Record ID: DOR-6ED061
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate, probably of Tetricus I (AD 270-273) dating to AD 270 - 273 (Reece Period 13). Reverse type, probably SALVS AVG depicting Salus feeding snake rising from an altar.  Date: Roman Diameter: 18.03 mm Weight: 2.97 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-6EA5F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 335 - 341 (Reece period 17), GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and one standard. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.8 mm Weight: 1.07 g Die axis: uncertain.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-6E78CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of uncertain emperor probably of the Gallic empire (AD 260 -274) dating from AD 260 - 275 (Reece Period 13) Reverse type unclear Date: Roman Diameter: 14.97 mm Weight: 1.65 g Die axis: uncertain
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-6E494C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus or radiate of uncertain emperor dating from AD 260 - 402. Reverse type, possibly standing female.  Date: Roman Diameter: 17.37 mm Weight: 1.42 g Die axis: uncertain
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-6E2FF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of uncertain emperor dating to c. AD 260 - 275 (Reece period 13). Reverse shows a standing figure. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.10 mm Weight: 2.2 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DC973E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of uncertain emperor dating to c.AD 260 - 274 (Reece period 13). Reverse shows a standing figure. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.67 mm. Weight: 1.62 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 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-A98B5B
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy ampulla.  The object comprise a hollow flask with a sub-circular body and narrowed, open neck with integral lugs either side. One face of the chamber is decorated with deep grooved radiating lines representing a cockle shell. on the other face of the chamber are traces of a moulded design of a crown with cross hatched infill. Date: Medieval  - c.1300-1500 Dimensions: 48.65 x 25.54 x 6.59 mm Weight : 28.49 g There are many examples of ampullae with crowns and cross hatching in various styles and configurations on the PAS database, fo…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-A9C46D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy ampulla.  The object comprises a hollow flask with a sub-circular body and narrowed, open neck. The bilateral lugs have broken off, part of the neck is missing leaving a torn edge and there is a ragged hole running diagonally across one face. The chamber of the ampulla is decorated with deep grooved radiating lines representing a cockle shell. There is no decoration visible on the other face. Date: Medieval (c.1300-1500). Dimensions: 49.35 x 31.23 x 5.08mm. Weight : 30.76g. Ampullae were pilgrim souvenirs known to have been …
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-3CE4FC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, single loop, D-shaped buckle with ornate outer edge dating to c. 1200 - 1400. It has four lobed knops on the outer edge. The sides of the frame are arched and have a faceted, lozengiform cross section. The bar is narrowed from the frame and off-set. There are traces of iron corrosion product on the bar, perhaps from the missing pin. Reference: Egan, G & Pritchard, F, 1991, "Dress Accessories", pages 72 - 74, Date: Medieval Length: 25.34 mmm Width: 25.18 mm Thickness: 5.28 mm Weight: 4.18 g Reference: Whitehead, R (1996) Buckles 1250 -1…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-3D3426
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch. A strip brooch dating to c.  45-120 AD. The wings, bow, foot and catchplate remain. The wings are folded tabs that would have wrapped around the missing axis bar. Both wings are incomplete. The pin is missing. At the head of the brooch is a central notch between the wings where the missing pin would have been attached to the missing axis bar.The bow is flat and rectangular in cross section. It is  curved and tapers to a rounded foot. It is decorated with flanking longitudinal grooves either side of a wide central rib. The …
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-206D54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Claudius II Gothicus and dating to AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). Standing male figure on the reverse. Date: Roman. Diameter: 16.9 mm Weight: 2.23 g Axis: 12
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-FC31A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch, only missing its hinged pin, dating to cAD50 - 150. It has long, elaborately decorated wings, their span almost matching the length of the whole brooch. On each wing are three major ridges, not quite circumferential, the outer one wider than the others and the outer two each  flanked by smaller crenellated ridges. The ends are capped. The innermost ridge is an emphasised crenellated ridge standing alone and not extending as far around the wing as the other two. The centre front of the oval section b…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-FFCA9A
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment from a cast and then twisted gold bracelet, possibly repurposed into a ring dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c.1300 – 1100 cal BC). The object is made of a gold rod that has been bent into an oval shaped hoop whose two terminals overlap one another. The rod is rectangular in section (c.3.6mm wide and c.3.1mm thick) with slightly accentuated corners created by slightly concave edges. This rod has been twisted moderately (having 5 twists) across its length. Both terminals end in transverse breaks. Dimensions: The ring is 14.8mm long and 13.0mm wide. In it…
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-1CC614
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy figurine of Saint John, probably from a processional cross. The figure is cast in the round. A standing figure in a full length robe and draped in a mantle covering the bowed head. The drapes of the robe are delineated in grooves and ridges on the front, back and sides of the figure. In addition, on the torso of the figure is a central longitudinal incised line with a series of short diagonal lines incised over it. The figure holds a book in the right hand and has its left hand raised in blessing, palm outwards. The spine of the book is decorated with a horizont…
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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

Record ID: WILT-D27DCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of James I (AD1603-1625) dating to AD1603-1604. First coinage. Thistle initial mark. North (1991) p144, no.2076.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D280B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) dating to AD1591-1594. Third issue. Tun initial mark. North (1991) p137, no.2016.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D2A68B
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy crotal bell, dating to c. AD 1500-1700. Part of the top of the suspension loop is missing due to an old break, with only the two lugs and part of the crossbar remaining. The upper and lower hemisphere of the bell is divided by a prominent rib. At either side of the suspension loop (about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere) is a sound hole which is 5mm in diameter, although one is smaller due to corrosion products obscuring the aperture. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with the sound "slit". The upp…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-BF934B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy initial T-shaped brooch. The shaft of the pin is missing. The wings are a narrow tube formed from rolling the top of the head up and forwards, and cutting a slot for the pin. The head of the pin remains attached to the iron axis bar and artuculating in a notch at the head of the bow.  The bow is arched and tapers to a pointed foot but has no knop. The bow has a rectangular cross section. It tapers to a pointed foot. At the rear of the foot is a hooked catchplate. The bow is decorated with transverse knurled ridges at the head. Th…
Created on: Monday 11th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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