Record ID: DOR-DCDFA7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked fitting. Possibly a dress fastener or a buckle pin. A thick bar of copper alloy with a D-shaped cross-section for much of its length, thinning into a rectangular cross section towards the hooked end. Th hooked end is tapered and bent at a right angle before curling back on itself. At the other end is also tapered and ends in a break. On one face of the bar in the centre are traces of stamped decoration of an annulet with four annulets set around it forming a rectangle. Date:  Dimensions: 54.95 mm x 6.85 mm x 3.62 mm Weight: 7.68 g
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-06B86A
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bead. The bead is sub-circular with a slightly off-centre circular aperture The faces are flat and undecorated . The outer and inner edges are rounded. Date: Possible Iron age to Early Medieval (c. 800 BC - AD 1000) Dimensions: 19.17 mm x 18.59 mm x 5.45 mm. Internal diameter: 6.10 mm Weight: 9.16 g
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3A8DB3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably a steelyard weight. The weight is large and egg-shaped, slightly tapering towards one end. There is a central, longitudinal, sub-circular hole through the weight, probably for a means of suspension. Date: Uncertain - Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 79.89 mm x 43.42 mm Weight: 516 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-3900CA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead steelyard weight with separate iron suspension loop. A conical weight a rounded edge at the base. The base is also slightly rounded with an irregular central indentation. At the apex is an arched, iron wire suspension loop. This appears to have been attached to the weight as it was cast. Date: Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 65.2 mm x 46.6 mm Weight: 591 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-1CCD9F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead weight. At the apex is an integrally cast large suspension lug with a small sub-circular pierced hole. The lug is flattened and narrowed from the apex and is rounded on the upper edge. It has been bent over and distorted. Set opposite each other about halfway down the conical body of the weight are two projections which appear to be the ends of a circular cross sectioned wire cast into the weight (either the ends of one object or two separate pieces). The circular base of the weight is slightly concave and has a small off-centre void or depression. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E3B319
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight. A crudely formed conical lead weight. Oval in cross section and tapering to a rounded top. There is a vertical ridge at one side which extends to about halfway up where there is a patch of iron corrosion. The top is slightly bent over to the same side. At the top is a rectangular hole which does not extend to the base. On the underside at the base is an incised V and a row of rectangular indentations at one edge. It is possible the iron corrosion is what remains of a wire to suspend the weight in use. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1200 - 1800 Dimension…
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-2AD08A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken and distorted fragment of probable mount or fitting. It is most likely of modern date. A band formed of four parallel strands of twisted gold wire soldered together. The wires appear very regular and are probably machine made (Judy Rudoe pers. Comm). The upper and lower wires are plain and not twisted for a short section at one end (opposite ends to each other) Dimensions: 32.33 mm 19.84 mm x 5.60 mm Weight: 4.03 g Discussion: In the opinion of Judy Rudoe, Sue Brunning and Rachel King of the British Museum, this item is not paralleled in material over 300 years ole, appears…
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-A15D62
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible zoomorphic mount. At one end is a flat, trefid terminal with a central circular attachment hole retaining a long, circular sectioned rivet. The remaining part of the mount tapers to a probable break and is C-shaped in cross section, hollowed at the rear and convex along the longitudinal axis at the front. The upper surface is decorated with two small projections flanking the upper part of the C-sectioned element (possibly ears), two oval incised shapes (possibly eyes) flanking the central ridge, and two smaller incised ovals (possibly nostrils) flanking the ridg…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-80DB65
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold bead A complete gold collared bead. The bead is broadly a cylinder shape formed of gold sheet. This has a section at its middle where its is mostly flat above and below which it narrows in a smooth convex arch. Each curve ends, and so preventing the bead becoming spherical in shape with a collared terminal. Each collar is made of a gold wire curved into a spiral that complete two rotations. The bead has several dents along its circumference at its mid point but is otherwise undamaged. Scientific Analysis carried out by the British Museum’s Department of Scientific Resear…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wynford Eagle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-205CB2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a glass vessel. The base of a blown glass phial or flask. The base is rounded at the edges and flatter with a recess on the underside. The sides taper upwards to the break. The inside of the glass is iridescent through the decay of the surface, the exterior is pitted . The glass is grey-ish in colour with abundant small air bubbles visible. Date: uncertain - Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 27.13 mm x 18.83 mm x 2.37 mm Weight: 8.45 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Last updated: Sunday 8th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-75C12B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A small undecorated gold finger ring. The band is rectangular in cross section, with a slightly circumferentially concave exterior surface. There are no maker's or hall marks. Dimensions: 17.33 mm x 1.07 mm Weight: 1.85 g Date: Unknown Discussion: It is difficult to parallel such a plain object, and in the absence of any maker's or hall marks the ring cannot be definitively dated to pre-1718. Thus whilst the ring does appear to comprise of more than 10% precious metal, it cannot be said with certainty that it was 300 years old at the time of finding and theref…
Created on: Saturday 1st July 2017
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Folke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-496AA6
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin. The head is bi-lobed or heat-shaped with scored diagonal lines on both faces. Just below the head in opposite faces of the shaft are several transverse grooves. The shaft is rectangular in cross section at the head and becomes slightly more rounded towards the break. Date:Uncertain Dimensions: 37.4 mm x 11.7 mm x 2.3 mm Weight: 1.57 g
Created on: Sunday 24th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
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Record ID: DOR-B7A85A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment. It is possibly a spoon or pin terminal. The main body of the fragment is spherical with incised diagonal lines creating a writhen design. At one pole is a circular collar with incised girth lines. At the other pole is a tapering conical projection. There are worn breaks at both ends. Date: Roman to Post Medieval c. 50 - 1700 Dimensions: 21.40 mm x 11.15 mm Weight: 7.34 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: DOR-E3CC46
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy composite mount. The mount comprises a slightly curved trapeziodal plate with separately applied domed mount attached to the front at one end. The domed element is decorated with moulded knops around the base and tapers to a point at the apex. It is attached with a separate iron rivet which passes through the apex and emerges at the back of the plate. There is iron corrosion product on the back of the plate, around the base of the domed element and at its apex. Date: Uncertain - Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 26.12 mm x 13.72 mm x 6.65 mm Weight: 2.97 g
Created on: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 17th September 2015
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Record ID: DOR-B66C8E
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible gold ingot. A tapering sub-rectangular piece of gold with a sub-angualr cross section: Nell Wilkin and Mafalda Raposo of the British Mueum comment: Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1717 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Thursday 7th May 2015
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buckland Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F81F77
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of gold ingot. A segment of a bar or strip of gold. The piece is angular and tapers in one direction in terms of thickness (from 3.81 mm to 1.51 mm) and tapers in the opposite direction in its width (8.18 mm to 6.55 mm). The break at the thinner, wider end appears to be the result of a cut. The surface all have slight ripples and marks. Date: Uncertain Dimensions: 8.54 mm x 8.18 mm x 3.81 mm Weight: 1.80 g Neil Wilkin of the British Museum has defined this as undiagnostic in terms of date.
Created on: Wednesday 21st January 2015
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rushton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5CE7A6
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a gold bar or ingot. Square sectioned with one end smooth, the other broken. Dimensions: Length: One inch. Weight 14.4g Author: Hazel Shorland
Created on: Monday 9th December 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-2A1FC4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy loop which is probably a strap fitting. Possibly a strap union or junction. The loop is oval with a D-shaped cross section. It is constructed from a rolled sheet metal tube. The ends have been flattened and are joined by a separate circular rivet of the same material. The loop has a smooth, light green patina. Date:Uncertain - Roman to Medieval Dimensions: 30.06 mm x 25.38 mm x 3.70 mm Weight: 3.36 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-AC79E4
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small bead. The metal appears to be silver. The bead is hollow and globular, slightly flattened at the top and bottom. There is an off-centre sub-circular aperture on the top and bottom faces. The bead is undecorated. Not closely datable. Dimensions: 6.19 mm x 4.88 mm Weight: 0.24 g This item lacks diagnostic features making it impossible to securely date it. It therefore cannot be said to be over 300 years old and therefore should not be considered Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996
Created on: Monday 8th July 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-189F60
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold finger-ring with a d-shaped cross-section. The ring may be in the form of three snakes chasing each other as there are three distinct bulges around the ring, though it is fairly worn so the details are unclear. Date: Uncertain
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fontmell Magna', grid reference and parish protected.