Record ID: SOM-7E4346
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Late Iron Age to Early Roman strap fitting, strap-union or belt-link dating to 300 BC - AD 100. From the rear the object has a solid 8-shaped design, with a bar on either side around which leather straps would have been attached. The 8-shape is comprised of two conjoined plano-convex discs of 19.0mm diameter, although through being compressed together they each measure 17.9mm in length from the join to the outer edge. At the front there is another central disc positioned above the waist of the 8 and compressed into it. Each of the three discs is decorated at the front wi…
Created on: Thursday 29th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3B5971
Object type: RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring of probably Iron Age to Roman date (c. 300 BC - AD 100). The ring is circular in cross-section. It is decorated by a finely executed raised wavy line within a recessed median band. The inner surface of the band is smooth and shows signs of wear whcih may indicate where is has rubbed on a strap. The ring has a smooth dark green patina with large areas of pitting which are light green and slightly powdery. The patina with slight pitting and the decoration perhaps support a late Iron Age/early Roman date range, although an earlier or later date ought not to be ruled o…
Created on: Monday 11th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burstock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7427BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a very worn British Iron Age base silver (billon) stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), dating to c. 40 BC - AD 10; VA 1235; BMC 2555ff, ABC 2169.
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CCC612
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy Langton Down brooch of early Roman date. The brooch measures 40mm in length and weighs 5.5g. The measurement across the incomplete cylindrical wings is 16.6mm. They conceal the remains of the spring for the missing pin. The bow has a thin rectangular cross section which is consistent throughout its length. On the front is engraved decoration comprising a vertical dotted double linear border beside each edge with a wavy line and spirals within. On the back are the remains of the perforated catchplate. The brooch is similar to an unprovanced example in Hattatt's 'Visu…
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2007
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Perrott', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-520BE9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A British Iron Age Badbury Rat silver quarter stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), c. 20 BC - AD 40, VA 1249-1 / 1260-1, BMC 2766, ABC 2214ff.
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Keyneston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A18559
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three uninscribed South Western British Iron Age base silver (billon) staters (Durotriges) dating to c. 60-20 BC; VA 1235; BMC 2555, ABC 2169. Obverse: Stylised head, right Reverse: Stylised horse, left. Coin 1: Diameter: 17.2 mm, Weight: 3.63 g Coin 2: Diameter: 18.5mm, Weight: 3.45 g Coin 3: Diameter: 16.8mm, Weight: 2.21 g
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kington Magna CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-33BBA7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably an incomplete copper alloy Iron Age or early Roman brooch, probably a La Tene III Nauheim derivative dating to the period c. AD 25 - 100. The head, pin and catchplate are missing. The piece consists of a flat piece of copper alloy, 7.6mm wide by 1.3mm thick in the cent and narrowing slightly towards the ends which then narrow more abruptly to projecting strips, one of which is probably the start of the spring as it starts to thicken and is 2.7mm wide by 1.8mm thick at the break. At the other end the strip narrows more stronglyto a very thin projection which could go on to for…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A52903
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age copper alloy stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), dating to c. BC 10 to AD 40. Probably BMC nos. 2790-2859. VA 1290, ABC 2175.
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A259AC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper alloy mount, possibly from a tankard with zoomorphic decoration dating to 100 BC to 80 AD. The mount is a probably cast sheet of copper alloy, semi circular in plan and curved in cross section such that the two corners of the semi-circular are further back than the centre. There are three holes, one near each corner and one near the lowest point of the curve. The holes are slightly irregular, in particular the lower one which is larger and possibly worn. The back is plain. The front has a recessed cell with a curved base and two lobes in the upper part with a unr…
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-26CC48
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete British Iron Age base silver (billon) stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), dating to c. 40 BC - AD 10; VA 1235; BMC 2555ff, ABC 2169. Nearly one third of the coin has been lost in a a break above and to the right of the bust
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-A0EA16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
British Iron Age base silver (billon) stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), dating to c. 40 BC - AD 10; VA 1235; BMC 2555ff, ABC 2169.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-913B4C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
British Iron Age silver stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), dating to c. 50-20 BC, VA 1235-1; BMC 2525ff, ABC 2157.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Okeford Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-334354
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
British Iron Age base silver (billon) stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), dating to c. 40 BC - AD 10; VA 1235; BMC 2555ff, ABC 2169. Oval shaped (21.1 x 17.1mm), weighing 3.55g, silver is visible, as is significant copper content.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bere Regis CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4B53D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Age copper alloy stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), dating to c. BC 10 to AD 40. BMC nos. 2790-2859. VA 1290.
Created on: Friday 21st September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 29th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-92F4C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age silver-gold stater (5.39g, 19.5mm) of the South western (Durotriges), dating to c. 70 to 1 BC (uniscribed type). Obverse: Stylised bust head facing right. Reverse: Horse going left. BMC nos. 2525-2546. VA 1235, ABC 2157.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-06A3D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
British Iron Age slightly base silver (billon) stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), c. 40 BC - AD 10; VA 1235; BMC 2555ff, ABC 2169.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch Canonicorum CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-05BF42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
British Iron Age copper-alloy stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), c. AD 10-40, VA 1290, BMC 2790-2859, ABC 2175.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burleston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F91A1D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper alloy stater (uninscr.), dating to c. 50 BC- AD 40. (South Western) Durotriges, BMC nos. 2790-2859. VA 1290.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-B257E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
British Iron Age slightly base silver (billon) stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), c. 40 BC - AD 10; VA 1235; BMC 2555ff, ABC 2169.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1077EF
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy terminal from an Iron Age torc (neck ring). The terminal is 'buffer' or 'thistle-head' shaped with an expanded circular end with slightly irregular outline and a concave outer face, behind this end is a constrction then an expansion into a large, slightly angular bead, 16.0mm in diameter, then a second constriction then an expansion in the form of a narrower rounded collar 10.3mm in diameter. At the inner side of the collar is a broken area where a slightly oval cross-sectioned bar continued, it is 4.2mm by 4.8mm at the break. The end is covered by a reddish corrosion but…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017
Spatial data recorded.