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Record ID: SOMDOR404
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Late early-medieval copper alloy strap junction. Two lozenge shaped couplings with oval hole for strap to pass through - one at each end of a bar which has a central raised knob. Knops at each of the corners of the couplings. Very similar to broken example in B. Read "History Beneath Our Feet".
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2000
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET WARMWELL', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR1356
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy simple terret ring. D-sectioned copper alloy loop. Sub-circular a defined collar at each end of the strap bar; one of which flanks a constriction at one side.  
Created on: Monday 29th October 2001
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET PIDDLEHINTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR1357
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy terret of Simple type,. D-sectioned copper alloy loop. Sub-circular with two rounded projections flanking a constriction at one side.  
Created on: Monday 29th October 2001
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET PIDDLEHINTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-CF0B77
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy double-sided strap union,. The oval central plate element has a frame of two raised crescents forming a central circular recess. On one side in the recess are two large raised ring and dot/ roundel decorations flanking two smaller ring and dots with a continuous frame forming an hourglass shape. At the centre of each of the roundels on the first side is a slight projection. This design is mirrored on the other side, although it is obscured by heavy corrosion. Instead of the domed roundels, on the second side these elements are flatter and each have a central spike that wou…
Created on: Monday 27th October 2003
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-49B505
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy object of unknown type, probably an attachment loop. The frame is irregular but generally circular. Patchy mid-dark green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North East Dorset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-73A098
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy fitting of uncertain date but possibly Iron Age. The fitting forms an arc (of overall length 62.9mm) and has a circular pin (diameter 6.0mm, height 4.6mm) at one end and a circular hole at the other end (diameter 6.0mm, depth 6.8mm). The piece is of rounded D-shaped section (14.4mm wide, 10.9-11.4mm deep), and the arc has an internal diameter of approximately 55mm and an external diameter of approximately 75mm. The outer face is decorated with a central linear incised groove (1mm wide) on either side are a double row of linear incised lines, interrupted by punched dot…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-378F61
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a enamelled cast copper alloy Crescentic terret of probable late Iron Age date. The fragment measures 36.8mm by 24.6mm by 12.1mm and weighs 18.44g. It consists of part of the hoop and a 10mm length of the cast-in-one copper alloy bar, which is narrowed with a circular cross-section (diameter 6.2mm). Beside the bar the hoop has a sub-circular cross-section (diameter 11.9mm). This narrows to around 6mm internally, with a flat rectangular cross-sectioned exterior, much of which has been damaged. This flat part is decorated on both sides with red enamel, inlaid around raise…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-E14156
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy harness link of eleventh century AD date. The double-ended fitting with a centrally-placed boss measures 77.7mm by 22.8mm by 9.2mm and weighs 29.1g. The ends are lozenge-shaped, with large oval perforations and the boss is moulded to represent a forward-facing beast's head. At the three external corners of each lozenge there is a rounded knop and between the lozenge and the bar there is a vertical ridge, 1mm in width. The beast has an upwards-pointing ear at each end of the top of its head, faintly incised circular eyes, a wide human nose-like snout and horizontal l…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-487205
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a medieval copper alloy casket mount or harness pendant dating from the 12th to 13th centuries AD. The object is hexafoil in shape with an open circle in the centre. It has broken at a point at which two thin projections extend from the main body of the object. These projections may be part of an attachment loop or a further open work section of the object. Not enough of the object survives for a secure identification. It was clearly ornate however, as evidenced by the presence of gilding, which survives in the grooves between the petals. The object measures approximate…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-FFC473
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy harness mount with three integral pointed lugs, dating from the 17th century. The object is very corroded and the finer points of the decoration are lost. It is broadly sword or dagger shaped, pointed at one end with a 'pommel' and 'tang' at the other. There may have been a foliate design at the pointed end and a decorated boss in the central area.
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2007
Last updated: Saturday 14th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8DE612
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete late early-medieval cast copper-alloy harness link (11th century AD). The object consists of a central plate, semicircular in cross-section, with a flat reverse. Central on this is a moulded boss extending either side of the plate. The boss is 14.85m in length. It represents a face, although whether it was intended to be anthropomorphic or zoomorphic is difficult to tell due to the wear and corrosion suffered by the artefact. Just protruding above the plate are a pair of pointed ears. Below the plate is the nose and the V-shaped mouth. The nose is moulded, as…
Created on: Monday 29th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Launceston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-884916
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring. A probable harness ring (a link or strap distrubutor). The aperture of the ring is circular, but the outer edge of the band is squared. Each side is an oval and between them are semi-circular knops, one at veach corner. the band is broadly recatngular in cross section.There are signs of wear on the inner surface an some slight distortion. The dates and identification have been suggested by Peter Reavill. Date: Late Iron age to Early Roman - c. 100 BC - AD 120 Dimensions: 24.22 mm x 24.33 mm x 7.75 mm Weight: 8.85 g
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-2AB4D2
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy knobbed terret. A D shaped terret with a narrowed and off-set attachment bar. The bar has a rectangular cross section and is slightly bent. Flanking the bar are two disc shaped terminals, each with a partial girth groove. The terret is decorated with are three large integral knobs, one either side of the bar and one in the centre of the outer edge. All are waisted with expanded circular domed tops.The tops have a central circular recess containing red decayed enamel. Framing the recess is a reserve of metal and a concentric groove. Around this the domed tops have a…
Created on: Sunday 17th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-1C5D40
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable horse harness mount. A probable harness mount or bridle fitting. The main body of the mount is broadly lozengiform, with a break at one end and a flared terminal at the other. The front is faceted with a central rib. Before the break, the mount widens slightly and the surface is decorated with a moulded zoomorphic or human face. The face comprises two pellet eyes with concentric recesses around them, arched eyebrows above and a triangular nose ridge between them. The front of the mount is heavily gilded, apart from the flared terminal. The remaining…
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-EDE4D1
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy knobbed terret. A D-shaped terret with a narrowed and attachment bar. The bar has a rectangular cross section. The body of the terret oval sectioned at the bar and tapers, changing to a D-section opposite the bar. The terret is decorated with three large integral semi-circular projections, one either side of the bar and one in the centre of the outer edge. The two projections on either side are flanked by incised grooves in pairs and have and have two incised grooves around thier outer edges. The third, smaller projection is also flanked by paire of incised lines, …
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-01DA9A
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper-alloy strap junction for horse harness from the early medieval period, circa 11th century. Only the central cuboid boss, one complete arm and lozenge shaped terminal, and a stub of the other arm survive (the missing arm and terminal section is likely to have been a mirror image of the section shown). Three sides of the boss have a single ring and dot decoration. The boss has a narrow collar on each of the arms. The arms are triangular in section. The lozengiform terminal end has a circular aperture and with the three triangular-sectioned knops. The back is fla…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4D3C52
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Iron Age lipped terret of Spratling's group V dating to the period c. 100 BC - AD 25. The terret consists of a curved frame which is oval in cross-section. The frame terminates in an old break at both ends. There are three oval knops in the form of pouting lips spaced at regular intervals along the frame, each bisected by a longitudinal groove running down the centre. The terret measures 33.78mm in length, 8.99mm maximum width, 5.25mm minimum width, 9.31mm maximum thickness, 4.09mm minimum thickness and weighs 12.11g. This example has been published in…
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4DD274
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Late Iron Age or Roman terret of uncertain type dating to the period c. 200 BC - AD 100. The terret consists of a circular frame which is D-shaped in cross section, being flat on the reverse. The frame features three moulded oval knops, each incised by two curved grooves to create an eye shape. Each section of the frame between the knops contains curved fields of punched decoration which create a stippled effect. The terret has an uneven dark green patination with patches of brown. This partially obscures some of the decoration. Miniature terrets with flattened rever…
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2315B7
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy harness decoration in the form of an eagle displayed. The bird, which faces forwards, has well moulded feathers. There is a circular-sectioned rivet located within a hole on the underside of the hollow bird, which would have attached the piece to a harness strap or, possibly, to a rotating pendant holder. For a parallel, see PAS record NMS-81E04E. It measures 40.70 mm in length, 37.03 mm in width and is 29.79 mm high. It has a weight of 25 grams.
Created on: Sunday 22nd November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9CD46D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval copper alloy horse harness fitting or bit link dating to c. AD 1000 - 1100. The bit link is D-shaped in cross-section and consists of a central bar section which terminates in an old break at one end. At the other end is a D-shaped loop with bevelled inner edges. These object would have been attached to the end of the iron bit at one end and secured to the reins at the other. Similar examples are illustrated in Williams, D. W, 2007, p.4, fig. 5. The fitting measures 17.74mm in length, 23.07mm in width, is 5.20mm thick and weighs 5.44g.
Created on: Monday 16th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.