Record ID: DOR-EDBD77
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core produced during the process of blade manufacture.The flint is light grey-brown. It is now largely covered in a heavy off-white patina with small areas of reddish brown ferrous staining, mainly on the flake scar ridges. A single platform core with multiple blade removals around one side. There is some recent damage to the distal and and the platform. Date: Probably Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic - c. 7000 - 3000 BC  Dimensions: 41 mm x 27 mm Weight: 29.13 g
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-4A3FDA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy 'simple' bar mount, dating to c. AD 1250-1350. The find is rectangular in plan, and decorated on the surface with two parallel grooves to the long end, which have the reminas of a crimped design on the outer edges of the mount. The two rivets are still in situ and the shanks of the rivets, which are slightly angled towards each other,  can be seen on the reverse of the find. The reverse of the find is flat and undecorated.  Dimensions: Length: 10.4mm; width: 5.5mm; thickness: 1.1mm; weight: 0.37g. Similar mounts are illustr…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: DOR-34F8C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dupondius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) dated AD 138-161 LIBERTAS PVBLICA COS II SC reverse depicting Libertas standing left holding pileus in right hand and rod in left. Minted in Rome. Date: Roman Diameter: 22.43 mm Weight: 4.58 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A035A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An fragment of Roman copper alloy, Developed T-shaped,Large South Western type, hinged, brooch, dating to c AD 50 - 150. All that remains is part of the head and a short section of bow. This is a South Western type. Short, slim wings, which taper a little, hold an axis bar and a very short length of oval section pin. One wing shows early damage at the outer end while the axis bar appears to be retained in the other. There is an integral circular loop  surmounting the head, about two thirds of the hoop missing. The flat bow drops away vertically and is deco…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-78BEDB
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy quillon or guard, probably from a small dagger or knife date to the 13-15th century. The object has a flat elongated sub-ovate shape with a curved profile, one side is missing to a break. In the centre, is a small worn rectangular perforation measuring 5.37mm in length and 2.60mm in width. As complete, the perforation would have served as the slot through which the blade would have slotted into the grip. Date: Medieval Length: 27.9 mm Width: 16.23 mm Thickness: 0.62 mm Weight: 1.54 g
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-787755
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy bow brooch dating to the 1st to 2nd century AD. The lower part of the bow only. It is flat and rectangular in shape, slightly curving. It is decorated with an incised groove positioned centrally along its length, either side, along the margins of the bow are a series of incised semi-circular grooves. Date: late Iron Age or early Roman period  Length: 25.40 mm Width: 9.10 mm Thickness: 0.67 mm Weight: 0.78 g  
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-783CF6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy La Tene III/Nauheim derivative type bow brooch dating to the 1st century AD. Complete with part of the spring, but missing its pin and catch plate. The bow has a rectangular cross section and tapers to the foot. It is decorated with two rows of incised diagonal lines positioned centrally along its length, one side is very worn. The diagonal pattern terminates with two horizontally incised lines from where the bow is plain and appears to flatten and slightly expand, there is a possibility this is part of the flattened cu…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-110E95
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pendant, probably for horse harness. An arched plate of copper alloy with a loop at the top and gilding on the front. The suspension loop is set at a right-angle to the plate and has a low, circular hole through it. Below the loop is a rectangular "keystone" panel above a stylised human figure comprising a stylised face which extends into V-shaped legs. These elements are not gilded.  The face has a gilded recess with two pellet eyes. The triangle in the V-shape is recessed and decorated with chip-carved transverse ridges and is also gilded. Flan…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 14th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0E23A1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch. A trumpet brooch with a variant head. The head is semi-circular and hollowed at the rear. At the rear along the lower edge are the integral wings, semi-circular in cross section and housing the copper alloy axis bar for hinged pin mechanism. There is a notch in the wings at the midpoint where the remnant of the hinged pin is attached.  At the top is the remnant of a pierced integrally cast head loop. The bow is narrowed from the head and projects forwards before curving downwards, almost at a …
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 14th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0DF04F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch. A T-shaped (Colchester derivative). 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 copper alloy axis bar to which the missing the pin was attached. 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 a pointed foot. At the rear of the lower bow is&…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 14th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0DC6B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular brooch.  The frame is circular with a flat rectangular cross section. There is a constriction in the frame where the separate copper alloy pin is attached. The pin is hooked around the constriction at one end, tapering  to a point which rests on the opposite side of the frame at the other. The front of the frame is decorated with four large collets arranged to form a square. Two are filled with a white material, possibly degraded glass. Between the collets are eight small rivets with dished tops (these have been inserted separately in…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 14th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-024514
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An complete copper alloy finger ring.  The ring is keeled and has a blind bezel. The sloping shoulders are triangular and undecorated. The downward points of the triangles are flanked by angled projections. The band is narrow and D-sectioned. The bezel is hexagonal and decorated with stamped circular dots but it is too worn to discern any pattern. The inside of the ring is flat and smooth. Similar to Henig type VIII Date: Late Roman- AD 200 - 300 Dimensions: 24.73 mm x 10.19 mm x 16.01 mm Weight: 4.79 g See DOR-0278B5
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 10th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-021A5C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy finger ring, dating to AD 200 - 300. The narrow hoop is D-shaped in cross section and the sloping shoulders are flared into the recessed oval bezel. The empty recess probably originally held a glass or gemstone intaglio. The ring is a Henig type XII. Dimensions: 21.62 mm x 15.00 mm x 2.82 mm Weight: 3.50 g See DOR-5B5CC1
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 15th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-E6686A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate copying  a coin of Tetricus I dating to AD 275-285  (Reece period 14 ).SALVS AVGG reverse depicting Salus feeding snake rising from altar holding anchor or rudder. Date: Roman Diameter: 18.11mm Weight: 1.89 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E6437B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Tetricus I (AD 270-273) dating to AD 270-273 (Reece period 13).SALVS AVGG reverse depicting Salus feeding a snake rising from altar holding anchor or rudder. Date: Roman Diameter: 15.76 mm Weight: 1.43 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E607B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Victorinus (AD 268-270) dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). PROVIDENTIA AVG reverse depicting Providentia with rudder on globe or baton and cornucopia. Date: Roman Diameter: 14.13 mm Weight: 1.59 g Die axis: 8
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E53215
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with a wreath. Mint mark unclear. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.94 mm Weight: 1.31g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E51148
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-378) dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with a wreath. Mint mark -/Q//- - - unclear mint. Date: Roman Diameter: 19.31 mm Weight: 2.27 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E4EB3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-378) dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor with a standard going right, dragging a captive. Mint mark III//- unclear mint Date: Roman Diameter: 19.03 mm Weight: 1.34 g Die axis:  12
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E4B99C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine  (AD 307-361) dating to AD 354-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse. Unclear mintmark. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.77 mm Weight: 1.25 g Die axis:  6
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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