Record ID: DEV-33CB21
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy casket key, dating to c. AD 1500-1600. The bow is a flattened kidney shape, with the outer inset that creates the waist of the kidney very subtle. A small circular depression marks the point where it was attached to the stem, which has three increasingly thick horizontal collars, with a narrowed waist between the first and second collar. The upper part of the stem adjacent to the bit appears hollow, although it is now filled with debris. The bit is E-shaped, formed of three prongs extending from a pyramidal strip to their rear. Measurements: 45.…
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
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Record ID: DEV-339C56
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy spherical crotal or rumbler bell, dating to c. AD 1600-1800. Approximately 50% of the lower hemisphere of the bell is now missing, sheared off from just beneath the sound holes, one of which would have been circular while the other appears lozenge shaped. There is a distinctly thickened rib at the equator of the bell, dividing the two hemispheres. In the upper hemisphere are two opposing sound holes, which are larger than those in the lower hemisphere and both circular in shape. The suspension loop is square in shape with an irregularly ci…
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
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Record ID: DEV-0A270B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy La Tene III, Nauheim derivative brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 20-80. The bow and footplate, three of the four coils and the central iron bar which they attach to survive. Aside from the central bar, the remainder of the brooch is all one piece. The footplate is trapezoidal in shape and flattened in cross section, and retains the original folded lip for the pin rest. It is slightly angled diagonally away from the bow. The bow is flattened in cross section and rectangular where it leaves the coils, thinning and tapering to an extremely slender…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
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Record ID: DEV-08AE1D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1279-1307) dating to AD 1280-1. Mint of Durham. As North (1991:29) no. 1022, Class 3g. Measurements: 18.9mm diameter, 0.9mm thickness, weight 1.29g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
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Record ID: DOR-8496B6
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, cast, socketed copper alloy axe head. The mouth is sub-rectangular with the long axis parallel with the blade. It has a single moulded collar around the exterior of the opening. The upper body is slender, leading down to a sharply trapezoidal lower body and a straight, broad edged blade. At one side, below the collar is a D-shaped loop with a pointed plano-convex cross section. The front and rear faces of the axehead are decorated with similar moulded elements. Each has a raised line along each edge, starting below the collar and extending to approximately two thirds of th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Affpuddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-840B94
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Post-Medieval slip top spoon. The bowl is 'fig' shaped. The stem has a faceted irregular hexagonal cross-section with a chamfered terminal (slip-top). There is a short V-shaped ridge on the rear of the bowl where the handle joins it. At the top of the bowl, set in line with the handle, is a stamped touch-mark in a rope border of the initials CF. These are orientated with the base of the letters towards the handle. There are multiple scratches on the surface of the bowl and handle, In particular are a group of long incised lines in the bowl which may be a crude c…
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Affpuddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-80A5E6
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy French jetton of Tournai, dating from c.1415 - 1500. On the obverse is a crown within a wire line circle, surrounded by the legend AVE MARIA GRASIA PLENA. On the reverse is atriple stranded cross fleuretty within a tressure of four arches. In the centre of the cross is a voided quatrefoil and there is a V flanked by two pellets in each angle. There is no reverse legend. Date: Late Medieval - c. 1415 - 1500 Diameter: 26.51 mm Weight: Similar jettons are illustrated in Mitchiner, 1988, Jettons, Medalets and Tokens; The Medieval Period and Nuremberg: compare f…
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Affpuddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-079EF7
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy chape, possibly from a sword or dagger scabbard The cast chape is incomplete, missing much of one side and the base (with a length of 45.0mm and a weight of 9.6g). The top corners had rounded indents, now damaged and truncated (with a maximum width at the shoulders of 19.3mm where it has a thickness of 6.0mm, now somewhat crushed). The sides are rounded and convergent towards the break above the base (with a maximum thickness above the base of 7.3mm). Both faces are decorated with a raised midrib, flanked by groves and enhanced with incised diagonals. Traces…
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
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Record ID: NMS-058651
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of uncertain Tetrarch, probably Constantine I, London, obverse [...], laureate bust right, reverse SOLI INVICTO COMITI type, mintmark PLN, c.AD305-10
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
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Record ID: DOR-887895
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval gold ecu d'or au soleil of Francis I of France (1515-47). Second type (23 Jan 1515), minted in Lyon. Crowned shield of France on the obverse and a triple stranded cross fleuretty on the reverse with a crowned F in two of the angles. Reference: Duplessy 771 Diameter: 24.97 mm Weight: 3.32 g Die axis: 6/7
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyme Regis', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-235F11
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A body sherd of Roman Gaulish Samian Ware, dating to the period c.AD 40-200. The fabric is hard, pink-orange in colour and consistently fired. Both the inner and outer surfaces are coated with a hard and glossy orange/red slip which is abraded in places. The breaks are worn. The sherd measures 26.96mm in length, 13.22mm in width, 6.64mm in thickness and weighs 2.02g. With thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith for identifying this sherd.
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-21C537
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A body sherd of Roman colour-coated New Forest Ware, dating to the period c.AD 260-370. The sherd has a light grey surface, and is coated in a dark brown-grey slip. The fabric is fine and sandy, with well sorted, sparse brown inclusions. The sherd measures 15.84mm in length, 10.82mm in width, 2.29mm in thickness and weighs 0.73g. With thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith for identifying this sherd.
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-2175EA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A group of 38 Roman Sandy Coarse Ware sherds, dating to the period c.AD 43-410. 5 of the sherds are rim sherds, 3 are base sherds and 30 are body sherds. The sherds range in colour, including light grey-cream, light orange and dark grey. Combined weight: 176.69g. The sherds range in maximum measurements from 14.47mm to 36.34mm. With thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith for identifying these sherds.
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-21404A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A group of 4 Roman Grog Tempered Ware sherds, dating to the period c.AD 275-410. All four are body sherds. Three sherds have fabric is soft and light orange in colour. They have moderate, poorly sorted, amorphous, cream grog inclusions. The breaks are worn. One sherd is orange in colour on the inner surface, black on the outer surface, and has a grey core. It has sparse, poorly sorted, white grog inclusions. The breaks are worn. Combined weight: 24.92g. With thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith for identifying these sherds.
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-2119AB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A group of 4 Roman South East Dorset Black Burnished Ware sherds, dating to the period c.AD 43-410. One is a rim sherd, one is a base sherd and two are body sherds. One body sherd is broadly rectangular in plan, with a dark grey and brown exterior surface, and a mid-grey core It has sparse, poorly sorted, black inclusions. The exterior surface is compact and has a series of striations on the outer face. Traces of sooting are on the inner face. The second body sherd is triangular in plan, with a dark grey and brown exterior surface, and a dark grey core It has sparse, poorly …
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-917BC6
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of flint debitage of probable Neolithic-Bronze Age date, circa 4000 - 801 BC. It is a tertiary flake and retains none of the original cortex. The dorsal face exhibits 6 negative flake scars from previous flake removal, one of which terminates in a hinge fracture. The proximal end has a large striking platform, and a bulb of percussion is present on the ventral face, as well as two parallel flake scars from flake removal. The flint is grey-brown in colour with white inclusions. The debitage measures 43.91mm in length, 26.54mm in width, 9.88mm in thickness and weighs 14.44g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-8FFCCE
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper alloy 'Venus penny' Jetton dating from AD 1490-1550. Mitchiner (1988, p273, no. 849) . Obverse description: Austro-Burgundian shield in five parts: Three Lis (Burgundy modern), 3 horizontal lines, paly, 3 oblique lines (Burgundy ancient), Brabant - lion rampant (Brabant), overall a lion rampant the Escutcheon of Flanders. Above Burgundian steel accosted by three flints (annulets). Obverse inscription: Nonsensical. Reverse description: Woman (Venus) holding a spray of two flowers accosting a central fleur-de-lis in raised right hand, in lo…
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-274129
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy uniface token, probably Medieval or post Medieval, dating to c AD 1200 to 1800. The token is circular, with a casting sprue extending from the edge of the flan and a central sub-rectangular perforation. The token is segmented by seven radiating lines, each tapering and terminating in a large pellet. Each segment contains a moulded feature, with alternating pellets and fleurs. Diameter: 22.8mm. Thickness: 1.6mm. Weight: 3.26g.
Created on: Saturday 28th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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Record ID: WILT-25F54D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy post Medieval vessel, some kind of small cooking pot (perhaps a pipkin, posnet or skillet), being part of one of the legs, dating to cAD 1500 - 1700. It is broadly sub-triangular in cross section, with a moulded transverse collar close to the upper terminal. The leg has broken off at an early date above this collar. Below the collar the foot continues and has a rounded, blunt terminal, widening a little at the extreme end such that here it is more oval in section. It has a pale green patina with blackening on all outside surfaces. The foot meas…
Created on: Saturday 28th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2021
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Record ID: WILT-FDA09D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny probably of Richard I, dating to AD 1189-1194. Probably class 3. Minted at Winchester by Adam. Cf. North vol I, no. 967. Part of the coin is missing due to old breaks.
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-FC8D55
Object type: BRIDLE FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy, probably part of a bridle fitting or stirrup terminal, dating to c. AD 1000-1100. The fragment is sub-rectangular is cross section an irregular in plan; it is truncated by an old break at one end from which it expands in width and then curves very slightly and birfurcates, with breaks at 1 o'clock and 3 o'clock. The space in between the breaks is concave. Two low knops expand from behind the birfurcation. A small section of engraved ringerike or urnes-derived decoration survives on one face. The object measures 36.3mm in length, 14.1mm in width, 4.8mm …
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2021
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Record ID: WILT-FC3B8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval sixpence, probably of William III, dating to AD 1694-1702. The coin has been worn smooth and bent into an S-shape for reuse as a token.
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-FAE356
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified fragment of copper alloy, probably a strap fitting of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1600-1700. The surviving fragment is irregular in plan, with an irregular projection ending in a knop projecting above a rounded end, and with the other end truncated by a break. The original edges appear chamfered. On eface of the object is decorated by an elaborate pattern of engraved lines and punched annulets and crescents, broadly filling the space. The object measures 39.1mm in length, 14.5mm in width, 2.2mm in thickness and weighs 4.63g. Although the fragment has not been …
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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Record ID: WILT-FA70CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I, dating to AD 1300-1305. Mint of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Class 9bc or 10ab.
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-FA1642
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy buckle plate, dating to c. AD 1200-1450. The item is a single sub-rectangular sheet, broken at the fold and with only the front plate surviving. The plate is recessed at the fold, with a rectangular slot cut to accomodate a lost pin. The plate tapers a little towards the attachment end where there are two rivet holes, one in each corner. There is a single, centrally placed rivet hole close to the buckle end. An incised border is situated close to the edge. A green-brown patina is on the surface as well as traces of gilding. The buckle plate mea…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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Record ID: WILT-FA030D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval copper alloy probable buckle plate, dating to c. AD 1200-1450. The artefact consists of a sub-rectangular sheet of copper alloy, broken at both ends and partially along one long side. The plate is decorated with a double-stranded punched rectangular border, defining a field further divided by a large lozengiform border. The lozenge contains a double-stranded cross. The object measures 24mm in length, 13.6mm in width, 0.6mm in thickness and weighs 1.02g.
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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Record ID: WILT-F9F902
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward II, dating to AD 1310-1327. Mint of London. The coin has been double struck, and is worn on the obverse.
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-F954D5
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring of uncertain date. The ring has a subcircular frame with a plano-convex cross section, and is undecorated. The object measures 26.8mm in diameter, 2.9mm in thickness and weighs 4.5g. Undiangostic rings such as this cannot be precisely dated outside of a secure archaeological context; it is probably a post-medieval harness ring, but similar rings have also been found with Roman coin hoards, for instance, where they appear to have been part of a bag containing the coins.
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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Record ID: WILT-F94C77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut-halfpenny of Henry III, dating to AD 1251-1272. Class 5b. Minted at London by Henri. Cf. North vol I, p.227, no. 992/2.
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-E70EA5
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy post-medieval commemorative medal of Frederick, Duke of York, dating to AD 1827. Obverse: Uniformed bust of Frederick, Duke of York, bare head, left; FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK. Reverse: Funerary urn on plinth with weeping willow to right; BORN AUGUST 16 . 1763; THE SOLDIERs. FRIEND; DIED JANY. 5TH 1827. The medal measures 25mm in and weighs 5.38g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: DEV-E4F8F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of William FitzRobert, Earl of Gloucester (AD 1147-1183) dating to AD 1147-1148. As North (1980: 174) no. 945. Moneyer unknown, possibly of a new mint perhaps located at Sherbourne. The coin is well struck but chipped. With thanks to Dr Martin Allen (Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge) for discussing this coin and his help in its identification. It is also recorded on the Fitzwilliam Museum database as 2020.0280. Measurements: weight 0.9g
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 26th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7E5B0C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy medieval to post-medieval token, dating to the period c.AD 1400-1800. The token is sub-circular in plan, and decorated with a geometric grid, which is Powell tyep 7 (hatching or grid). The reverse is undecorated. The token measures 16.3mm and weighs 3.61g.
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 4th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-7E3928
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate or nummus, of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type and mint. Diameter: 13.1mm. Weight: 0.73g.
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 4th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-7E243E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate, possibly barbarous, of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 260-296. Unclear reverse type and mint. Diameter: 15.4mm. Weight: 1.09g.
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 17th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-7DF973
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate, possibly imitating Victorinus, dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse type possibly depicting standing figure left. The flan still retains some of the casting sprue. Diameter including sprue: 20.08mm. Diameter without sprue: 18.1mm. Weight: 2.38g.
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-7DA47C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right, holding standard in left hand and dragging captive with right hand. Mint of Arles or Lyon.
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 4th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-7D49B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Maximinus II Daia (AD 305-311) as Caesar, dating to the period c.AD 306-307 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left, holding cornucopia in left hand and patera in right hand. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 128, no. 64.
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
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Record ID: WILT-7B7AAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 316-317 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left, holding globe in left hand and raising right arm. Mint of London. Cf. RIC VII, no. 89.
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-7998C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman siliqua of Valentinian I, dating to the period AD 364-367 (Reece period 19). RESTITVTOR REIP reverse type depicting Emperor standing facing, head right, holding standard in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand. Mint of Antioch. Cf. RIC IX, p.273, no. 7a. This coin is pierced at 2 o' clock on the obverse. The deliberate piercing of a coin effectively removes it from circulation as a monetary item thereby changing its use from coin to object and thus qualifying it as potential treasure. Consequently, in terms of age and precious metal content, the o…
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 25th October 2021
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Record ID: WILT-791F2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Septimius Severus, dating to AD 200 (Reece Period 10). P M TR P VIII COS II P P reverse type depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC IV, no. 150.
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 4th December 2020
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Record ID: DEV-65E29D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 354-361, Reece Period 17. FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting soldier spearing fallen barbarian horseman. Mint unknown. Measurements: 14.9mm diameter, 0.7mm thickness, weight 0.97g.
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2020
Last updated: Sunday 22nd November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton Bradstock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-EBD8E1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy pin dating from the Roman to medieval periods. The pin has a flat circular head, on which little decoration remains aside from a faint beaded border inset slightly from the edge on one face. Striations are present on both faces. The head narrows to a collar of two transverse mouldings, which are only present on the front, before extending to the shaft. The shaft is circular in cross-section and is bent just below the midway point. The pin measures 61.1mm in length, 2mm in diameter at the shaft, 14.8mm in diameter at the head, and 0.5mm in thickness at the …
Created on: Friday 13th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-EB88DB
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bead of uncertain date, probably Bronze Age to Roman c.AD 43 - 410. The bead is sub-biconical with a central perforation through the centre. A series of striations are present around the perimeter, close to the apex. Similar beads on the database include ESS-975247, SUR-131CBB, ASHM-377F8C, LEIC-3641F5, SOM-DA2D9C although these have a slightly more pronounced conical shape than this example. These examples range in date from Bronze Age to Roman, and therefore a wide date range is suggested for this example. The bead measures 9.6mm in diameter, 4.7mm …
Created on: Friday 13th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-EAB741
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Henry II, dating to the period AD 1185-1189. Class 1c. Minted at London by Pieres. Cf. North vol I, p.220, no. 964. Diameter: 20.07mm. Weight: 1.39g.
Created on: Friday 13th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-E9E672
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius of Mark Antony, dating to the period 32-31 BC (Reece period 1). Uncertain reverse type depicting aquila between two standards. Cf. RRC 544.
Created on: Friday 13th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-19C816
Object type: MICRODENTICULATE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible microdenticulate, probably of Mesolithic or Neolithic date, c. 11,000-2600 BC. Part of a larger assemblage of flint, see also: WILT-19B371; WILT-196E52; WILT-1940B2; WILT-19212E; WILT-185746; WILT-17D77C; WILT-17714B. A bladelet of grey-brown flint with a diffuse bulb of percussion and the distal end lost to a break. Fine retouch has created a possible serated edge along the right edge of the dorsal face, with this partically destroyed by short, semi-abrubt retouch creating a shallow indentation, potentially related to microlith production. Length 28.6mm; Width 1…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-19B371
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of three retouched flint blades, probably of Mesolithic or Neolithic date, c. 11,000-2600 BC. Part of a larger assemblage of flint, see also: WILT-19C816; WILT-196E52; WILT-1940B2; WILT-19212E; WILT-185746; WILT-17D77C; WILT-17714B. 1. Neat secondary blade of grey-brown flint with a small amount of cortex surviving at the distal end. Blade like removal scars on dorsal face, and very fine retouch along either edge creating a serated edge. Diffuse bulb of percussion. Length 55.3mm; Width 16.1mm; Thickness 4.7mm; Weight 5.16g. 2. Neat tertiary blade of grey-brown f…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-196E52
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of flint blades, probably of Mesolithic or Neolithic date, c. 11000-2600 BC. Part of a larger assemblage of flint, see also: WILT-19B371; WILT-19C816; WILT-1940B2; WILT-19212E; WILT-185746; WILT-17D77C; WILT-17714B The group comprises of 3 secondary blades with cortex surviving on their dorsal face (13.19g) and 14 tertiary blades (24.23g), all of a grey-brown flint with a cloudy patina or are patinated solidly white, with visible iron staining. All exhibit neat, parallel blade-like knapping, with diffuse bulbs of percussion. The group as a whole is characterised by …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-1940B2
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular retouched primary flake, probably of Mesolithic or Neolithic date, c. 11000-2600 BC. Part of a larger assemblage of flint, see also: WILT-19B371; WILT-196E52; WILT-19C816; WILT-19212E; WILT-185746; WILT-17D77C; WILT-17714B The flake appears to be incomplete, with a large proportion of the flake lost to a recent break. The flint is brown-grey, patinated white on one face. The proximal end does not survive, and the conchoidal ripples are very diffuse. The flake exhibits little indication of deliberate knapping with the exception of a clear line of short, parallel abrup…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-19212E
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of flint debitage, probably of Mesolithic or Neolithic date, c. 11000-2600 BC. Part of a larger assemblage of flint, see also: WILT-19B371; WILT-196E52; WILT-1940B2; WILT-19C816; WILT-185746; WILT-17D77C; WILT-17714B A group of flakes, typically of blue-grey flint with pale inclusions, although some brown-grey flints are also represented. The group comprises of 1 primary flake (19.40g), 16 secondary flakes (224.89g) and 15 tertiary flakes (80.54g). The group as a whole exhibits irregular, broad flake like removals with several showing sings of modern damage. In gene…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 24th March 2021
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Record ID: WILT-185746
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three flint scrapers of probable Mesolithic or Neolithic date, c. 11,000-2600 BC, part of a larger assemblage, see also: WILT-19B371; WILT-196E52; WILT-1940B2; WILT-19212E; WILT-19C816; WILT-17D77C; WILT-17714B. 1. A utilised core fragment exhibiting retouch along one edge, of a blue-grey flint with pale inclusions and cortex surviving on the dorsal face. Relatively broad, flake-like removal scars are present on the dorsal face, whilst two parallel small blade-like removals are present on the ventral, one of which is hinged. The bulb of percussion survives at the proximal end, bu…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-17D77C
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper of probable Mesolithic or Neolithic date, c. 11000-2600 BC, part of a larger assemblage, see also: WILT-19B371; WILT-196E52; WILT-1940B2; WILT-19212E; WILT-185746; WILT-19C816; WILT-17714B. A utilised core fragment exhibiting retouch along one edge, of a pale grey flint with visible iron staining and pale inclusions. The core fragment has two surviving parallel striking platforms, with removal scars present on the dorsal face only. These are small and sub-parallel, with a number of hinged fractures. The ventral edge exhibits a small area of short, semi-abrupt, sca…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-17714B
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of flint cores, probably of Mesolithic or Neolithic date, c. 11,000- 2,600 BC, part of a larger assemblage of flint, see also: WILT-19B371; WILT-196E52; WILT-1940B2; WILT-19212E; WILT-185746; WILT-17D77C; WILT-19C816. The group comprises of 5 cores all of dark blue-grey flint with paler inclusions, although the surface of one has become patinated and is now white, with visible iron staining on the ridges between removal facets. All of the cores have surviving cortex covering a portion of their surface, and many also appear to have been subjected to modern damage. In gener…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th February 2021
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Record ID: BH-12F5DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), dating to the period c.231-235 (Reece Period 11). SPES PVBLICA reverse type depicting Spes walking left holding flower and skirt. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV.2, p. 89, no. 254c
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2020
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Record ID: BH-129878
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval annular brooch dating to the period AD 1200-1400. The frame of the brooch is circular in shape and D-shaped in cross-section. A small portion of the frame is narrowed to circular-section where the pin is attached by a loop. The pin loop is D-shaped in cross-section and is divided from the rest of the D-sectioned pin shaft by a single ribbed collar. The rest of the pin shaft is relatively even in width along its length and terminates at an old worn break. The terminal of the pin is missing. The upper surface of the brooch frame has moulded …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-018FCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 332-333 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA type depicting wolf and twins. Mint of Trier. Cf. RIC VII, p.217, no. 542.
Created on: Monday 2nd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-6E3036
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy mount or strap fitting, dating to AD 1200-1500. The mount consists of a rectangular sheet with three perforations along its longitudinal median line. The outer two contain separate copper alloy rivets. The sheet is decorated is with a deeply incised double stranded border, with the central space segmented by a saltire. Dimensions: c 31.7mm x c 21.5mm; 1mm thick; 5g in weight. Rivets c 4.8mm in length. cf. Egan & Pritchard 2002, 196 nos. 1054, 1060.
Created on: Monday 26th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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Record ID: WILT-6C7F1A
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval pilgrim's lead-alloy bag shaped ampulla, dating to cAD 1200 - 1500. The object comprises the bowl and one handle. The rest has broken away at an early date. The body of the ampulla is sub-circular with the stub of its rectangular neck extending from the top of the bowl. The remaining handle, or suspension loop, appears to have been damaged when the neck of the ampulla was subjected to its break, and is now mangled at the junction of neck and bowl. One face of the body is decorated with a stylised flower of six eliptical petals. The other face shows a crowne…
Created on: Monday 26th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-6BE2EA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval to post-medieval copper-alloy foot of a vessel leg dating to c.AD 1250 - 1700. The fragment comprises the foot of a leg. The foot is broadly a narrow D-shape in cross-section, with a raised central longitudinal rib running down the front. The object widens towards the base of the foot, where it is a rounded D-shape in cross-section. Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from AD 1200 to 1700 for serving and cooking. Legs and feet are the most commonly recorded finds and Butler et alii (2009, p. 4) suggest there were four main types of leg used. …
Created on: Monday 26th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-2BECC5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete oval frame Medieval buckle with composite plate dating to c. AD 1300 - 1400. The rectangular section frame is almost circular with a point at the apex. There is a circular rivet hole, now missing the rivet, just below the frame and a forked spacer over which rectangular sheet plates, now loose, have been attached. The attachment ends of the plates have been cut or broken in a zigzag shape leaving three triangular projections. A central rivet is in situ at this end. The ends of the plate closest to the buckle itself appear damaged and it is not clear whether or not the sh…
Created on: Friday 23rd October 2020
Last updated: Friday 4th December 2020
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Record ID: WILT-999B2E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1650. There is no pin or plate. The hoops are sub-triangular in cross-section. There is a narrowed and slightly offset strap bar which is triangular in section, each end of which extends as a moulded narrow knop into, but not beyond, the width of the hoop. There is evidence of white metal coating on the upper surface of the buckle. Dimensions: 37.05mm in length; 24.58mm in width; weight 7.4g
Created on: Friday 16th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: WILT-978C53
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval mount, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1700. The body of the mount comprises circular and lozenge shaped open work, with a sub circular extension at the apex, pierced for a rivet, still in situ. The lower terminal of the body tapers to a rectangular plate within which is an in-situ iron rivet. An integral hook extends from this plate, facing the rear. The end of the hook is missing. Dimensions: 38.86mm in length; 16mm in width; weight 3.4g cf Read 2001 p 30 no 357 for identical item. Also see WILT-380E57
Created on: Friday 16th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: DEV-6D0406
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver gilt annular brooch with floral decoration. The brooch is annular in shape, with a flattened profile along both vertical sides, where the pin and pin rest are placed.  Along the horizontal sides, the frame of the brooch is twisted, in a simple twist which creates a spiral appearance. There are four gold flowers which have been applied to the brooch frame at regular intervals, placed in a rectangular formation. The gilding survives in best condition on these floral decorations. These are octofoils, formed of flowers with two extended long petals, two slig…
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St Martin CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-F1190D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valentinian 1, dating to AD 365-375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor in military attire, advancing right, holding captive by the hair with left hand and holding labarum in right hand. Possibly mint of Nicomedia.
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
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Record ID: SUR-F0E783
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast, copper-alloy circular Medieval personal seal matrix. The matrix is flat and has been intentionally broken in half. The suspension loop has been lost. The die face depicts a fleur-de-lys with the surrounding partial llegend [...](D)E LA WODEI[...].
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
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Record ID: ESS-DB5489
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete, but misshapen, silver medieval finger-ring with decorated bezel and shoulders, dating to c. 1100-1200 CE. The ring has a flat hoop, with a wider bezel, which comprises over half of its circumference. The bezel comprises seven panels of incised decoration, some areas retaining niello. Three primary panels (including the centre bezel) are each decorated with a cross-crosslet, the further four panels intersperse the cross panels and consist of narrow parallel grooves. Dimensions: External diameter: 23.7mm at widest point (band is squashed); thickness of…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
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Record ID: SUR-464E47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and pierced copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to AD 321-324 (Reece Period 16). [CAESARVM NOSTR]ORVM reverse type depicting a wreath enclosing VOT/X. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2020
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Record ID: SUR-B56EEA
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A domed thimble of mid 17th to early 18th century date, made of tinned copper alloy, with a longitudinal butt seam evident on one side. The pits are hand punched and run to the top of the crown. There is a decorated band comprised of a broad plain band bordered by beaded bands, around the base. There is no base rim. The thimble's surface is worn, but faint maker's or owner's initials of IG can be made out on one side.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2020
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Record ID: SUR-B53A68
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A decorated finger ring of post Medieval date made from a low grade base silver alloy. The hoop has a flat cross-section and has moulded decoration to the exterior, comprising palm fronds alternating with cinqfoil rosettes of pellets. The applied bezel is a 4.7mm wide quatrefoil with a small heart incised onto it, possibly with a flame emerging from the top. The hoop has been crushed and is now distorted.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: DEV-B4A2BA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval gold finger ring, made from a rich yellow buttery gold, AD 1550-1650. The ring has been slightly compacted post deposition, giving it an elliptical appearance. The band is broad and D-shaped in cross section, with a capital Latin script inscription on the internal surface. The external inscription is arranged in three words, with floral designs between them. These words are: “THYNKE ON ME” and they are interspersed with small crosses. The band is highly decorative, with the design composed of an interlace which creates a series of lozenge-shaped …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-9CF36E
Object type: DRESS PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver-gilt dress-pin. The head is spherical and hollow. The pin shaft is inserted into the base of the head, is circular in cross section and tapers to a point. The shaft has an L-shaped bend about a third of the way along below the head and the remainder of the shaft extends diagonally upwards. The head is decorated with silver wire filigree and pellets which are the heads of applied pins. Two horizontal filigree bands divide the head into two hemispheres. Each hemisphere is decorated with three large filigree circles. Within each circle there are a further five circles su…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-8B87F1
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver annular hawking ring or vervel. The vervel is a flat ring with a rectangular cross section. Both faces are inscribed in serifed upper and lowercase lettering: Side one: Returne . to . Sir Side two: Thom. Trenchard Date: Post Medieval - c. 1600 - 1700 Dimensions: 11.97 mm x 4.86 mm x 1.28 mm Internal diameter 7.11 mm Weight: 0.71 g The inscription may relate to Sir Thomas Trenchard of Wolverton, Dorset (1582 - 1657), MP on three occasions between 1621 and 1648, Knighted in 1613 and High Sherriff of Dorset in 1634. The family held land at Charminster and…
Created on: Monday 21st September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lytchett Matravers', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-364BBF
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A gold finger ring with an internal inscription. The hoop is D-shaped in cross section. On the flat interior surface is two line inscription in Italic lettering. There are incised guidelines visible under the inscription. The inscription reads: The eye doth finde the hart doth chuse Faith doth finde and death doth loose Next to the inscription is a maker’s mark in a shield- DA Dimensions: 24.43 mm x 4.70 mm x 2.78 mm Weight: 10.21 g Date: Post Medieval – c. 1650 - 1730 Discussion: Since at least the middle of the nineteenth century (Waterton 1859, …
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 5th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-8DA2F4
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver siliquae coin hoard, dating to the period AD 360-363. 4 coins are of the emperor Julian II and one is of Constantius II. Discussion Given the narrow date range of these coins, and the close proximity of their findspots, this group comprises a scattered hoard. The coins contain over 10% precious metal and are over 300 years old. Consequently, in terms of both age and precious metal content, they qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. No. Emperor Reverse …
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 25th October 2021
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Record ID: SUR-63ABB3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval buckle retaining a fragment of the frame and plate made of copper alloy sheet folded around the strap bar. The frame has small lobes at either end of the narrowed bar. The reverse of the plate is half of the length of the front. There are two rivet holes retaining copper alloy rivets; the rivet towards the front passes through the rear plate, the rivet towards the back has a rove around its end. The front of the plate is decorated with transverse lines. Circa 13th-15th century
Created on: Monday 7th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2020
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Record ID: DOR-630A3B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  An incomplete silver cuff link element. A disc from one end of a cufflink originally joined with a loop to another, matching element. The disc has an angled rim which is missing and damaged in places. On the front is a raised design of a pair of clasped hands with lace cuffs at the wrists, two hearts below and a crown above. Corresponding recessed areas on the back suggest the design was stamped. Soldered to the centre of the rear is a circular sectioned wire loop. There is no visible makers mark. There is an area of iron corrosion product at the rear. Dimension…
Created on: Monday 7th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-269FAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Henry V class C. Mint mark pierced cross dating this to 1413-1422 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle inscription is split in two lines POSVI DEUM ADIVTORE MEUM / VILLA CALIS
Created on: Friday 4th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2020
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Record ID: SUR-0A9E5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and clipped silver hammered long cross penny of Edward IV, second reign (1471-1483). Possibly a North Type XVIii Archiepiscopal issue of York (sede vacante period) with a rose on breast of obverse portrait, dating to 1472-1475. Cf North 1647.
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2020
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Record ID: DOR-6347B2
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two silver pennies of Edward II (1307 - 1327) dating to 1310 - 1312. Both are Class 11a2 pennies, one minted in Canterbury and one minted in London. Coin 1: Obverse: EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB - Crowned bust facing. Large lettering, scroll-tailed R Reverse: CIVITAS LONDON - long cross, pellets in angles Mint of London Diameter: 18.43 mm Weight: 1.34 g Die axis: 2 North reference: Volume 2, No. 1060/2 Coin 1: Obverse: EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB - Crowned bust facing. Large lettering, scroll-tailed R Reverse: CIVITAS CANTOR - long cross, pellets in angles Mint of Cante…
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wareham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-D00A9F
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable hoard of silver Iron Age staters. There are seven staters of which two are complete and five are incomplete or fragmentary. Several are in two pieces. All are South Western British Iron Age uninscribed staters of a type commonly found in Dorset, Wiltshire and surrounding counties. This series of staters varies in design and composition from specimens containing a small amount of gold as well as silver (ABC 2157 type) to specimens of slightly lower weight with a higher proportion of copper to silver (ABC 2169) to struck (ABC 2175) and cast (ABC 2178 ff) examples in cop…
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tincleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-694086
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of flint debitage of early Mesolithic to early Neolithic date (c. 10,000 - 3500 BC) in the form of a flake. The flake is a secondary flake and retains c.
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-69203A
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of flint debitage of early Mesolithic to early Neolithic date (c. 10,000 - 3500 BC) in the form of a blade. The blade is struck off a secondary flake and retains c.
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-68E92D
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic flint core, used for the production of blades and flakes dating to the period c.10,000-4000 BC. It is broadly conical in form. It has a single striking platform as flakes have been removed in the same direction, predominantly from one side. It exhibits five parallel negative flake scars from blade and flake removal. The core retains an area of cortex comprising c.
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-67D6C2
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint lithic implement of Neolithic date (c. 4000 - 2350 BC) in the form of a scraper. The scraper is struck from a tertiary flake and retains no original cortex. The dorsal surface exhibits four parallel negative flake scars and invasive, sub-parallel, low angle retouch over c. 50% of its surface towards the distal end. The ventral surface exhibits a small, low bulb of percussion and some irregular flake removal. The scraper has been recorticated due to long term burial in a chalk environment, and is white-grey in colour. The scraper measures 40.60mm in length, 65.01mm…
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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Record ID: WILT-677C55
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of flint debitage of Mesolithic to Neolithic date (c. 7000 - 3500 BC) in the form of a flake. The flake is struck off a tertiary flake and retains no original cortex. The dorsal surface exhibits two parallel negative flake scars from previous blade removal. A small striking platform is present at its proximal end. The ventral surface exhibits a small, low bulb of percussion but no conchoidal ripple marks are present. Retouch is in the form of invasive, abrupt, parallel flake removal from one of the negative flake scars on the dorsal face. The flake has been recorticated due to…
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-67133C
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of flint debitage of Mesolithic date (c. 10,000 - 4000 BC) in the form of a bladelet. The blade is struck off a tertiary flake and retains none of its original cortex. The dorsal surface exhibits three negative flake scars from previous blade removal, which give the bladelet a triangular cross section. The ventral surface exhibits a very low bulb of percussion and faint conchoidal ripple marks. There is no evidence of retouch. The bladelet has been recorticated due to long term burial in a chalk environment, and is white-grey in colour. The piece of debitage measures 37.…
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-66E873
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of flint debitage of Mesolithic to Neolithic date (c. 7000 - 3500 BC) in the form of a blade. The blade is struck off a tertiary flake and retains none of its original cortex. The dorsal surface exhibits three parallel negative flake scars from previous blade removal. A striking platform is present at its proximal end. The ventral surface exhibits a low bulb of percussion but no conchoidal ripple marks are present. There is perhaps evidence of short, stepped retouch towards its distal end. The blade has been recorticated due to long term burial in a chalk environment, and is w…
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-66BB1D
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of flint debitage of Mesolithic to Neolithic date (c. 7000 - 3500 BC) in the form of a blade. The blade is struck off a tertiary flake and retains none of its original cortex. The dorsal surface exhibits five parallel negative flake scars from previous blade removal and a step termination at the distal end. The ventral surface exhibits a small, low bulb of percussion and tightly spaced conchoidal ripple marks. There is no evidence of retouch. The blade has been recorticated due to long term burial in a chalk environment, and is white-grey in colour. The piece of debitage …
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: DEV-63FEF5
Object type: DRESS PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver gilt dress pin. The silver head is hollow and spherical and decorated with silver wire filigree and raised bosses. A thicker flattened strip of silver divides the head into two hemispheres. At the top there is a cylindrical knop which gives the appearance that the shaft goes through the head. The shaft survives to its pointed terminal- it is circular in cross section, tapering to a sharp point. It is bent to just above 90 degrees, probably as part of post depositional damage. There is a circular loop just where the head and shaft of the pin join. Each hemisphere i…
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halstock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-56B157
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman Initial T-shaped brooch. Tubular wings (one wing is missing) hold the pin axis bar, there is a slot in the centre of the wings at the rear for the pin, which is now missing. The curvilinear lines decorate the head of the bow, below the remained of its length is slightly expanded with four central groves running down its length, the base of the bow is truncated resulting in the loss of the catch plate.
Created on: Thursday 13th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 14th August 2020
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Record ID: WILT-3FF656
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of Roman Gaulish Samian Ware, dating to the period c.AD 40-200. The sherd from a Dragendorff no.33 cup. The fabric is hard, pink-orange in colour and consistently fired. Both the inner and outer surfaces are coated with a hard and glossy orange/red slip which is abraded in places. Most of the breaks are worn, with some that look fresher. The sherd measures 25.36mm in length, 16.21mm in width, 4.93mm in thickness and weighs 2.52g. With thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith for help identifying this sherd.
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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Record ID: WILT-3EA064
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of Post-medieval red ware bowl, dating to the period c.AD 1500-1700. The fabric is hard, mid-orange in colour at the surface, and cream-brown at the core. It has abundant, moderately well sorted small black, grey and red inclusions. The breaks are worn. The sherd measures 108.77mm in length, 43.22mm in width, 15.86mm in thickness and weighs 70.96g. With thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith for help identifying this sherd.
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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Record ID: WILT-3E9CE2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three sherds of Roman red colour coated Oxford ware, dating to the period c.AD 240-400. One is a rim sherd, one is a body sherd and the other is a base sherd. The rim sherd has a fine, sandy texture, and is red-orange in colour at the surface, with a grey core. It has a red-brown slip applied to the surface, but this is heavily abraded in some places. The sherd measures 63.33mm in length, 27.20mm in width, 13.78mm in thickness, and weighs 25.74g. The body sherd is sub-square in plan, with a fine, sandy texture. It is red-orange in colour at the surface, with a grey core. No…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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Record ID: WILT-3E9904
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of Roman South Midlands shell tempered ware, probably produced at Harrold, Bedfordshire, dating to the period c.AD 300-410. The sherd is sub-triangular in plan. The fabric is soft, and mid-brown in colour with areas of black. It has abundant, poorly sorted, angular crushed shell inclusions. Some of the breaks are worn, but others have a fresher appearance. The sherd is 41.66mm in length, 27.15mm in width, 6.35mm in thickness and weighs 8.38g. With thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith for help identifying this sherd.
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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Record ID: WILT-3E9620
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of Roman gritty coarseware, dating to the period c.AD 43-410. The fabric is sandy and light brown-cream in colour, aside from the outer surface, which is orange. Poorly sorted abundant angular white and grey flint inclusions are exposed on the surface. The breaks are worn. The sherd measures 46.32mm in length, 36.08mm in width, 10mm in thicjness at the body and 23.65mm in thickness at the rim. It weighs 26.50g. With thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith for help identifying this sherd.
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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Record ID: WILT-D732A5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of Roman White Ware mortarium (perhaps New Forest), dating to the period c.AD 260-370. The fabric is hard and sandy, cream in colour, with sparse red-brown inclusions. The breaks are worn. The sherd measures 30.13mm in length, 23.56mm in width, 16.86mm in thickness and weighs 9.72g. With thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith for help identifying this sherd.
Created on: Friday 7th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
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Record ID: WILT-D71510
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of Roman Gaulish Samian Ware, dating to the period c.AD 40-200. The fragment is from a form Dragendorff no.37 decorated bowl. It is made from a hard, light orange fabric, which is consistently fired. Both the inner and outer surfaces are coated with a hard and glossy orange/red slip which is abraded in places. A recessed band runs across the sherd, below which are traces of ovolo decoration. The breaks are worn. The sherd measures 32.44mm in length, 23.38mm in width, 7.59mm in thickness and weighs 4.32g. With thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith for help identifying t…
Created on: Friday 7th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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Record ID: WILT-D6FB9D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two sherds of Roman New Forest colour coated ware beakers or flagons, dating to the period c.AD 260-370. 1 is a base sherd and 1 is a body sherd. The base sherd has light orange margins and surfaces and a mid grey core. It has a fine, sandy texture and sparse poorly sorted red inclusions. It is coated on its outer surface with a black-brown slip that is abraded in places. Striations on the inner surface suggest that it is wheel thrown. This sherd measures 24mm in height, 7.25mm in thickness and weighs 18.84g. The body sherd is sub-trapezoidal in plan. It has a soft, cream co…
Created on: Friday 7th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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Record ID: WILT-D6E366
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of Roman Grog Tempered Ware, dating to the period c.AD 275-410. The sherd is sub-trapezoidal in plan, and the fabric is soft and light orange in colour although the inner surface is dark orange. The breaks are worn. The sherd measures 34.69mm in length, 28.74mm in width, 8.61mm in thickness and weighs 10.16g. With thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith for help identifying this sherd.
Created on: Friday 7th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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Record ID: WILT-D6DA78
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of Roman South East Dorset Black Burnished Ware, dating to the period c.AD 43-410. The sherd is broadly rectangular in plan, with a dark grey exterior surface and margin, and a mid-grey core, inner margin and inner surface. It has sparse, poorly sorted, white inclusions and moderate voids. The exterior surface is compact and slightly shiny, perhaps burnished. Two of the breaks are worn, but one appears fresher. The sherd measures 26.92mm in length, 23.46mm in width, 13mm in thickness at the rim and 6.37mm in thickness at the body. It weighs 7.92g. With thanks to …
Created on: Friday 7th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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