Record ID: WILT-0227FC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small bodysherd of a Medieval vessel dating to c. AD 1100-1500.  The fabric is a hard fired, rough and sandy with abundant translucent grey/white sandy quartz inclusions.  The outer surface is a buff colour and smooth with a row of vertical rouletted lines (and possibly a second row just visible).  The inner surface is a darker buff colour with some patches of darker grey and is rough and gritty.  The core is a darker unoxidised grey. Dimensions:  length 31.6mm; width 27.7mm; thickness 5.4mm; weight 5.11g.   Thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith, Wessex …
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CBD256
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, medieval silver long cross penny of uncertain ruler dating to AD 1247-1279. Unclear mint. 
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CAAA2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible silver possible coin of unknown denomination and date. Unclear ruler. Unclear mint. The medieval classification is based on other coins found in the same area.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CA4ADB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I - III, dating to AD1272-1377. London mint. 
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-C9F744
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD1272-1307) probably Class  10cf1 dating to AD1305-1306. London mint. North (1991) p32, no.1040.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-C96588
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD1272-1307) probably Class 4a dating to AD1282-1283. The coin is a partial brockage with a portion of the legend having been double-stamped on both sides. Canterbury mint. North (1991) p29, no.1023.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FCCCE1
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring, possibly a harness ring, of unknown date but most likely Medieval to Post Medieval in date, c AD 1100 - 1800. It is a rough oval in section, and there are mould marks opposite each other on the outer edge. It has a mottled green patina. Dimensions: 29.5mm in diameter;  4.4mm in width;  2.4mm thick;  4.76g in weight. These are common detector finds, but their function and dating are not well understood (Geake, Finds Recording Guide, page 54)
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FC7041
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy flask shaped ampulla, dating to c AD1350 - 1530. There is an early break in the lead by the neck, leaving a crack and small hole, and the two suspension handles are largely missing. On the body of one face it shows six simple rays, or a saltire cross with a vertical line through the centre. The other face  has hatching in the lower part of the round surmounted by a line of small pellets and a scene with stylised tree in the centre. The rest is confused. Dimensions: 49mm in height;  35.2mm in width;  6.8mm thick; …
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-58CD7C
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, large iron Medieval to Post Medieval key, dating to c. AD 1150-1650. The object resembles a Type 8 key (Saunders, 2012). The bow is oval. The stem thickens in the middle, is circular in shape, and extends beyond the bit. The bit is rectangular and symmetrical in shape, indicating it is probably a door key, and has a central cleft. The bit and stem are in line. The key displays some corrosion, and if there originally was any decoration on the stem or bow, it is no longer visible. The object is covered with corrosion products. Dimensio…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-58801C
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, large iron medieval to post-medieval rotary key, dating to c. AD 1150-1650. The object resembles a Type 8 key (Saunders, 2012). The bow is kidney-shaped. The stem thickens in the middle, is circular in shape, and extends beyond the bit. The bit is rectangular and symmetrical in shape, indicating it is probably a door key, and has a central cleft. The bit and stem are in line. The key displays significant corrosion, and if there originally was any decoration on the stem or bow, it is no longer visible. The object is covered with corrosion produc…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-4A3FDA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy 'simple' bar mount, dating to c. AD 1250-1350. The find is rectangular in plan, and decorated on the surface with two parallel grooves to the long end, which have the reminas of a crimped design on the outer edges of the mount. The two rivets are still in situ and the shanks of the rivets, which are slightly angled towards each other,  can be seen on the reverse of the find. The reverse of the find is flat and undecorated.  Dimensions: Length: 10.4mm; width: 5.5mm; thickness: 1.1mm; weight: 0.37g. Similar mounts are illustr…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: WILT-2D320D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper alloy buckle with integral plate dating to c. AD 1250-1500. The object consists of a single loop buckle frame with an integral cast plate and has an additional plate attached to the underside by rivets. The frame is sub-oval in shape with a lobed knop at either end of the strap bar. There is no central groove for the pin to rest and the buckle is undecorated. The integral plate contains four rivet holes and a central iron-corroded hole where the pin would have been located. The pin is missing. A secondary rectangular flat sheet of copper alloy is atta…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-2AED0F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper alloy single loop oval buckle with ornate outer edges, narrowed and offset strap bar, dating to c. AD 1250-1400. The frame consists of two barrel mouldings which are separated by a deep central groove which served as a pin rest. Decoration consists of four transverse, incised lines, two of each are located on either side of the central groove. The pin is missing and the reverse flat and undecorated. Length: 29.6 mm; Width: 19.7 mm; Thickness: 4.1 mm; Weight: 4.22 g. cf. Whitehead (2016: 21) no. 80 which gives a date of AD 1250-14…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-29EE79
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval or post-medieval cast copper alloy double-looped spectacle buckle dating to c. AD 1350-1720. The frame consists of two oval loops divided by a central bar. The loops are D-shaped in plan and cross-section, and the reverse is flat. The buckle has a dark green patina and is undecorated. There is iron corrosion on the central strap bar and the pin is missing. The bar is slightly recessed from the front edge of the frame. Length: 21.9 mm; Width: 17.5 mm; Thickness: 2.3 mm; Weight: 1.84 g. Similar buckles are illustrated by Egan and Pritchard (1991: 8…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-DF2A4B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Richard II (AD 1377-1399), dating to AD 1377-1399.  RICARDVS REX ANGLIE (with double saltire stops) obverse depicting a crowned bust facing.  CIVITAS EBORACI reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter and a quatrefoil at the centre of the cross.  Mint of York.  North (1991), p 62-63, no 1329.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1B5A23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461, 1470-71) dating to AD 1422-1427. HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGLIE Z FRANC obverse depicting a crowned head facing, annulets at neck and fleur on breast.  POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM / VILLA CALISIE reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets pellets in each quarter and an annulet in two quarters.  Initial marks are crosses I/I.  Mint of Calais.  North (1991) p 74, no 1424 Dimensions: 27.4mm in diameter; 0.7mm thick; 3.68g in weight.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F33963
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy possible spur buckle, dating to c AD 1250 - 1400. What remains is the buckle itself and an extended integral bar at the attachment end which is foreshortened by an early break . The buckle frame is D shaped, and D shape in section, with an extended outer edge on which there is an extended central sub lozengiform knop flanked on both sides by  two pointed knops. A D section wire pin, now bent, is wrapped around the bar through a circular perforation which pierces a simple collar below the bar. A wider collar below is pierced a…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F321EB
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy dress or hairpin dating to cAD 720-1700. It has an oblate head with a integral flat circular feature transverse at the crown . A simple rounded collar lies immediately below the head and the shank is circular in section, foreshortened by an early break. This tapers a little. Dimensions:  35.9mm in length/height; 13.1mm in width (diameter of head); 8.54g  in weight See WILT-FFA8DB on the PAs database for similar.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F0FB4C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probably Medieval copper alloy probable front face of a two part strap end, dating to c AD 1400 - 1450. It is a sub rectangular flat plate, with an incised decoration of a marginal line on three sides, enclosing a design of five petals or leaves, sub oval in shape, meeting at the mid point of one of the long edges of the plate and radiating out to fill the plate. If this were intended to represent a flower, the centre of the flower was at this mid point on the long edge and there appear to be the remains of a small iron rivet which may have acted as that in the …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-60539C
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper alloy casket key, dating to c AD 1100 - 1500. The bow is a sub annular hoop with a collar before an oval section solid stem and symmetrical bit with two transverse wards at the base. The stem has a short, thin projection beyond the bit. Dimensions: 38.0mm in length; 9.2mm wide; 2.94g in weight. Casket keys are the commonest form of Medieval key on the PAS database. These keys were, in fact, probably used on all sorts of small locks, on cupboards, chests, cases, etc. The start and end dates of casket keys are hard to pin down. They may start i…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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