Record ID: DOR-ECCC96
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable candle holder. The object is in the form of a stylised cockerel with an integral conical socket, The bird has a long neck with a small, beaked head with stylised comb and wattle. There are moulded crescentic ridges on the sides of the body to indicate wings. The body extends downwards into a pair of legs, each with an angled joint and one complete with an expanded crescent shaped foot. It also extends back into a curved, spilt tail, with hooked ends. The socket flares outwards from the back and is broken and split at one sie adjacent to the neck. …
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DDA59B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Richard II (1377 - 1399),dating to 1377-early 1390s. Type 1 Bent and worn. Mint of York Date: Medieval Diameter. 17.01 mm Weight: 0.86 g  Die axis: 6
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DCE2D2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of externally glazed earthernware pottery. The fabric is reduced pale grey at the core with orange-red oxidised margins. It is tempered with abundant fine sand and sparse grog. The sherd is quite abraded The sherd has an external cordon and flanking groove around the girth. There is an internal shoulder, probably a lid seat. The exterior is decorated with vertical bands of trailed off-white slip with traces of green glaze over. Probably a sherd from a jug.  Date: Late Medieval - c.1400 - 1500 Weight: 19 g
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-D22F62
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy double looped annular buckle frame. The frame only remains, the pin is missing. The buckle frame is asymmetrical, with one D-shaped loop and the other a slightly elongated, less rounded D-shape with two shallow recesses in the outer circumference, giving the outer edge a flared appearance. The bar is central and trapezoidal in cross-section with traces of iron corrosion. Both outer edges are expanded and decorated with transverse grooves. The frame is D-shaped in cross section.  Date: Late Medieval - c.1400 - 1500 Dimensions: 31.75 mm x 28.51 mm x 2.…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-D20EF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 9b1. Mint of Bristol. Reference: North Vol 2, No. 1037/1 Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.66 mm Weight: 1.37 g Die axis:  9
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-D1A5BF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Henry VI (First Reign 1422 - 1461). Annulet issue. Withers type A5/a.  Mint of London. Reference: North Vol 2, No. 1434 Date: Medieval - 1422 - 1427 Diameter: 14.24 mm Weight: 0.49 g Die axis:  7
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-D110FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny. An Irish halfpenny of Edward I (1272 - 1307). Mint of Waterford. Reference: Spink No. 6264 Date: Medieval - 1280 - 1302 Diameter: 15.22 mm Weight: 0.63 g Die axis:  5
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-D0DAE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny, probably of Edward IV (Second reign - 1471-83). Mint of York. Quatrefoil in centre of reverse cross. Date: Medieval - c. 1471 - 1483 Diameter: 17.01 mm Weight: 0.68 g Die axis:  2
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-CE2026
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy English jetton. Probably issued under Edward II (1307 - 1327). Berry type 5 obverse depicting a lion passant facing left with four fleurs de lys around and a wavy line below the feet. Around this is an outer border of sexfoil rosettes alternating with small pellets. Below the line is a row of trefoils formed from pellets. On the reverse is a long cross moline with a single large pellet in each angle and a border of large pellets. Date: Medieval - c. 1307 - 1327 Diameter: 20.55 mm Weight: 1.08 g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-CA67E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327). Class 13 dating to 1314 - 1318.  Mint of  Bury St Edmunds Reference: North Volume 2, number 1064 Diameter: 17.86 mm Weight: 1.27 g Die axis: 7
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-F6CFB4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix. A pedestal type with a hexagonal faceted handle. The handle has a low collar at the top and a lozengiform suspension loop with a quatrefoil aperture. The handle flares into a circular die. The die is incised with a frame of an eight pointed star (formed by two overlapping and off set squares) around a central raised hexagonal frame around a motif of a tree with rounded top and broad trunk. Date: Medieval - c. 1300 - 1500 Dimensions: 23.69 mm x 19.41 mm Weight: 7.16 g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-04D148
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut farthing of  Henry II to Henry III  dating to 1180 - 1247.  Minted in  by Osber or Osbern Date: Medieval Radius: 9.84 mm  Weight:  0.35 g  Die axis: unclear
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-04B746
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of  Henry III (1216 - 1272)  dating to 1248 - 1250.  Minted by Ion in Gloucester. Class 3b  Date: Medieval Diameter: 17.80 mm  Weight:  0.60 g  Die axis: 8
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-04A422
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of  Henry III (1216 - 1272)  dating to 1256 - 1258.  Minted by Willelm in London. Class 5f.  Date: Medieval Diameter: 17.88 mm  Weight:  0.62 g  Die axis: 8
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-047F52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of  Henry III (1216 - 1272)  dating to 1256 - 1258.  Minted in Canterbury. Class 5f. The coin is broken but complete. Date: Medieval Diameter: 16.05 mm  Weight:  0.75 g  Die axis: unclear
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-046745
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of  Henry II to Henry III 1180 - 1247.  Very little detail survivng. The coin is bent and broken Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.76 mm  Weight:  0.92 g  Die axis: unclear
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-044E12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut  halfpenny of John (1199 - 1216) dating to 1204 - 1209. Mint of Ipswich. Class 5b or 5c. Minted by Alisandre or Iohan Date: Medieval Diameter: 17.16 mm  Weight:  0.49 g  Die axis: 10
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-03D1BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Edward @@@@@@@@ Mint of London.  Date: Medieval Diameter: 13.47 mm  Weight:  0.30 g  Die axis: 12
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-03BCD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry VI (first reign - 1422 - 1460). Mint of Calais. Rosette-Mascle issue dating to 1427 - 1430. Date: Medieval Diameter: 15.38 mm  Weight:  0.51g  Die axis: 2
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-039F76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny, probably of Edward IV (Second reign - 1471 - 1485). Mint of Durham. The coin has been mis-struck with elements of the obverse and reverse designs on both faces. Date: Medieval Diameter: 16.21 mm  Weight:  0.59 g  Die axis: unclear
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0388E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward IV (Second reign - 1471 - 1485). Mint of Durham. Local die, issued by Bishop William Dudley. Reference: North Vol 2 No. 1665 Date: Medieval Diameter: 15.60 mm  Weight:  0.57 g  Die axis: 5
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-036EEE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Richard II (1377 - 1399). Mint of York Date: Medieval Diameter: 17.39 mm  Weight:  0.86 g  Die axis: 9
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-035A55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of 1377 to 1485.  Mint of Durham Date: Medieval Diameter: 15.78 mm  Weight:  0.61 g  Die axis: 3
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-03398D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward III (1327 - 1377) . Mint of Canterbury. Date: Medieval Diameter: 17.77 mm  Weight:  1.17 g  Die axis: 1
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0329D0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward III (1327 - 1377) . Mint of Durham. Possibly Pre-Treaty period 1351 - 1356. Date: Medieval Diameter: 17.84 mm  Weight:  1.04 g  Die axis: unclear
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-020A3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward III (1327 - 1377) . Mint of Durham Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.38 mm  Weight:  0.96 g  Die axis: 7
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-01E321
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327) dating to 1314 - 1318. Class 13. Mint of Canterbury Reference: North Vol 2, No. 1064 Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.62 mm  Weight:  1.36 g  Die axis: 5
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-01C20B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) orEdward II (1307 - 1327) dating to 1300 -05. Possibly Class 10. Mint of London Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.50 mm  Weight:  1.18 g  Die axis: 9
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-01AB5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327) dating to 1310 -14. Possibly Class 11b. Mint of Canterbury Reference: North Volume 2 no. 1060 - 1063 Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.68 mm  Weight:  1.25 g  Die axis: 9
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-019CF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327) dating to 1310 -14. Class 11b. Mint of London Reference: North Volume 2 no. 1060 - 1063 Date: Medieval Diameter: 17.50 mm  Weight:  1.24 g  Die axis: 5
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-018CA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327) dating to 1310 -14. Class 11b. Mint of London Reference: North Volume 2 no. 1060 - 1063 Date: Medieval Diameter: 16.63 mm  Weight:  0.80 g  Die axis: unclear
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0173C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327) dating to 1310 -14. Class 11a. Mint of London Reference: North Volume 2 no. 1060 - 1063 Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.18 mm  Weight:  1.36 g  Die axis: 1
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0159C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) dating to 1305-10. Class 10cf. Mint of London Reference: North Volume 2 no. 1040 - 1043 Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.22 mm  Weight:  1.13 g  Die axis: 6
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-00F5C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) dating to 1300 - 05. Class 10ab. Mint of London Reference: North Volume 2 no. 1038 - 1039 Date: Medieval Diameter: 16.99 mm  Weight:  0.98 g  Die axis: 2
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-00DC09
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) dating to 1306 - 07 . Class 10cf2. Mint of Durham Reference: North Volume 2 no. 1041 Date: Medieval Diameter: 16.75 mm  Weight:  1.12 g  Die axis: 1
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-00C781
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) dating to 1280- 82. Class 3g. Mint of Canterbury. Cross potent. Reference: North Volume 2 no. 1022 Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.35 mm  Weight:  1.31 g  Die axis: 12
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-00B083
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) dating to 1280. Class 3cd. Mint of London. Cross potent. Reference: North Volume 2 no. 1018 - 1019 Date: Medieval Diameter: 19.34 mm  Weight:  1.21 g  Die axis: 3
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-838745
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Pilgrim's ampulla. There is a ragged vertical cut along one side which has removed part of the neck and chamber. The neck is slightly flaring to the opening at the top. On side retains an integral D-shaped susupension loop. The chamber  has a rounded lower edge and there are indistinct traces of moulded decoration on both faces. The lower edge of the chamber is creased and folded on one face. Date: Medieval - c. 1150 - 1350 Dimensions: 41.02 mm x 33.87 mm x 8.52 mm Weight: 24.25 g Ampullae were designed to contain a d…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-917581
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle plate. One half of a folded sheet metal buckle plate. The fromt plate only. A sub-rectangular piece of sheet metal, toern along two edges. It has the remnant of the fold where it was attached to a buckle. At the opposite end is one complete and one partial circular attachment hole. The front is decorated with a a central cross inside a circle framed by inward pointing triangles The surface retains traces of gilding, blue enamel in some of the triangles and red enamel in the cross and circle. Date: Medieval c. 1250 - 1400 Dimensions: 21.07 mm x 21.…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-0DC6B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular brooch.  The frame is circular with a flat rectangular cross section. There is a constriction in the frame where the separate copper alloy pin is attached. The pin is hooked around the constriction at one end, tapering  to a point which rests on the opposite side of the frame at the other. The front of the frame is decorated with four large collets arranged to form a square. Two are filled with a white material, possibly degraded glass. Between the collets are eight small rivets with dished tops (these have been inserted separately in…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 14th October 2023
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