Record ID: SOM-2B8EFC
Object type: DIVIDERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of complete copper alloy post-medieval dividers, dating to the period c. AD1600-1800. The dividers have a globular head which accomodates a copper alloy axis bar from which both arms are hinged. The head narrows to form one arm, which is D shaped in cross-section. This arm is recessed to accomodate the second arm, also D shaped in cross-section. The dividers no longer open. There is a green patina on the surface, with some brown areas. The dividers are undecorated. The object measures 59.38mm in length, 8.99mm in width at the head and 5.99mm in width at the arms and is 4.99m…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-71A45E
Object type: DIVIDERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a pair of copper alloy dividers dated c.1600-1700. The object consists of two incomplete arms with a hinged terminal. The terminal is a four-faceted dome with a thin transverse collar at the base.The better preserved arm is trapezoidal in cross-section, with three facets on their outer face. The arm curves outwards in the middle forming a hollow  Both arms terminate in old breaks. Date: Post Medieval - 1600 - 1700 Dimensions: 47.67 mm x 10.76 mm Weight: 13.25 g A similar object is recorded in database record LVPL-98E99D where the author note…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.