Record ID: SOMDOR-CF0B77
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy double-sided strap union,. The oval central plate element has a frame of two raised crescents forming a central circular recess. On one side in the recess are two large raised ring and dot/ roundel decorations flanking two smaller ring and dots with a continuous frame forming an hourglass shape. At the centre of each of the roundels on the first side is a slight projection. This design is mirrored on the other side, although it is obscured by heavy corrosion. Instead of the domed roundels, on the second side these elements are flatter and each have a central spike that wou…
Created on: Monday 27th October 2003
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR1356
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy simple terret ring. D-sectioned copper alloy loop. Sub-circular a defined collar at each end of the strap bar; one of which flanks a constriction at one side.  
Created on: Monday 29th October 2001
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET PIDDLEHINTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR1357
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy terret of Simple type,. D-sectioned copper alloy loop. Sub-circular with two rounded projections flanking a constriction at one side.  
Created on: Monday 29th October 2001
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET PIDDLEHINTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-378F61
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a enamelled cast copper alloy Crescentic terret of probable late Iron Age date. The fragment measures 36.8mm by 24.6mm by 12.1mm and weighs 18.44g. It consists of part of the hoop and a 10mm length of the cast-in-one copper alloy bar, which is narrowed with a circular cross-section (diameter 6.2mm). Beside the bar the hoop has a sub-circular cross-section (diameter 11.9mm). This narrows to around 6mm internally, with a flat rectangular cross-sectioned exterior, much of which has been damaged. This flat part is decorated on both sides with red enamel, inlaid around raise…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-73A098
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy fitting of uncertain date but possibly Iron Age. The fitting forms an arc (of overall length 62.9mm) and has a circular pin (diameter 6.0mm, height 4.6mm) at one end and a circular hole at the other end (diameter 6.0mm, depth 6.8mm). The piece is of rounded D-shaped section (14.4mm wide, 10.9-11.4mm deep), and the arc has an internal diameter of approximately 55mm and an external diameter of approximately 75mm. The outer face is decorated with a central linear incised groove (1mm wide) on either side are a double row of linear incised lines, interrupted by punched dot…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2017
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Record ID: DOR-884916
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring. A probable harness ring (a link or strap distrubutor). The aperture of the ring is circular, but the outer edge of the band is squared. Each side is an oval and between them are semi-circular knops, one at veach corner. the band is broadly recatngular in cross section.There are signs of wear on the inner surface an some slight distortion. The dates and identification have been suggested by Peter Reavill. Date: Late Iron age to Early Roman - c. 100 BC - AD 120 Dimensions: 24.22 mm x 24.33 mm x 7.75 mm Weight: 8.85 g
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
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Record ID: DOR-2AB4D2
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy knobbed terret. A D shaped terret with a narrowed and off-set attachment bar. The bar has a rectangular cross section and is slightly bent. Flanking the bar are two disc shaped terminals, each with a partial girth groove. The terret is decorated with are three large integral knobs, one either side of the bar and one in the centre of the outer edge. All are waisted with expanded circular domed tops.The tops have a central circular recess containing red decayed enamel. Framing the recess is a reserve of metal and a concentric groove. Around this the domed tops have a…
Created on: Sunday 17th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-C14A55
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy knobbed terret. The terret is oval with and oval cross section around the ring. At one side there is s flatter sectioned bar with a slight knop at each end where the terret as attached to a horse harness, Around the ring are three domed oval knobs, each decorated with three parallel moulded grooves. There is a knob at either end of the long axis of the oval ring and one at the mid point. The long axes of the knobs are set parallel to the ring as are the grooves. Date: Late Iron Age to Early Roman - c. 100 BC to 150 AD Dimensions: 54.5 mm x 37.3 mm x 11.1 mm Weight: 2…
Created on: Friday 16th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-EDE4D1
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy knobbed terret. A D-shaped terret with a narrowed and attachment bar. The bar has a rectangular cross section. The body of the terret oval sectioned at the bar and tapers, changing to a D-section opposite the bar. The terret is decorated with three large integral semi-circular projections, one either side of the bar and one in the centre of the outer edge. The two projections on either side are flanked by incised grooves in pairs and have and have two incised grooves around thier outer edges. The third, smaller projection is also flanked by paire of incised lines, …
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2013
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Record ID: DOR-4D3C52
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Iron Age lipped terret of Spratling's group V dating to the period c. 100 BC - AD 25. The terret consists of a curved frame which is oval in cross-section. The frame terminates in an old break at both ends. There are three oval knops in the form of pouting lips spaced at regular intervals along the frame, each bisected by a longitudinal groove running down the centre. The terret measures 33.78mm in length, 8.99mm maximum width, 5.25mm minimum width, 9.31mm maximum thickness, 4.09mm minimum thickness and weighs 12.11g. This example has been published in…
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4DD274
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Late Iron Age or Roman terret of uncertain type dating to the period c. 200 BC - AD 100. The terret consists of a circular frame which is D-shaped in cross section, being flat on the reverse. The frame features three moulded oval knops, each incised by two curved grooves to create an eye shape. Each section of the frame between the knops contains curved fields of punched decoration which create a stippled effect. The terret has an uneven dark green patination with patches of brown. This partially obscures some of the decoration. Miniature terrets with flattened rever…
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-54D2DB
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn but complete cast copper-alloy strap junction dating to the period. It comprises three conjoined loops arranged in a triangular shape.Set centrally between the two upper loops and above the bottom loop is a highly stylised, elongated human head. The head is convex with hollow reverse and crudely rendered,with a brow and nose ridge, slight indentations for the eyes and a small line for the mouth. It is oval in outline. he loops are D shaped in cross section and of similar diameters (approximately 10 mm). Date: Late Iron Age to Early Roman c. 100 BC to AD 100 Dimensions: 30.16 …
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2017
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Record ID: DOR-D0EAC4
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late Iron Age enamelled copper alloy harness fitting (toggle or cheek-piece), dating to c.AD 1 - 100. The fitting is a sub-rectangular with a swollen central block and either side the arms are slightly narrowed. The arms are circular in section and slightly expanded and flat at the terminal. The central block has rounded edges and has a slightly rounded rectangular shaped perforation measuring 28.2 mm running longintudinally through it. One face of the object is decorated with an inlaid symmetrical, geometric and curvilinear design. The wings are dec…
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DEV-0EF141
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete copper alloy harness fitting of Iron Age date, c. 250-150 BC. The object is a form of terret, sub-circular in plan with a straightened attachment bar. This bar is more clearly and consistently cylindrical in cross section, and its ends are marked with bulbous circular studs. The ring then resumes its more slender cylindrical cross section, before thickening further to two flaring cups which join together at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions to close the terret ring. Each of the bulbous studs is flanked by two lines which emphasise their position. There are further inc…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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