Record ID: PUBLIC-8DB5C6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman mid 1st to mid 2nd century copper alloy developed T-shaped brooch. The bow is lozenge shaped, solid and tapered towards the foot. The bow has a sub-circular cell divided by a raised cross saltire creating four triangular cells, two filled with red enamel and two with yellow enamel, although this may not of been the original colours.Above the cell there is a raised central ridge running up towards the wings. The pin is incomplete but is of the hinged type requiring no spring.The foot still retains the catchplate and the brooch has a even olive green patina. Dimensions are; Leng…
Created on: Saturday 10th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-05D998
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy pin from a medieval open-frame brooch. The pin is sub-rectangular in cross section, with a raised 'grip' beneath the loop. This loop is intact and has a diameter of c.5 mm, with a gap of 2.5 mm. The tip has corroded/worn leaving a flat end, rather than the soft point usually seen. The object has an olive green patina with some deterioration to the loop. Dimensions are. Length 44 mm. Width 4.3 mm. Thickness 3.2 mm. Weight 5.006 grams.
Created on: Monday 9th August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C00EF7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy open-frame brooch of medieval date. The frame is circular in plan with a sub-triangular cross section.There is an area of attached iron corrosion, probably representing the remains of the pin loop. . Dimensions are: Diameter 28.9 mm. Thickness 3.2 mm. Weight 4.098 grams.
Created on: Sunday 5th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9146F8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy open-frame brooch of medieval date. nly c.50% of the once-circular frame survives, including the pin constriction. The pin is missing. The frame has a flat back and a convex front with evidence of a inscription , but corrosion/wear has rendered this almost illegible.The object has a pitted dark green patina. Dimensions are: Diameter c. 42.82 mm. Thickness 3.45 mm. Width 7.22 mm. Weight 6.026 grams. Reference PAS BH-8EF4F1.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C93C02
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Hod Hill brooch made from copper alloy. The head and partial bow survive. At the head are the folded wings which housed the axis bar for a missing hinged pin mechanism. There are traces of iron corrosion, possibly from an iron axis bar. The incomplete bow is decorated with a wide longitudinal groove flanked by raised edges. At the sides are a series of small copper alloy projections, similar to the side projections seen on Bagendon type brooches. Notches on either side of brooch with a concave groove running down the centre on the front face. Green patina. Dimensions: 1…
Created on: Monday 21st January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-747FE3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman bow brooch fragment consisting of the catchplate and lower part of the bow. The remaining bow tapers to a pointed foot. The catchplate is unperforated and has a rolled outer side. The style and shape suggest a T-shape brooch of c.AD 50-125. It is of cast construction and has a matt green patina. Reference: Richard Hattatt. ANCIENT AND ROMANO-BRITISH BROOCHES. Page 66 Dolphin brooches. Length of brooch: 30.33mm. Width: 11.67 mm. Thickness 4.23 mm. Weight: 2.348 grams.
Created on: Monday 5th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3DF1B7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5.b4, flat wing ends type, Western Group), dated AD 70-120. The brooch is of cast construction with pierced end plates on the wings to secure the axis bar of the spring, and a rearward facing hook (missing) to retain the cord. The bow has a short medium ridge with a single oblique rib on either side. The wings have a single ribbed moulding. The spring with integral pin, foot and catchplate are missing. The brooch has a olive green patina. Length of brooch: 22.29 mm. Width at wings: 24.40 mm…
Created on: Saturday 26th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F89F59
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet headed brooch dating to AD 75-175.The head is trumpet-shaped with the axis bar and pin attached within the flared end ( the spring is missing). At the top of the trumpet there is a incomplete loop. The bow is decorated with two transverse ribs flanking a devolved "acanthus" style knop which comprises two tri-lobed semi-circular mouldings flanking a central plain semi-circular moulding. The foot terminates with a out-turned knop and the back retains most of the catchplate. A small section of the pin survives . The brooch is a little distorted an…
Created on: Thursday 28th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5FE6F1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy La Tène III brooch of late Iron Age to early Roman date, Circa 25-100 AD. The pin appears to have snapped off at the second spring coil - usually, these brooches have four coils - and there is a solid axis bar. The bow has treble horizontal bands above and below a collar with angled grooves. The lower treble band has a single band below. The bow sides have a linear groove which terminates at the incomplete, openwork foot. Length of bow:41.09 mm. Width at head: 9.93 mm. Weight 5.601. References: PAS record YORYM-1AE283.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F6779F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy brooch from the medieval period, circa 1250-1400 AD. The brooch is lozenge shaped with trefoil projections at each angle and incurved sides. The frame is flat. The pin is attached through an aperture in one of the points of the lozengiform frame, below the trefoil terminal, and still articulates. The pin is collared and D-sectioned pin and tapers to a point. Originally the brooch was flat but two opposing ends are bent forwards. There appear to be slight traces of tinning. The brooch has a degraded matt green patina. Length of brooch: 26.07 mm. Width: 28.38 mm. Thicknes…
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.