Record ID: WILT-839A17
Object type: BELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable incomplete copper-alloy clapper bell, missing its iron clapper (corrosion remains inside the apex). It stands 30.45mm and the open end measures 28.91x26.41mm. It weighs 13.6g. The bell has a rounded rectangular cross-section, narrowing to the flattened apex (21.25x19.18mm) where the integral loop projects. It has a 28.45mm diameter piercing. The metal is either a tinned or high-tin copper alloy. No exact parallel could be found, but it has features in common with SF-0B3D62 for which a Late Early-Medieval to Medieval in date has been suggested. However in terms of its …
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2012
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Record ID: DOR-902E80
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman bell dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410. The bell is conical in shape with a lozengiform suspension loop projecting from the top. The interior of the bell features traces of iron staining indicating the missing clapper. Crummy (1983, p. 127) states that bells were probably attached to the collars of livestock or domestic pets, although some may have been used as personal ornaments. The bell measures 27.16mm in height, has a maximum width of 23.93mm, a minimum width of 2.26mm and is 1.25mm thick. It weighs 9.91g. Cf. Crummy, N, 1983, p. 127, fig. 143, no. 4168.
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Sunday 5th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7E7F97
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete post medieval crotal bell of unusually large size, with a diameter of 71.55mm and height of 64.66 mm. The suspension loop is 14.58 mm high x 17.69 mm wide, with a circular aperture of 7.98 mm diameter. The suspension loop edges have file marks where it has been rounded off. Only about fifty per cent of the bell survives with two further fragments.There are two circular sound holes to the upper sphere and two sound holes to the lower sphere below the casting ridge. The lower sphere has been decorated with a sunburst pattern enclosed with two linear grooves with the maker's…
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-041114
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmented crotal bell with the foundry initials of W K . The lower section of the bell is missing, as is the iron pea and suspension loop. The remaining top half has split in two. Decoration consists of a sunburst pattern, in negative relief, at the centre of which are the letters 'W K' within a double circular groove border. A small portion of the lower section, which is still attached, suggests there was no decoration to the underside of the bell A William Knight was in production during 1567-1586 but this bell appears to be the product of the later W K and probably 17th-1…
Created on: Sunday 16th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 2nd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'nr milton abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-3B5AE5
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cast spherical bell (also known as crotal or rumbler bells). The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a girth ridge. The lower hemisphere has a long aperture with rounded ends. On the top of the upper hemisphere is a rectangular attachment loop with an arched aperture. The loop is worn thin and split at the top. The lower hemisphere is decorated with incised, symmetrical curvilinear patterns. On one side of the aperture is a small incised hammer design in a shield shaped frame. Inside the bell is the remnant of the spherical iron pea. The bell has a split along one s…
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crossways', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4A0D93
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy rumbler or crotal bell with the lower half missing. The bell originally had a spherical chamber.The surviving upper half has a square suspension loop and two sound holes of c.7 mm in diameter. The bell has broken just below the casting ridge. The missing lower section would normally consist of two further sound holes joined by a rectangular slit. Internally, most of these bells have a unattached iron pea to create the sound. There is no evidence of decoration or maker's mark, although most examples have this to the lower section. The bell has a dark g…
Created on: Sunday 13th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 15th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-3D34C1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy post-medieval animal 'crotal' (bell). This complete example has a sub-square suspension loop between two circular sound holes located on the upper hemisphere. The sound holes are recessed on the outer surface and measure c. 5/6mm in diameter. The upper hemisphere is plain. The suspension loop has a angled top with a groove suggesting crude cutting. The perforation is also quite crude. The loop measures up to 10mm in height by 11.9mm in width by 5.15mm thick. There is a worn and slightly battered(?) median ridge separating the upper and lower hemispheres. The narrow…
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-89C7E4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cast spherical bell (also known as crotal or rumbler bells). The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a girth ridge. The lower hemisphere has a long aperture with rounded ends. The upper hemisphere has two circular holes, one on each side. Inside the bell is the corroded remnant of the iron pea. On the top of the upper hemisphere is a small rectangular attachment loop with a circular aperture. The upper hemisphere is decorated with eight drop shaped foils, each with a longitudinal mid line. The lower hemisphere is decorated with a cast "fishscale" pattern. On flanki…
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
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Record ID: DOR-80B125
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cast copper alloy "crotal" or animal bell. A complete example retaining its iron pea. The bell is spherical with a raised girth band separating the two hemispheres. The lower hemisphere has a thin, rectangular aperture which is expanded into circular terminals on the underside. There are two holes in the upper hemisphere (either side of the attachment point of the loop). Both are sub circular and are f differing sizes. At the top is along, rectangular framed suspension loop. The aperture of the loop is arched. There are faint traces of line decoration on the lower hemisphere. It is…
Created on: Wednesday 28th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rushton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-339C56
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy spherical crotal or rumbler bell, dating to c. AD 1600-1800. Approximately 50% of the lower hemisphere of the bell is now missing, sheared off from just beneath the sound holes, one of which would have been circular while the other appears lozenge shaped. There is a distinctly thickened rib at the equator of the bell, dividing the two hemispheres. In the upper hemisphere are two opposing sound holes, which are larger than those in the lower hemisphere and both circular in shape. The suspension loop is square in shape with an irregularly ci…
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
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Record ID: SOMDOR339
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Standard bell shape. Iron pin through centre for clapper (missing). Good quality copper alloy.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR353
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Complete crotal bell with square hanging loop. Two unevenly punched holes on top half. Slit with rounded ends cut in base. Remnant of iron clapper inside. Incised line decoration on base.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'W. Chelborough', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR411
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy crotal bell. Rectangular top loop with irregular piercing. Two pierced holes in top half. Slit with rounded terminals on base. Holes filled with iron corrosion probably from decay of iron clapper.
Created on: Friday 7th April 2000
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buckland Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-5A84A5
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy crotal bell dating from the 17th-18th centuries. The suspension loop is broken at the top, but the bell is otherwise in good condition. It measures 28.51mm in diameter and weighs approximately 22g
Created on: Friday 16th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Toller Down', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-6AF767
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy crotal bell dateable to the 17th-18th centuries. It measures 29.47mm in diameter and weighs approximately 34g filled with soil.
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Toller Down', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-6CC9A4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy crotal bell dateable to the 17th-18th centuries. There is some damage to one side. The bell measures 39.94mm in diameter and weighs 25.9g filled with soil.
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Toller Down', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-005B34
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy crotal bell dating from the 17th-18th centuries. It measures 36.04mm in diameter and weighs 49.7g when full of soil.
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2007
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Toller Down', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-A7E833
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged cast copper alloy crotal bell dateable to the 17th-18th century. It measures approximately 42mm in diameter.
Created on: Friday 16th March 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-E49DC1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a possible copper alloy bell of post-medieval date. It has a flaring rim with incised lines on the exterior surface around the circumference. The overall shape cannot be determined as the fragment is too small.
Created on: Thursday 14th October 2004
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
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Record ID: GLO-197FE3
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy crotal bell diameter 30mm, height 39mm, weight 29.5g. Rectangular suspension loop, the upper half is undecorated, the lower half has a starburst pattern. Iron pea inside. Date 17th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 14th January 2015
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