Record ID: HAMP-3B201F
Object type: DIE STAMP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval (1200-1400) copper alloy zoomorphic die, rectangular in shape and engraved on both faces. The reverse has two grooved concentric rings at one end of the object, arranged one inside the other and measuring 21.6mm and 16.4mm respectively. The outer ring touches both long edges and the short edge. The other face is filled by two decorative panels, one small rectangular panel flanking one short end of the object (the short end opposite to that flanking the outer grooved ring on the reverse) and measuring 20.4x13.3mm, the other larger and also rectangular in shape but with an …
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alderholt', grid reference and parish protected.