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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-86CAF2
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two hand-made iron nails of unknown date, possibly dating to c AD 1200-1800.  1) Rectangular section shaft with sub-oval off-set head. The head is convex, possibly faceted and with a small piece of excess metal at the apex. It is uncertain how much of the detail of the head is affected by corrosion and being deformed while lost. The shaft is blunt but it is uncertain if any of the outer end is missing. 65.8mm in length; 6.5mm in width below the head; head 9.2mm x 7.3mm; 6.5g in weight. There are accretions on the shaft. 2) Rectangular section shaft with sub-oval o…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR198
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Iron horseshoe. Norman type. Sub-circular counter sunk nail holes. Wavy outer edge. Possibly early type (mid 11th to mid 12th century).
Created on: Wednesday 13th October 1999
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET WEYMOUTH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR199
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron spear head. Socketed for circular shaft Bullet shaped central spine with two large flanges either side forming a leaf shape..
Created on: Wednesday 13th October 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET PUDDLETOWN', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-986144
Object type: PADLOCK KEY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wrought iron key of medieval date, which is attached to a copper alloy ring (SOMDOR-98BF43), along with a latchlifter (SOMDOR-988E62). The key has a long, flat, rectangular sectioned shank with a splayed head. This narrows into a backward loop for attachment to the copper alloy ring. At the other end, the bit projects forwards at a right angle to the shank. The wards form a broken cross in the centre of the bit (the opening is at the front). Dimensions: 174.20mm x 30.02mm x 28.79mm. Weight 72.50g.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
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Record ID: SOMDOR-988E62
Object type: LATCHLIFTER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wrought latchlifter of medieval date, which is attached to a copper alloy ring (SOMDOR-98BF43), along with a padlock key (SOMDOR-986144). The latchlifter has a long, circular sectioned shank with a splayed head which narrows into a backward loop for attachment to the copper alloy ring. At the other end, the bit is rectangular sectioned and is bent up and forwards at a right angle to the shank. It then turns twice at right angles back towards the shank. Dimensions: 186.20mm x 28.53mm x 30.30mm. Weight 94.63g.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
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Record ID: SOMDOR-98BF43
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy attachment ring of medieval date. Two keys (SOMDOR-988E62 and SOMDOR-986144) are attached to the ring, which is large and solid, with a circular section. Diameter 47.66mm and weight 47.68g.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
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Record ID: SOMDOR1590
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
5 iron nails. Hand-forged, retangular sectioned.
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-7E6707
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron annular buckle. Small shoe buckle. Frame and pin are corroded. The circular frame has a circular section. The frame is distorded slightly by corrosion. The pin is hooked around one side of the frame and tapers slightly.
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOM-C3EDE4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron double oval Post-Medieval buckle. The frame has a slightly recessed central strap bar. The pin remains in situ, although its tip is now missing. In Meols (2007, p.189) it is suggested that double oval buckles, which are occasionally iron such as this one, are usually of mid-14th to as late as 17th century date. Length: 33.55mm, Width: 20.87mm, Thickness: 8.94mm, Weight: 5.84g
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Folke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-53EB7B
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron spearhead of probably late Medieval date. The blade is complete and a broad leaf shape with convex curved sides widening evenly form the point to the rounded base of the blade. A rounded rib runs from the socket about half way along the length of the blade on both sides; the ribs thicken towards the base but appear solid. The blade is otherwise flat and even in thickness. Due to the level of corrosion it is hard to identify the width of the sharpened edges, if any. The socket is conical and tapering, continuing the line of the ribs but only hollow until it meets the blade. The en…
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 28th September 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-43A6F4
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron tang knife. The knife has a short blade ( 25 mm ) and longer, narrower tang (35mm) with parallel sides and flat surfaces. Whittle-tang knives were used over a long period of time, from Early-Medieval to the post-Medieval periods. This example is probably from the Early-Medieval period. For parallels on the PAS database, see HAMP- 5F3322 and LEIC-5E2151.
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5991A1
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A well defined keyhole horseshoe with four rectangular nail holes to each branch.Three of the nails are still in place and reveal the T-shaped heads.Slightly fullered with no calkins. The keyhole shoe was mainly used on draught horses. Reference: Ivan G Sparks, OLD HORSESHOES,pp.18-19. Date: Post Medieval to Modern - c. 1650 - 1800 Length 140mm Width 130mm Thickness 9mm Weight 477grams
Created on: Thursday 20th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Milton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8CDA48
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded medieval iron horseshoe fragment of the wavy-rimmed type (Clark type 2B) (c. 12th-13th century). This fragment forms part of the left branch with two oval nail holes and calkin present. Ivan G Sparkes (9-10) notes that this would of been attached with fiddle-headed nails and although they sat within the countersunk depressions, the nail heads still protruded by almost half their length. Dimensions are Length 76.9 mm Width 21 mm Thickness 6.2 mm Weight 39 g.
Created on: Friday 4th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Milton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E23394
Object type: LATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A forged iron latch which is probably from a door or window.The latch has been hand forged from a rectangular bar which would have been approximately 14 mm x 7 mm in section. The roundel has been hammered out and has a tapered profile. The attachment end has a circular loop hole of c.10mm diameter which was probably made using a punch. The downturned hook end has been drawn to a point, with a single hammer blow to create the swan neck. As this was found with two other similar latches and other iron work it is probable that this is of local manufacture. The site also has evidence of…
Created on: Sunday 20th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E2EAB4
Object type: LATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A forged iron latch from a door or window, probably dating from the post-Medieval period. The latch has been hand forged from a bar with rectangular cross section, measuring approximately 12mm wide by 7 mm high. One third of the way along from the hook end is a roundel which has been hammered out and has a tapered profile. There is a section of this roundel missing, due to corrosion. The attachment end has a sub-circular loop hole of c.10mm diameter .The hook end is narrowed and bent downwards at 90 degrees. This latch was found in close proximity with two others. Dimensions are…
Created on: Sunday 20th June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E303D4
Object type: LATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A forged iron latch, dating from the post-Medieval period and probably from a door or window. The latch has been hand forged from a rectangular bar which would have been approximately 14 mm x 6 mm. The roundel has been hammered out very thinly and has a tapered profile. The loop end has a circular 10 mm hole and the metal is waisted at this point, suggesting a punch was used. Much of the hook end is missing, but the remaining portion shows the bar was narrowed and probably drawn to a point. Dimensions are: Length 102 mm, Diameter of roundel 57.5, Weight 54 grams. This latch was …
Created on: Sunday 20th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9996F5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron frame from a post-Medieval two-piece buckle. The frame is sub-rectangular in plan, having rounded corners and a rhomboidal cross section. There is only a remnant of the iron axis bar, contained within a hole in the frame. .Dimensions are: Length 41.5 mm, Width 32.8 mm, Thickness 3 mm, Weight 7.846 grams. CF, Ross Whitehead, Buckles 1250-1800, pp, 102 to 104.
Created on: Sunday 11th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 8th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2EF718
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded keyhole type horseshoe of probable post-Medieval date. The two branches are equal in form, with three nail holes to each branch, of which two retain the heads of their nails, within the fullered groove. The heels are tapered and thickened, with no calkins. The shoe has a slightly arched inner form and a slightly concave hoof side. Probably a draught shoe of circa 1650-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 31st December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.