. There are two rivet h…
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pamphill', grid reference and parish protected.