Record ID: YORYM-DD8134
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Queen Anne, which has been bent into a love token. Dated 1708.
Created on: Thursday 9th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-1F4DC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Elizabeth I from her third issue, square shield on long cross fourchee reverse, tun initial mark, mint of London, AD 1591 - 1594. North Vol 2, p.136, no.2014.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-B3C2D2
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver thimble. The thimble was probably originally circular in cross-section, tapering towards the domed top though has now been compressed into an ovate section. A thick double banded circumferential border is present around the base of the thimble from which it is decorated with regular square pits in concentric rings to the edge of the crown. The pits on the crown itself are grid-like is orientation. Three circular panels are present on the body of the thimble, each of which contain the image of a crowned rose flanked by the initials 'C' and 'R'. The border is crudely i…
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-ECF7BF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Spanish silver real of Ferdinand and Isabella dating to the period AD 1474 - 1504. Yoke and arrows reverse. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th September 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-ED733D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crotal bell of post-medieval date. Both hemispheres of the integrally cast bell remain in tact separated by a median band which was intended to imitate the earlier two-piece crotal bells. A rectangular suspension loop with central perforation projects from the top of the bell and is flanked by two sounding holes. The lower hemisphere bears an elongated ovate sound slot and the loose iron pea remains in-situ and functional. The metal has a mid blackish-green patina and is worn. The bell is 41.7mm long, 31.4mm in diameter, and weighs 29.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-EDF38D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date. The buckle is a two-piece trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The pin rests are moulded and flanked by scrolled knops on the outer edge of each loop. The sides are bifid with scrolled knops around the spindle holes. The spindle and pin no longer remain. The metal has a mid greyish-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 32.9mm long, 21.2mm wide, 3.3mm thick and weighs 4.9g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.99, no.619 and is dated to circa AD 1660 - 1720.
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th September 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-7AF680
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy whistle of post-medieval date. The whistle is sub T-shaped in plan with a hollow, circular section. One terminal is cast in the design of an exotic bird while the other has been lost to an old break. The object is possibly a hawking whistle. The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The whistle is 67.7mm long, 33.9mm wide, 9.2mm thick and weighs 30.9g. Similar whistles can be seen on the PAS database as Unique ID: KENT3333 and BUC-8600D2.
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-068271
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Post-Medieval vessel, dating to the period c.AD 1500-1900. The fragment comprises the foot, which is broadly rectangular in plan and square in cross section. An integrally cast semi-circular flat surface is present at the upper terminal, with a worn break around its edge where it would have attached to the vessel. Its lower terminal slopes at an angle of 45 degrees to allow the leg to stand flat. A green-brown patina is on the surface.. A similar, but not identical example is dated to the 18th and 19th centuries (Butler, Green and Payne 2009, p.6), and …
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-06AF8C
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy Jew's harp (or Jaws harp), dating to the period c. AD 1500-1800. The Jew's harp is lozengiform in cross section and comprises a sub circular head with two tapering prongs. A rabbat (notch) on one side at the apex of the head would have accomodated the iron tongue, now missing aside from a raised iron area above the rabbat. A brown patina is present on the surface. The jew's harp measures 64.77mm in length, 34.14mm in width at the head, 13.74mm in width at the prongs, 4.98mm in thickness and weighs 20.82g. Cf. DUR-E5C503, NLM-C8971B and LI…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-077069
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post-medieval buckle, dating to the period c.AD 1700-1790. The buckle is broadly rectangular in plan, with rounded corners, and is oval in cross-section. It exapnds inwards at the mid point of its upper and lower edges, and has transverse apertures where it has been drilled to accommodate the spindle. This is now missing, but traces of iron are still present in the apertures. It is decorated with a moulded groove along the outer edge of the upper and lower sides, and a green patina is on the surface. The buckle measures 58.06mm in length, 49.81mm in eidth…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-0783ED
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post-medieval buckle, dating to the period c.AD 1700-1790. The buckle is broadly rectangular in plan, with rounded corners, and is lentoid in cross-section. It expands inwards at the mid point of its upper and lower edges, and has transverse apertures where it has been drilled to accommodate the spindle. This is now missing, but traces of iron are still present in one of the apertures. It is undecorated, but quite worn, and a brown-green patina is on the surface. The buckle measures 57.27mm in length, 47.94mm in width, 2.23mm in thickness and weighs 11g …
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-07A4BE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post-medieval buckle, dating to the period c.AD 1600-1720. The buckle is broadly rectangular in plan, with rounded corners, and is rectangular in cross-section. It comprises two loops and a central axis bar, but the pin is missing. A trilobed trefoil knop is present at the outer edge of each loop, each with a rosette. Trefoil sides with trefoil mouldings are present at each end of the strap bar. The reverse is undecorated. A brown-red patina is on the surface. The buckle measures 46.84mm in length, 30.72mm in width, 1.85mm in thickness and weighs 6.38g …
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-0998AB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval buckle, dating to the period c.AD 1650-1750. The buckle is oval in plan, and comprises two loops separated by a central axis bar. It is D shaped in cross-section. The frame expands at the outer edge of each loop. The triangular pin is intact at the axis bar, as is the chape which expands outwards before its two arms terminate in worn breaks. A green patina is on the surface, with traces of iron corrosion around the axis bar. The buckle measures 35.19mm in length, 25.04mm in width, 4.06mm in thickness and weighs 8.04g. Cf. Whitehead (1996…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-09BBA1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval buckle, dating to the period c.AD 1650-1750. The buckle is oval in plan, and comprises two loops separated by a central axis bar. It is D shaped in cross-section. The frame expands at the outer edge of each loop and has moulded foliate decoration. The triangular pin is intact at the axis bar, as is the chape which is formed from a triangular sheet of metal which terminates in a worn break. A green patina is on the surface of the frame, while a brown-orange patina is on the pin and chape, with traces of iron corrosion around the axis bar. The…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-09D4C4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval buckle, dating to the period c.AD 1650-1750. The buckle is rectangular in plan with rounded corners, and comprises two loops separated by a central axis bar. It is triangular in cross-section. The frame expands at the outer edge of each loop, and curves inwards at the upper and lower edges at the axis bar. A green patina is on the surface of the frame. It is missing the pin. The buckle measures 29.32mm in length, 19.19mm in width, 2.01mm in thickness and weighs 3.33g. Cf. Whitehead (1996), p.71, no. 447 which is similar.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-592D22
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval mount, dating to the priod c.AD 1500-1700. The mount is in the form of a scallop shell, and is decorated with a series of moulded longitudinal ridges. The reverse is undecorated, and has an attachment lug and its upper and lower terminal. These now end in worn breaks. A green-brown patina is on the surface. Post depositional damage has resulted in a bend across its width. The mount measures 26.07mm in length, 21.35mm in width, 1.50mm in thickness and weighs 3.35g. Cf. SUR-27D8A7 which is dated to the post-medieval period
Created on: Friday 11th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-365E06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval shilling of William III dating from 1697 AD. Minted in Bristol.
Created on: Monday 29th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 29th November 2010
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Record ID: WMID-4A7B16
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy late medieval to post-medieval mount. The mount is hexafoil and floral in design, with six 'petals' arranged around a central circle. The central circle has a series of tiny rings arranged around it whilst each petal is surrounded by a single ring. The remains of an attachment shank for a stud can be seen on the reverse although this is now broken. The mount has been silvered. It measures 17.89 mm across, 4.08 mm thick and weighs 4 grams. It has a dark grey patina with green in places.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd May 2012
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Record ID: WMID-4B4D22
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy double sided matrix or punch. The object is oval in plan, measuring 18.64 mm long and 16.09 mm wide. It is 4.06 mm thick and weighs 4.7 grams. The design appears to be moulded, and one side bears the bust of a bearded man facing right in hollow relief. The other side of the matrix depicts a dove in flight facing right holding an olive branch in its beak, above what appear to be flowers. The matrix has a die axis of 6, and at the top and bottom a hole has been bored, presumably to allow attachment of the matrix to a handle or mount of some sort. The depiction …
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd May 2012
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Record ID: WILT-4A0EA4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead 2-part cloth seal, measuring 14mm in diameter and 18.5mm in length (with connecting strip). It weighs 2.9g. The 'decorated' face depicts a fleur de lys within a border of tiny vertical lines. 16th/ 17t century.
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2016
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