Record ID: DOR-9DFEC9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead two-part cloth seal. One disc only survives with an integral rivet on the rear. The front of the disc bears a moulded design of a sexfoil beside a group of pellets over a T-shaped object. At the rear the remaining head of the integral rivet retains part of the design of disc two. This appears to be parts of two letters, possibly IS or SI. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1400 - 1700 Dimensions: 17.99 mm x 3.29 mm Weight: 3.52 g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-9DDCA1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword belt fitting. The fitting has a central oval plate with a small pierced lobe at the one end and a transverse lobe and incomplete projecting hook at the other. The central oval element has a convex front and hollow rear. There is a circular hole through it on the midline towards the hooked end. The pierced lobe retains iron corrosion product which may be the remnant of a rivet and has a transverse ridge where it joins the oval central element. Opposite on the long axis is a rectangular transverse ridged lobe or collar below which extends the remnant of …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-9DB12A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but bent copper-alloy Post-Medieval Nuremburg jetton of anonymous issue dating to the period AD 1500 - 1570. Uncertain type, but possible Rose/Orb. Mint of Nuremburg. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1585 Diameter: 24.16 mm Weight: 0.81 g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 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: BM-9B6A22
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval finger-ring, measuring 25mm in diameter. The hoop is decorated with deeply grooved, twisted bands, within which are engraved the stems of flowers at each shoulder. The bezel is a flamboyant octagonal shape which is engraved with a merchant’s mark
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-999164
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Henry V (1413 - 1422) dating to 1413 to c. 1420. Mint of London. Reference: Withers & Withers, Halfpennies and Farthings: Henry IV, V and VI, page 29, Type 11 & North Volume 2, No. 1411 Date: Medieval Diameter: 13.51 mm Weight: 0.43 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-8A9CD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver fourpence of Charles II (1660 - 1685) dating to 1679. Four interlinked Cs quatered with emblems on the reverse. Reference: Spink 2015 No. 3384 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 18.21 mm Weight: 1.83 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-8A7251
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Charles I (1625 - 1649) dating to 1639 - 1640. Triangle initial mark. Mint of London. Reference: North Volume 2 No. 2230/1 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 31.13 mm Weight: 5.92 g Die axis: 8
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-8A3331
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1573 - 1577. Eglantine initial mark. Mint of London. Reference: North Volume 2 No. 1997 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 24.32 mm Weight: 0.73 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-89B9BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate copying coins of Tetricus I and dating to AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). A male figure standing left on the reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 15.68 mm Weight: 1.42 g Die axis: 7
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-89A675
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138 - 161) (Reece period 7). COS ---- reverse showing Salus standing left feeding a snake coiled round an altar from a patera. Date: Roman Diameter: 32.12 mm Weight: 26.39 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-892E74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138 - 161), dating to AD 157 - 158 (Reece period 7). TR POT XXI COS IIII reverse showing Annona, draped, standing right, left foot on prow, holding rudder in right hand and modius in left. Date: Roman Diameter: 18.51 Weight: 2.54 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-88B816
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 dot…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: DOR-882B9F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch. A Colchester derivative hinged type. The bow, wings and catchplate remain but the pin is missing. The wings are short and cylindrical. Each is decorated on the ends with a vertical incised line. The wings house an iron axis bar to which the head of the pin is attached, covered in iron corrosion product. The pin mechanism is of the hinged type. Flanking the head of the bow are two diagonal ridges (both angled inwards at the top). The front of the bow is convex and curved, the rear has three longitudinal facets. The bow is undecorated and tapers to…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: DOR-860905
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy double looped buckle frame. The pin is missing. The buckle is symmetrical with two D-shaped loops. The frame has a D-shaped cross section. The centre bar is narrowed from the frame with a pointed knop at either end and has a trapezoidal cross section. The outer edges of both loops are expanded into fleur de lys knops, each with two circular apertures. Opposite the knops , the inner edge s of the frame are scalloped. The rear is undecorated. There is a break in one of the loops by the centre bar. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1550 - 1650 Dimensions: 55.23 mm x 29.69 mm x…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: DOR-859988
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmented but complete copper alloy strap fitting. A purse hanger. The object comprises a large hook extending into a sub-rectangular loop . The hook terminates in a straight arm with a rearward projecting zoomorphic terminal (pointed nose, mouth and eyes indicated). The outer face of the arm has incised cross hatched decoration. It has a sub-rectangular cross section. The curve of the hook is expanded from the arm with a rounder, more D-shaped cross section. It has been bent out of shape. There is an internal pointed projection on the inner face at the base of the arm. On the exte…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: BERK-4B511C
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-Medieval pipe tamper. The pipe tamper has a stem with two bulbs, one on top of the other. Above this the stem terminates at a broken point. The terminus of the tamper is a flat, circular, undecorated disc. The patina is light green all over.
Created on: Friday 18th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
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Record ID: BM-201184
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver-gilt finger-ring bezel attached to a fragment of the hoop. The bezel is formed of a quatrilobe with cross-hatched decoration, with small projecting knops, one of which has broken off. The centre is set with a quatrefoil, also with cross-hatched decoration, surmounted by a small lozenge in high relief and decorated with an engraved X-shaped cross. The gilding is now worn. Maximum width: 14mm Width of hoop: 5mm.
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-1C5C4B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval strap fitting or strap mount dating to AD 1500-1700.  The object is composed of two plates which are secured by a thick circular rivet. The plates are arrowhead shaped, with a bulbous circular upper part which flares into a heart shaped lower part which points downwards. It is infilled with debris and soil in addition to possible fragments of the sides of the strap end. Measurements: 27.5mm length, 15.9mm width, 7.1mm thickness, weight 7.84g
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1ACE85
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy plate brooch. The pin is missing. The plate is lozengiform with a circular lobe at each corner. Each lobe is decorated with a central circular reserve or collet of metal containing a recess for enamel. The plate is decorated with a framing groove along each side with concentric wide ridge inside. The lozengiform centre is recessed with five circular reserves (one in the centre and four set around in the angles of the recess) each also recessed for enamel. There are traces of dark red enamel in one of the collets in the central area and in the field around th…
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: DOR-0CA441
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch. The bow only of a La Tène I type. The bow and pin were wrought in one piece, the missing coils of the pin being drawn from the head of the brooch. The chord and pin are missing. The bow is thick and deeply arched with a sub-rectangular cross section. The rear of the bow has several ashallow, transverse grooves. At its base the bow narrows to the break and is decorated with a shallow transverse groove. Date: Iron Age - c. 400 - 200 BC Dimensions: 42.33 mm x 8.59 mm x 13.97 mm Weight: 5.71 g Reference: Hattatt, R, Visual Catalogue, p 288…
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: DOR-0AB34D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cent coin from Penang, Pulu (Prince of Wales Island), issued by the United East India Company and dating to AD 1787. Minted in Calcutta Obverse: Dutch East Indian bale mark consisting of an X within a heart and letters in the angles of the X reading VEIC (V at the top, E on the left, I on the right and C at the bottom).A large 4 above the heart and indistinct characters to left and right. Reverse: Malaya Arabic inscription which translates as Prince of Wales Island Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 19.23 mm Weight: 4.53 g Similar coins are recorded on th…
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: DOR-07345C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Venetian coin. A Soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan (1436 - 1521) dating to AD 1501-1521. Venice mint. Obverse: LEO LAV DVX SMV -; depicting the Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the a banner from St Mark (patron saint of Venice) Reverse: LAVS TIBI SOLI - (Thee alone be praised); Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross. There are illegible letters in the exergue. Date: Early Post Medieval Diameter: 12.11 mm Weight: 0.25 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: DOR-06B86A
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bead. The bead is sub-circular with a slightly off-centre circular aperture The faces are flat and undecorated . The outer and inner edges are rounded. Date: Possible Iron age to Early Medieval (c. 800 BC - AD 1000) Dimensions: 19.17 mm x 18.59 mm x 5.45 mm. Internal diameter: 6.10 mm Weight: 9.16 g
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: DEV-FBFB73
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn copper alloy trade token dating from AD 1600-1800. The token is circular and slender, badly worn so that the designs can no longer be read. One side appears to have multiple lines of capitalised text, possibly suggesting a fairly late date and relationship to an apothecary's token, rather than the earlier more stylised designs. Measurements: 16.9mm length, weight 0.82g.
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DEV-FBE14A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely wornsilver milled coin of unknown ruler dating to c. AD 1680-1750. The coin is extremely worn and possibly deliberately worn to remove the bust for later repurposing as a token. It may be a non-English issue, possibly a French ecu of Louis XV (AD 1715-1774). Measurements: 21.7mm length, weight 2.37g.
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: DEV-FBB6F8
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy harness mount of post medieval date, c. AD 1500-1700. The mount is triangular in shape, with its main body composed of an isosceles triangle, with two long sides which would have joined together to form its sharply pointed terminal. The shorter side is wavy, creating the impression of a heart shape. It is broken approaching the pointed end of the terminal. DEV-A53AC6 is a similar complete example. Egan (2005; p. 39) comments that this group of mounts were used as dress accessories and continued on horse harness straps into…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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Record ID: DEV-FBA492
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper shoe or clog clasp dating to circa AD 1700-1900. The body of the object is broadly rectangular. The edges are curvilinear, with rounded corners. The edges are also slightly wavy as a decorative feature. Three rectangular slots are present in the centre of the clasp. An integral curved hook with pelta shaped terminal projects from one end.  Measurements: 19.1.5mm length, 12.9mm width, weight 0.87g.
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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Record ID: DEV-FB94F3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1500-1700. The buckle frame is damaged, with c. 30% missing. The central bar survives in good condition as does the remainder of the bar. It is double looped, with each loop D-shaped. There are two protruding knops at each end of the central bar, and a further two knops placed at the point at which the buckle frame turns from horizontal to vertical. The tight rounded nature of the loops suggests a relationship to earlier "spectacle" style buckles while the addition of the knops is character…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F5973A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1500-1700. The buckle frame is damaged, with c. 60% missing. The central bar survives as a small stub. It is double looped, with small rounded knops on either side of the flattened rectangular central bar. There is also a surviving trefoil knop at the centre of the verticle sides of the frame. These are all decorated with raised scalloped decoraiton. The pin is formed of a single tapering strip of metal wrapped around the central bar. A similar and complete example is DEV-5A6402. Whitehead (199…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DEV-F5780D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular buckle dating to the late medieval period, c. AD 1400-1650. The buckle frame survives, the pin is missing. It is double looped, with both loops crescentic in shape. The frame is rectangular in cross section with a bevelled inner edge. The central bar is trapezoidal in cross section. It has two subtle depressions in the outer edge of the right hand side of the frame, which may be caused by post depositional damage or may be deliberate.  Whitehead (2002: 45) no. 256 is similar, and is dated from the late medieval to post medieval p…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F53600
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval hooked tag (dress fastener) dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The object comprises the lozenge shaped plate of the fastener, with the flattened slender hook protruding from it, although the curved hook itself is missing. The trapezoidal sewing loop is also damaged and largely absent although its shape is visible. The lozenge shaped plate has a wavy edge and an inner lozenge shaped panel upon which is a floral design, although this is badly worn.  Measurements: 30.9 mm length, 15.6 mm width, weight 1.04 g It may be compared with an example …
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F51FA5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy pot leg dating to the post medieval period, c. 1600-1750. The leg is triangular in section and rectangular in shape, the triangular sectional appearance is  caused by a tall  central midrib which extends downwards in the centre of the object. It is unusually broken at the upper area, with the break occurring midway down the leg rather than at the point where the leg meets the body.  Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from AD1200 to 1700 for serving and cooking. Legs and feet are the most commonly recorded finds and Butler et alii&n…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F50E2B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy pot leg dating to the post medieval period, c. 1500-1750. The leg is D-shaped in cross section with a flat back and a convex front. It has three conjoined convex ribs on the outer face, evenly spaced apart and very shallow. Above the ribs is a raised fetlock which runs horizontally across the outer face. The break is directly above this fetlock, but the ribs continue above it up to the break, and survive in better condition here.  Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from AD1200 to 1700 for serving and cooking. Legs and feet are the most …
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F4A6FB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy strap fitting from a sword belt hanger dating to c. AD 1550-1700.  The fitting is flattened in section and in shape is centred on a heart shape composed of two circular apertures below a triangular aperture. From this heart-shape protrudes a tongue shaped knop, and above it are two flattened circular solid areas which transform into the slender rectangular attachment loop. There are two circular patches of iron decay suggesting possible iron rivets were once present but are now missing. While more solid forms of sword belt hangers are more commonl kn…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F46D29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to AD 1582-3. Bell initial mark. London mint. As North (1991: 137) no. 2017. Measurements: 13.3mm diameter, weight 0.46g.
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-F45402
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver halfpenny of Edward IV (AD 1461-1470) dating to AD 1461-1470. York mint. As North (1991, 89) no. 1611.  Measurements: 12.9 mm diameter, weight 0.38 g
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: BM-885BD4
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
The sub-triangular plate has three pierced attachment lugs at the broad end (producing a scalloped-effect) and it tapers to a form a hook, rounded in cross section, and broken off at the end. As customary in the decoration of such pieces, the main field is subdivided, here in three portions by a pair of plain bands, departing form the central piercing on a dotted ‘stem. However, the main decoration on the field is not interrupted by these, and it consists of an elegant vegetation motif. From what might be interpreted as a vase at the narrowest end of the field depart a central bu…
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: DEV-613754
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval strap link of Anglo-Scandinavian origin, dating to AD 1000-1100. The link is composed of two circular loops, one of which is filled in with iron corrosion. They form the terminals of a pair of arms which are D-shaped in profile, and are joined by a raised circular central boss. The two loops have bevelled edges.  According to Williams, 'Anglo Scandinavian Horse Harness fittings' (2007, p1), these harness links are Anglo-Scandinavian in origin and derive from the Viking Ringerike style, as seen on examples where the boss is a distinct…
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: DEV-60CF77
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade weight dating to c.  AD 1600-1700.  The object is circular in shape with a markedly raised flan. It bears a number of different markings, composed of two cross-within-circle designs, the initials W L and a large central capital D at the 6 o'clock position. This capital D suggests the weight was made and approved in Dorchester. Measurements: 24.8mm diameter, weight 13.0g.
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: DEV-206051
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval seal matrix of pedestal type, dating to AD 1300-1400. The matrix itself is hexagonal in shape, with a central hexagonal pedestal which eventually smoothes to the circular suspension loop at the top. The matrix is emblazoned with a five pointed star in a circle, suspended above a design which may be an oak tree, composed of a semi circle divided by a central line extending beneath it. The legend reads: "S' P . DE. GOCH[...] P." The inscription is unusual and may reference the Welsh word Goch, meaning "red," although in a personal context …
Created on: Friday 4th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-E4010F
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy socketed strap end, dating to c AD 1200 - 1400. It is almost complete, missing only a small section of metal on the underside where a rivet has torn away the metal around its hole. The object is keyhole shape in form, rectangular in section.The straight part is at the attachment end and is a socket (a box chape) into which a strap would have been inserted and held by two rivets, the drilled holes for which are still extant, except for the missing one as explained above. At about one third of the way towards the outer edge it widens into a sub oval …
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-DF4EDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus or base silver unit (pseudo-argenteus) of Constantine I (AD 307-337), possibly dating to the period c.AD 310-313 (Reece period 15). IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG reverse type depicting an Eagle standing right, head left, on a wavy line carrying the Emperor or Jupiter who holds a thunderbolt and transverse sceptre. This coin is probably a contemporary copy combining an obverse of Constantine I with a reverse type proper to Licinius from the mint of Trier. cf. RIC VI, p. 224, no. 825; RIC VII, p. 182, nos. 210–212 for the reverse type. The denomination and da…
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2022
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Record ID: WILT-3B61BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III, dating to AD 1248-1250. Class 3c, minted by Henri of London. North (1994: 226) no. 988.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-10EB44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver shortcross penny of of Henry II (1154-89), dating to AD 1180-c. 1189. Class 1b, mint of London, moneyer Pieres M. North (1994: 220) no. 963.
Created on: Saturday 19th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-1076DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure.
Created on: Saturday 19th February 2022
Last updated: Saturday 19th February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-E590D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). LAETITIA AVG reverse type depicting Laetitia draped, standing left, holding wreath and anchor. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: SOM-D604F6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval buckle, dating to the period c. AD 1350-1450. The buckle is rectangular and double-loop with a drilled, asymmetrical frame for a separate spindle. Cf. Whitehead, 1996: nos. 553 &554.  Length: 31.47mm, width: 28.38mm, weight:7.15g
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
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Record ID: SOM-D4E20B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver-washed copper alloy coin of Charles I (AD 1625-49), probably a contemporary copy. There is no legible inscription, though the remains of the bust and the reverse shield resemble those found on Caroline coinage. The coin is thicker than the average silver issue of the time.  Diameter: 29.82mm, weight: 7.08g. Cf. NCL-771090.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: SOM-D4CB16
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy asymmetrical post-medieval buckle, c. AD 1575-1700. The buckle is double loop with one rounded loop and one rectangular loop. It has four lobed knops, one on each of the rounded loop's edges and at either side of the pin bar. The pin is missing. Cf. Whitehead, 1996: nos. 574-7. Length: 30.53mm, width: 20.28mm, thickness: 1.9mm, weight: 3.42g. 
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
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Record ID: SUR-290C54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval threepence of Elizabeth I, second Issue, Ermine initial mark and dated to 1572. Square shield on long cross fourchée reverse. Mint of London. As North Vol 2, p.134, no.1998.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2022
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Record ID: SUR-13E3A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326) as Caesar, dating to the period AD 323-324 (Reece period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type depicting a wreath enclosing VOT/[V or X]. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-BDF46C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy Q radiate coin of Allectus (AD 293-296), dating to AD 293-296 (Reece Period 14). (LAETITIA?) AVG reverse type depicting a galley. Probably C mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 569, cf. no. 124.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: DOR-E9060E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval penny of Stephen (1135- 54), 'Watford type' (BMC i; North 873) dating to c.AD1136-45, moneyer: Ricard, mint: Shaftesbury (Mack 30). Reference: North 1994: 203; Mack 1966: 44. The coin is poorly struck on an irregular flan which has a small v-shaped section missing and a crack running from this into the coin. Diameter: 19.75 mm Weight: 1.10 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Record ID: SUR-94A78C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A brass token. Both sides have the legend CERNE SOCIETY with date of 1805 below. One side is stamped with an incuse horse's head at the centre, the other with incuse letters RB stamped over No: 321.
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
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Record ID: SUR-93E3BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish penny of Edward I (1272-1307), second coinage, dating to 1279 - 1302. Dublin mint. As Spink 6246.
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
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Record ID: SUR-69230B
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat discoidal lead alloy cast Roman steelyard weight of 442.21g (approximately 16 Roman uncia (ounces)). Two stumps of an iron loop are visible, cast into the weight and showing on both faces, slightly off centre. On one side these stumps have splayed ends suggesting that the loop was formed from a U-shaped piece of metal.
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5A0E22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) probable small-long brooch (AD 400-600) The pin is missing and the bottom part of the brooch is missing. The cruciform head plate is flat and formed of a central lozenge-shaped plate from which extend three.flat, roughly lozenge shaped arms, each with a waist between it and the central plate. The central plate is decorated with five punched ring and dot elements, one within each of the upper and side projections, and two arranged vertically on the central plate. Protruding from the lower edge of the head there is…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
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Record ID: DOR-57A7B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight dating to c.1625 - 1685 with stamped crown over the letter C, a sword and a possible coffee ewer. The front of the weight has a raised rim at the outer edge and an indentation at the centre. The rear of the weight is undecorated. The weight is a little below one quarter of an ounce which could be due to surface corrosion. Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 23.09 mm x 2.96 mm Weight: 6.21 g The coffee ewer mark was a symbol of the Worshipful Company of Founders and a crowned C would date the weight to the reign of Charles I (16…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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Record ID: DOR-579061
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy single looped buckle with integral forked spacer. A stub of the frame and one arm of the forked spacer only remaining. The frame was D-shaped in cross section, bevelled with an off-set integral bar with a constriction to accommodate the missing pin. There is a ridge at the rear of the stub of the frame. The remaining arm of the fork is bent in the middle and is stepped inward on the inner edge. Date: Medieval -c. 1350 - 1450 Dimensions: 54.26 mm x 17.70 mm x 5.52 mm Weight: 6.59 g See Egan, G and Pritchard, F "Dress Accessories", 1991, pages 80-81, No 330
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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Record ID: DOR-577BD9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver stater of the British Iron Age dating to c. 20 BC to AD 40. South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. A stylised wreath on the obverse and a stylised horse on the reverse. Date: Late Iron Age Diameter: 18.62 mm Weight: 2.73 g
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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Record ID: DOR-568207
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny of Henry VII (1485 - 1509) dating to1494 - 1501 "Sovereign" type showing the king enthroned holding an orb and sceptre. Mint of Durham under Archbishop Richard Fox (1494 - 1501). A mitre above the reverse shield which is flanked by the initials DR. The edges of the coin have been clipped. Reference: North Volume 2, no. 1731 Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 15.26 mm Weight: 0.68 g Die axis: 10
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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Record ID: DOR-565F97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin halfpenny of William and Mary (1689 - 1694) dating to c. 1689 - 1690. There is no date visible on in the exergue and the marks on the edge are unclear. A disc of tin with a square plug of copper at the centre. Reference: Spink catalogue numbers 3447 & 3448 Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 28.51 mm Weight: 10.10 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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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-16B94E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Nuremberg jetton of uncertain issuer. Rose / Orb type, showing a rose surrounded by three fleur-de-lis alternating with three crowns on the obverse and the imperial orb within a three arched tressure on the reverse. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1580 - 1670 Diameter: 20.47 mm Weight: 0.65 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Friday 14th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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Record ID: DOR-02F0B6
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint bladelet. A tertiary flake of off-white and beige patchy flint with a speckled off-white patina. A small bulb of percussion and striking platform at the distal end. The dorsal face has several parallel longitudinal flaking scars. The cross section is trapeziodal. There is some edge damage along one side and a break at the distal end. Date: Mesolithic to Neolithic Dimensions. 39.12 mm x 13.82 mm x 3.95 mm Weight: 2.20 g
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-00D95E
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy hooked clasp dress fastener. The head only remains. A trefoil of three domed bosses with a separately applied pin at the centre. The domes are arranged in a triangle and are filled with lead solder. Attached behind two of the domes is a rectangular sectioned angular loop. This example is similar to Brian Read's Class D, Type 6 hooked clasps recorded in Hooked Clasps and Eyes, 2008, page 78, number 260. Date: Post-medieval - 16th century Dimensions: 22.84 mm x 24.81 mm x 14.88 mm Weight: 11.94 g A similar example is recorded in database record DOR-A93005.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
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Record ID: DOR-00A47C
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy enamelled dress fastener. A hook piece from single blunt hooked and eye clasp. An ovoid plate with a broken wide hook at one and and a shell-shaped knop at the other. The front of the plate is decorated with a design in moulded relief and champlevé enamel. The design comprises a central bearded face with a pellet band over the head, flanked at the top by two angled loops and with a framing chevron flanked by scrolls below. There are groups of pellets set around the central elements. There is infill around he relief in alternating white and black. There are four pierced…
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-008A06
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy knife terminal. A knife stop or end-cap. A rectangular block with a one rounded end. At the rounded end is a rounded ridge across running across the thickness of the piece. At the squared end is a widthways groove where the tang of the missing blade was set. Along both of the long edges are deep rectangular slots, two on each side, offset from each other. There are also two transverse grooves on each face, decorated with a row of moulded pellets in the base of the recess. Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval- c. 1550 - 1650 Dimensions: 24.54 mm x 10.12 mm x 6.54 mm …
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-0071E4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring. A D-sectioned, round hoop with a raised oval bezel. The shoulders expand into the bezel and are both decorated with a tau cross (a T-shaped cross with all three ends expanded). The face of the bezel is flat and undecorated. Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval c. 1450 - 1550 Dimensions: 23.99 mm x 22.74 mm x 3.73 mm Weight: 5.18 g The tau cross is associated with Saint Anthony of Egypt and Saint Francis of Assisi See PAS database record LIN-D1EFDA - 2014T491 for discussion about the use of the tau motif shape and dating which shows popula…
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-005F2E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single looped buckle. The pin is missing. A kidney-shaped buckle with a flattened outer edge and chamfered inner edges to the sides. The bar is sub-rectangular in cross section. The outer corners are rounded and the outside egde is in-curved. Date: Medieval - c. 1450 - 1550 Dimensions: 38.88 mm x 20.17 mm x 3.40 mm Weight: 5.88 g Reference: Whitehead, R, 1996 Buckles 1250 - 1800 page. 24, No 115 Similar buckles are recorded in database records SOM-BA34D2, NLM-EB9BEG, SUSS-91A136 and HAMP-DF5A01 In SOM-BA34D2 Vicky Lemmens comments: Marges…
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-004762
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy La Tene III Nauheim derivative brooch. The pin and part of the coiled spring mechanism are missing. A one-piece brooch which consists of a circular cross sectioned wire forming a spring of whic two coils remain. The inner left coil extends into into a sub-rectangular cross sectioned curved bow which tapers to a thin, pointed foot and flat catchplate behind. There is no decoration visible on the bow. Date: Late Iron Age - c. AD 30 - 70 Dimensions: 58.34 mm x 8.56 mm x 19.19 mm Weight: 4.24 g Similar to SOM-6F3182 and DOR-A34393
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-003984
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy initial T-Shaped brooch. The wings and part of the tapering bow remain. The wings are cylindrical and are decorated on the front face with two short incised vertical lines on each of the ends and a diagonal incised line from these to the head of the bow on either side. The ends of the wings are damaged. There are traces of iron corrosion on the wings and in the notch between them, possibly from the missing axis bar they housed. At the rear of the wings is a vertical notch for the articulation of the missing pin mechanism. The bow extends from the centr…
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-001A9D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap mount. The front of the mount is decorated with a moulded design of an hearldic double rose of two bands of five petals. There is an outer band of petals with pointed lugs projecting around the edge from between them. There is a break at the edge on one side. At the rear is the stub of a single attachment rivet or spike. Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1450 - 1600 Dimensions: 19.64 mm x 16.65 mm x 3.03 mm Weight: 2.18 g A very similar mount is recorded in database record SUR-9E2FA6 and related mounts as DOR-5F5688 and DOR-0EB248.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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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: OXON-C184DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver early medieval cut halfpenny of Cnut (1016-1035), Quatrefoil type (North 871) dating to c.AD1017-1023, moneyer: uncertain, mint: Chester. Ref: North 1994: 167. In addition to being cut in half along the voided cross on the reverse, the coin is missing large chip between 3 and 4 o'clock as seen on the obverse. Obverse: Crowned bust left, within quatrefoil; [ ]NGLOR[ ] (OR ligated) Reverse: Long cross voided on quatrefoil; each limb terminates in three crescents, pellets at apex of cusps. +[.../.../...]LEG
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th January 2022
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Record ID: GLO-C10D98
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy bell of Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval date. It is spherical in shape and composed of two hemispherical halves that would have been soldered together. At the top is an integrally circular suspension loop, possibly formed from bent wire. There is possible recessed decoration surrounding the piece but this is obscured by corrosion. At the base is a small circular sound hole.
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-B0F6AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of the British Iron Age, South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type, dating to c. 80-50 BC. Three figures in a galley on the obverse and a zig-zag on the reverse. Reference: ABC 2205 Date: Late Iron Age Diameter: 11.45 mm Weight: 1.06 g Die axis: 6 Although the coin is rather light for a gold quarter stater, the weights of the BM coin ranging from 1.33 to 1.53g. It is closer to the weights for silver pieces which range from 0.76 to 1.46g. However, the colour of the coin does appear to be pale gold.
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-9C3C4E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14), CONCORDIA (MILITVM or similar?) retrograde. clasped hands. It is possible there is a mintmark but the coin is incredibly close in style to an unmarked piece sold at auction (Classical Numismatic Group 102, 8 5 2016, lot 1090). Although coins are both of rough style, only metal analysis will enable us to comment further on whether they are regular. However, this piece does have a slightly blundered and mis-spelt obverse legend IN(reversed)P CARA[SI?]VS P A(G).. Diameter: 18.81 mm Weight: 3.30 g Die axis: 9
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-758BA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Richard III dating to 1483 - 1485. Minted in London. Initial mark SR1. Reference: North Volume 2, No. 1679 Date: Late Medieval Diameter: 25 mm Weight: 2.82 g Die axis: 10
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th December 2021
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Record ID: BERK-72A4B3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy Post-Medieval token of Powell Type 1/30. Circular token with six petals emanating from the centre with a pellet in each section. On the reverse is a series of circular/eliptic geometric designs.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 5th January 2022
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Record ID: BERK-72846B
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medallion of William IV and Queen Adelaide coronation medallion Obverse: WILLIAM IV KING OF GREAT BRITAIN / CROWNED SEP.8 1931. Bust facing right Reverse: HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ADELAIDE. Bust facing right.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 5th January 2022
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Record ID: WILT-5176EE
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Early Medieval copper alloy stirrup mount dating to c AD 1000 - 1100. Williams type, Group A. It is a sub triangular open-work mount with one edge missing and the top of the loop broken away. It is slightly convex with, on the outer face, a lion-like creature in low relief, facing left, head turned upwards, jaws open as if to take something hanging from the apex of the frame. It is four-legged, with tail curled up towards the back of the head. The inside surface is without decoration, and there is a rounded flange along the base of the mount, facing inwards…
Created on: Saturday 11th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-F9C878
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), second issue, dated 1578. Plain cross initial mark. Mint of London. As North 1991, p. 134, no. 1997.
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-E0B67A
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy awl or tracer. The awl has two distinct elements: A circular sectioned, cone-shaped end Awl) and and a flat, wedge-shaped, rectangular cross sectioned end (tracer). Date: Late Bronze - c. 1150 - 800 BC Dimensions: 52.58 mm x 7.04 mm x 4.76 mm Weight: 5.66 g There are several similar objects recorded on the PAS database. For example DOR-AD7774, DOR-79E277, SOM-D995B1, SOM-7C6ED1 and SOM-990775 in which Laura Burnett notes: Plain copper alloy awls are hard to date precisely but ones of this form are known to have been introduced in the Br…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Sunday 24th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E0943E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy French jetton. 'Moor's head' type inscribed AVE MARIA GRACIA P on the obverse. The reverse legend appears blundered and reads MA VE RI [-]. The reverse design is a double stranded arcuate cross fleury with a fleur de lis at the centre and a florette in each angle. Probably minted at Tournai.It appears that the blank was not big enough to accommodate the full designs on the dies. Date: Late Medieval c. 1350 - 1425 Reference: Mitchiner (1988, 158) no. 371 & 372. Diameter: 20.51 mm Weight: 1.53 g Similar jettons are recorded in PAS database records SUR-DF6ADC …
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-DFF43C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age base silver stater of the British Iron Age dating to c. 20 BC to AD 40. South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. A stylised wreath on the obverse and a stylised horse on the reverse. The flan is split and irregular in shape. Date: Late Iron Age Diameter: 22.64 mm Weight: 3.11 g Die axis: 9
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-DFDBE9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317- 326) dating to AD 318 - 324 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse, showing an altar with a globe, inscribed VOTIS XX. Mint mark illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 18.77 mm Weight: 2.67 g Die axis:12
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-DF8A96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193 - 217) dating to AD 200 - 201 (Reece period 10). RESTITVTOR VRBIS reverse showing the emperor standing left, holding a patera in his right hand over a tripod altar and a spear in his left. Reference: RIC IV No. 167a Date: Roman Diameter: 18.28 mm Weight: 2.09 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-DF3134
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry II (1154 - 1189) dating to 1180- 1189. Short cross Class 1c. Minted by Raul in London. Reference: North Vol 1. No 964 Date: Medieval Diameter: 20.30 mm Weight: 1.42 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: WILT-DF1BF7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Late Medieval Wessex coarseware ceramic rim, dating to c. AD 1200-1400. This fragment is sub rectangular in shape with a very narrow rim which is incomplete in some areas. The fabric is a cream colour and fairly smooth in texture. No obvious inclusions visible. Length: 22.9mm; width: 14.8mm; thickness: 5.5mm; weight: 1.75g This is a pale fired finer variant of Wessex Coarseware or a Late Medieval version of Verwood pottery (L. Mepham pers. comm)
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Record ID: DOR-DF0622
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of the Roman Republic issued by Cn Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus dating to AD 76 - 74 (Reece period 1). Genius of the Roman people on the obverse. A globe between a sceptre and a rudder on the reverse. Reference: RRC 393/1b Date: Roman Diameter: 19.53 mm Weight: 3.46 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-DEF075
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy enamelled disc brooch. There is a break to one side of the disc. An originally circular plate with a cone shaped central knop and two side lugs. The plate is decorated with Three concentric recessed bands separated by metal reserves. The outer bad is the widest and parts retain panels of enamel in white, orange and blue. Themiddle band is much narrower and retains traces of red enamel. The inner band retains traces of mixed purple and white enamelling. The two lugs are set opposite each other. One is a broken chain loop and the other is rounded with a circula…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-DEE3FB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy T-shape (Colchester derivative) bow brooch. The leg of the bow and catch plate only remaining, The bow has a shallow D-shaped cross section and tapers towards a projecting semi-circular foot. The bow is decorated with a raised central, longitudinal panel which has a series of recesses for enamel. The remaining recesses are all rectangular apart from the lowest one which is triangular (apex downwards). The enamel is alternating red and turquiose. Below the last, triangular recess, the front of the bow is decorated with a series of transverse ridges. At the …
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: WILT-DEDE4B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Medieval ceramic body sherd, dating to c. AD 1000-1100. The find is a sub-triangular shape, pale orange colour in the inside and a lighter shade of orange on the outer body. It has a coarse, gritty fabric with many tiny flint inclusions and a possible iron stain on the inner surface, plus a small void on the outer surface. Length: 27.8mm; width: 19.4mm; thickness: 6.3mm; weight: 3.65g 'This is a typical Medieval Wessex coarseware, at the coarser end of the spectrum' (L.Mepham pers. comm.)
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2021
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Record ID: WILT-DE441D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval ceramic handle dating to c. AD 1200-1300. The find appears to be the top part of a handle as there is a thumb indentation where it joins the vessel wall. The opposite end is lost due to an old break. The handle is made from a pale fired fabric, pale pink in colour with no visible inclusions. There is a greenish brown glaze applied to the inside part of the vessel and traces of this in the thumb indentation. Length: 44.5mm; width: 45.1mm; thickness: 31.2mm: weight: 32.78g This is either Laverstock or Poole Harbour fineware. They both look similar as bot…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-DDD1C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver probable sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1580 - 1582. Initial marks illegible. Partial date above reverse shield. Reference: North Vol 2, 1997 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 24.41 g Weight: 2.24 g Die axis: 5
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-DD5351
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509-1547) dating to 1526 - 1530. Voided cross initial marks. Mint of York under Archbishop Thomas Wolsey. The edges are slightly clipped. Regerence: North Vol 2, No. 1805 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 18.71 mm Weight: 1.09 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-DD3C8A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1584. Minted in London. Mint marks are Escallop/Escallop. Regerence: North Vol 2, No. 2015 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 25.67 mm Weight: 3.00 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-DCFDAC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337) dating to AD (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE AVGG reverse showing a campgate with two towers. Mint of Trier. Mint mark: //PTRE Date: Roman Diameter: 18.29 mm Weight: 2.13 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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