Record ID: WILT-F4FCDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 - 49), dating to AD1641-1643.  CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX obverse depicting sixth (Briot style) bust facing left, XII behind head.  CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO reverse depicting a square shield over short cross fleury.  Initial mark is probably a triangle in circle. Tower mint under Charles I.  Much of outer part of legend is missing probably due to clipping.  North (1991) p 160, no 2231. Diameter 28.9mm in diameter; thickness less than 1mm; 5.42g in weight
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F1C494
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting. The mount is hourglass-shaped and has a rectangular transverse collar at both the shorter ends. The edges are bevelled on front and rear. The front is decorated with stamped annulets arranged as follows: a central group of four arranged in a cross. a group at either expanded and comprising a central annulet with six or seven others set around it in a flower-like pattern, a row of three annulets along each of the transverse collars. At the rear of the plate, behing the two transverse collars is a raised, flat rectangular ridge from whi…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Crichel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-5E6EAC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy open work cordate (heart shaped) mount, dating to c AD 1550-1700. It is D shaped in section,with two integral oval section spikes still in situ on the underside, both now themselves bent, but also bent in towards the plate. It has a bifurcate, wider basal end, the junction of the two halves of the mount accentuated by a V shape groove. This open area at the base has an internal chamferred edge. The terminal consists of two circular petals flanking an elongated ovate pointed central petal.  Dimensions: 39.5mm in length; 24.…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1E30CB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy strap mount. An openwork decorative mount in the form of a stylised fleur de lis. There are two integral rivets at the rear of the plate set in from the ends of the central element of the lis. The plate comprises a long, solid central element with a rounded top and a transverse collar at the base, flanked by two loops with D-shaped apertures. Reference: Maslin, S 2021 Decorative copper-alloy leather mounts and strap-slides of the 16th to 18th centuries, FRG Datasheet 55, p. 4 - 5 & fig. 5 Date: Early Post Medieval - 1500 - 1600 Dimensions: 19.03 mm x …
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1E025D
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy spur.  The partial rowel box and fragments of the sides only remain. The remnants of the sides are D-shaped in cross section, curving and slightly tapered to the breaks. The exterior surface is decorated with incised lines comprising a pattern of double stranded curvilinear bands flanking vertical line infill. The neck is very shirt and terminates in two incomplete arms forming the rowel box Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval - 1450 - 1600 Dimensions: 34.92 mm x 10.63 mm x 26.68 mm Weight: 9.93 g
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1C6050
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button. A composite, discoidal,two-piece button with a solid convex front and a missing separate shank. There is a slight knop at the centre of the convex front. The rear is flat with a central depression for the attachment of the missing shank. Date: Post medieval- 17th century Dimensions: 14.60 mm x 4.91 mm Weight: 3.12 g Similar examples are recorded in Read, B, 2005, Metal Buttons c. 900 BC - c. AD 1700, p. 76, nos. 304 & 305,  both have copper alloy wire shanks.
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F4AA9E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper-alloy post-medieval trade weight (19th century), dating to AD 1834-1849. The upper surface has a wide and high rim. The reverse has a a central depression, around which a rim covered in concentric circular turning rings indicating finishing on a lathe. Within the rim on the upper surface, the field  is stamped centrally with a crowned GB with a slightly offset IV beneath indicating George IV (1820-1830). Running at a right angle to the right of the crowned GB is the word PEGLER (see below, Notes). At 10 o'clock …
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-E055D3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring with internal inscription. The band is D-shaped in cross section. The internal inscription on crude upper and lower case lettering reads: Yours in (heart). The heart is a symbol for love. There is a split in the band where it has posiibly been cut to resize it. The exterior is undecorated. Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 3 mm width Weight.: 2 g Rachel King of the British Musaum has kindly commented: "I would place this ring as 17th or 18th century on comparison with BM examples. Thinner hoops tend to suggest a date of this range. I can’t see anything…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton & Winkton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-9E82D1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade token. A 17th century farthing token issued by James Studley in Weymouth. Reference: Boyne/Williamson Dorset 206 Date: 1664 Diameter: 13.91 mm Weight: 0.29 g Die axis: unclear  
Created on: Saturday 25th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8FB721
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight. The weight is flat and circular with a raised rim around the edge of the upper surface. The weight is stamped with the following marks: a crowned 'EL' (for Elizabeth I) and a sword (the sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall) at 6 o'clock, and a ewer (for the London Founder's Company) at 12 o'clock. These marks date the weight to AD 1590-1603. The reverse is flat  with a number of angled file marks. It weighs 0.42 of an ounce. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1558 - 1603 Dimensions: 31.89 m…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8F809C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy strap slide (Maslin's  Lobed and Waisted type). It comprises lobed and waisted plate with  two integral spikes at the rear. The lobes are rounded and elongated. Across the centre between them is a transverse double ridge. The front is convex and the rear is flat. The integral spikes project from the rear of the plate at the outer edges. They are rectangular in cross section and curve inwards at the ends. Reference: Maslin, S 2021 Decorative copper-alloy leather mounts and strap-slides of the 16th to 18th centuries, FRG Datasheet 55, page 2, …
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8F4BD9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring-type sewing thimble. Circular in shape with sides that are angled in to the upper edge. There is no clear definition of either the upper rim, but there is a plain area at the edge of the base. The hand stamped indentations are applied in right-handed spiral. There is no visible seam. Reference: Read, B 2018, Metal Sewing Thimbles Found in Britain, pages 10 - 11 Date: Late Medieval - c. 1400 - 1500 Dimensions: 17.21 mm x 9.77 mm x 0.76 mm Weight: 2.33 g
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8F247E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy strap slide (Maslin's Openwork type). It comprises an openwork plate with the stubs of two integral spikes at the rear. The plate  has an openwork quatrefoil central element. At the ends of two of the lobes (opposite each other) are pointed flat projections behind which are the stubs of the two integral spikes. Reference: Maslin, S 2021 Decorative copper-alloy leather mounts and strap-slides of the 16th to 18th centuries, FRG Datasheet 55, page 3 Date: Post Medieval - c. 1600 - 1700 Dimensions: 31.88 mm x 17.66 mm x 6.28 mm Weight: 1.77 g
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8AE663
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy uniface coin weight. The weight is sub-angular and flat.  One face is decorated with a Latin cross leaning to the left within a circular pelleted border.  The cross is flanked with a fleur de lis in its lower left quarter and a standing lion facing left in the lower right quarter. The reverse blank and undecorated. This is a French made weight for a Salut d'or of Henry VI first issued in 1423. Reference: Withers, P & B R 2011 Lions Ships and Angels p. 55 Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval - c. 1423 - …
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8A52B7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button. The button is circular with a convex front and concave back. The front of the button is decorated with design of incised lines, punched annulets and crescents. The design comprises an outer framing band of small overlapping stamped annulets and an inner oval incised line frame with stamped annulets and crescents infilling between them.Inside the inner frame is a cinquefoil flower formed from large stamped annulets and on top of an incised rectangular stem. In the hollowed rear is central integral rectangular shank with a circular drilled p…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadwindsor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-8A05A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade weight probably from the reign of Henry VII or Henry VIII. The weight is flat and circular. On the upper surface there are two incised concentric circles, one 2.5 mm in from the edge, the other towards the centre 18.5 mm in from the edge.These surround a central circular recess. The upper face has been stamped with a crowned lombardic h set between the two incised circles at about the 6 o'clock position. The back of the trade weight has multiple concentric ridges and angled file marks. It weighs approximately 1.5 ounces. Date: Late Medieval …
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadwindsor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-38AD02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547), second coinage.Dating to c.AD 1526 - 1532. Canterbury mint under Archbishop William Warham.                                                  Reference: As North (1991) Volume 2, p 112 no 1802 Diameter: 18.02 mm Weight: 1.35 g Die axis: 7                                           …
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-CA338D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold finger ring. A posy ring with the internal inscription Let vertue be thy guide in italic lettering. There is no maker’s or other mark. The hoop has a D-shaped cross section and is slightly distorted into an oval shape. Dimensions: 21.70 mm x 2.25 mm x 0.80 mm Weight: 1.78 g This inscription is common on rings from the later 17th to mid-18th century. Judy Rudoe of the British Museum has noted that in the absence of a makers mark there is insufficient evidence to confirm that the ring was over 300 years old when fond in 2021 (pers comm 18/11/2022).
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-0DCD1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver 1 Real coin of Philip III of Spain ( 1598 - 1621 ) dating to 1608. The obverse shows the Spanish Royal Coat of Arms  ( Hapsburg Shield ) after the unification with Portugal with the legend PHILIPPVS III D G   To the right of the arms is I confirming the denomination of 1 Real. To the left of the arms is the aqueduct mint mark of the Sergovia mint with the assayer mark of c below it. The assayer is probably Melchor Rodriguez del Castillo who held the position 1597 - 1602 and 1607 - 1611. The reverse shows Quartered Arms of Castile and…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0DAA6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of James I (1603 - 1625). First coinage with the second bust, initial mark is a thistle dating to 1603-4 Reference: North Volume 2, No. 2072 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: Weight: Die axis
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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