Record ID: SOM-E4BEC7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper alloy 17th century trade token halfpenny issued by Lawrence Righton at Dorchester in Dorset, Williamson Dorsetshire 75, dating to AD 1669. Williamson, 1891(1): 180.  Diameter: 20.53mm, weight: 1.46g. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SOM-E4079C
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of 22 lead shot dating to the period c. AD 1700-1800.  The weights range from 27.32g - 30.95g per shot, and accounting for a small amount of weight loss during firing or from aggressive soil conditions, most then fall into the calibre for 18th century muskets (c. 14 1/2 bore). All are round ball type shot, and all show some evidence of firing (varying banding, gouging, powder pitting and some examples of impact deformation). Diameters range between 17.03mm - 19.84mm, with most falling in the 17mm - 18mm group. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SOM-E2BB33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead conical weight dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods, c. AD 1350-1800. The weight has a small, uniform central perforation (diameter: 4.28mm) that runs through its centre vertically. It has a flat base and curved top, and a thick white patina with some old linear incisions in a random arrangement, possibly damage instead of deliberate decoration.  Height: 33.00mm, diameter at base: 27.50mm. Cf. SWYOR-7D86B7, LVPL-C3DC40. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SOM-E0F175
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post-medieval powder measure cap, c. 17th century AD.  The open end of the measure has been squashed inwards so that only the base retains its original sub-circular shape in plan. On one side a small loop survives, and the remains of the attachment are evident on the other side, though the loop is missing. There are two vertical lines cast into the measure, running from the open end to the base on opposite sides (and in between the loops).  Height: 14.98mm, diameter at base: 18.26mm, weight: 16.24g. Cf. Courtney, 1988: 2, fig. 3.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SOM-D604F6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval buckle, dating to the period c. AD 1350-1450. The buckle is rectangular and double-loop with a drilled, asymmetrical frame for a separate spindle. Cf. Whitehead, 1996: nos. 553 &554.  Length: 31.47mm, width: 28.38mm, weight:7.15g
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
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Record ID: SOM-D4E20B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver-washed copper alloy coin of Charles I (AD 1625-49), probably a contemporary copy. There is no legible inscription, though the remains of the bust and the reverse shield resemble those found on Caroline coinage. The coin is thicker than the average silver issue of the time.  Diameter: 29.82mm, weight: 7.08g. Cf. NCL-771090.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: SOM-D4CB16
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy asymmetrical post-medieval buckle, c. AD 1575-1700. The buckle is double loop with one rounded loop and one rectangular loop. It has four lobed knops, one on each of the rounded loop's edges and at either side of the pin bar. The pin is missing. Cf. Whitehead, 1996: nos. 574-7. Length: 30.53mm, width: 20.28mm, thickness: 1.9mm, weight: 3.42g. 
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
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Record ID: SOM-74E522
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th-century trade token farthing issued by the Constables at Taunton in Somerset, Williamson Somerset 228, dated 1667 on the token. Ref: Williamson (1891, 987).
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pimperne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-066C42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete post medieval gold “posy” finger ring, made from a rich yellow buttery gold. The band is narrow and D-shaped in cross section, with no external decoration or inscription. The Italic inscription is placed on the interior, and reads “Live in Love.” There is no clear maker’s mark, although a faint impression appears to resemble one, which is composed of three rings together within a rectangle. Dimensions: The ring is 20.4mm in diameter. The band is 3.09mm wide, and 1.23mm thick. It weighs 3.10g. Discussion: Oman (1974) states that Italic…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-55ED98
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver attachment from unclear item, probably small vessel. The attachment is complete but at one end is solvered to a second curved silver object, probably a vessel wall, too little survives of this second part to identify it. The complete piece is flat with an ornate outline and openwork. The central portion is broadly oval extened at one end into a round ended terminal and at the other into a squared off end. The rounded terminal has three knops, one to each side and one at the end and a central circular piercing. The central section has an open centre containing a…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maiden Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D12481
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy double-looped buckle, of which only one loop survives, dating to the period AD1250 - 1500. The remaining loop is oval with a constricted pin rest flanked by collars in the centre of the outer side of the loop. There are patinated breaks where the other loop was attached to the strap bar. There is a lobed knop at either end of the strap bar. The pin is missing. The buckle has a shiny green patina but the back is plain. The piece measures 22.95mm in length, 26.03mm in width, 2.38mm in thickness and weighs 3.72g. A similar example can be found in Whitehead (…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Netherbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C7128E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by the town of Bruton, Somerset dating to AD 1669. Williamson Somerset 75. (Williamson, 1891, 975)
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3420DD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy buckle frame dating to the period cAD1550 - 1650. The double oval looped frame has a moulded shell like knop in the centre of each loop and a small knop at each end of the narrowed strap bar. The shell shaped knops have convex curved outer edges and converge to an inner point that projects into the loop slightly. This shape is emphasised by incised lines across the knops which converge from the outer edge to the inner point. The seperate iron pin is in place but very corroded. The frame of the buckle is slightly misshapen. The upper surface has a shiny b…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-328F65
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a two part lead cloth seal. Part of the ring, disk and plug between them survives. It is stamped on both sides. Obverse: Crown over shield of England, the inscription is very worn but would have read [S'VLII'PAO'VIALLE'LON']. Reverse: ornate shield with equal armed cross, each arm made of thee lines, with sword in the first quarter (arms of London) L[ONDINI PRO PANNIS LANI]CIS. The seal measures 24.47mm in diameter, 3.25mm in thickness and weighs 7.66g. There are similar seals recorded by Egan (Egan, 1994, p. 167, no. 40, p. 170, no. 61). Egan (1994, 40) notes several e…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pulham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A32736
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-Medieval copper-alloy mount (c. 1600-c. 1700). The mount is heart shaped with an extended point. It has a convex front and slightly hollowed reverse. The broad end of the heart has two rounded lobes with an indent between and the sides taper in to a narrow base and then expanded slightly to form an elongated pointed knop which has various chipping to the front and possibly transverse incised lines. At the rear are two integral tapering spikes, both of which are circular in cross-section. One spike is complete but bent over and the other has approximately half r…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9E9122
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper alloy trapezoidal buckle with separately cast spindle, pin and iron axis bar. The outer frame is sub-rectangular in plan with rounded corners and slightly rounded narrow edges. In profile it is a shallow crescent shape with a convex upper and concave lower surface. The frame's cross section is trapezoidal, with a convex outer surface which is bevelled on its inside edge. The reverse is mostly flat but also has a bevelled internal edge. The outer edges widen both into the loops slightly and outwards from the edge of the frame. These expansions each ha…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E7D7E0
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy, copper alloy dress fastener whose form has been suggested by Read (2008, 112) to date to the early Post-Medieval Period c. 1500 - 1600 AD. The object is composed of a rectangular loop at the top of a flat sub-triangular plate. At the lower edge of the plate is an integral hook which begins to curve backwards before terminating in a break. The plate and loop are broadly trapezoidal in cross section. The loop is broken over part of its top edge although it is still possible to estimate its dimensions being 2.7mm long by7.2mm wide. The triangular plate extends …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corscombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-575924
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th century trade token farthing issued by the town of Marlborough in Wiltshire , Williamson Wiltshire 125, dated 1668 on the token. Ref: Williamson (1889:1240)
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2019
Last updated: Monday 22nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-716336
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval copper alloy Nuremberg jetton issued by Hans Krauwinckel II (AD 1586-1635). Rose / Orb, GOTES REICH BLIBT EWICK, type (translated as: God's kingdom endures forever), depicting a rose surrounded by three fleur-de-lis alternating with three crowns on the obverse and the imperial orb within a three arched tressure on the reverse. Mitchiner (1988) no. 1540-1552 but with legends reversed obverse / reverse. The jetton is bent at two opposite side one side upwards at 90 degree the other bent downwards at 90 degrees however this is probably damage as it involves only a small p…
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2022
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Record ID: SOM-70D44E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy double-looped oval buckle missing its pin but otherwise complete. The loops are one continuous oval defined by the oval outer frame and divided into two semi-circles by a central axis bar. The outer sides of the loops are slightly widened while the outer edge is rounded and slopes down from the inside edge to the outside edge. The reverse also slopes in this manner but is otherwise plain. The integral strap bar is straight sided with a circular cross section. It is placed just below the top edge on the inside of the frame such that it is slightly reces…
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pimperne CP', grid reference and parish protected.