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Record ID: SOMDOR-893BE5
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of one arm of a copper-alloy purse bar of probable early post-medieval date. The bar is thick with a single twist cross-section. The terminal is a large integrally cast knop. It is circular with decoration of seven spiralling arms. Williams Class J Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1440 - 1600
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2007
Last updated: Friday 19th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-E08CA5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy finger ring. The bezel and a fragment of the band remain. The bezel is oval and contains the traces of a probable glass stone or setting. The edges of the frame of the bezel are cast with vertical ridges around the outside. One shoulder remains. It is narrowed from the bezel and has three raised knops. There are traces of gilding. The remaining fragment of band is narrowed from the shoulder and is D sectioned. Post-medieval. Probably 18th century. Dimensions 24.57 mm x 13.68 mm x 4.41 mm. Weight 4.76 g
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-E06547
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin of Henry VIII. Groat of the third coinage(North Nos. 1845 - 1848). Diameter 25.16 mm. Weight 1.85 g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-DFF5B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin of Henry VIII. Groat of the third coinage(North No. 1844). Diameter 25.29 mm. Weight 1.95 g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-DF8FE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin of Elizabeth I. Penny of the third issue (North No. 2017). Diameter 13.48 mm. Weight 0.44 g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-34C614
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper alloy sword belt mount. One hooked fitting and a fragment of suspension loop from a triple-looped bar mount. The hooked fitting has a narrowed hook with a globular knopped terminal. The plate is foliate in outline, with incised foiliate decoration on the surface. It has two iron rivet attachments, one below the hook and one above the central lobe of the tri-lobed end. The back is flat and undecorated. It is similar to a complete example in Read,B, (2001) Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, p 39 &43, Fig. 26, No. 373, Date: Post-medieval-16th C Dimensions: 37.87 mm x 21.…
Created on: Monday 16th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-33CE11
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast, copper alloy scabbard chape. This would have had a separate back plate. It has a scalloped top edge . The upper part is rectangular with two attachment holes flanking a harp-shaped central hole (the attachement hole on the right is larger than that on the left and there is a tear through it and in the metal above it). There is a transverse ridge decorated with incised diagonal lines delineating the base of thei rectangular section. The lower part widens out into a rounded, semi-circular shape. This part is decorated with radiating grooves and ridges. There are two holes in the up…
Created on: Monday 16th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-B4BF63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver threepence of Elizabeth I. 1565.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-B46147
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Mary. 1553 - 1554. Reverse: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA. Clipped.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-381B86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver thistle merk of James VI of Scotland. 8th coinage. 1602
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-23AFD1
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sheet metal possible lace chape or rivet. The sheet metal is folded into a cone shape. The edges of the wide end have been folded in to close it off. Possibly an altered lace tag or a hand made large rivet or fixing pin of unknown function.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-C27F53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Halfgroat of Charles I
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogumber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-C25430
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sixpence of Elizabeth I. Dated 1567
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2006
Last updated: Saturday 18th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogumber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-87DEA2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy single loop buckle of post-medieval date (c. AD 1500-1800). The buckle, which has a plain rectangular frame with chamfered edges, measures 25.30mm by 12.94mm by 2.18mm and weighs 2.75g. Two pins are attached to one long side of the frame. The pins have been made from sheet metal and are of differing alloys to both the frame and each other. The frame is slightly bent and undecorated.
Created on: Monday 15th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-CAEE91
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dress fastener of early post-medieval date. The dress fastener, which has been cast in one piece, measures 35.59mm by 15.63mm by 1.76mm and weighs 2.65g. At one end there is a rectangular loop with chamfered edges, which is attached to a sub-circular openwork plate. The plate, which is damaged/miscast on one side, has a central cross and quatrefoil design within a beaded border. Some of what should be openwork holes remain infilled. The incomplete backwards curved hook projects from the other side of the plate. It has a D-shaped profile and tapers towards the end, which…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2006
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SOMDOR-CAC8E1
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Squashed lead cylinder, open at one end. Remnants of one and one complete side loop on the edge of the closed top. Used to cap one of twelve small powder charge flasks carried on a bandolier by infantry musketeers. A cord was threaded through the loops for attachment. Dimensions - 25.36 mm x 16.95 mm x 16.11 mm Weight - 10.36 g
Created on: Monday 24th April 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SOMDOR-C9D057
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A seventeenth century town token. Farthing issued in Taunton, Somerset
Created on: Monday 24th April 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-D86893
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1 sherd of glazed red earthernwares. Orange, oxidised fabric throughout. Abundant fine sand temper. Traces of internal and external glazing. Heavy yellow- green glaze. Base sherd from a jug. Flat base woth wide external bead at the foot. Slight abrasion. Post Medieval - 17th century. 15 g.
Created on: Friday 31st March 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2012
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Record ID: SOMDOR-D84B27
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1 sherds of glazed red earthernwares. Orange, oxidised fabric throughout. Abundant fine sand temper. Internal and external glazing. Heavy green glaze. Body sherd from a jug. Decorated with large girth cordons externally. Slight abrasion. Post Medieval - 17th century. 19 g.
Created on: Friday 31st March 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2012
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Record ID: SOMDOR-D7E985
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
2 sherds of clay pipe bowls. Both are of west country style, One fragment from the base of the bowl with a circular sectione spur and stub of stem. The stem has a large bore, off-centre hole. One fragment from the upper part of the bowl with small rectangular indentations around the rim. Post medieval (mid 17th to early 18th century)
Created on: Friday 31st March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.