Record ID: DOR-DCDFA7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked fitting. Possibly a dress fastener or a buckle pin. A thick bar of copper alloy with a D-shaped cross-section for much of its length, thinning into a rectangular cross section towards the hooked end. Th hooked end is tapered and bent at a right angle before curling back on itself. At the other end is also tapered and ends in a break. On one face of the bar in the centre are traces of stamped decoration of an annulet with four annulets set around it forming a rectangle. Date:  Dimensions: 54.95 mm x 6.85 mm x 3.62 mm Weight: 7.68 g
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DEV-FCF57A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount in the form of a lion couchant modelled in relief on the front face but flat on the rear face. The front face has a slightly melted appearance as though a blob of metal has been dropped on it, with consquent loss of some decorative detail. The front paws are placed together beneath the mouth and there is no other creature pinned down beneath them, as is normal in leonine knife handles and figurines (e.g. BH-2159D4 and SWYOR-F1D5D6). To what other object this piece was fixed is unknown. Dimensions: Length 35 mm, Height 18 mm, …
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-824F41
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper alloy circular mount  dating to the later 14th to 15th century. The mount has a moulded, decorated front with a interlaced six pointed star (Seal of Solomon) filling most of the field. In the cell in the centre of the star is an enface lions head. The lion has rounded ears, moulded eyes, nose and muzzle, sticking out tongue and incised lines to the top, side and base indicating the mane. In the six spandrels between the points of the star is a six petalled flower, or sexfoil with rounded petals around a circular centre. The mount has a …
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-4A3FDA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy 'simple' bar mount, dating to c. AD 1250-1350. The find is rectangular in plan, and decorated on the surface with two parallel grooves to the long end, which have the reminas of a crimped design on the outer edges of the mount. The two rivets are still in situ and the shanks of the rivets, which are slightly angled towards each other,  can be seen on the reverse of the find. The reverse of the find is flat and undecorated.  Dimensions: Length: 10.4mm; width: 5.5mm; thickness: 1.1mm; weight: 0.37g. Similar mounts are illustr…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A8FE91
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Iron Age to Roman cast copper alloy mount depicting a facing anthropomorphic head, dating to c. 50 BC - AD 200. The The mount features head and shoulders, which are triangular in plan. The design is crude, with the oval head having incised lines depicted in a fan shape, representing combed back hair. There are two eyes, one of which is lentoid, a downturned mouth and dimpled chin. The upper chest has incised lines angled towards the bottom centre, possibly representing a draped outfit. Gender is unclear. On the reverse is a long, integrally cast spike for atta…
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-975B97
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy phallic mount. The object is 'T-shaped', the phallus itself being triangular in cross-section and its straight sides gradually converging towards the raised, moulded tip. At the other end, the testicles project at an angle from either side of the phallus with an oblique groove separating the rounded testicles from the base of the phallus. The reverse is concave at the tip end and at the area behind the testicles, with a single sub-oval sectioned attachment stub at the centre.  Reference: Johns (1982, 62) suggests …
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1790D0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount of medieval date (c. 14th century). This sheet mount takes the form of an equestrian scene depicting a knight on horseback, galloping left, his sword raised. Due to old breaks the horse's ears and legs, and the knight's shoulders and head, are missing. The knight is holding a triangular shield in his left hand which covers his upper body and is decorated with raised rim surrounding a triangular field divided by a slightly curved diagonal groove. His right arm is extended back over the rear of the horse&nbs…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Litton Cheney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F1C494
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting. The mount is hourglass-shaped and has a rectangular transverse collar at both the shorter ends. The edges are bevelled on front and rear. The front is decorated with stamped annulets arranged as follows: a central group of four arranged in a cross. a group at either expanded and comprising a central annulet with six or seven others set around it in a flower-like pattern, a row of three annulets along each of the transverse collars. At the rear of the plate, behing the two transverse collars is a raised, flat rectangular ridge from whi…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Crichel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-5E6EAC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy open work cordate (heart shaped) mount, dating to c AD 1550-1700. It is D shaped in section,with two integral oval section spikes still in situ on the underside, both now themselves bent, but also bent in towards the plate. It has a bifurcate, wider basal end, the junction of the two halves of the mount accentuated by a V shape groove. This open area at the base has an internal chamferred edge. The terminal consists of two circular petals flanking an elongated ovate pointed central petal.  Dimensions: 39.5mm in length; 24.…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: DEV-389A3F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy decorative stud (mount) of the medieval period, dating from c. AD 1350-1400. The mount is broadly lozenge shaped, with some slight losses/miscasting towards one apex. The front has raised decoration consisting of a central circular pellet in the centre surrounded by six circular pellets with a final border of pellets decorating the edge. The reverse is flat with the remains of an off set square sectioned integral rivet near the centre. The spike of the rivet survives. Measurements: 25 mm in length and 14 mm in width. The spike has a l…
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-3F0224
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy vulvate mount, dating from c. AD 150-300. The mount is formed of a sub rectangular plate with out-curved long edges and an integrally cast raised oval boss in the centre. There is a linear groove running vertically down the boss, giving the appearance of a stylised vulva. The the rear of the mount are two integral lugs set along the longitudinal axis. These are cylindrical in section and end with a hammered or flattened tip. The rest of the rear is largely flat with a slight concavity behing the raised boss. Dimensions: 25.41 mm x 15.25 mm x 11.68 Weight:…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-456A91
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount with a hinge attachment of uncertain function. A triangular plate  with a rounded apex. Along the base are two cylindrical loops to house a missing bar. The plate is undecorated. Date Probably Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1400 - 1700 Dimensions: 17.47 mm x 16.63 mm x 3.17 mm Weight: 1.27 g
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
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Record ID: WILT-60239D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible mount , perhaps Medieval or Post Medieval, dating to c AD 1500 - 1600. The artefact comprises  a tongue-shaped plate with  openwork 'plant scrolls' decoration moulded  with ten apertures overall. The reverse is flat. There appears to be an early break at the lower (narrow end) end and there may also be a break across the broad end, although the piece looks mainly complete. There are no apparent attachment holes  or lugs but if this is a mount of any kind, these may have been on missing sections. The ove…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-F59F51
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and enamel Limoges mount, probably from a casket or other furniture.      An incomplete rectangular plaque with a small attachment hole at each upper corner and a separate, smaller rectangular plaque attached with a large rivet at the mid point of the upper edge on the front. Both the main plaque and the smaller one have irregular lower edges which appear cut. The main plaque is decorated on the front with cloisonne enamel and gilding. The outer edge along the top and sides is a reserve of metal which has been gilded. Inside this are…
Created on: Friday 19th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-C0A7DC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy gilded and enamelled mount dating from 13th-16th century. The mount is shield-shaped with a square top and a rounded base.It is decorated with a recessed field of red enamel and three gold lions left in relief (gules, three lions passant guardant in pale or). These are the Medieval Arms of England.  Traces of gilding remain on the lions. Around the design is a flanged rim which also retains traces of gilding. There are three circular attachment holes in the rim, one in each corner and one at the base. Date: Medieval …
Created on: Monday 11th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-BF27CC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy mount in the form of a triple rose. The outer edge is shaped into six convex curved petals to form a rose, with knops between each petal, some missing. The moulded decoration on the face of the mount consists of six crescents encircling six pellets around a smaller single central pellet. The reverse is undecorated and has the remnants of five integral attachment spikes.  Reference:  Read (2001) p 33 no 271 Similar mounts can be seen in database records SOM-EF48FF and WMID-105B16 Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1550-170…
Created on: Monday 11th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-6CD12E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late early-medieval openwork copper-alloy zoomorphic mount, possibly from a strap or horse harness, dating to the 11th century AD. The mount is in the form of an animal's head and is convex on the front and hollow on the reverse. At the mount's upper edge two small, rounded projections are placed in the corners to represent the animal's ears. The animal then has a protruding hemispherical face that has two recessed swirls at the top for the eyes and a flaring triangle in the centre for the nose. Above the eyes are shallowly moulded recurving curls connected…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-376604
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Limoges enamelled mount or plaque. The mount is flat and circular with four evenly space circular attachment holes set in a square formation at the edges. The front of the mount is decorated with enamelled recesses and moulded low relief. There is a moulded frame on the outer edge. At the centre is a nimbate, robed three-quarters figure, facing front with right hand raised in benediction and holding a book or tablet in the left.. Around the figure, the field is filled with raised annulets of varying sizes. There are traces of  white and blue …
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-673DDC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy heraldic harness mount. The mount is a shield-shaped with a flat top and curved sides forming a pointed base. The face of the mount is decorated with a device of an eagle displayed with traces of red enamel and gilding. At the rear is the remnant of a fixing spike in the centre. Date: Medieval - c. 1200 - 1400 Dimensions: 18.1 mm x 13.8 mm x 2.5 mm Weight: 2.64 g
Created on: Monday 25th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2022
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Record ID: DOR-C92F78
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper alloy mount. A possible end-cap for a knife or a decorative stud. The mount is a pointed oval in outline, flat at the base and deeply convex on the top. It is of solid metal with a projecting stub of iron inset in the flat base (the iron is possibly a stud or part of a knife tang and is sub-circular in cross section). The upper, convex surface of the mount is in the form of a stylised human head. At one of the points is a small, very stylised human face comprising two small ring-and-dot eyes set close together above a large triangular moulded nose, with a short, transve…
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: BM-9D4EA6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval belt mount formed from a flat plate of roughly semi-circular shape. The outer frame of the mount is corrugated and a circular aperture has been cut into the centre. Three shallow, concave collets decorate the base, two of them concealing the attachment of rivets which survive on the reverse holding a fragment of textile in place.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chideock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-FFFFA6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper alloy sexfoil mount. The mount is domed and gilded on the front. The six foils are delineated by v-shaped grooves and have rounded outer edges with a slight knop in the middle. At the rear are two attachment spikes set on the diameter at either edge behind the tips of two of the foils. Date: Post Medieval to Modern c. 17th to 18th century Dimensions: 37.81 mm x 37.37 mm x 12.96 mm Weight: 10.84 g This is probably a mount for furniture but could have been used on a strap.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: SUR-2D6D2D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy decorative mount with a convex vase-shaped plate with opposed scallop-shell shaped terminals which are inscribed with radiating lines. The reverse is concave with two integrally cast hooked fixing rivets. Probably from horse harness and circa 17th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd October 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
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Record ID: DOR-1C8152
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval, copper-alloy, large, circular mount The mount is gilded and enamelled and consists of two parts: a decorated disc held in a separate circular frame which has three integral rivets with separate roves attached to two of them. There is a sub circular pierced hole at the edge of the frame, possibly an addition to compensate for the break to one of the rivets. The disc has design of central six-petalled rose with a circular centre in metal reserve framed by a six-pointed star formed of two interlaced equilateral triangles (Star of Solomon). There are traces of red enamel i…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Last updated: Saturday 10th July 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-693F7F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Age copper alloy decorative terminal, probably of 1st century BC to 1st century AD date The cast terminal is of near-circular, globular form and is incomplete, missing the integral shaft (with a surviving length of 16.4mm and a weight of 24.7g). At the apex is a circular recessed cell (3.6mm diameter and 1.2mm deep), which retains remnants of red enamel of red ‘sealing-wax’ type. Around the cell is a prominent raised ring border (2.1mm wide and giving an external diameter of 8.8mm). The top of the ring is corroded but appears to have been enhanced with a groove near its …
Created on: Friday 12th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-6E3036
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy mount or strap fitting, dating to AD 1200-1500. The mount consists of a rectangular sheet with three perforations along its longitudinal median line. The outer two contain separate copper alloy rivets. The sheet is decorated is with a deeply incised double stranded border, with the central space segmented by a saltire. Dimensions: c 31.7mm x c 21.5mm; 1mm thick; 5g in weight. Rivets c 4.8mm in length. cf. Egan & Pritchard 2002, 196 nos. 1054, 1060.
Created on: Monday 26th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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Record ID: WILT-978C53
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval mount, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1700. The body of the mount comprises circular and lozenge shaped open work, with a sub circular extension at the apex, pierced for a rivet, still in situ. The lower terminal of the body tapers to a rectangular plate within which is an in-situ iron rivet. An integral hook extends from this plate, facing the rear. The end of the hook is missing. Dimensions: 38.86mm in length; 16mm in width; weight 3.4g cf Read 2001 p 30 no 357 for identical item. Also see WILT-380E57
Created on: Friday 16th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: DEV-C669B9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Iron Age or Roman mount dating to the period c. 300BC - AD 100. It is possibly a decorative shield clip, although it has also been suggested that this type of mount derives from a bucket, tankard or vessel. As this example contains remnants of iron decay in its interior, it has been suggested that it may originate from a bucket style vessel, akin to those of the Aylesford Swarling type (J. Ahmet pers.comm). It is formed of a single sheet of copper alloy which is now tubular in shape. It has a series of curving ridges which give it a sligh…
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1D196B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy figurative limoges mount. The mount is sub-rectangular, convex at the front and hollowed at the rear. It depicts the head and upper body of a robed male figure, probably a saint. The head projects from the top of the rectangular body and is moulded in the round with a stylised mouth and nose. There are two small recesses for the eyes, filled with blue enamel. The top of the head is flattened and angled with a slight scar, possibly from the attachment of a missing halo. a stylised mouth and nose. The neck is long and oval in cross section. It joins to slopin…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: DOR-C59495
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably mount or possible bead. A solid looped band of cast copper alloy. It is D-shaped in profile. The outer face is decorated with cast transverse ridges an grooves. The curved front face is wider than the flatter rear face and is decorated with a central pair ridges flanked by a wide grooves and an outer ridge along each edge. The rear face is decorated with four equal ridges with narrow grooves between. The internal face is flat and undecorated. At the rear the upper and lower ridges have torn along the line of the grooves. Date: Late Iron Age - c. 300 BC - AD 50 Dimension…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: DOR-2539D5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a possible mount of uncertain date. The fragment is curvilinear in shape with an arched "arm" at one side. The front is slightly convex and the rear is flat. The front is decorated with curves and wavy incised lines and moulded ridges. The rear is covered in parallel file marks. Date: Uncertain Length: 24.66 mm Width: 18.50 mm Thickness: 1.58 mm Weight: 1.39 g
Created on: Friday 6th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2021
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Record ID: DOR-65E513
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy openwork mount, dating to AD 1200 - 1500. The mount is sub-rectangular. In the centre of the mount is an openwork rectangle, on either side, are two open work circular holes, At each of the shorter ends of the mount is an open-sided circular notch. There are small indentations in each of the corners of the mount. There are two circular rivets, one next to each of the notches.The front face of the mount is smooth and polished, the rear face is rougher with faint file marks. Length: 30.29 mm Width: 7.74 mm Thickness: 1.36 mm Weight: 1.64 g
Created on: Friday 14th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th July 2021
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Record ID: DOR-817178
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy mount dating to c.1500 -1700. The mount consists of a pointed oval moulded plate with two asymmetrical side knops, one on either side at around the mid way point. The front is decorated with a symmetrical foliate design in relief surrounded by a narrow beaded raised border which follows the shape of the plate. Traces of gilding remain on both faces. The reverse of the mount is flat and has the bent stubs of two integral spikes which are circular in cross-section. Similar mounts can be seen on the PAS database LEIC-855E70 BUC-ED72BC although these exampl…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
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Record ID: DOR-429FE4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large late medieval egg-shaped sheet metal mount dating to AD 1300 - 1500. The mount is undecorated and has a small attachment hole in the centre which has been formed by pushing through from one side, creating a concavity at the centre of one side and making the [plate convex in the centre of the other side.. The back of the mount is also undecorated, there is iron corrosion around the attachment hole. Length: 42.12 mm Width: 29.24 mm Thickness: 0.88 mm Weight: 5.12 g
Created on: Friday 31st January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th July 2021
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Record ID: DOR-2A8A18
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy bar mount, dating to AD 1350 - 1400. A rectangular cross-sectioned bar mount with a single rivet in the centre. The rivet is circular in cross section and tapers at on old break, it projects slightly from the back. Reference: Similar mounts can be seen as a part of shield shaped plates with bar mount attachments in Egan and Pritchard (1991) p 157 no 732 Length: 9.71 mm Width: 5.24 mm Thickness: 1.77 mm Weight: 0.57 g
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th July 2021
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Record ID: DOR-6EA898
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy mount, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1700. The mount has a shield-shaped or sub- triangular.plate The wider edge is trilobed and the tapered end is decorated with a rounded knop with a smaller knop at the end. The front is decorated in a floriate style. There are two separate rivets set on the longitudinal axis. Both are circular in cross section and incomplete. The rear is undecorated and flat. THere are traces of gilding on the front. Length: 27.92 mm Width: 12.74 mm Thickness: 2.06 mm Weight: 2.59 g A similar mount can be seen on the d…
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2020
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Record ID: DOR-DC7AAD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible copper alloy Medieval to post Medieval sheet metal mount, possibly a strap fitting. The mount is a pointed oval in shape with a circular attachement hole at each apex. The faces are flat and undecorated. Length: 21.33 mm Width:11.70 mm Thickness:0.71 mm Weight:0.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-3473B4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (1600-1800) copper alloy furniture mount in the form of a stag's head with moulded eyes, snout and ears, and antlers projecting from the top of the head. The reverse is concave except behind the lower snout, which is solid. Here is the remains of a circular-sectioned integral shank, 4.5mm in diameter (surviving to a length of c.2mm). The metal has lost its original patina and is now a purplish-brown in colour. The object measures 43.4mm in length, 35.8mm in max.width, 9.3mm in depth and weighs 11.86g.
Created on: Monday 6th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th January 2020
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Record ID: DOR-9F1FDC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy lozenge shaped mount,dating to c. AD 1350 - 1400. The mount is lozenge shaped and D Shaped in cross section. It is decorated with nine raised rounded pellets which are split into five rows. The rows are split into one, two, three, two, one, creating the lozenge shape. The underside is undecorated but in the centre retains a stump of an integral rivet. Reference: Egan and Pritchard (1991) p 199 no 1078. Length: 19.17 mm Width: 12.46 mm Thickness: 3.05 mm Weight: 2.24 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd January 2020
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Record ID: DOR-542414
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete post-medieval lead mounts, dating to c. AD 1700 - 1900. The mounts may have been sub-circular, but are now broken. Both have deeply moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by a mane. The naturalistic facial features comprised of a protruding nose, mouth, eyes and brow ridge. The pupils of the eyes are recessed.. The remains of surrounding mane are decorated with moulded curved lines and a cinquefoil flower at ear height. After the flower decoration the mounts are broken until a small portion of mane remains under the lions mouth. Next to the fl…
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2019
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Record ID: DOR-3D67F8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper-alloy mount, dating to c. AD 1550 - 1700. The mount is lozenge shaped with bevelled edges. There are two integral lugs on the back, which are circular and taper to a point, one lug is complete and the other broken. The mount is decorated with an incised framing line on the flat of the mount. The rear is undecorated. Reference: Read (2001) p 28 no's 282 - 284 Length: 22.58 mm Width: 12.34 mm Thickness: 2.23 mm Weight: 2.04 g
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2019
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Record ID: DOR-AAA0CB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but broken medieval copper-alloy gilded cross shaped mount, dating to c. AD 1150 - 1350. The mount is rectangular plate with two projecting rectangular lugs projecting from its longer sides. The mount has three circular rivet holes, one inside each lug and one in the centre. One of the lugs has broken off. The central plate It is decorated with two incised six armed crosses, possibly with elaborate ends, there a pellet in each segment of the cross, both of which are located on the large central rectangle. The front retains some gilding. The rear is undecorated. The mount is…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2019
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Record ID: DOR-93E252
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete large medieval copper-alloy heraldic mount, dating to c. AD 1300 - 1500. The mount is quatrefoil in shape with a pointed projection between each lobe. There are four large circular attachment holes, one close to each projection. The mount is decorated with a heraldic shield of gules fretty and or. Surrounding the shield are three azure wyvern supporters, one each side of the shield and one above, the two at the sides positioned claws in the air supported by the tail, mouths open, the top wyvern lying down with its mouth open. The rest of the mount shows remains of a gilded …
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2020
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Record ID: DOR-1B6748
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy mount in the form of a triple rose, dating to the period c.AD 1550-1700. The outer edge is shaped into six convex curved petals to form a rose, with knops between each petal, some worn. The moulded decoration on the face of the mount consists of six crescents encircling six pellets around a smaller single central pellet. The reverse is undecorated and has three integral attachment spikes placed in a row along the midline. The spikes are tapered to roinded points. Two of these are bent on one direction and the other in the opposing direction. Reference: Re…
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2019
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Record ID: DOR-195BD9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy vulvate mount, dating from c. AD 150-300. The mount is formed of a sub rectangular plate with out-curved long edges and an integrally cast raised oval boss in the centre. There is a linear groove running vertically down the boss, giving the appearance of a stylised vulva. The the rear of the mount are two integral lugs set along the longitudinal axis. These are cylindrical in section and end with a hammered or flattened tip. The rest of the rear is largely flat with a slight concavity behing the raised boss. The surface patina is orange-brown, perhaps from iron co…
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
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Record ID: SOM-A32736
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-Medieval copper-alloy mount (c. 1600-c. 1700). The mount is heart shaped with an extended point. It has a convex front and slightly hollowed reverse. The broad end of the heart has two rounded lobes with an indent between and the sides taper in to a narrow base and then expanded slightly to form an elongated pointed knop which has various chipping to the front and possibly transverse incised lines. At the rear are two integral tapering spikes, both of which are circular in cross-section. One spike is complete but bent over and the other has approximately half r…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A1F7B2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval copper alloy lozenge shaped mount probably dating from the early 15th century to the 17th century. The surface is completely covered in a pattern of multiple pellets. The back is plain with the central integral spike being broken close to the plate. The piece has a shiny green patina. It measures 24.19mm in length, 14.93mm in width, 2.64mm in thickness and weighs 2.73g. A similar example in Read (2001:32) no. 253 has been dated to cAD1350-1400. However the form is also similar to mounts and studs with integral rivets dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-8B5D69
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy mount with two integral pointed lugs, dating to c AD 1600 - 1700. It is circular in form and sub-conical in profile, hollow, two concentric circles around a central incuse pellet. The two lugs are oval in section, c 7mm in length, arranged on opposite sides of the base. Dimensions: 16.14mm in diameter; 6.68mm in height; 2.42g in weight. cf Read 2001 p 33 fig 18 no 266 and SWYOR-C2A677 for identical types.
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Record ID: DOR-8A431F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy belt mount, dating to AD 1200-1500. The mount is square/quatrefoil in shape and decorated to resemble a flower. In the centre there is an attachment rivet and a raised square, which is equally sectioned and quartered to form four inner petals, which are plain in design. There are a further four square petals which are also slightly raised, but not as highly as the inner square. Each of the outer square petals are decorated with three pressed small circular indents. The back is hollowed and undecorated. Length: 14.46 mm Width: 14.07 mm Thickness: 4.46 mm Wei…
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 24th September 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-8D768B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, medieval, copper alloy, mount with integral lug, dating AD 1066-1500. The mount is quatrefoil, with four raised squares in high relief, one in each lobe. Around the edge of each lobe are three punched dots. The object is constructed from a moulded sheet of copper alloy, square in plan. The stub of a central rivet projects from the centre of the reverse side. The mount has a concave reverse. Measurements: The mount is 14.46mm long, 14.05mm wide and 1.83mm thick, and weighs 0.62g. An identical example is recorded on the PAS database: BERK-23A0D7.
Created on: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-8C3734
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, medieval to post medieval, copper alloy mount dating c. 1100-1800. In plan the mount is flat and square, with two rivet holes. The rivets themselves are missing. At the bottom of the mount, there is an incomplete integral hook which recurves at the back. Its face is undecorated and has a green patina. Measurements: 14.94mm long, 12.68mm wide and 1.04mm thick and weighs 0.46g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: DOR-04A36E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sexfoil headed mount with integral rivet. The stud head is moulded to resemble a flower, with each petal alternately plain or moulded with a further three petals, all of which taper to a point. The rounded lobes or petals are divided from one another by incised radial grooves, and the centre of the stud has a round protrusion. The reverse is flat with a slight dome around the centre, from which protrudes a square sectioned integral rivet, which is curved and tapers to a sharp point. The surface of the stud has a reddish brown and green patina. The shank is 1…
Created on: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 13th September 2019
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Record ID: SOM-A259AC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper alloy mount, possibly from a tankard with zoomorphic decoration dating to 100 BC to 80 AD. The mount is a probably cast sheet of copper alloy, semi circular in plan and curved in cross section such that the two corners of the semi-circular are further back than the centre. There are three holes, one near each corner and one near the lowest point of the curve. The holes are slightly irregular, in particular the lower one which is larger and possibly worn. The back is plain. The front has a recessed cell with a curved base and two lobes in the upper part with a unr…
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-4100CA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval cast copper alloy mount in the form of a flat openwork lozenge. The inner and outer edges are straight but bevelled with a flat front and back. There is a recessed band within which is a line of raised pellets running around all four sides of the frame in the centre of the front. There are traces of gilding on the reverse. There are two integral attachment spikes on the plain back, one near each acute corner. Both are broken and worn with only stubs remaining. The mount is 26.1mm by 17.0mm and 2.9mm thick including the spikes, 2.1mm excluding. It weighs 3.50 grams. It…
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: CORN-2E8899
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy belt decoration dating to the Post-Medieval period from the 17th century. This design on the upper face of the mount is of a rosette with a central circular pellet surrounded by five rounded petals alternating with five pointed leaves. The back of the mount has two integral pointed lugs, one of which is complete and 6 mm in length. Read (2001) illustrates a similar example on page 34, fig.19, no.273 which dates from the 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: DOR-2AD08A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken and distorted fragment of probable mount or fitting. It is most likely of modern date. A band formed of four parallel strands of twisted gold wire soldered together. The wires appear very regular and are probably machine made (Judy Rudoe pers. Comm). The upper and lower wires are plain and not twisted for a short section at one end (opposite ends to each other) Dimensions: 32.33 mm 19.84 mm x 5.60 mm Weight: 4.03 g Discussion: In the opinion of Judy Rudoe, Sue Brunning and Rachel King of the British Museum, this item is not paralleled in material over 300 years ole, appears…
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-EF5991
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy figurative mount in the shape of a fleur de lis dating to c AD 1270-1450. The mount is complete and has two rivets which are both in place, although not complete. The front of the mount is in the shape of a fleur de lis with apertures within the curls of the side petals. The back of the mount is undecorated although there are concavities where the rivets were inserted through. The patina is dark green. The mount weighs 0.67g and measures 15.29mm in length, 9.81mm in width and 2.3mm in thickness. Cf Egan and Pritchard 1991, fig 126, p 201, no 1084.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2019
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Record ID: DOR-91BCE0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval shield-shaped enamelled heraldic harness mount. A plate in the shape of a pointed shield. The front of the plate retains traces of indistinct decoration and patches of red enamel. It is not possible to discern the design. The rear is slightly curved and undecorated. There is no obvious means of attachment, but there is an area of possible damage at one side on the rear of the plate where it is possible there was a side loop. Date: Medieval - 1250 - 1400. Dimensions: 32.36 mm x 24.80 mm x 3.47mm Weight: 10.64 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
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Record ID: WILT-3D3692
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Medieval anthropomorphic mount, with integral rivet and rove within the upper part of the reverse, probably dating to c. AD 1300-1400 AD. It is in the form of a forward facing crowned bust, with sub-rectangular neck projecting below the chin and a crude, trifoliate crown. The mount is concavo-convex in cross section, projecting into a moulded nose and with details of the eyes and mouth incised into the surface of the metal. The eyes are angular, with dots depicting the iris/pupil. The mount is perforated through the bust's forehead, retaining a separately made copp…
Created on: Monday 25th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2019
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Record ID: DOR-81D15B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount dating to c.1350 - 1450. It is in the shape of a sexfoil with long, tapering integral spike to the rear. The six lobes are individually domed and are defined by radiating grooves, in the centre is a raised circular pellet which corresponds with the position of the attachment spike. Reference: Egan & Pritchard (2002) pg.191, no.1015. Date: Medieval Dimensions: 17.13 mm x 9.32 mm Weight: 1.38 g.
Created on: Monday 4th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2019
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Record ID: DOR-810E22
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount dating to c.1350 - 1400. The mount is a domed sexfoil . Each lobe is shaped on the outer edge and defined by incised line separating it from the adjacent lobes. At the centre is a central perforation through which a separate rivet would have attached the mount to a strap. The rivet is missing. The surface of the mount is decorated with six equally spaced radiating lines. The reverse is hollowed andretains traces of trimming to form the lobes Reference: Egan, G & Pritchard F 1991 Dress Accessories Page 187 - 189, No. 952 Date: Medieval Diameter: 14.…
Created on: Monday 4th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2019
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Record ID: DOR-F16B2D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount. Possibly a suspension mount, possibly for a harness pendant. The mount is cross-shaped with three short, rectangular arms, one at the top and one to each side, The lower arm is notched in the centre and is broken along the lower edge, It is probable that the two tabs flanking the notch extended to provide housing for an axis bar for a hinge or suspension of another object such as a harness pendant. At the centre of the mount is a large circular hole, flanked left and right by a circular attachment rivet. The rivets are short with slightly splayed head…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
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Record ID: DOR-12CBF9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy belt or strap mount. The object is in the form of a scallop shell. The front is slightly convex and moulded. The shell is semicircular with indented lines emphasing the rayed effect on the front. The mount is fractured at the base of the scallop shell, but a similar example on the database ( SOM- 854E79) suggests that a further decorative element would have completed the object. On the rear of the object, at the top of the scallop, is a circular-sectioned lug or rivet, which has been bent inwards and tapers to form a sharp point. The object has a mid-brown patina w…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
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Record ID: DOR-9BD4CE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early post-medieval copper alloy mount, probably from harness. At the front is a rectangular, D-sectioned plate with moulded decoration of transverse ridges with grooves between (two at the top, three in the middle and two at the bottom). Two integral attachment spikes project from the reverse, one from the top and one from the bottom, both D-shaped in cross section and bent to form a rectangular loop. Dimensions: 14.71 mm x 18.95 mm x 5.97 mm. Weight: 3.21 g. 16th century.
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
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Record ID: DOR-0845CE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy belt mount dating to c.16th - 17th century. The main body is heart shaped with bevelled inside edges. The lower terminal edge of the heart has a worn fleur-de-lis projecting from it, with two circular perforations creating the shape. On the reverse there are two integral spikes, one projecting from the centre of the top of the heart bent downwards, and one in between the perforations bent upwards, both taper and are oval in section, the tip has broken off the upper spike, the lower spike tapers to a rounded point. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The mount has a dark…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-AC72A5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy enamelled mount. The mount is rectangular and thick with stubs of two integral circular cross-sectioned rivets set along the central, shorter axis at the rear. The front of the mount is decorated with two transverse zig-zag line metal reserves (also along the shorter axis) separated by a central band of reserved metal decorated with an incised line along the middle. In the recesses around the zigzags is enamel infill which may originally have been red. Date: Roman - c. AD 100 - 400 Dimensions: 15.29 mm x 14.43 mm x 7.84 mm Plate thickness - 5.13 mm Weigh…
Created on: Monday 20th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2018
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Record ID: DOR-E90CF6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount dating to c.AD 1600 - 1700. The mount is sexfoil in shape with six lobes defined by a series of grooves radiating from a central point. There is an integrally cast attachment spike on either side of the central depression on the reverse. One spike remains but the other terminates in an old break. Date: Post medieval - c. 1500 - 1700 Diameter: 15.98mm Thickness: 2.98mm Weight: 2.33g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
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Record ID: DOR-E8C466
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy open work mount, dating from the 16th to 17th century. The main body is heart shaped with bevelled inside edges. The lower terminal edge of the heart has a fleur-de-lis projecting from it, also with bevelled inside edges and two circular perforations creating the shape. On the reverse there are two integral spikes surrounded by circular roves, one projecting from the centre of the top of the heart, and one on the terminal edge of the heart, both are broken and worn. The mount has a dark green patina, with light brown staining. Reference: Similar examples can be seen …
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2018
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Record ID: DOR-5720A6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy belt-stud mount dating to 1200 - 1400. The mount is broadly sub-triangular and takes the form of a forward-facing, crowned head, probably depicting a king. The facial features have been incised into the convex surface of the mount, creating a stylised appearance. The eyes are oval with triangular indentations for the pupils. A circular-sectioned rivet sits at the centre of the forehead, projecting backwards from the hollow underside of the mount. A horizontal groove separates the top of the head from the crown. The crown has a central trefoil fleur, and a bi…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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Record ID: SOM-408FBA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy mount, probably dating to c. AD 1150-1450. The mount comprises of a central circular boss with a convex front and concave reverse. The front of the boss is decorated with a series of transverse ridges, each scored perpendicularly creating a corded appearance. Expanding from either logitudinal end of the boss is a perforated circular lug, each holding a separately made copper alloy rivet in situ. The mount is 18.8mm long, 9.2mm wide and 2.8mm thick. The rivets protrude out 2.3mm; it weighs 1.85g. Two mounts of very comparable form can be seen illustrated b…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-06C327
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy mount, hexagonal and flat, with a large off-centre rivet hole 3.7 mm in diameter. The hexagon is not regular; two parallel and opposite sides are longer than the others, making it 19.64mm long but only 12.41mm wide. At the shorter ends, one angled corner is longer then the other, making the angle more acute; the rivet hole is placed where the centre would be if the hexagon was regular and both angles less acute. The central hole is surrounded by incised oblique lines which slant outwards from the hole. They are relatively regular around the less acutely angled hal…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2019
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Record ID: DOR-72CD91
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount, possibly from a belt dating to c.1600 - 1700. The mount is sub-square in shape with rounded corners and four rounded knops projecting from the centre of four opposite edges creating a quatrefoil shape. The face and reverse of the mount are flat and undecorated. On the reverse there are two integral fixing spikes. There are the traces of white metal coating on both the face and reverse of the mount. Reference: A silmilar mount is recorded in database record WILT-8D055A, DOR-6FD65E and others are illustrated in Read, B, 2001, Metal Artefacts of Antiquity p. 34, no…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2018
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Record ID: WILT-002B72
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plaque or badge in the shape of a castle with crosses on the towers which is probably medieval to post-medieval date. The plaque is sub-rectangular in plan and depicts a castle. At the base the mouldings suggest a moat which leads to a central section with an arched doorway decorated with a central raised line and two transverse lines. Above the doorway are two transverse lines across with central section with a central turret above, which may be broken at the top. The central turret is decorated with a rectangular depression (possibly a murder hole) with a rectangular window a…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3085D1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy sexfoil mount c AD 1350-1400. The mount is circular and is conical with six curving foils which narrow to meet at the top of the cone where there is a single rivet hole. The concave reverse mirrors the front of the mount. The patina is dark green. The mount weighs 0.88g and measures 14.32mm in diameter, 5.51mm in height and 0.74mm in thickness. Cf Egan, G and Pritchard, F, 1991, Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3 Dress Accessories c 1150-c 1450, HMSO, London, pp 187-189 no 952.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-B1D18F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded copper alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) mount. It consists of a circular copper alloy plate (37mm in diameter) with a raised border around the outside of the outer face and raised chip-carved Style II zoomorphic interlace decoration in the centre with a central raised projection (4.95mm). Gilding still covers most of this decoration although some small patches are missing in places. To the reverse are the remnants of three iron projections. Examples with four rivets are often associated with decorative horse harness disc mounts. Similar mounts, also gilded an…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-A15D62
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible zoomorphic mount. At one end is a flat, trefid terminal with a central circular attachment hole retaining a long, circular sectioned rivet. The remaining part of the mount tapers to a probable break and is C-shaped in cross section, hollowed at the rear and convex along the longitudinal axis at the front. The upper surface is decorated with two small projections flanking the upper part of the C-sectioned element (possibly ears), two oval incised shapes (possibly eyes) flanking the central ridge, and two smaller incised ovals (possibly nostrils) flanking the ridg…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-5765EE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy bar mount, probably from a casket or chest, dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The mount is comprised of a rectangular bar with a D-shaped cross section, measuring to 40.1mm long and 2.8mm thick. Both ends terminate in an elongated knop expanding from a D-shaped lobe; these are perforated, with a separate copper alloy rivet retained in one. Both lobes are preceded by a raised chevron collar, pointing towards the terminal. Length: 51.9mm; Width: 7.9mm; Thickness: 2.8mm; Weight: 5.57g. Egan (1998: 73, no. 147) presents a caskets mount similar in form, dating to AD …
Created on: Monday 4th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
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Record ID: SOM-D677D4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy medieval mount dating to c. 1350 - 1450, presumably a strap fitting. The mount is rectangular and made of thick sheet. The centre has been perforated with a double keyhole pattern, alternatively interpreted as an openwork capital letter B if the mount is turned through ninety degrees. The border has a crudely incised line inside the edge. There is a rivet in each corner but one rove is missing on the reverse. The mount has a dark-green patina. It has been bent slightly in profile. It measures 25.43 mm in length, 22.80 mm in width, and weighs 22.06 g. The sheet is …
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bere Regis', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-9A8CA2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single sheet of cast copper alloy, possibly part of a medieval strap end, probably dating to cAD1300 - 1500. It consists of a thin sheet of metal which tapers slightly from a cut or broken straight end to a rounded end. On one surface there is a fine inscribed border line on all sides except the cut end. There is a single circular hole drilled in the centre of the sheet, close to the cut end. It is 27.63mm in length, 14.45mm in widh and weighs 1.14g.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2017
Last updated: Saturday 6th November 2021
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Record ID: WILT-998D01
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy hooked mount, probably associated with a sword belt, dating to c AD 1500-1700. It consists of a pendant ring or loop, 11.03mm in diameter, hoop 2.05mm thick, oval in section, suspended from a traingular or arrow shape mount. The mount is a sheet of metal, slightly D shape in section, c 1.66mm thick, with an integral hook created by turning the tapered end upwards so that it is almost closed. The ring is thus held to it. There is one rivet head extant. with evidence of iron corrosion. The attachment end of the mount appears to have been cast with triangular…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2017
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Record ID: DEV-48BB4A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy bar mount, probably dating to c. AD 1250-1450. Rectangular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section, undecorated with a perforation at either end, one retaining a separately made copper alloy rivet. Dimensions: length 14.9mm; width 4.7mm; thickness 1.9mm; weight 0.69g. Egan and Pritchard (2002) publish similar plain bar mounts excavated from late medieval contexts from London, cf. nos. 732-738 (pg. 157), attached to shield shaped plates, and nos. 1132-1139, 1145 (pg. 212).
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
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Record ID: DEV-087636
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy sexfoil mount, probably dating to c. AD 1250-1450. The mount has a central circular perforation with its lobes defined by incised grooves. Two lobes, on opposing sides of the mount are perforated, each retaining a separate copper alloy rivet as well as its corresponding rove. Dimensions: Diameter: 16.4mm; Thickness including rivets: 3.6mm, excluding rivets: 0.9mm; weight: 0.73g. Egan and Pritchard (2002: 189, nos. 950-101) illustrate a number of similar examples, excavated in London in contexts dating to c. 1270-1450.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2017
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Record ID: DOR-8A3E21
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount dating to c.1250-1500. The mount is lozenge shaped and decorated with a central raised fleur de lis on a stippled background of raised pellets within a raised border. There are two rivet holes at either end. The reverse is flat and undecorated. A similar example from London with a beaded border around the fleur de lis and no surviving enamel comes from a later 13th to mid 14th century context (Egan and Pritchard 1991:198-9, no.1077). c.1250-1500 AD date seems likely for this example. A similar mount can be seen on the database: SOM-9E8931 Date: Medieval. …
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2018
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Record ID: WILT-881217
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval mount, dating to the period AD 1270-1350. It measures 14.99mm in length, is 3.91mm in width and weighs 0.39g. There are two rivets, one slightly bent, in the rivet holes, which are one at either end. There is no discernible decoration. For similar, please see Read (2001) Metal Artefacts, p23 no.160.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2017
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Record ID: SOM-F5E59B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete coppper alloy mount of probable late medieval date, c. AD 1200-1500. The mount is cast, rectangular in plan and flat in cross section, terminating in a large knop at one end and in a worn break at the other. The mount has two circular perforations, one truncated by the break and the other below the knop. Traces of gilding survive on the upper surface. Dimensions: length 35.3mm; width 11.4mm; thickness 3.2mm; weight 3.57g. Although no exact parallel has been identified in its general form, patina and use of gilding a late Medieval date seems probable.
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
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Record ID: CORN-F3B498
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked mount with a bifid terminal at one end and an incurving hook at the opposite end and a moulded rosette in the middle with a central extant iron rivet. Read (2001) illustrates a similar hooked mount with a moulded rosette on the central plate, that was used for suspending a sword scabbard, on page 42, fig.25, no.360, which is dated from the 17th century. Read (2008) illustrates a similar hooked suspension mount with a central riveted roundel which expands into an openwork terminal on page 232, no.828, which is dated from the 17th century and recorded in I…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2017
Last updated: Sunday 15th October 2017
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Record ID: DOR-C9F546
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper alloy mount. It is long and narrow with a flat rear and irregular D-shaped cross section. It has two opposing zoomorphic animal heads, pointing away from one another and each slightly hollowed at the rear of the object.. One head forms the terminal of the object and is raised in profile with a pointed snout, indentations for the eyes, a raised brow ridge and rounded ears. The head at the opposite end has its mouth open and from it projects a squared loop with a central circular projection. There is a transverse collar between thehead and the loop. This head faces in the…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wynford Eagle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1497E3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy mount, probably dating to c. AD 1400-1600. A sub-triangular sheet of copper alloy with rounded shoulders and an indentation ad the centre creating a heart-shaped plan. Undecorated but with a small perforation below each lobe. Dimensions: length 20.6mm; width 19.7mm; thickness 1.4mm; weight 1.45g. By comparison to more complete examples (cf. WILT-D2A252, WILT-B79991, SOM-6CE889) the two perforations would probably have held a seperately made, rectangular loop. Similar mounts are illustrated by Read (2001: 17, nos. 132-133) which he da…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2017
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Record ID: DOR-298FC7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and enamel mount. A circular, domed mount, possibly from a book. Convex at the front and hollowed at the rear, the mount has a central circular attachment hole. The front is decorated with white enamelling in a recess with a metal reserve around. It is in the form of a pointed octofoil. the area outside the octofoil and tin a framing band around the central hole is a darker enamel. There are traces of gilding on the metal reserves between the enamellled areas, including on the framing band at the outer edge of the mount and around the central hole. 23.88 mm x 5.83 mm x …
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2019
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Record ID: SOM-1D7C80
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy mount, probably dating to c. AD 1150-1450. The mount comprises of a central circular boss with a convex front and concave reverse. The front of the boss is decorated with a series of transverse ridges, each scored perpendicularly creating a corded appearance. Expanding from either logitudinal end of the boss is a perforated circular lug, each holding a separately made copper alloy rivet in situ. Dimensions: length 18.8mm; width 10.0mm; thickness without rivets 5.1mm, with rivets 6.5mm; weight 2.06g. Two mounts of very comparable form can be seen illustrat…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-70FA72
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large, incomplete copper alloy heraldic mount. The mount was originally a quatrefoil shape (one lobe is missing) with pointed projections between the lobes (two surviving). Between the lobes are three broken and one complete large, ciricular attachment holes which have been pushed through from the front and were probably for rivets. There are traces of decoration comprising a pointed shield at the centre with an indistinct design, and traces of further decoration around it on each lobe, also indistinct. The rear of the mount is flat and undecorated. Date: Medieval - c. 1300 - 150…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2019
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Record ID: CORN-441268
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy pelta-shaped mount with looped terminal with integral pointed lug that is 4 mm long at the back of the terminal. The mount is in the form of an expanded crescent or collar with moulded borders and radiating oblique lines that run between the borders. Between these transverse ridges there are trapezoidal cells that would originally have held enamel. Inside this crescent is a pelta-shaped section that still retains some of its red enamel inlay and arcs into a point that almost touches the terminal, creating two areas of crescentic openwork. The object is quite delicate…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
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Record ID: SOM-918E6A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2017 T554: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: A silver-gilt medieval mount in the form of a quatrefoil. The mount is broadly square in shape with rounded corners and indents in the centre of each side, forming four moulded petals. Each petal is decorated with a central incised line and multiple closely spaced diagonal lines running from the central line to the edge in a chevron pattern. The reverse thickens towards the centre where there is a projecting, broadly circular attachment lug which terminates in an old break. There are a series of file marks across …
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broad Windsor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-F1E374
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy bar mount with two separate intact rivets. The central section of the mount is circular in plan and hemi-spherical in profile, with a hollow back. The domed upper face is decorated with two raised transverse lines of tiny squares, giving the impression of rouletting. The central lobe tapers on either side to a rectangular arm, each with a rivet in the centre of it. The rivets are 2 mm long and 2 mm in diameter. Read (2001) illustrates similar examples on page 23, fig.12, nos.154-155, which are dated from c.1350-1400.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2017
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Record ID: DEV-5249F8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy zoomorphic hooked mount, probably dating to c. AD 1100-1300. The central element of the mount is a small, broadly flat, sub-rectangular plate, 9.1mm wide at the mid-point, and c. 6.7mm long. Expanding from the top corners of the mount at roughly 45 degree angles are a pair of integral arms, both terminating in an irregular sub-oval with a drilled circular perforation. The arms themselves are simple flat bars, though both are crudely cast and lean in an anti-clockwise direction. The more upright right arm is 17.9mm long, 3.3mm wide at the mid-point of the bar an…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
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Record ID: SF-F4A490
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bar mount dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1400. It has a circular main body decorated with a series of five transverse grooves, attached to the upper and lower edges of which are two integrally cast circular terminal lobes. Each of these demonstrates a central circular aperture designed to accomodate a single circular-sectioned copper-alloy each, though now only a portion of one of the original rivets survives intact. The reverse of the mount is heavily domed. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it measures 18.26mm long, 8.94mm…
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-6C17B6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy bar mount with two separate rivet holes, one with a rivet still intact. The central section of the mount is circular in plan and hemi-spherical in profile, with a hollow back. The domed upper face is decorated with four deep transverse grooves. The central lobe tapers on either side to a semi-circular knop, each with a rivet hole that is 1 mm in diameter. The surviving rivet is 2.4 mm long and less than 1 mm in diameter. Read (2001) illustrates a similar bar mounr on page 23, fig.12, no.150, which is dated from c.1350-1400.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6FA9A2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval copper-alloy mount decorated with a zoomorphic design. The mount has particularly thin applied silver sheet and has been gilded. The mount is rectangular, has bevelled sides, is concave on the underside and was presumably set into another object, possibly a casket since only the silvered top was meant to be seen. There are no extant means of attachment except that there are indications of extensions of some kind at the bottom of the bevelling at each of the shorter ends of the item. These extensions have broken off at an early date. One of these may have included a l…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-8F9128
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, silver mount of probable Medieval date, circa (AD 1300-1400). The mount is in the form of a squared shield with rounded lower edge. The front face is decorated with a possible bird with outstretched wings. The bird possibly represents a Pelican as seen on a parallel discovered in Holton le Moor, Lincolnshire (2002 T135) discovered in 2002 and illustrated in the Treasure Annual Report (2002) page 81 and fig 81. On the reverse are the remains of an attachment stud which is circular in cross section. The object has a silver to dark grey coloured patina. Dimensions: Le…
Created on: Friday 13th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martinstown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-323C47
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount of post-medieval to modern date. The head of the mount is hemispherical, with a concave underside.An integrally cast rivet projects backwards from the centre of the head's underside; it is of square cross section, bent and tapers to a point back with a square tapered shank which tapers to a point. The object has a patchy green patina. It has a diameter of 10.90 mm. The pin has a length of 14.17 mm and it weighs 1.306 grams. Mounts such as this are a common find and have a wide date range. E xamples like this are a common feature on 18th century furniture a…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.