Record ID: DOR-DE22A6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg  has an irregular trilobed cross-section. The front has three rounded, longitudinal ribs which form a three lobed flared foot at the base. It has old irregular breaks at both ends.   Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 66.02 mm x 47.85 mm x 25.26 mm Weight: 246 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al. (2009:4) suggest there were four…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DE2F34
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg  has an irregular trilobed cross-section. The front a central rounded, longitudinal rib. It has old irregular breaks at both ends.   Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 58.58 mm x 43.73 mm x 11.05 mm Weight: 154 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al. (2009:4) suggest there were four main types of leg used. This is an example of type A which …
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-AA7BB8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval copper-alloy fragment from a cooking vessel such as a tripod skillet dating to c. 1300 - 1700. An incomplete cast copper-alloy leg from a cooking vessel,  The leg is broadly rectangular with a sub triangular-shaped cross section (flat at the rear). On the front, convex face of the flared foot are five narrow longitudinal ridges below a thick transverse collar. Above the collar the leg is narrowed and decorated with central longitudinal ridges. The base of the foot is smoothed and worn. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1300-17…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-8A891B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy vessel fragment in two pieces. Part of a vessel wall and rim, probably from a large vessel such as a cauldron. The rim is plain and slightly everted with a low internal bead. The interior surface is worn and smooth. The exterior of the vessel is scored, probably as a result of the manufacturing process and also sooted. Date: Medieval to Post-medieval - c. 1200 - c.1700 Dimensions: 94.77 mm x 33.98 mm x 5.46 mm Weight: 64.00 g Cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. 
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: DOR-55C2FC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, drop handle from a chafing dish. A handle and an incomplete attachment lug that still freely articulates around the handle. The handle is a broadly a trapeziodal ; wider at the base with rounded lower corners and an in-curved lower edge and narrowed at the top with a short straight upper edge.It is rectangular in cross section along the sides and base with a more rounded cross section. The thick lug is attached to the shorter top edge. The lug has a drop-shaped, sub-oval body which is rectangular in cross section. It is attached to the ha…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-9371D8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy vessel.  The vessel has a bulbous rounded body and base , a narrow neck, a collar at the rim and asymmetrical open handles. The mouth opening is sub-circular. The handles have differently sized sub-circular apertures and are D-shaped in cross section. The handles are attached at opposite sides to the collar at the rim and extend downwards to join at the base of the neck. Date: Early Medieval - c. 1100 - 1300 Dimensions: 31.15 mm x 25.49 mm x 20.50 mm Weight: 23.21 g See database records WILT-7942F2,  SUR-FA2AB0 and&nbs…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-E78841
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy cooking vessel. A piece from the rim of a cauldron or skillet.  The rim is pointed with an internal bead. There is a circumferential groove on the internal surface. The exterior of the vessel is scored and sooted. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 53.94 mm x 48.08 mm x 6.03 mm Weight: 47.93 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al. (2009:4) suggest there were four main types of leg use…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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Record ID: DOR-E762C3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg  has an irregular trilobed cross-section. The front has three rounded, longitudinal ribs which form a three lobed flared foot at the base. It has an old irregular break at the upper end.  The surfaces are sooted from use in a hearth. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 36.31 mm x 50.50 mm x 26.75 mm Weight: 149 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for s…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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Record ID: DOR-13143B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy vessel spout with a zoomorphic terminal. A narrow, curving spout from a ewer or copper. The base is expanded and oval and would have attached to the body of a vessel. It tapers sharply into an upright tube which curves outwards at the top and terminates in a zoomorphic head with a tapering circular projecting spout in its open mouth. The animal's head is well defined with lentoid eyes, incised and moulded brows with triangular indentation along the rear edges, a central, tapering and notched crest, deeply moulded ears with flattened tops and internal moulded oval ridg…
Created on: Sunday 15th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th June 2022
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Record ID: DOR-C44A02
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg has an irregular quadrilobed cross-section. The rear race is flat with a small central longitudinal rib. The front has three much larger, rounded, longitudinal ribs which form a three lobed flared foot at the base. It has an old irregular break at the upper end. The surfaces are sooted from use in a hearth. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 31.12 mm x 63.11 mm x 37.23 mm Weight: 221 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used fro…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: DOR-C46CC0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg has a trapezoidal cross-section .The internal face is flat and the external face has central, vertical linear moulding. At the base the leg is almost right angled into a flared foot onto which the central rib extends. It has an old irregular breaks at both ends. The surfaces are sooted from use in a hearth. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 51.20 mm x 46.16 mm x 32.13 mm Weight: 213 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from …
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: DOR-7AEF89
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy zoomorphic mount from a vessel handle, probably from a chafing dish. A zoomorphic head, possibly a lion or dog, with a tapering circular aperture all the way through it. The animal's head has incised lentoid eyes below a moulded double-arched brow, moulded and recessed rounded oval ears at the back of the head on either side and a moulded snub-nosed snout with incised nostrils. The open mouth is delineated with two angled incised lines forming a chevron on each side with a slight spout-like projection emerging from it. Date: Dimensions: 23.02 mm x 13.90 mm x 17.82 m…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: DOR-50E619
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic spout. The terminal only remains. It is in the form of an elabotaely moulded beast head. An animal with mouth open around a slightly projecting circular spout, showing two rows of rectangular teeth along either side. The lower jaw is narrow with a rounded end. The muzzle is long with a central ridge and folds of skin delineated on either side. It terminates in a snub-nose with two nostrils. It has large pellet eyes below prominent, bulbous brows with a groove between them which extends onto the sloping rear of the head and between the two molded, …
Created on: Friday 5th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th November 2021
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Record ID: DOR-60DEC4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval copper alloy vessel handle from a tripod cauldron. The handle is cylindrical with an angled break at the end which indicates that this is part of an angled lug from the top of a cauldron. At the opposite end is a fragment of the vessel rim and body. The rim is pointed with an internal bead and the internal surface is very smooth. The surface of the handle is rough and sooted. The breaks are worn. Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1400 - 1700 Dimensions: 54.94 mm x 24.75 mm, The handle is 12.30 mm in diameter Weight: 48.46 g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 17th August 2021
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Record ID: DOR-4F7A8E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy skillet or posnet leg A section only remains. It is D shaped in cross section with slightly chamfered edges. The flat surface has three vertical cast grooves and ridges along the length. It tapers slightly away from the end that was attached to the vessel. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval c. 1200 -1800 Dimensions: 42.1 mm x 40.8 mm x 13.7 mm Weight: 82.17 g Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003; 15) state 'there is evidence that (cast copper alloy) metal cooking vess…
Created on: Sunday 24th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 17th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-45FBC5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment from a copper alloy vessel. This is a large vessel leg probably from a cauldron. The leg is tri-lobate in section with traces of a central ridge running up the front of the leg. The back of the leg is flat. Date:Late medieval to post medieval (possibly 15th to 18th century). Dimesions: 43.49 mm x 39.48 mm x 19.64 mm Weight: 99.65 g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-45EDC3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment from a copper alloy vessel. This is a large vessel leg probably from a cauldron. The leg is tri-lobate in section with three prominent ridge running up the front of the leg. The back of the leg is flat. TThe base of the foot apears mis-cast and is slightly hollowed and rough.The surface is sooted. Date:Late medieval to post medieval (possibly 15th to 18th century). Dimesions: 36.13 mm x 43.92 mm x 20.61 mm Weight: 90.92 g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4EDD98
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a large cooking vessel. The leg is D-shaped in cross-section with a flat front and convex back and a central raised rib running down the front. It has an old irregular break at the upper end. The leg flares forwards at the base to create the plain D-shaped foot which has a rounded and worn base. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 61.5 mm x 52.7 mm x 32.4 mm Weight: 248 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et…
Created on: Sunday 24th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4F346C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a large cooking vessel. The leg is D-shaped in cross-section with a flat front and convex back and a central raised rib running down the front. It has an old irregular break at the upper end. The leg flares forwards at the base to create the plain D-shaped foot which has a rounded and worn base. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 55.1 mm x 46.6 mm x 21.5 mm Weight: 169.69 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler …
Created on: Sunday 24th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4F4676
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a large cooking vessel. The leg has a plano-convex cross-section.There is a central raised rib running down the front. The leg flares forwards at the base to create the plain foot which has a rounded and worn base. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 53.6 mm x 54.5 mm x 20.8 mm Weight: 189.91 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al. (2009:4) suggest there were four main types of leg used. This is an example…
Created on: Sunday 24th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4F6F08
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy skillet or posnet handle. A section only remains. It is D shaped in cross section with slightly chamfered edges. The upper, flat surface is undecorated. It tapers slightly away from the end that was attached to the vessel. Date: Medieval to Post Medival c. 1200 -1800 Dimensions: 62.5 mm x 29.9 mm x 11.3 mm Weight: 118.87 g Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003; 15) state 'there is evidence that (cast copper alloy) metal cooking vessels became increasingly common during the…
Created on: Sunday 24th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4F62C6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a tripod cooking vessel. The leg has a plano-convex almost triangular cross-section at the upper break, becoming more D-shaped at te base of the flared foot.The leg is waisted and flares out and forwards to create the tri-lobed foot.There are traces of sooting on the surface. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 36.0 mm x 33.1 mm x 17.9 mm Weight: 62.49 g Angie Bolton notes the following in her database record WAW-F9F727: Egan (Egan G. 1998 The Medieval Household Daily Living c. 1150-c.1450 Museum of London, …
Created on: Sunday 24th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
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Record ID: DOR-4EF854
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy skillet or posnet handle. A small section only remains. It is D shaped in cross section with slightly chamfered edges. The upper, flat surface is undecorated. It tapers slightly. Date: Medieval to Post Medival c. 1200 -1800 Dimensions: 23.2 mm x 22.7 mm x 9.4 mm Weight: 28.60 g Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003; 15) state 'there is evidence that (cast copper alloy) metal cooking vessels became increasingly common during the 13th and 14th centuries'. While certain speci…
Created on: Sunday 24th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-238FE1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy pot leg probably from a tripod skillet, dating AD 1500-1700. The fragment is roughly D-shaped in section, the reverse is flat and the obverse rounded. There are traces of three ribs running downwards on the front face of the leg terminating in a rounded foot. Dimensions: Length: 40.48 mm, Width: 30.00 mm, Thickness: 11.64 mm, Weight: 43.26 g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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Record ID: DOR-8D9853
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age copper alloy probable vessel escutcheon, dating to the Late Iron Age (c. 150 - 100 BC). A bi-lobed escutcheon with a stub of a projecting handle. It consists of of two oval lobes, each with a hooked projection at the outer edge. Both have a large circular attachment hole set slightly off centre. Both these holes are filled with corrosion product. One has a copper alloy rich material and the other is filled with iron corrosion which also covers the front of the lobe. Projecting from the the lobes is a narrowed stub, possibly of a handle, which is decorated with a…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2019
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Record ID: DOR-4FA6A3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval copper-alloy cooking vessel foot dating to c. AD 1300 - 1600. A foot form a large cauldron. The foot trapezoidal and an irregular faceted pentagon in cross section (flat at the back and on the underside). It tapers towards the broken upper edge. It is decorated with deeply moulded vertical ridges, angled inwards towards the top. Width: 66.27 mm Height: 53.32mm Thickness: 35.77 mm Weight: 400 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al. (2009:4) suggest th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2019
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Record ID: DOR-26D857
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cast vessel pot-leg, probably from a tripod cooking vessel dating to c.1200-1600. The pot leg has a sub-triangular section with a sub-circular leg beneath. The base is uneven and coarse. The leg is not decorated and likely from a crude domestic vessel. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval Dimensions: 37.01 mm x 27.44 mm Diameter: 13.25 mm Weight: 34.23 g
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
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Record ID: DOR-D6AF07
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper alloy probable handle attachment plate from a skimmer (or similar) dating to c.1550-1700. The handle attachment is sub-rectangular and comprises two sheets of copper alloy riveted together with three separate rolled sheet metal rivets in situ. The upper sheet has a central groove. The lower sheet is more fragmentary and torn Reference: Egan G & Pritchard F 1998, A Medieval Household, pg.157, fig.126 illustrates a complete strainer with handle and attachment plate. Date: Early Post Medieval. Dimensions: 48.64 mm x 30.95 mm x 4.13 mm Weight: 7.10 g
Created on: Friday 8th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2019
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Record ID: DOR-9739DB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy leg from a cooking vessel. The leg is broadly rectangular with a D-shaped cross section. The front is has three wide longitudinal ridges below a thick transverse collar. Above the collar are four sharper, narrower longitudinal ridges, two on either side flanking a wider central ridge to the break. The base of the foot is smoothed and worn. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 38.79 mm x 18.73 mm x 10.74 mm. Weight: 32.06 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-17…
Created on: Monday 12th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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Record ID: DOR-040EC5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pot leg probably from a skillet or cauldron dating to c.1100-1750. The leg is a long rod, which is sub-triangular in section and tapers to a broken terminal, the break is old and abraded. The opposite terminal is obliquely angled with a lip on the inner edge. The surface is a dark green-grey colour with traces of sooting from use in a hearth. Reference: Egan (1998) comments that commonly used cooking vessels in the Medieval period include skillets, ewers, and cauldrons. According to Butler, Green and Payne (2009), "From about AD1100, cast copper alloy ves…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-8B0403
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pot foot dating to c.1200-1700. The foot is trapezoidal in section, tapering into a slightly rounded rear and with three longitudinal raised ribs running down the front, flaring slightly towards the base. It has an old irregular break at the upper end. The leg widens and spreads outwards at the base forming a trapezoid foot. Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al (2009:4) suggest there were four main types of leg used. This is an example of Type A which they suggest was widespread …
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-8A7A88
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy leg from a tripod cooking vessel dating to c.1200-1500. The leg is sub-triangular with a triangular cross section. It tapers from the top where it was attached to the vessel to the foot. The outer surface has five high raised parallel ridges running longitudinally to approximately three quarters of the way down where there is a rounded transverse collar dividing the leg and the foot, below the collar it narrows and tapers to a rounded foot, the foot is slightly flattened and worn at the tip. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The surface is slightly blackened from use…
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-73E24C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy pot leg or foot from a cooking vessel dating to a probable Medieval date. The fragment is low and wide with a smooth rounded outer edge and has a D-shaped section. The surface is smooth and grey with no decoration. Date: Medieval (probably) Dimensions: 47.1mm x 22.4mm x 12.9mm
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-3F6207
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pot leg dating to c.1400-1450. The object comprises a semi-cylindrical leg or foot with the curved vessel base at one end and a flat end on which the foot would have rested. Running down the outside of the leg are five moulded vertical ridges with deep grooves between them. Copper alloy vessels were used from the medieval period until the 19th century though cast iron pots became increasingly prevalent from the mid 17th century. Reference: Egan 1998, p.164-165. A similar pot leg can be seen on the PAS database: DOR-A93421 Date: Medieval. Dimensions: 60.9mm x 32.6 x 15.…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-F367B8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot from a cooking vessel, broken across the leg. The end of the foot is paw-like with three ridges. The underside of the foot is D-shaped in cross-section. The leg rises above and is oval in cross-section at the (old) break. The foot is crudely cast. Date: Medieval to Late Post-Medieval (1200-1800) Dimensions: Weight: Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003; 15) state 'there is evidence that (cast copper alloy) metal cooking vessels became increasingly common during…
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iwerne Minster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AC03DE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy leg from a cauldron or skillet., broken across the leg. The underside of the foot is D-shaped in cross-section. The leg rises above and is D-shaped in cross-section at the (old) break. A prominent midrib runs along the centre of the leg to the front. The foot is crudely cast and there are numerous voids in the fabric. Date: Medieval to Late Post-Medieval (1200-1800) Dimensions: 52.07 mm x 51.06 mm x 25.71 mm Weight: 221 g Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003; 15) state 'there is …
Created on: Monday 20th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
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Record ID: DOR-871A89
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy vessel fragment from the Medieval to Post-Medieval periods, circa 1250-1750, possibly from a cauldron or skillet. The rim is beaded internally and there are file markings on the internal surface. The rim has a straight wall on the outer surface which is pitted. Both surfaces are blackened suggesting sooting. The fragment is 29.07mm in length, 38.05mm in width and 4.36mm in thickness. It weighs 15.41g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th August 2018
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Record ID: DOR-876D55
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy vessel, probably a skillet or cauldron, of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa 1200-1700. The rim is beaded internally and there are file markings on the internal surface. The shaping of the lower section of the fragment suggests that the vessel may have had an everted rim. The object is pitted, with a blackened surface suggesting sooting. The vessel fragment is 60.91mm in length, 37.67mm in width and 4.36mm in thickness. It weighs 46.91g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th August 2018
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Record ID: DOR-5325FB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pot leg from a cauldron, skillet or other cooking vessel. The leg is broadly D-shaped in section with convex front and flat back. It has an old irregular break at the lower end. The leg widens and spreads outwards at the base to create the foot which is mostly lost to breaks or wear. A raised rib runs down the centre of the front of the leg, becoming more pronounced on the foot. At the top is a rounded transverse ridge. There are remains of sooting on all faces. Date: Medieval to Post medieval - c1200 - 1650 Dimensions: 64.86 mm x 37.87 mm x 25.89 mm W…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 25th June 2018
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Record ID: DOR-9261E3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy cooking vessel. A piece from the rim of a cauldron or skillet. A pointed rim with internal bead. The exterior of the vessel is scored and sooted. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1200 - 1650 Dimensions: 42.39 mm x 39.76 mm x 5.22 mm Weight: 34.80 g
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-53F6CC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy vessel dating to c.1200-1700. The object is the leg of a vessel or pot and has a D-shaped section with three cast vertical ridges and rounded foot. The back is hollowed. Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval periods for serving and cooking (Butler et al 2009). Date: Medieval to Post Medieval. Dimensions: 50.3mm x 31.9mm x 22.9mm. Weight: 100.58g.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
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Record ID: DOR-4F86F5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy leg from a metal cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. The base of the leg only remains. The front of the leg is decorated with a central longitudinal rib.The foot has a flat underside which shows signs of wear and sooting. It is broken in sevceral places and is cracked. It would have been one of three on a complete vessel. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1250 - 1700 Dimensions: 29.40 mm x 64.53 mm x 15.92 mm Weight: 116.97 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2017
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Record ID: DOR-4F7867
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leg from a metal cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. It has a plano-convex cross section with the flat side at the front. The front of the leg is decorated with a central longitudinal rib.The foot has a flat underside which shows signs of wear and sooting. It would have been one of three on a complete vessel. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1250 - 1700 Dimensions: 29.10 mm x 54.69 mm x 37.64 mm
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2017
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Record ID: DOR-4F5FB4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leg from a metal cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. It has a plano-convex cross section with the flat side at the front. The front of the leg is decorated with a central longitudinal rib.The foot has a flat underside which shows signs of wear and sooting. It would have been one of three on a complete vessel. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1250 - 1700 Dimensions: 27.05 mm x 57.91 mm x 36.40 mm Weight: 154.04 mm
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2017
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Record ID: DOR-4F3A12
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leg from a metal cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. It has a broadly D-shaped cross section with the flat side at the front. The front of the leg is decorated with a centrallongitudinal rib.. The foot is broken. It would have been one of three on a complete vessel. The casting is poor with a couple of large voids at the back of the leg. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1250 - 1700 Dimensions: 64.42 mm x 56.93 mm x 27.38 mm Weight: 198.11 mm
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2017
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Record ID: DOR-4438C0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg is D-shaped in cross-section with a flat front and convex back and a central raised rib running down the front. It has an old irregular break at the upper end. The leg flares forwards at the base to create the plain D-shaped foot. There are several pits and cracks in the surface probably as a result of poor casting. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1650 AD. Dimensions: 50.84 mm x 36.21 mm x 21.16 mm Weight: 106.20 g Cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-…
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-BB7159
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg or foot from a cooking vessel. The leg is D-shaped in cross-section with a flat front and convex back and a central raised rib running down the front. It has an old irregular break at the upper end. The leg flares forwards at the base to create the foot. . The surfaces are sooted from use in a hearth. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1650 AD. Dimensions: 37.44 mm x 48.03 mm x 20.84 mm Weight:115.49 g Cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al. (20…
Created on: Saturday 10th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2017
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Record ID: DOR-84C4F5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a leg from a cast copper alloy tripod cooking vessel of medieval or post-medieval date. The leg would be from a cauldron or similar vessel. The upper part has a D-shaped cross-section. The back is flat and undecorated. The foot projects forwards and widens out from the upper part. It is damaged at one corner but is broadly paw-shaped having a central rib and and a rounded corner. Dimensions: 34.10 mm x 19.07 mm x 4.61 mm Weight: 5.47 g
Created on: Monday 14th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2016
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Record ID: DOR-A93421
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy vessel leg from a cauldron or (more likely) a skillet. The leg is D sectioned and decorated with five parallel longitudinal ridges. The foot is rounded with a flattened and worn tip. At the top is a remnant of thin vessel wall with a smooth inner surface. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1700 Diameter: 61.47 mm x 40.31 mm x 17.73 mm Weight: 119.52 g
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2016
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Record ID: DOR-67342B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy probable vessel rim. Part of the rim of of a ewer, but it may also be the rim from a bell. A plain slightly everted rim with an narrow external bead at the base. Date: Medieval to Modern, c. 1250 - 1800 Dimensions: 61.04 mm x 17.43 mm x 2.77 mm Weight: 11.39 g
Created on: Monday 26th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
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Record ID: DOR-653B42
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. A large, poorly cast foot with a trapeziodal cross section. The front is decorated with three deeply moulded vertical ridges. It has an old irregular break at the upper end. The leg flares forwards at the base to create the foot. The surfaces are sooted from use in a hearth. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1650 AD. Dimensions: 48.63 mm x 60.23 mm x 25.22 mm Weight:171 g Cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al. (2009:4)…
Created on: Monday 26th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
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Record ID: DOR-6507C3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy cooking vessel. A piece from the rim of a cauldron or skillet. A pointed rim with a low internal bead. The exterior of the vessel is scored and sooted. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1200 - 1650 Dimensions: 33.72 mm x 22.83 mm x 5.39 mm Weight: 13.50 g
Created on: Monday 26th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
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Record ID: DOR-BBEA7E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cauldron leg. A fragment from the mid section of a large vessel leg with a distinct longitudinal mid-rib at the front. The back is concave and the leg has V-shaped cross section.There are breaks at both ends.The leg flares slightly. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1700 Dimensions: 85.26 mm x 47.94 mm x 19.70 mm Weight: 157.55 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Last updated: Sunday 15th February 2015
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Record ID: DOR-C101D2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg is D-shaped in cross-section with a flat front and convex back and a central raised rib running down the front. It has an old irregular break at the upper end. The leg flares forwards at the base to create the plain D-shaped foot. . The surfaces are sooted from use in a hearth. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1650 AD. Dimensions: 52.46 mm x 59.49 mm x 28.20 mm Weight: 285 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking.…
Created on: Friday 21st March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-D60733
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy vessel fragment. Part of a vessel wall and rim, probably from a large vessel such as a cauldron. The rim has a low internal bead. The exterior of the vessel is scored, probably as a result of the maunfacturing process and also sooted. Date: Medieval to Post-medieval - c. 1200 - c.1650 Dimensions: 26.10 mm x 22.17 mm x 4.24 mm Weight: 7.40 g
Created on: Saturday 22nd March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-DCE8C5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg is D-shaped in cross-section with a flat front and convex back and a central raised rib running down the front. It has an old irregular break at the upper end. The leg flares forwards at the base to create the plain D-shaped foot. . The surfaces are sooted from use in a hearth. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1650 AD. Dimensions: 59.68 mm x 56.22 mm x 45.55 mm Weight: Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butle…
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 28th February 2014
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Record ID: DOR-B405E2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leg from a metal cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. It has a D-shaped cross section with the flat side at the back. The back has a slight longitudinal groove. The front of the leg is decorated with five parallel longitudinal ribs with the central one being slightl wider than the others. The foot is rounded and asymmetrical from wear. It would have been one of three on a complete vessel. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1250 - 1700 Dimensions: 37.78 mm x 22.74 mm x 12.00 mm Weight: 45.67 mm
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marnhull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-BFC323
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment from a copper alloy vessel. This is a large vessel leg probably from a cauldron. The fragment consists of the foot and part of the leg, which is has an irregular break at the top. The leg is tri-lobate in section with a rounded, prominent ridge running up the centre of the front of the leg. The back of the leg is flat. The foot projects forwards from the leg and has a triangular profile. The base of the foot apears mis-cast and is slightly hollowed and rough.The surface of the leg is quite pitted and bumpy. This also indicates mis-casting and poor finishing. Late medieval to …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
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Record ID: DOR-36ED24
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leg from a cauldron or skillet. A cast copper alloy vessel leg from a cauldron or (more likely) a skillet. The leg is D sectioned and decorated with three parallel longitudinal ridges on the front. At the back the sides are beveled. The foot is rounded with a flattened and worn tip. At the top is a remnant of thin vessel wall with a smooth inner surface. Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1400 - 1700 Dimensions: 62.00 mm x 36.87 mm x 13.33 mm Weight: 157.84 g Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler an…
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford Peverell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-37ADB8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leg from a cauldron or skillet. A cast copper alloy vessel leg from a cauldron or (more likely) a skillet. The leg is D sectioned with a bulbous foot and a tapering leg/ There is a central longitudinal ridge. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1800 Dimensions: 33.96 mm x 25.16 mm x 13.28 mm Weight: 33.35g Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003; 15) state 'there is evidence that (cast copper alloy) metal cooking vessels became increasingly common during the 13th and 14th centuries'. While certa…
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford Peverell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-278B32
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy vessel rim. An everted, pointed rim with an internal bead. The fragment is externally sooted and scored. A rim fragment from a cauldron. There is a mend in the rim where a hole has been sealed with a handmade, rolled sheet metal rivet. Date: Medieval to Post medieval - 13th to 18th century Dimensions: 75.65 mm x 43.03 mm x 6.54 mm Weight: 63.14 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2012
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Record ID: DOR-995E01
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper alloy vessel foot from a cauldron or skillet. The foot is tri-lobed at the front, giving a W shaped cross section. The lobes form ridges running up the body of the foot creating a paw-like shape. At the back the foot is convex and hs a retangular sectioned mid-rib running longitudinally. Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval - 15th to 18th century Dimensions: 24.77 mm x 42.38 mm x 36.32 mm Weight: 109.18 g
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
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Record ID: DOR-181051
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy skillet or cauldron leg Date: Late medieval to post medieval Dimensions: 59.88 mm x 30.46 mm x 13.51 mm Weight: 57.0 g
Created on: Monday 5th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chickerell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-3D4E75
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible vessel foot. Cast copper alloy. The object has an oval cross section, is waisted and has a rounded bi-lobed terminal. In overall shape it is reminiscent of a bone from mammal phalanges (finger or toe bone). The surface of the other terminal is irregular and rough suggesting this was attached to another object, possibly as a foot for a vessel or other object. Date: Possibly Roman, but it could be as late as Post Medieval Dimensions: 16.09 mm x 14.25 mm x 11.99 mm Weight: 8.21 g
Created on: Monday 18th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-BF5356
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of rim from a copper alloy vessel. This is probably a rim from a cauldron or similar vessel. The rim is pointed with a bevelled interior face and flat exterior. The vessel wall is thinned from the rim. The interior surface appears smoothed whilst the exterior is rougher and covered in horzontal scratches. There are traces of sooting on the exterior. Late Medieval to post medieval. Possibly 15th to 18th century. Dimensions: 46.5 mm x 42.2 mm x 6.67 mm Weight: 52.35 g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-BF7A05
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment from a copper alloy vessel. This is probably from a cauldron or similar vessel. The rim is incomplete, but is everted and thinned from the vessel body. The interior surface appears smoothed whilst the exterior is rougher and covered in horizontal scratches. There are traces of sooting on the exterior. Late Medieval to post medieval. Possibly 15th to 18th century. Dimensions: 44.02 mm x 53.36 mm x 3.83 mm Weight: 42.24 g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-2DCB21
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy jug handle. A curvilinear/leaf-shaped lower terminal escutcheon with relief decoration of two human feet. There are traces of solder at the back where the escutcheon would have attached to the body of the jug and the surface is keyed by diagonal scoring to improve adherance. The escutcheon is slightly curved to accomodate the curve of the jug to which it was attached. Date: Roman - possibly 1st to 2nd century Dimensions: 49.33 mm x 33.59 mm x 5.67 mm Weight: 21.62 g
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-869351
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy vessel foot. A plain rectilinear L-shaped foot from a tripod vessel (skillet or cauldron). The casting is poor with inclusions and imperfections resulting in a large oval recess on the underside of the foot, where there is also sooting. Date: Post-medieval - 16th to 17th century Dimensions: 21.33 mm x 24.05 mm x 24.55 Weight: 32.00 g
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-86C6E5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy vessel foot. A plain semi-circular foot from a tripod vessel (skillet or cauldron). The casting is poor with many inclusions and imperfections resulting several voids. There is also sooting over mich of the surface. Date: Post-medieval - 16th to 17th century Dimensions: 34.94 mm x 46.93 mm x 21.98 mm Weight: 92.04 g
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-836E91
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy skillet leg. A long, D-sectioned leg. The convex front has cast decoration of a transverse ridge towards the top of the leg and three cast longitudinal ridges extending from the top to the base. DAte: Late Medieval to Post-medieval late 15th to 17th Dimensions: 58.4 mm x 29.01 x 16.2 mm Weight: 101.55 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-8396C5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy cauldron leg. A large triangular sectioned foot with a raised central rib on the front. Date: Late Medieval to Post-medieval late 15th to 17th Dimensions: 46.01 mm x 49.02 mm x 27.30 mm Weight: 174.01 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-7A4727
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three fragments of cast copper alloy vessels. Two are rim fragments (one pointed rim, one rounded rim) and the third is a small fragment of vessel body. All are scored and sooted in the exterior surfaces. They are probably fragments of late medieval to post medieval cauldrons.
Created on: Wednesday 12th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-DB8962
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy vessel leg. An angular, ridged leg from a cauldron or large skillet. THe shaft of the leg is D shaped with the curve on the back and a central raised ridge on the front face.The foot is triangular in profile and projects forward fron the leg. The central ridge continues on to the foot. The base of the foot is uneven. There is a break at the top of the leg. The object is poorly cast with a number of voids visible at the breaks. Date: Post-medieval - 16th to 17th Century Dimensions:48.95 mm x 41.40 mm x 23.52 mm Weight: 106 g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-DC6575
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy vessel. A piece of cauldron or skillet rim. The rim is pointed with a slight internal bead. The external surface is rough cast. Date: Late medieval to Post-medieval - 15th to 17th Century Dimensions:48.95 mm x 41.40 mm x 23.52 mm Weight: 18.84 g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-DC8742
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy vessel. Probably a piece of a bowl or lid. The rim is flat topped and has an internal bead. The external and internal surfaces are rough cast. Date: Late medieval to Post-medieval - 15th to 17th Century Dimensions: 30.02 mm x 67.35 mm x 7.35 mm Weight: 52 g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-858F35
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast, copper alloy leg probably from a copper alloy vessel. It is sub-circular with a paw-like lobed shape at the front (five lobes, one large in the centre with two smaller each side). At the back is a wide, vertical groove. the underside is uneven. The top surface is higher at one side than the other, probably to allow for attachment to a vessel. Date: Post-medieval Dimensions: 24.15 mm x 36.16 mm x 24.87 mm Weight: 115.97 g
Created on: Saturday 12th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-ADD7C4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy vessel fragment. Part of a vessel wall and rim, probably from a large vessel such as a cauldron. The rim has a low internal bead. The exterior of the vessel is scored, probably as a result of the maunfacturing process. Date: Medieval to Post-medieval - c. 1100 - c.1650 Dimensions: 39.36 mm x 33.55 mm x 4.37 mm Weight: 13.42 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: DOR-ADEF88
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy vessel fragment. Part of a vessel wall and rim, probably from a large vessel such as a cauldron. The rim is plain and pointed. The exterior of the vessel is sooted. Date: Medieval to Post-medieval - c. 1100 - c.1650 Dimensions: 67.59 mm x 57.49 mm x 5.17 mm Weight: 62.24 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: DOR-AE0346
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy vessel fragment. Part of a vessel wall and rim, probably from a large vessel such as a cauldron. The rim has a low internal bead. The exterior of the vessel is scored, probably as a result of the maunfacturing process and also sooted. Date: Medieval to Post-medieval - c. 1100 - c.1650 Dimensions: 97.47 mm x 38.58 mm x 5.19 mm Weight: 66.84 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.