Record ID: PUBLIC-7E3134
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy anthropomorphic knife terminal. A knife stop or end-cap from a scale-tang knife. The figurative three dimensional end-cap is an anthropomorphic head on an oval cross-section plinth. The head is wearing a large pointed hood, suggestive of a cowl or hooded cloak worn by monks.  The long, thin face with pointed chin is looking up at an angle of approximately 45 degrees and has crudely engraved facial features. A long vertical ridge forms a nose, separating the two round recesses for eyes, one of which is higher than…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4237CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A base and incomplete silver Roman denarius of Geta (198-212) as caesar under Septimius Severus, possibly a contemporary copy, dating to the period c.AD 200-202 (Reece period 10). PRINC IVVENTVTIS reverse type depicting Geta standing in military dress holding branch and sceptre, with a trophy behind. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.1, p. 316, no. 18.  Diameter 17.50mm; Weight 2.11g; Die Axis 7 o'clock
Created on: Saturday 21st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-44EEEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantius II, as Caeser (AD 317-340) dating to 326 AD (Reece period 16) PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting camp or town gateway with two towers. Mint mark -/-//PTR dot in crescent, mint of Trier. Reference RIC VII, Trier 480. Date: Roman Diameter: 19 mm Weight: 3.1 g Die axis: 5 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury', 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: PUBLIC-36CC9B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver sceat (710-740). Series H, Type 39 Cc1 Struck at Hamwic (Southampton). Reference: Abramson 2006: 16, 58 and 99; North 1994: 64, ref: 96, plate 1, no. 44 Diameter: 0.92 g Weight: 12.23 mm
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BB406F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver short cross penny of Henry III (1216-72) dating to 1217-1222.  Class 7a. Minted by Samuel at Canterbury.  Reference: North Volume 1, No. 978 Diameter: 16.67mm Weight: 0.96g Die axis: 3
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4B99D5
Object type: LEAF ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A particularly fine near complete flint leaf shaped arrowhead dating to the Neolithic c.4000-2400 cal BC. The arrowhead is made from a tertiary flake of dark grey flint that has occasional light grey patch inclusions. It has a semi glossy patina. The arrowhead can be described as a willow leaf shaped arrowhead. The base has damaged by an irregular break that runs diagonally upwards and to one side of the body that has also removed the base. Both surfaces of the arrowhead have medium length, low angled, invasive sub-parallel, then scaled, retouch. The arrowhead i…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA575D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish silver sixpence of James I of England (AD1603-1625) dating to AD 1604-1607.  Measurements: diameter 20.5mm, thickness 0.5mm, weight 1.73g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA4945
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to 1564.  Mint mark: Pheon Obverse: crowned bust facing left, rose behind. ELIZABETH D G ANG [...]ET HIB REGINA. Very worn bust. Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms, all divided by a long cross, 1564 above POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA0198
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1690, first bust, early harp and large crowns. Mint of London. Spink no.3520 Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right. With the inscription around the edge: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre. With the inscription around the edge: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1690. Measurements: 25mm in diameter and 5.90g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3CAA3E
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary flake Neolithic blade struck from pale brown grey flint, dating to the Neolithic c. 4000 BC-2000 BC. The flake has a triangular cross section, with short sub-parallel low angle retouch along both sides of the flake. There is a high bulb of percussion and ripple marks along the length of the flake. Measurements; 57mm length, 17.5mm width, 11.5mm thickness, weight 13.28g.
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5A0E22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) probable small-long brooch (AD 400-600) The pin is missing and the bottom part of the brooch is missing. The cruciform head plate is flat and formed of a central lozenge-shaped plate from which extend three.flat, roughly lozenge shaped arms, each with a waist between it and the central plate. The central plate is decorated with five punched ring and dot elements, one within each of the upper and side projections, and two arranged vertically on the central plate. Protruding from the lower edge of the head there is…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B231BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval penny of the Commonwealth period (1649-1660). As North (1991), page 206, number 2729. Obverse: shield of St. George within wreath formed of palm and laurel branch. Reverse: conjoined shields of St. George and Ireland. Value mark of I above. Folded and cracked about ¼ of diameter through the top left corner of the Cross of St. George.
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-68ECDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily clipped silver Roman siliqua of the House of Theodosius, possibly Arcadius, probably dating to the period c.AD 395-402 (Reece period 21). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass holding Victory on globe and spear. Unclear mint, probably Milan. cf. RIC X no. 1227; Hoxne no. 705ff. The coin measures 17mm in diameter, 1.18 g in weight, and with a die axis of 12 o'clock.
Created on: Friday 12th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F47330
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla of Medieval date, about AD 1300 - 1530. The remaining portion consists of the lower half of the circular body, which has been cut or broken in half horizontally, perhaps to release the contents. The neck and suspension loops are missing. Both sides of the body carry decoration. One side is probably intended to represent a crown and consists of a small central element, flanked by two inward-facing crescents and two uprights which curve inwards at the top, above a pair of upwards curving ridges and an area of cross-hatching. The other side has…
Created on: Sunday 21st June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne Whitechurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-25BFCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early- Medieval Anglo Saxon silver sceat (710-740) of Wodan series H. Peacock.Type 4. Reverse variety 1(rosette below neck). Mint of Hamwic (Southampton). Obverse: Moustached face centrally with a beaded outline of ten roundels within a beaded border. Reverse: Crested peacock displaying right, roundel above rosette below Reference: Abramson 2012, p. 134-135 & North Vol. 1 No. 64 Diameter: 12.19 mm Weight: 0.83 g
Created on: Friday 8th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1012E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval rose farthing of Charles I (1625-49) dating to 1636-44. Type 2. Privy marks are crescents. Reference: North Volume 2, no. 2291 Diameter: 14 mm Weight: 0.60 g The coin contains a wedge of brass which was introduced to prevent counterfeiting.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0F7A62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 314 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of London. As RIC VII, p. 98, no. 10; Cloke and Toone, 2015: pp. 212-213, no. 8.02.015.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EA5FDC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy single-loop pointed buckle with integral forked spacer plate. Medieval in date, c. 1350 - 1450. The frame is oval in shape and curves to a point on the outer edge where the (missing) pin would rest. There is also a slight taper on the front face from the inside edge of the loop down to the point around the whole circumference of the loop except where the spacer legs are attached. Both soldered buckle plates are also missing. The forked spacer is roughly filed and recessed each side to locate the plates. The frame is also recessed between the spacer legs on the …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E5B411
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron key (locking) of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The key has a 'D' shaped' bow at the end of the circular cross-sectioned stem. There is a circular collar just behind the bit nearest the bow. The bit would have comprised two irregular projections, but the furthest one from the bow is broken away at the shaft. Type 8 of the Goodall Classification used at Winchester and Salisbury (Salisbury Medieval Catalogue Volume 4), having a solid shaft projecting beyond the bit. These keys probably date from 1150 through to 1700. The projecting stem is an innovation of the 15th century a…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E4B05C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver stater of the British Iron Age or possibly a silver plated contemporary copy. South western uniscribed (Durotrigian type). Dating to c. 20 BC to AD 10 Reference: Part of the mainstream series, probably Cranborne Chase type. ABC 2157, VA 1235-1, BMC 2525-46, 2691-2727, S 365 Diameter: 7 mm Weight: 2.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-11AC8F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327), Class 10cf4 (1309) with bifoliate crown, waisted 'N', 'h' with outcurving tail and colon after 'B' (Withers, 2006, pp.36-37), London mint.
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-34BDAD
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Damaged remains of a flint tool, probably a knife of Neolithic to Bronze age date. The piece is leaf shaped but much larger than an arrowhead. The outline appears mainly complete but breaks on both faces mean the extent of original retouch and exact form of the edges is unclear. A small amount of cortext (c.10% of the face) remains near the point on one face which may indicate it is unfinished and broke during production. The piece appears to have been formed on a large flake with pistal end now formed into the point. Some of the bulb of percussion may remain at the proximal end b…
Created on: Monday 9th July 2018
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A55BFB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy plate brooch. A symmetrical continental plate brooch with zoomorphic decoration dating to the 1st to 2nd Century AD . There are faint traces of red enamel remaining. The brooch is cruciform in shape with a large central sub- circular plate. The plate is framed by a raised reserve of metal along both edges, creating a recess for enamel and has a central circular aperture.There are two opposing zoomorphic heads with recesses in the eyes and two opposing two circular projections also recessed for enamel.At the rear of the brooch behind the opposing zoomor…
Created on: Friday 8th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-083EFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second issue (1560-1561), mint mark cross crosslet (1560-1561), with beaded inner circle and no rose behind the bust (which is too worn to identify the variety) on the obverse or date above the shield on the reverse, Spink 2558.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-06C327
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy mount, hexagonal and flat, with a large off-centre rivet hole 3.7 mm in diameter. The hexagon is not regular; two parallel and opposite sides are longer than the others, making it 19.64mm long but only 12.41mm wide. At the shorter ends, one angled corner is longer then the other, making the angle more acute; the rivet hole is placed where the centre would be if the hexagon was regular and both angles less acute. The central hole is surrounded by incised oblique lines which slant outwards from the hole. They are relatively regular around the less acutely angled hal…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-068523
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy buckle with forked spacer. Oval, lipped and notched frame. Copper alloy wire pin. The forked spacer consists of two 'prongs' which extend from the back of the frame and are roughly filed to provide a key when soldered to the composite double sheet copper alloy plates which are now missing. Most of the tinning still survives on the surface of the buckle frame. Whitehead (1996) illustrates a similar example on page 36, no.214, which is dated from c.1350-1450.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-05F60B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy composite buckle with a D-shaped frame, that has been drilled for a separate pin bar, and an integral folded sheet copper alloy plate with one rivet. The copper alloy pin bar was inserted into the frame through two holes at the open end of the frame and then the ends were hammered into place. The bar is worn where it touches the inside edge of the plate in the area cut away from the plate to allow the pin to loop around the spindle. The pin is now missing but would have been made of copper alloy wire. There are the remains of the leather strap still held within…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E13782
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Iron age or Roman copper alloy T-shaped applied hook brooch, probably dating to c. AD 25-100. The surviving fragment comprises of the head of the bow, wings and partial pin, the lower bow being lost. The cylindrical wings expand transversely from the head of the brooch, these retaining a copper alloy axis bar in situ and with a slot cut into the reverse to accomodate a hinged pin, the latter, also of copper alloy, partially survives. The bow expands out from the head terminating in a patinated break. The bow is undecorated, but with an incised groove running down…
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-590B73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), Reece period 16, dating from AD 324-330. VIRTUS AVGG reverse type depicting camp gate with open doors, four turrets and star above, mint of Arles or Arelatum. Cf. RIC VII p. 269, pl.6, no.321
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-566794
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy single loop clasp, missing its strap bar and plate at one end, with a moulded zoomorphic decoration at the other end, the head of a mystical beast, possibly a griffin. The head is in high relief and has fine detailing, with pointed ears, holes for eyes which may once have had a decorative infill, a protruding snout, a band of diagonal grooves above the eyes and grooves radiating from either side of the snout, which probably represents the animal's pelt. In plan the clasp is rectangular, and in profile the animal's head is curved over as if to fit over anot…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0535FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to AD 1594-96. Third coinage, woolpack initial mark. London mint. North (1991: 137) No. 2017.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9CEAF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324) dating from c. AD 310, Reece period 15, GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left, draped, holding patera and cornucopiae, with 'T' to left of figure and 'F' to right, mint of Londinium with reverse mint mark T/F//PLN. Cf. RIC VI, p.132, no.117b
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Last updated: Saturday 4th November 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4AA477
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval copper-alloy English jetton. Sterling bust type depicting facing bust of Edward I (Class 10), Berry type 1, Mernick reference 2c.12.34*, dating to c. 1300-c. 1310. Mint uncertain. Its dimensions are diameter 20.32 mm, thickness 0.7 mm, weight 1.64 g As Mernick reverse 34 (Series 2c) is novel (created following discussions regarding this jetton) this example has been marked as a find of note. Furthermore, large key reverses (Berry reverse type 8) have, to date, been noted by Mernick in his online catalogue on jettons attributable to the reign of Edward II (see also Ber…
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CC654D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete medieval copper-alloy bar mount with symmetrical hemispherical lobes: at either end a small one with squared off terminal, flanking a larger central one. There are drilled holes for separate rivets in each small lobes, both in situ. The mount is undecorated and generally flat on the reverse; the small lobes are hollow backed. The metal is a dark-grey colour and there are possible file marks on the reverse. Length: 16.7 mm; Width: 8.7 mm; Thickness: 3.6 mm; Weight: 1.3 g See Egan and Pritchard (1991, 213-214; nos 1160, 1161) for similar mounts illustrated from London's…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CBD6A8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy fragment from the front sheet plate of a medieval composite strap-end (c. 13th-14th century). The plate is sub-rectangular; it has broken perhaps halfway along the object, based on its engraved design, with a ragged, old break. The terminal has bevelled corners, with angled cuts. Along one long edge there is evidence on an engraved border, on the front. The field is filled with the rear half of a beast; beyond the break there is a bent leg with toes engraved, the rear of the back and a long tail which travels along the centre of the field. The end of the creature's …
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 29th October 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CB81C8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval single-looped copper-alloy buckle frame of c. 14th- to 16th-century date; the frame itself is complete but the pin is missing. It is broadly trapezoidal, tending towards kidney shaped, with rounded corners on the outer edge. The outer edge expands gradually towards its centre internally; externally it tapers from the corners to the ends of the bar. The front is bevelled shallowly externally, mirrored internally on the reverse of the outer edge. There are multiple oblique (diagonal) grooves on the sides and outer edge, covering each and rendered neatly. The bar is slightly n…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CAB516
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). The reverse type is unclear due to the preservation of the coin, but possibly depicts a quadruped (deer/antelope/goat?) left. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CA37EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, probably a contemporary copy, 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: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BD0BB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Iron Age stater of the South Western Region / Durotriges, dating to the period c.50 BC - AD 40, 'Hod Hill' type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak, and crescents. Reverse: Disjointed horse left, rectangular head, body of crescents, vertical legs, many pellets above. As ABC, p. 111, no. 2175; BMC (Hobbs), nos. 2790-2859.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA427D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped and double struck medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272). Long cross Class 5g (North 997) dating to 1258-1265. Minted by an uncertain moneyer at London. The coin is 16.71 mm in length and weighs 0.54 g. It has been double struck on both faces.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-913011
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Polden Hill type two-piece brooch with a spring mechanism. The cross bar of the brooch is composed of hollow, rectangular wings which are semi-circular in profile to accommodate the iron spring, now missing. Between the two wings at the back projects a semi-circular lug pierced with two holes. The upper hole was for the chord of the spring and the lower hole has the corroded remains of the end of the iron axis bar in place. The pin is also missing, which was probably also made of iron. There is a small fragment of copper alloy wire, found with the…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2017
Last updated: Sunday 8th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8F5824
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy hooked sword belt hanger in the from of a thistle flower, flat in section. There appears to be a broken section across the opposite end to the hook, where a belt atachment might have been. On the external arm of the hook there is a moulded foliate pattern that appears as a frond. The surface of the central plate is quite corroded but there does not appear to be any more moulded decoration, just incised lines which are later damage since depostion. Length 41 mm, width 30.5 mm, thickness 2.5 mm weight 11.8 g. Read (2001) illustrates a similar sword belt h…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2017
Last updated: Sunday 8th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7EF555
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy harness pendant of medieval date, broken through the top of the apex loop but otherwise complete. The form of the artefact is that of an 'elaborate quatrefoil' (Ward Perkins's (1940, 118) Type V), that is, with lozengiform protrusions between the semicircles. Central on one of the semicircles is the suspension loop with sub-circular perforation, now broken; it is perpendicular to the main body of the pendant. The object is slightly curved in profile. Its upper surface is decorated using a form of champlevé enamelling, in so far as enamel surrounds moulded elements…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pimperne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-95CB3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and pitted copper-alloy Roman sestertius, of uncertain type, dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Both faces are illegible.
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stourpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BA2471
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I dating to AD 1283 to 1286. Edwardian class 4c, minted at Canterbury. North (1991:29) no.1025. The coin has a noticeable crease running from approximately 10 o'clock to 4 o'clock completely across the obverse bust just below the crown.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Sunday 28th May 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-63441E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier. It has a diameter of 17.46 mm, a thickness of 1.25 mm, and weighs 1.714 g. It appears to have been struck off centre on both faces.
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-63089C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and folded Edwardian type silver penny from the Medieval period (1279 - 1344). The coin has a diameter of 18.43 mm, has a thickness of 0.51 mm and weighs 12.38 grams.
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-42A64C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy single-loop buckle from the medieval period ( c.1230-1260). The frame is sub-oval in plan, with an offset axis bar and a flat pin rest flanked by a pair of transverse grooves and two angled corner lobes. The sheet metal plate has been doubled around the axis bar, the two broadly rectangular sides held together by a single copper-alloy rivet, located at the non-frame end.The pin,attached via a slit in the plate, is looped around the axis bar; it is of D-shaped cross section, straight-sided and tapers to a point.The two inner corners of the plate have been rem…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-18E89A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of William I of Scotland (1165-1214), or posthumous in his name. Short cross and stars coinage, probably Phase B (possibly Spink 5031) dating to c. 1205-1230. Possibly struck by the moneyer Henri le Rus at uncertain mint. Spink (2003, 14) The coin is 18.33 mm in length, 0.88 mm thick, and it weighs 0.562 g
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-185B4F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 10cf1 (North 1040) dating to 1305-1306. Mint of Durham. North (1975, 24). It has a diameter of 17.80 mm, is 0.63 mm thick and weighs 1.187 g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-85E118
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly clipped medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327). Class 11a or 11b (North 1060 or 1061) dating to 1310-1314. Mint of London. North (1991, 36). Slightly bent, it measures 18.20 mm in diameter, is 0.51 mm thick and weighs 1.171 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-85870A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly clipped medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327). Class 11b2/11a2 mule, with Class 11b2 obverse and Class 11a2 reverse (North 1060/1061) dating to 1312-1314. Mint of Durham. North (1991, 36). It measures 16.61 mm in diameter, is 0.44 mm thick and weighs 0.811 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-84F64A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly clipped post-medieval silver Irish shilling of James I (1603-1625). Second coinage (Spink 6515 or 6516). Initial mark: unclear, dating to 1604-1607. Mint of London (Tower). Spink (2003, 154). It measures 24.8 mm in diameter, 0.95 mm in thickness and weighs 2.923 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-905DCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603), dated 1592. Tun initial mark, mint of London. As North N2015.
Created on: Friday 13th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5EEB08
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper-alloy key from the Early-Medieval to Medieval periods, circa 11th-12th century. The openwork bow is of inverted-triangular form, with internal ribs creating three sub-oval apertures. The bow extends smoothly into the remains of the stem, which is of oval cross section.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 28th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-34E408
Object type: POT BOILER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-ovoid piece of burnt flint/chert, possibly used as a pot boiler. The flint has been weathered, with much of the original surface degraded. Two of the faces still retain the white crazed finish which is consistant with a heating and rapid cooling cycle. It has a length of 31.85 mm, is 29.09 mm wide and weighs 42 grams. Excavations of the Iron Age enclosure at Gussage all Saints by G.J.Wainwright recorded the use of pot boilers on Phase 3 settlement. 130L(" A skeleton on its stomach with head resting on a pile of pot boilers"). it should also be noted that flint tools from the …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-323C47
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount of post-medieval to modern date. The head of the mount is hemispherical, with a concave underside.An integrally cast rivet projects backwards from the centre of the head's underside; it is of square cross section, bent and tapers to a point back with a square tapered shank which tapers to a point. The object has a patchy green patina. It has a diameter of 10.90 mm. The pin has a length of 14.17 mm and it weighs 1.306 grams. Mounts such as this are a common find and have a wide date range. E xamples like this are a common feature on 18th century furniture a…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E0F4A6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy mounted fastener from an early post-medieval sword belt. The object is formed of a longitudinally symmetrical mount with integral circular terminal. The terminal is fixed to the toggle, which tapers underneath, on the reverse. The circular element is decorated on its visible, upper surface by a floral or solar pattern of central dot with curved lines radiating out, moulded in low relief. The main body/toggle consists of a series of points incurving to waists, expanding gradually, and terminating in a trefoil end: two waists and two points. At the wide trefoil end i…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'milton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CB3746
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a broken cast copper-alloy strap slide (strap-fitting) from the medieval period c. 1350 - c. 1400. The object appears to be the outer edge of a trapezoidal or rectangular strap slide, in imitation of a contemporary bar mount. It has a central sub-circular lobe which is flat backed, and decorated with cross-hatched design on its front. The decoration is crude with the six transverse grooves somewhat angled, and the longitudinal grooves partial in places. Either side of the central lobe the object narrows and thins before terminating at each end in a raised and expanded,…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'milton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CAE647
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval silver halfpenny of Edward III (1327-1377). Second (star marked) coinage, Withers type 5 (North 1102) dating to 1335-1343. Mint of London. North (1991, 46). The coin has a diameter of 17.50 mm, has a thickness of 0.44 mm and weighs 0.525 g. The coin has suffered one considerable loss at its circumference, as well as one minor loss. The obverse has been double struck.
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CA8088
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy medieval open-frame brooch, probably dating from the m13th or 14th century. The frame is lozenge shaped and of rhomboidal cross section. At the apex , the remains of a fine wire pin loop are wrapped around a pin constriction in the frame. The word 'AVE' extends along the upper surface of the top left side of the frame, and 'MARIA' occupies the bottom right side. This legend has been cast in negative relief, as has the foliate scrollwork occupying the remaining two sides of the frame. Height: 22.69mm; width: 22.02mm; thickness: 1.23mm. Weight: 2.067g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B65705
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uninscribed Iron Age copper-alloy stater of the Durotriges (South Western type),Circa 20 BC- 40 AD. The flan is dished and has a green patina with traces of ingrained soil. It has a diameter of 17.25 mm, is 1.71mm thick and weighs 2.236 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A3FEE7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cunofficial cast lead-alloy weight of probable medieval to post-Medieval date. The object is circular in plan and is plano convex. On the domed top of the weight there are four punched sub-circular indentations which are roughly in line and may have been significant to the owner. The underside is roughly finished with indentations and a possible mark. The object has a dull grey patina. It has a diameter of 46.02 mm, is 17.29 mm thick and weighs 212 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-39477B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy 18th-century token halfpenny issued for the Salop Woollen Manufactury at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, dated 1794 (on token). Dalton & Hamer (1977, 225) no. 25; see also Mathias (1962, 46/pl. VIII; no. 5) The object is a little distorted. It has a diameter of 28.16 mm, is 1.54 mm thick and weighs 7.440 g
Created on: Friday 28th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0FA760
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete early post-medieval copper-alloy dress hook. The object is in the form of an openwork moulded trefoil knot, known as a Hungerford knot, seemingly plain on the front; the reverse is flat. The attachment loop is formed of a trapezoidal bar with lobed ends, connected to the body at each end by a moulded boss. The hook is distorted and it appears the hook is short and has probably broken of in antiquity. The object appears to have a degraded brown patina. The object has a length of 30.58 mm, is 17.89 mm wide and has a thickness of 1.72 mm. It weighs 1.580 g Parall…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6A09DF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap mount from the Late Medieval period. The stamped sheet metal mount takes the form of a quatrefoil, with four rounded petals surrounding a conical centre with rivet hole at its apex. An oval depression occupies the upper surface of each petal,the head of an in situ copper-alloy rivet at its centre. Height: 13.1mm; width: 12.91mm; thickness of sheet: 0.7mm. Weight: 0.319g.
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-008D48
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper-alloy single-looped buckle frame from the Medieval period, (c.1350-1450). It consists of a D-shaped frame with expanded sides and narrowed and recessed strap bar. The strap bar is of circular cross section, has a groove midway with iron staining suggesting the use of a iron pin. The outer frame has a pointed knop pin rest with multiple grooves . The pin is missing. It has a length of 17.58 mm, is 22.77 mm wide and has a thickness of 3.40 mm. The object weighs 1.995 grams and has a shiny olive green patina. A similar example can be seen on LVPL-CASE3F.
Created on: Saturday 1st October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FD3003
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy buckle from the Medieval period. The frame is 'D' shaped, the sides expanding to a sloping outer face.From thee upper end of the plate springs a 'U' shaped tab, folded around the axis bar, the central slit having originally accommodated the now-missing pin. At the frame end, the plate is heart shaped and has an in situ copper-alloy rivet near its centre. At the non-frame end, the plate has a rectangular area, again with aan off-centre rivet. The only decoration of the plate's upper surface is an engraved line border which extends around the perimeter. At…
Created on: Saturday 1st October 2016
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'milton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FC51D5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy strap-slide from the Medieval period,c.1350-1400 . The object is sub-rectangular both in plan and cross section, having one outward-bowing side and with the external edges being slightly bevelled. The longest straight side has a centrally placed circular drilled aperture which housed the now-missing rivet. The object has a length of 17.26 mm is 14.32 mm wide and has a thickness of 6.84 mm. It weighs 1.030 grams and has an olive green patina. Reference: Dress Accessories 1150-1450. Page 232. Fig 1247. Ceramic phase 11-1350-1400. Strap-slides like this were used …
Created on: Saturday 1st October 2016
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FBD2FE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sheet copper-alloy sexfoil mount from the Medieval period,c.1350-1400 AD. The object is domed and faceted with a central circular aperture to accept the missing attachment rivet. It has a diameter of 13.41 mm. is 0.57 mm thick and weighs 0.446 grams. The object has a olive green patina. Reference: Dress Accessories 1150-1450. Page 189. No 952. Ceramic phase 11 ( 1350-1400 ).
Created on: Saturday 1st October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FB722D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy acorn-shaped strap mount from the post-Medieval period, c.1500 - 1700 AD. the seed has a knop to the top with a horizontal band below. The copular appears to have had grooved bark effect decoration which has degraded and there is a projecting spur to the base. The back is flat and plain with one complete attachment rivet; the other rivet has broken in antiquity, with only a short section surviving. The existing rivet appears to be bent in its attachment position. The object has a dark green patina which is slightly degraded. Dimensions are: Length 24.66 mm. Width a…
Created on: Saturday 1st October 2016
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9CB523
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver coin that appears to have been used as a test piece. The coin has no original details remaining and there are numerous stamp marks in the form of letters and numbers, plus one possible engraved word in script. The object has a diameter of 20.83 mm, is 0.78 mm thick and weighs 1.984 grams.
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9C259D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet copp-alloy mount, probably dating from the Late Medieval period. The plate is rectangular and has an in situ copper-alloy rivet which is placed centrally to one edge. There is no evidence of decoration but the reverse side reveals a smaller sub-rectangular shadow which may be mineralised leather. The suggested late medieval date is based on the form and also its glossy olive green patina. The dimensions are: Length 19.67 mm. Width 20.53 mm. Thickness 0.73 mm. Weight:1.356 grams.
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8856C4
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
At copper-alloy strap-end from the Medieval period. The strap-end comprises two tongue-shaped plates of equal size which are held together by an in situ copper-alloy rivet, located at the top right-hand corner. The two corresponding rivet holes at the top left-hand corner are empty. The plates have a flat top side; the long sides are also straight and converge to a rounded bottom point. The object has a length of 28.70 mm, a tapered width of 15.49 mm to 7.50 mm, a thickness of 0.68mm and weighs 2.288 grams.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8783C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy nummus of uncertain emperor, dating to the period AD c.330 - 402.The diameter is 13.71 mm, it is 1.14 mm thick and weighs 0.788 grams.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D35E7
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount from the late early-medieval period (c. 11th century). It has been truncated at the apex following old damage. What remains is broadly trapezoidal in form, tapering slightly from the widest point at the base towards the former apex. At the base the mount has a right angled flange. It has two perforations for rivets each located around a third of the way along the base lowermost on the front. Iron corrosion product from the missing rivets is present on the reverse around the holes. The front of the mount is decorated with an engrav…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5CA27A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy weight of probable medieval date. The object is of flattened-sub-conical form and has a vertical perforation which is of sub-oval cross section and tapers from bottom to top. The object is 12.92 mm high, has a diameter of 21.51 mm at the base. The diameter at the top is 14.48 mm. The aperture at the base measures7.70 mm wide, tapering to 3.68 mm at the top. The weight is 33g.The object has a matt, off-white patina.
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Last updated: Sunday 6th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-48F19A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint uncertain. It has diameter of 15.29 mm, is 1.49 mm thick and weighs 1.275 g. Losses have been received in two main areas.
Created on: Monday 29th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-487566
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy iron-age stater of the Durotriges. (South Western type) It has a diameter of 15.67 mm, is 1.37 mm thick and weighs 1.449 grams.
Created on: Monday 29th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-47EF70
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right holding labarum and dragging captive. Mint unclear. It has a diameter of 16.15 mm is 1.25 mm thick and weighs 1.47 g
Created on: Monday 29th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3261EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right dragging captive and holding standard. Possibly Mint of Aquileia It has a diameter of 16.06 mm is 1.31 mm thick and weighs 1.511 g. The coin has received some small circumferential losses.
Created on: Sunday 28th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2F8F1D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy object which is probably a medieval to post-Medieval weight. The object is sub-cuboidal, having a rim on the upper surface. In the recessed central area of this surface are two copper-alloy inserts. The larger of these inserts is circular, with a domed surface; the smaller insert is smaller, sub-rectangular and also has a convex surface. Length: 18.4mm; width: 17.17mm; height: 9.7mm; weight: 28g.
Created on: Sunday 28th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8AE7DC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman nummus, dating to the period AD c.330 - 402. It has a diameter of 16.68 mm, is 1.48 mm thick and weighs 1.261 grams.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8AA071
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, possibly Valens, dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint unclear. It has diameter of 16.12 mm, is 1.16 mm thick and weighs 1.549 g. The coin has received some minor circumferential losses.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-89F361
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate, dating to the period AD c.275 - c.285 (Reece period 14). It has a diameter of 21.43 mm, is 1.05 mm thick and weighs 1.457 grams.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-87E878
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus, dating to the period AD c. 260 - 402. It has a diameter of 14.28 mm, is 1.25 mm thick and weighs 1.046 grams.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-86B237
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint uncertain. It has diameter of 15.48 mm, is 1.38 mm thick and weighs 1.662 g. Losses have been received in one main area. The coin has a pitted green/brown patina.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-815636
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped post-medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Second coinage (North 1998). Initial mark: eglantine, dated 1574 (on coin). Mint of London. North (1975, 111). It has a diameter of 18.85 mm, is 0.60 mm thick and weighs 1.283 g. It has received some minor losses at one point of its circumference.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-80E411
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete voided long cross silver cut halfpenny, probably Henry III. Voided long-cross type, 1247 - 1272. It has a diameter of 17.22 mm, is 0.66 mm thick and weighs 0.596 grams.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-804A61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval silver halfpenny of Edward III (1327-1377). Third (Florin) coinage (North 1131) dating to 1344-1351. Mint of London. North (1975, 36). The coin measures 14.48 mm in diameter, is 0.47 mm thick and weighs 0.478 g. It has suffered a loss at its circumference up to the inner circle.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7FDD56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver long-cross farthing of uncertain reign. It has a diameter of 13.00 mm,is 0.30 mm thick and weighs 0.300 grams.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2016
Last updated: Saturday 14th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-308176
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval penny of Edward III, probably 3rd or 4th coinage, dating to the period 1344 - 1377. It has a diameter of 17.87 mm is 0.61 mm and is 1.120 grams thick.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3027C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), Class 3e (North 1020) dating to 1280. Mint of London. North (1975, 23). The coin has a diameter of 19.84 mm is 0.61 mm thick and weighs 1.283 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2FF226
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron-age copper-alloy stater of Durotriges, dating to the period c. 50 BC to 50 AD. It has a diameter of 17.99 mm , is 1.95 mm thick and weighs 2.171 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2FAFCA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron-age billion stater of Durotriges. It has a diameter of 18.47 mm,with a thickness of 2.74 mm, and weighs 4.6 grams. The coin is worn,with patches of verdigris within the recesses.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2F3316
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy uniface token of probable post-Medieval date. The relief-moulded design on the circular piece comprises a crowned fleur-de-lis, with a beaded border around the circumference. The object has a diameter of 14.11mm, a thickness of 1.08 mm and weighs 1.149 grams. The object has a shiny light grey patina.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2EFBAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uninscribed cast bronze stater of the Durotriges, (circa mid 1st century BC, to mid 1st century AD). It is generally believed these were produced at Hengistbury Head and this type was cast in strips. The diameter is 16.05 mm, with a thickness of 1.88 mm and weight of 1.645 grams. The object is in fine condition with a dark green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2D11AB
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast iron cannon ball of probable 17th century date. approximately one third of the original ball remains, the fracture probably having been caused by a flaw from the casting process. A mould line is evident. The ball has a diameter of 98.29 mm,( circa 3.5 inches), a thickness from the break of 48.16 mm, and weighs 1.115 kg.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2C3EF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate; probably of Tetricus II, dating to the period AD c. 275-285 (Reece period 14). It has a diameter of 15.16 mm, a thickness of 1.12 mm and weighs 0.785 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.