Record ID: HAMP-A740F0
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object from the late Iron Age to early Roman period (c. 300 BC - AD 100), missing a separate iron shank now represented by a cylindrical area of corrosion transversely across the centre on one side. The object itself is a solid copper alloy cylinder expanding to a swollen centre with a transverse raised ridge. At each terminal is a pair of circumferential transverse grooves. The object has an even grey green patina, except for the area of corrosion which is browny-orange in colour. It measures 19.7mm in length, 11.6mm in max.width, 10.4mm in max.thickness an…
Created on: Sunday 25th August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton-On-Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-EA06A8
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Iron Age toggle dating to the period c. 100BC - AD 43. The toggle has a cylindrical body with a sub-rectangluar attachment loop projecting from the reverse. The body is decorated by a series of concentric circular incised grooves. Each terminal is decorated by a punched dot surrounded by a series of incised concentric circles. The loop is decorated with moulded shoulders incised with grooves to create a lenticular shape. Corney suggests that the decorative style places this toggle in the mainstram La Tene culture. This toggle has been published in: Corney, M, 1…
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St. Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AB7422
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy type toggle of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 250. The head of the object is formed of two pierced loops in a figure of eight. An integral shank extends down from the reverse of the head and bends at 90 degrees before splitting in to two arms, forming a triangular loop. The orientation of the shank results in the head and arms being on different plains.The metal has a shiny dark green patina. The head is 20.6mm long and 7.5mm in diameter. Date: Probably Late Iron Age to Roman Dimensions: 22.1 mm x 21.1 mm x 3.9 mm Weight: 7.78 g The shank and…
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-66A620
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Iron Age or early Roman toggle dating to the period c. 100BC - 75AD. The toggle is cylindrical in shape with a curved sub-triangular attachment loop projecting from the centre of the body. The top of the attachment loop is slightly rounded. The toggle is undecorated save for a circumferential groove running around each end of the cylindrical body. There is a slight groove where the body and the attachment loop meet.
Created on: Thursday 9th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-66C948
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Iron Age or early Roman toggle dating to the period c. 100BC - 75AD. The toggle is cylindrical in shape with a curved sub-triangular attachment loop projecting from the centre of the body. The top of the attchment loop is slightly rounded. The toggle is undecorated save for a circuferential groove frunning around each end of the cylindrical body. There is a slight groove where the body and the attachment loop meet.
Created on: Thursday 9th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 6th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-A08B1F
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy toggle. The body of the toggle is cylindrical in shape with a rounded, drop-shaped attachment loop projecting from the centre of the body. The body tapers slightly to each of the ends. The ends are concave. The toggle is undecorated save for a circumferential groove running around each end of the cylindrical body and a raised central ring in the indentation on either end. Date: Late Iron Age to early Roman - c. 100BC - 75AD Dimensions: 31.54 mm x 18.18 mm x 7.33 mm Weight: 11.96 g
Created on: Monday 2nd July 2018
Last updated: Sunday 24th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.