Record ID: BM-110BD3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A characteristic Victorian snake ring.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-109438
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
This gold ring has a thin hoop engraved on the exterior with a foliate scroll. The background would have been originally enamelled, but no traces of enamel remain.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-6E76F4
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver thimble, torn around circumference of dome. The body decorated with lozenges centred with squares of waffle-type indentations; the triangles between the lozenges also with indentations, plain border between engraved lines. Lathe centring mark on dome. Length: 2.2 cm. 17th Century. The precious metal content of the thimble is greater than 10%.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-9D4EA6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval belt mount formed from a flat plate of roughly semi-circular shape. The outer frame of the mount is corrugated and a circular aperture has been cut into the centre. Three shallow, concave collets decorate the base, two of them concealing the attachment of rivets which survive on the reverse holding a fragment of textile in place.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chideock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-9B6A22
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval finger-ring, measuring 25mm in diameter. The hoop is decorated with deeply grooved, twisted bands, within which are engraved the stems of flowers at each shoulder. The bezel is a flamboyant octagonal shape which is engraved with a merchant’s mark
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-201184
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver-gilt finger-ring bezel attached to a fragment of the hoop. The bezel is formed of a quatrilobe with cross-hatched decoration, with small projecting knops, one of which has broken off. The centre is set with a quatrefoil, also with cross-hatched decoration, surmounted by a small lozenge in high relief and decorated with an engraved X-shaped cross. The gilding is now worn. Maximum width: 14mm Width of hoop: 5mm.
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-885BD4
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
The sub-triangular plate has three pierced attachment lugs at the broad end (producing a scalloped-effect) and it tapers to a form a hook, rounded in cross section, and broken off at the end. As customary in the decoration of such pieces, the main field is subdivided, here in three portions by a pair of plain bands, departing form the central piercing on a dotted ‘stem. However, the main decoration on the field is not interrupted by these, and it consists of an elegant vegetation motif. From what might be interpreted as a vase at the narrowest end of the field depart a central bu…
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-7EB567
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman radiate dating to the period AD 260-275 (Reece period 13). Reverse type depicting Pax(?) standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-7EAC3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and incomplere copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of uncertain type, dating to the period AD 260-402. Reverse type depicting Pax or Victory left holding wreath and uncertain object. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-7E79C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and incomplere copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, copying uncertain late-3rd century AD ruler, dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Illegible reverse type.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-7E710C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Theodosius, dating to the period AD 388-395 (Reece period 21). [VICTOR]-IA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-7E672C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and incomplete copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, copying a coin of Victorinus or Tetricus I, dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). [...]A[...] reverse type depicting Mars(?) standing right holding vertical sceptre, shield resting on ground to right. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-7E4C7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of uncertain type, dating to the period AD 330-402. Reverse type is illegible.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-6DF646
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of uncertain type, dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Both faces are illegible.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-6DED67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). [GLORIA EXERCITVS] reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-6DE581
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and incomplete copper-alloy Roman coin of uncertain type, possibly a very worn as or dupondius, or a large 4th century nummus. Both faces are illegible and missing much of their original surfaces due to corrosion.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-6D2C58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). Possibly a contemporary copy. [GLORIA EXERCITVS] reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of two standards. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-6D23A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman coin, possibly a radiate of uncertain type, dating to the period AD 260-296. Reverse type is illegible.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-6D10B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE] reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-6D0994
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE] reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras', grid reference and parish protected.