2024-03-29T04:51:28+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results53120finds-11317371131737DOR-D69CD4UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTIRON AGEA fragment of a copper alloy object. A copper alloy loop, circular with a central circular aperture. The outer face is waisted with a central groove flanked by convex ridges with flat outer edges on the front. At either end of the groove is a solid V-shaped moulding.. At the rear are two stubs of rectangular cross sectioned arms , both terminating in old breaks.
Date: Iron Age to Roman
Diameter: 13.5 mm
Width: 12.3 mm
Length: 11.95 mm
Thickness: 4.4 mm
Weight: 4.62 g1621-4001004DORSMS 235372023-10-04T14:34:05Z2023-10-25T17:34:40Z13.5PAS651D69CD0014C113.54.412.311.951711141427143621448814451DorsetNorth DorsetStalbridgeST721950.96973029-2.40013591bands.shops.handy8DOR-D6FBC3Copper alloy10627FragmentIRON AGEx13992ROMANx41218x13992Metal detectorReturned to finder1131737_6539435a80175.jpg1246719images/lucybev/South WestCertain12023-10-25T16:34:40.13Zfinds-11049041104904WILT-1B1BC9UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTROMANA complete possible unused coin blank. It is circular with slightly convex surfaces, a dark grey in colour with scratches on both surfaces, but with no discernable pattern.
Dimensions: 14.9mm in diameter; 2.0mm thick; 2.16g in weight21214WILTSSWM61152023-03-27T16:09:48Z2023-06-12T10:45:06Z2.16PAS6421B1BC001A0414.9217141141427143621434014422DorsetEast DorsetWimborne St. GilesSU011750.95243125-1.98713629bands.shops.handy10WILT-4437CECopper alloy10627CastCompleteROMANx41218ROMANx41218x41218Metal detectorReturned to finderWILT1B1BC9.jpg1229196images/rod/South WestPossibly32023-06-12T09:45:06.108Zfinds-11044271104427DOR-D91FBDUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTIRON AGEA fragment of copper alloy with a design on one surface. The design seems to be part of the reverse of a stater of the British Iron Age, South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. It comprises a group of circular recesses and two crescent-shaped recesses below. This would be equivalent to the raised pellet and two raised crescents seen on such staters (the crescents being the belly of a stylised horse. This may be part of a coin die for manufacturing staters, or it could also be an impression of such a coin, perhaps to cast copies in a mould.
Date: Possibly Late Iron Age - c. 50 BC - AD 50
Dimensions: 19.12 mm x 13.51 mm x 5.52 mm
Weight: 5.48 g
Coin die or impression1616-50504DORSMS 0232192023-03-24T12:05:15Z2023-04-17T16:08:22Z5.48PAS641D91FB001E245.5213.5119.121711141427143621465214539DorsetWest DorsetLillingtonST621250.90621183-2.54181294bands.shops.handy10DOR-D927C9Copper alloy10627FragmentIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderDORD91FBD.jpg1224466images/lucybev/South WestCertain12023-04-27T14:46:44.245Zfinds-11025831102583WILT-F37E8DUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTUNKNOWNA possibly incomplete sub circular copper alloy flat item, of unknown date. The find has an incised pattern, on both sides, of four stylised unlinked drop shapes, two straight lines of different lengths, extending across the diameter, and two small double annulets. The drop shapes face outwards in a slightly haphazard manner, the points close to the edge. A small section of the circumference may be missing to an old break. It has a dark green, slightly crusty surface,
Dimensions: 20.7mm in diameter; 1.7mm thick; 2.69g in weight64644WILTSSWM 61152023-03-13T14:49:12Z2023-06-06T18:05:45Z2.69PAS640F37E8001D4820.71.71714817141427143621434014422DorsetEast DorsetWimborne St. GilesSU011850.96142355-1.98713386bands.shops.handy10WILT-841752Copper alloy10627Hand madeIncised or engraved or chasedCompleteUNKNOWNUNKNOWNMetal detectorReturned to finderWILTF37E8D.jpg1230411images/alixsmith/South WestCertain12023-06-17T14:13:26.314Zfinds-10913201091320DEV-B283BDUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTUNKNOWNA small, flat gold fragment with possible evidence of deliberate flattening of uncertain date. The fragment is sub-trapezoidal, with a very thin pointed oval cross-section. It appears broken at both shorter ends. Flattening seems to have occurred principally to the longitudinal edges.
Measurements: length 12.5 mm, width 10.5 mm, thickness 0.5 mm, weight 0.97 gThis object has been examined by multiple curators at the British Museum (Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman, Early Medieval and Post Medieval curators). It is the curatorial opinion that this gold fragment is undiagnostic, and cannot be attributed to a specific period. Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1722 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996; it has, as such, not been put through the Treasure process.6464-200020004DEV2022-10-24T00:00:00ZSCC receipt 0232892022-12-15T13:59:23Z2022-12-15T14:06:04Z0.97PAS639B283B001E160.510.512.512311141427143621426314363DorsetPurbeckCorfe CastleSY968350.64667077-2.05793633bands.shops.handy4DEV-B2883AGold10892FragmentUNKNOWNUNKNOWNMetal detectorReturned to finderDEVB283BDundidentifiedobject.jpg1207179images/rwebley2/South WestCertain12022-12-15T14:06:04.643Zfinds-10809321080932DOR-458ED3UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTPOST MEDIEVALA fragment of copper alloy object of uncertain function. A curved strip or bar of copper alloy with breaks at both ends. There is a wider section at one end which is constricted into a narrower section at the other. At the wider end is a raised, angular transverse rib. The front of the plate is decorated with panels of incised line cross hatching, rocker arm decoration and incised wavy lines. The rear is undecorated. The object may originally have been symmetrical with the transverse ridge at the centre and a similar shaped arm to the existing one at the other side.
Date Probably Medieval - c. 1300 - 1500
Dimensions: 30.91 mm x 13.14 mm x 4.71 mm
Weight: 4.49 g293631130015004DORSCMS 0231272022-09-28T15:23:41Z2023-01-27T11:52:26Z4.49PAS633458ED00139E4.7113.1430.911711141427143621455014451DorsetNorth DorsetMarnhullST771950.96995267-2.32892966bands.shops.handy10DOR-45918ACopper alloy10627FragmentMEDIEVALx14221LateEarlyPOST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorReturned to finder458ED3.jpg1211699images/caht/South WestCertain12023-01-27T11:52:26.907Zfinds-10662411066241DOR-A5DF73UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTMEDIEVALA copper alloy rolled sheet metal bar of uncertain function. The sheet metal has been rolled lengthwise creating a long, curvilinear, longitudinal seam. One end tapers to a closed, rounded point. The other end is wider and has been crimped closed. The deep green patina suggests the object has some age.
Date: Possibly Medieval to Early Post-Medieval - c. 2000 - 1700 BC
Dimensions: 102.68 mm x 8.50 mm x 5.44 mm
Weight: 13.48 g
A similar object is recorded in database record SUSS-7D212029361110017004DORSCMS 0197152022-05-22T16:59:51Z2022-06-08T12:13:39Z13.48PAS628A5DF70012E35.448.5102.681712141427143621470414539DorsetWest DorsetBroadwindsorST430450.83271236-2.81076058bands.shops.handy6DOR-6C7604Copper alloy10627IncompleteMEDIEVALx14221EarlyPOST MEDIEVALx41047x14221Metal detectorReturned to finderDORA5DF73.jpg1185042images/lucybev/South WestCertain12022-09-30T10:39:28.316ZDorset10CountyCast11.7POST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorDOR685277.jpg14362From finder1144881UNDistrictCertain2DOR1445113.191700Stalbridge9.62North Dorset106272022-06-09T15:55:36ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
Copper alloy object. A flattened sphere of copper alloy, possible hollow and infilled with other material. The upper surface is flattened at an angle. On the underside is a circular aperture with visible iron corrosion product. There is also a patch of iron corrosion on the flattened surface, perhaps the other end of the aperture.
Date: Uncertain
Dimensions: 13.9 mm x 11.7 mm
Weight: 9.62 g
This object is of uncertain function. It is perhaps a terminal, bead or head of a pin.
Lucy Bevan7-2.40005862DOR-39518C10624201SCMS 019547POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTST7218finds-1062420118DOR-685277Incomplete50x41047images/lucybev/31185350PAS6266852700176942022-04-25T12:25:27ZPossiblyx4121813650.96073822UNKNOWNCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:16:36.224ZEarlyDorset1CountyEARLY MEDIEVAL1LateMetal detector88B816.jpg1436220211145334EM0.75DistrictCertain1DOR14451800Hiltonx410220.97North Dorset106272022-03-31T09:56:29ZReturned to finder1South WestExactly
A fragment of copper alloy sheet metal object. It is unclear what this item is, but it may be part of a Late Roman strap-end or an Early Medieval hooked tag.
All that remains is a sub-triangular fragment of thin sheet metal with a gentle curve on its long axis (convex ao the front face). At the apex is and old transverse break. At the opposite, wide edge are two rounded lobes with a curved notch between (possibly a remnant of a rivet hole). The front face is decorated wtin a central longitudinal line of ring and dot motifs. Along one side is a second rom, most of the central dots of which are now small holes. There are traces of another line along the opposite edge also with holes, but this edge is more damaged
Date: Late Roman to Early Medieval - c. AD 400 - 800
Dimensions: 22.43 mm x 18.17 mm x 0.75 mm
Weight: 0.97 g
Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen22.4373-2.31365899DOR-88BBD910588011SCMS 019545EARLY MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTST7802finds-10588014118.1710DOR-88B816Fragment400x41022images/caht/11176374PAS62388B810016C042022-03-21T14:28:17ZCertainx412182021-05-29T23:00:00Z4750.8171234EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427RO1Exactly21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:16:32.708ZDorset100CountyEARLY MEDIEVAL3Metal detector20152563.jpg143621144961UNDistrictPossibly4NMGW1453912.7Bradford Peverell4.4West Dorset106272021-02-12T15:43:03ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
Copper alloy annular fitting or possibly bead of uncertain date
The cast fitting is complete and of annular form (with a diameter of 12.7mm and a weight of 4.4g) with a rectangular section (5.4mm thick). The perforation is positioned off-centre and is circular (with a diameter of 5.3mm). Both faces are decorated with nine punched ring-and-dot devices but with the encircling rings now largely worn. The edge is also decorated with ring-and-dots and has suffered even more wear. The positioning of the ring-and-dot decoration is somewhat irregular. The surface is pitted with a green-grey colour, possibly indicating a highly-leaded bronze.
The decoration on both faces may suggest that the item is not a bead, since much of the decoration would be less likely to be seen when strung with other beads. It is possible that the item is a decorative element within a composite object of uncertain type but possible of Roman or Early Medieval date.
Adelle Bricking7-2.51149895NMGW-6A230010220661NMWPA 2015.256.2EARLY MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTSY6493finds-1022066116NMGW-6A1DDCCompletex41022images/dellbricking/31132617PAS6026A1DD001C4042021-02-12T15:42:21ZPossiblyx412184750.73548949UNKNOWNCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:16:04.825ZDorset1CountyCastMEDIEVAL2Metal detectorDorset_F985BC_Med_Unidentified.jpg1436212019Generated from computer mapping software1142631MD
No parralel can be found on the database though it is important that the artefact was found in association with NMS-F8AE55, 60cm away from it. The artefact likely relates to this suspension mount. Both exhibit similar traces of gilding and are likely, therefore, contemporaneous and part of the same object. The suggested date is therefore the 13th century AD.
Gilded0.8DistrictProbably4NMS143631300Corfe Castlex14221Purbeck106272021-06-10T12:36:10ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A Medieval copper alloy unidentified object dating to the period circa 1200-1300 AD. The artefact consists of a flat sub-circular top, likely an attachment end, with two asymmetrical perforations likely utilised for suspension. The top projects into a flat rectangular stem. At the terminal of the stem is a rectangular frame in the centre of which is bar dividing the frame into two square loops. At the junction of the frame and the bar is central perforation, in which is situated a copper alloy rivet. The artefact is characterised by a green patina with traces of gilding on the front of the frame and frame/bar rivet.
Overall length: 68.5mm; Top diameter: 19mm; Large top perforation diameter: 3.5mm; Small top perforation diameter: 3mm. Stem length: 27mm; Stem width: 8mm; Frame length: 24.5mm; Frame width: 31.5mm; Bar width: 2.5mm; Bar rivet diameter: 2.5mm; Thickness: 0.8mm; Weight: 12.20g.
Andrew Williams68.57-2.08620704NMS-F988C799820211AHS022020MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTSY9482finds-9982021131.510NMS-F985BCComplete1200x14221images/pjh41/21145454PAS5E6F985B001CEE42020-03-16T15:16:43ZProbablyx1422112019-11-20T00:00:00Z292020-02-19T00:00:00Z50.63766043MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:50.088ZDorset1CountyPOST MEDIEVAL1LateMetal detectorZoomorphicfoot.jpg143622019GPS (from the finder)1146741PM8.04DistrictCertain2DOR145391700Trentx4104718.75West Dorset106272020-01-30T07:12:20ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A Medieval to Post-Medieval copper-alloy possible vessel leg or fragment of lamp hanger, dating to AD 1400 - 1700. the stub of a circular cross sectioned leg with an asymmetrical splayed tripod foot. The leg The copper-alloy foot consists of three angled legs which terminate in a hooked foot , two of which are broken. Te legs are sub-rectangular in cross section. The legs are set so that two are in a straight alignment creating a flat side and the other projects at a right angle to this at the centre .
Length: 45.83 mm
Width: 26.32 mm
Thickness: 8.04 mm
Weight: 18.75 g
It has been suggested that this object could be a medieval lamp hanger, but the legs of the object are not equally spaced out like the three legged examples seen in Egan's Medieval Households, and would not evenly support candles. The back of the object does not show evidence of a break and therefore support the idea that it could have had four legs and would fit the Post-Medieval lamp hanger category.
Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen45.8373-2.58526708DOR-16D3969905901SCMS 018047POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTST5919finds-9905901126.3210DOR-16CBD5Incomplete1400x41047images/meggard1/11090006PAS5E316CBD00159D42020-01-29T11:30:05ZCertainx142212019-04-20T23:00:00Z3650.968949POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:45.307ZDorset1CountyPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detector0F4C67.jpg143621From finder231455012019T1161PMGilded4.31DistrictCertain4DOR144511700Restricted Accessx410475.17North Dorset117282020-05-15T11:30:18ZSubmitted for consideration as TreasureSouth WestCirca
A Post Medieval gilded silver bar. The bar is rectangular in cross section and tapers towards the with acorn-shaped terminals.At the centre there are two double-ridged collars. The "cups" of the acorn terminals are incised with cross-hatching and each "nut" terminates in a small, central rounded projection. There are traces of gilding on the knops and between the central collars.
Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1700
Dimensions: 67.47 mmx 3.81 mmx 4.31 mm
Weight: 5.17 g
This object is of uncertain function, but the decorative style and gilding suggest Post Medieval date.
Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen167.4722MarnhullDOR-0F581598488511SCMS 018054POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-984885113.8110DOR-0F4C67Complete1500x41047images/caht/11090607PAS5DF0F4C600171842019-12-11T13:53:10ZCertainx4104736POST MEDIEVALSilver41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:41.383ZDorset1CountyCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorSOM55ED98.JPG14362GPS (from the finder)1146391PM2.3DistrictCertain1SOM145391800Restricted Accessx410474.89West Dorset117282019-12-02T19:03:09ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
Post medieval silver attachment from unclear item, probably small vessel. The attachment is complete but at one end is solvered to a second curved silver object, probably a vessel wall, too little survives of this second part to identify it. The complete piece is flat with an ornate outline and openwork.
The central portion is broadly oval extened at one end into a round ended terminal and at the other into a squared off end. The rounded terminal has three knops, one to each side and one at the end and a central circular piercing. The central section has an open centre containing a central stem with two pairs of leaves to each side, the leaves meeting the outer edge. The squared off end has sightly projecting scrolled corners. Below the squared off end is a narrow projection with two transverse raised lines at the top which entends down into a short strip. It is this curved strip which is attached to the missing part of the larger item.
The entire piece 43.9mm long, 18.2mm wide, 1.5mm thick on the main plate, 2.3mm thick at the connecting point and weighs 4.89g.
Photographs of the object have been examined by curators at the British Museum who, while unceratin of the function, suggested it was likely to be late 17th to 18th century in date based on the style and thus not potentially Treasure under the 1996 Act.
Laura Burnett43.922Maiden NewtonSOM-55F0589833951SCC receipt 018227POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-9833951118.210SOM-55ED98Fragment1650x41047images/elburnett/11083773PAS5DE55ED900182742019-12-02T18:58:33ZCertainx41047136POST MEDIEVALSilver41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:40.185ZDorset100CountyCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorDORE5AEC6.jpg14362From finder1145471PM8.07DistrictCertain2DOR144511900Okeford Fitzpainex41047148.3North Dorset110942019-07-22T15:44:44ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
A lead object dating to c.1600-1900. The object is a type previously recorded as a palm guard for leather-working. Plano-convex in cross section and and is sub-ovate in shape. On the flatter face is a large circular recess with smaller irregular circular indentations on the convex face, possibly needle marks. The object has suffered some edge loss of one side, probably due to post depositional processes. The metal is grey and buff in colour with a pitted and corroded patina
Date: Post Medieval
Dimensions: 90.34 mm x 49.66 mm x 8.07 mm
Weight: 148.30 g
.Brian Read (2018 Metal sewing thimbles found in Britain) has disputed the identification of these items as palmguards for several reasons, hence assigning this as an unidentified object.
Dating of these artefacts is very difficult; the earliest examples seem to date from the 17th century, although they may have been in use right through to the 20th century (Bailey, 1993, page 64) Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Database: SWYOR-0E65DB, SUR-C563FD and DUR-B1AFC6
Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen90.349-2.28587414DOR-E5B69E9555931SCMS 017789POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTST8013finds-9555931149.666DOR-E5AEC6Incomplete1600x41047images/lucybev/11059249PAS5CEE5AEC00165942019-05-29T11:11:56ZCertainx4104713650.91611198POST MEDIEVALLead41427PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:20.898ZDorset1CountyPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorWILT3695F2.jpg14362From finder1143401PM3.9DistrictCertain2WILT144221750Wimborne St. Gilesx410473.16East Dorset106272019-01-07T15:01:29ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
An unidentified Late Medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy object, probably dating to c. AD 1400-1750. The object consists of a rectangular strip of copper alloy, sub-rectangular in cross section, tapering into an upwards curving hook at one end; the other is truncated by an old break. One face of the object is decorated with obliquely angled incised lines.
Length: 50.3mm; width 5.2mm; thickness 3.9mm; weight 3.16g.
The incomplete nature of this object makes a certain identification difficult, it may potentially be a harbick, or similar, although the angle of the hook does not appear as sharp as other examples.
Wil Partridge50.37-1.98713629WILT-369A6A9331681SSWM 5402POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTSU0117finds-933168115.210WILT-3695F2Incomplete1400x41047images/wpartridge/11041708PAS5C33695F00129642019-01-07T14:59:43ZCertainx142213650.95243125POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:01.889Zfinds-912958912958DOR-31A8B7UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTBRONZE AGEThe object is made from a rectangular sheet that would have been curled into a circular hoop. Only a portion of this hoop survives which has then been squashed slightly, but not flat. The strip has potentially been bent intentionally as part of its original design. This includes outer edges which are bent downwards and from which the body domes upwards before curving to another lower point at its middle. This gives the fragment the look of two rings placed above one another.
The fragment retains its gold colour has occasional dents and no further decoration.
Dimensions: The fragment is 11.1mm long, 7.0mm wide and 5.7mm thick in profile. The fragment weighs 0.64 grams.
Discussion: Composite penannular rings formed from C-sectioned, strips soldered together are a well known Middle Bronze Age artefact type as single finds or forming part of sets of linked rings that are sometimes found attached to bracelets. These are numerous near identical examples on the database including LIN-D7E6D1, WILT-788C7B, HAMP-38D723, SF-6CDBFB, IOW-0EAD26, ESS-CB3683
These are compared to other artefacts of the same broad form known as penannular rings which and suggested to represent the outer cover for a base metal or organic core, along with an inner gold sheet. Penannular rings are sometimes termed as 'hair-rings' (Eogan 1997) and other monikers such as ‘Ring Money’ (Green 1988) which are now no longer supported (Taylor 1980, 65; Varndell 2001). Their function remains uncertain (Varndell 2001, 516, Armbruster 2021: 190-200), although it is likely that they were personal adornments (Hobbs 2003 opinion cited, 102-107), possibly worn on the ears or nose, rather than being hair-ornaments or items of exchange'.
They are given a date belonging to the Ewart Park phase of the Late Bronze Age, between 1000-800 cal BC based on burials in Belgium, northeast France and the Netherlands and secondly, Scottish and Irish hoard associations (e.g. Eogan 1997). However, few examples have been dated through associated finds, archaeological investigation or radiocarbon dating (Meeks et al. 2008, 13). Gwilt (2015) suggests (citing Raftery 2004, 87-8) that, in recent years, the evidence for their earlier development and longer period of manufacture and circulation has been growing such that these items may be placed within the Middle and Late Bronze Age (1300-800BC).
Dr Edward Caswell
Finds Liaison for Oxfordshire
16th February 2022
Bibliography:
Armbruster, B.R. 2021. Les ors de l’Europe atlantique à l’âge du bronze: technologie et ateliers. Mémoire LIV. Chauvigny, Association des publications chauvinoises.
Eogan, G. 1997. ‘Hair-rings’ and European Late Bronze Age society. Antiquity, 71(272), 308-320.
Green, H. S., 1988. A find of Bronze Age" ring-money" from Graianog, Llanllyfni, Gwynedd. The bulletin of the Board of Celtic Studies 35, 87-91
Gwilt, A. 2015. NMGW-04216C: A BRONZE AGE HOARD Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/727558 [Accessed: 11 Mar 2019 09:12:36]
Hobbs, R. 2003. Treasure: finding our past. London: The British Museum Press.
Meeks, N., Craddock, P., Needham, S. 2008. Bronze Age penannular gold rings from the British Isles: technology and composition. Jewellery Studies 11, 13-30
Raftery, B. 2004. Pit 119: Rathgall, Co. Wicklow. In Roche, H., Bradley, J., Coles, J., Raftery, B. (eds) 2004. From Megaliths to Metal. Essays in Honour of George Eogan. Oxford:Oxbow Books, 83–91
Taylor, J.J. 1980. Bronze Age Goldwork of the British Isles. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Varndell, G. 2001. Ringing the Changes: when terminology matters. Antiquity 75, 515-516Conclusion: The object is a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently, it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.1313-1300-80012018T5244DOR2017-12-01T00:00:00Z2017-12-31T00:00:00Z2018-08-02T15:51:55Z2023-06-15T14:59:28Z0.64PAS5B631A8B0016EE5.7711123231141427143621449614539DorsetWest DorsetRestricted AccessBradford PeverellRestricted Access10DOR-31ABFBGold10892FragmentBRONZE AGEx13712BRONZE AGEx13712x13712Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureSouth WestCertain12023-06-15T13:59:28.685ZDorset100CountyCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorDORE8D609a.jpg143621From finder1146351ROGilded3.47DistrictCertain2DOR145391600Cattistockx412187.22West Dorset106272018-06-22T08:55:37ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
An incomplete copper alloy leaf shaped object, possibly a fragment of harness pendant .The object has the shape of an unsymmetrical leaf with a stem, it has a slightly convex upper surface with traces of gilding. The reverse is flat
Date: Roman to Post Medieval
Dimensions: 26.95mm x 24.60mm x 3.47mm
Weight: 7.22g
A possible parallel on the PAS databse can be seen: BH-131504 which is of a Roman date although the pendant could also date to a post medieval period.
Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen26.957-2.61162392DOR-E8DB0C90396111SCMS 019027POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTST5701finds-9039611124.66DOR-E8D609Incomplete50x41047images/lucybev/11016649PAS5B0E8D6000196E42018-05-30T12:39:12ZCertainx4121813650.80694864ROMANCopper alloy41427RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:14:43.666ZEarlyDorset1CountyIRON AGE1EarlyMetal detectorDEV7DC3D2.JPG143622017GPS (from the finder)1144321IA10.6DistrictCertain2DEV14451-500Tarrant Hintonx139928.35North Dorset106272017-12-06T14:08:41ZReturned to finder1Circa
An unidentified copper alloy object, probably of Early Iron Age date. The object is irregular in plan, consisting of a central triangular element, oval in cross section and with a concave socket at its mouth. There is a pronounced V-shaped indentation on either face at the opening. From either edge of the central socketed-element expands a C-shaped projection. The lower arms of these projections are plano-convex in cross section, with the interior face flat and the exterior face cast into a series of transverse ribs, and taper to a point. These are continuous with the upper arms, narrowing into a flat in cross section and which are undecorated. Both terminate in an incomplete circular perforation, both set within a slightly depressed channel on the external face of the arm. The shiny grey surface layer most likely represents a high tin copper alloy, where the tin content has migrated to the surface.
Dimensions: length 19.3mm; width 23.1mm; thickness 10.6mm; weight 8.35g.
Wil Partridge19.371-2.08667238DEV-7DDE898786672SCC receipt: 019402IRON AGEUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTST9410finds-8786671123.110DEV-7DC3D2Incomplete-1000x13992images/wpartridgedev/1640078PAS5A27DC3D0011B942017-12-06T12:02:05ZCertainx139922017-10-13T23:00:00Z162017-10-13T23:00:00Z50.88945304IRON AGECopper alloyIA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGEProbablyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:14:26.783ZDorset100CountyMEDIEVAL1LateMetal detectorSOM2E5B1B.JPG14362From finder8114491111019MDDistrictCertain4SOM145391400Restricted Accessx142216.66West Dorset106272021-11-22T12:25:07ZReturned to finderSouth WestCirca
Cast copper alloy componant from a larger object, possibly a strap fitting or hooked fitting. The piee appears complete, if worn. It has a broad flat head at one end and the rest is a circular sectioned shaft tapering gradualy to a blunt point. The head has an integrally cast raised moulded animal mask on the front with a triangular head, two semi-circular ears, brow ridges and eyes which are defined by incised lines. There is iron corrosion on the back of the head and a small amount on the front suggesting there may have been an iron rivet running through it. At the base of the head the shaft bends back almost 90 degrees before running in a shallow curve to the point which is about level with the plate, it is not clear if the rest of the curve, after the bend, was originally this shape, straighter or a tighter curve. There are several lines on the shaft but they are not clearly a patten and may be damage.
The head is 11.3mm wide by 5.4mm thick and 15.1mm long, the shaft a maximum of 4.4mm in diameter. The entire piece is 36.6mm long and weighs 6.66g.
This piece is hard to parallel in the usual sources but seems likely to be late Early Medieval or Medieval given the animal head style.
Helen Geake36.67Piddletrenthide3SOM-59B0F08756091SCC receipt 19278MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-8756091111.36SOM-2E5B1BComplete800x14221images/elburnett/1638282PAS5A12E5B1001C0F42017-11-20T14:24:49ZCertainx4102229MEDIEVALCopper alloy41427EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:14:24.783Z