Record ID: DOR-E47D8A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361) dating to AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing one another, each with a wreath. Mint mark F//AQS mint of Aquilia. Reference: RIC vol 8, no.82, LRBC 707 Date: Roman Diameter: 16.84 mm Weight: 1.33 g Die axis:  12
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E479F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Sestertius of Antoninus Pius dating to AD 138 - 161 (Reece period 7). The coin is illegible with only details of the bust and reverse image remaining. Standing female figure on the reverse.  Date: Roman Diameter: 32.33 mm Weight: 22.19 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A990B5
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy projectile point. A small spearhead or large arrowhead. It is socketed with only part of the flaring socket remaining. The socket extends into the body of the object and appears to retain fibres in the solid filling it, possibly from the original wooden haft. The blades are short and leaf-shaped. There is a prominent, triangular mid rib along both faces, creating a lozengiform cross-section. The mid rib extends to the break at the tip. There is an area of modern damage to one face on the midrib . Date: Middle to Late Bronze Age  - c. 1550 …
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A8FE91
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Iron Age to Roman cast copper alloy mount depicting a facing anthropomorphic head, dating to c. 50 BC - AD 200. The The mount features head and shoulders, which are triangular in plan. The design is crude, with the oval head having incised lines depicted in a fan shape, representing combed back hair. There are two eyes, one of which is lentoid, a downturned mouth and dimpled chin. The upper chest has incised lines angled towards the bottom centre, possibly representing a draped outfit. Gender is unclear. On the reverse is a long, integrally cast spike for atta…
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A77158
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval cast copper alloy double-loop buckle with a feather or leaf motif, dating to c. AD 1575-1700. The frame is asymmetrical and consists of a central horizontal pin bar with a slightly protruding knop at each end, which subdivides the frame into a D-shaped loop and rectangular loop. The corners of the rectangle are incised with diagonal lines. The D-shaped loop has a feather or possible leaf motif on the medial point of the rounded loop. It is decorated with an incised mid rib with diagonal lines extending from it. The central horizontal pin bar and D-sha…
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-98176D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nummus of Magnentius or Decentius dating to AD 350 - 353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse depicting two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT V MVLT X. Date: Roman Diameter: 20.60 mm Weight: 3.24 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-97F020
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS obverse. Reverse depicting a Victory on the prow of a ship. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.21 mm Weight: 1.33 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-97D1D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A radiate of Divus Claudius dating to AD 270 - 271 (Reece period 13). CONSECRATIO (Eagle standing left, head turned right) reverse. Reference: Cunetio No. 2314 Date: Late Roman Diameter: 16.64 mm Weight: 1.84 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-7DBF53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Henry VII (1485 - 1509) dating to 1485 - 7. Mint of London. Possibly Lis-rose dimidiated initial mark. Reference: Spink 2193 Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval Diameter: 24.56mm Weight: 2.95 g Die axis:  2
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-7CD6B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silvered copper alloy radiate of Tacitus (AD 275 - 276) (Reece period 14). MARTI PACIF reverse depicting Mars advancing left, holding branch, spear and shield. Mint of Ticinum. Mint mark: //S Reference: RIC V part 1, cf. No 145 Date: Roman Diameter: 24.03 mm Weight: 12.63 g Die axis:  2
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-7C7307
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver siliqua of the House of Theodosius dating to AD 388 - 394 (Reece period 20). Possibly Arcadius (AD 383 - 408) or Eugenius ( AD 392 - 394). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse depicting Roma, seated left on a cuirass, holding a vertical sceptre and a victory on a globe. Mint of Milan (Mediolanum). Mint mark: //MDPS Reference: RIC IX, cf No 32 b or c Date: Roman Diameter: 16.28 mm Weight: 1.13 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-5271FE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handled copper alloy seal matrix of late medieval date c 1300-1500. The handle has a trefoil pierced loop at the top enclosing a sub-circular hole. Below this the cross section of the handle is hexagonal. It flares towards the circular die.The die is incised with lettering aound the outer circumference with an incised image of an urn contianing fire forming the central decoration. The legend is unclear, but appears to contain a mix of letters an crosses: +S +DA[---]+S+S Date: Late medieval Height: 19.52 mm Diameter: 17.49 mm Weight: 6.99 g A similar examples can be found on the datab…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-52413F
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end. Cast zoomorphic strap end with a beast head terminal. The strap end comprises two plates, each with a central, circular plate, a narrowed projecting strip at one side and a zoomorphic projection opposite. The strip is rounded and expanded at the end, pierced and retains a dome-headed copper alloy rivet. The front of the circular section is decorated with incised diagonal lines, in-filled with cross hatching and retaining some gilding. The design is possibly a letter, but is difficult to interpret. The zoomorphic projecting terminal is a stylised beast's…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 28th August 2023
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Record ID: DOR-51253D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The upper part of a cast copper alloy openwork plate brooch of composite geometric shape dating to AD 100 - 225. The brooch is flat and has a semi-circular upper part with a raised horizontal strip across the middle and two stubs, one longer than the other, of a further shape below the strip. There is a complete circular head loop at the top of the semi-circular section.  The front of the semi-circular part is recessed for enamel, although no enamel now survives. The horizontal strip has raised upper, middle and lower edges, presumably for enamel to be used as an in…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-50CB4B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy annular brooch dating to c. AD 1100-1500. The brooch has a circular frame with a pointed projection on the bottom edge. It is decorated on each side of the projected end with a cross, the crosses are different in style. The two sides of the brooch are different. One side has a bevelled interior and what appears to be lettering. The other side has four raised crosses and the interior edge is decorated with dots. The pin loop is intact, pinched into the frame. The pin has a moulded oval transverse collar and a narrow shaft that …
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: IOW-FD0E5E
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval handmade lead alloy powder measure cap, c.AD 1600-1700. This measure would have been cylindrical when undamaged with one end left open and the other closed. The sides are pushed inwards so that the open end is squashed together with only the base remaining sub circular. The cap is a white colour, and has loop attachments on either side of the closed top.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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Record ID: IOW-FD0AAF
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy rowel spur fragment, c.AD 1600-1700. The spur consists of both arms (ending in old breaks), neck, and a partial rowel box. The object is incomplete, missing both arm terminals, part of the rowel box, and the rowel. The item is heavily corroded and has a green patina.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Dorset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-FCF198
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval double-pronged cast copper alloy chape, c.AD 1500-1700. This is a fragment of a chape from a spindle-drilled buckle. There are two prongs, although one is shorter due to an old break.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Dorset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-2D320D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper alloy buckle with integral plate dating to c. AD 1250-1500. The object consists of a single loop buckle frame with an integral cast plate and has an additional plate attached to the underside by rivets. The frame is sub-oval in shape with a lobed knop at either end of the strap bar. There is no central groove for the pin to rest and the buckle is undecorated. The integral plate contains four rivet holes and a central iron-corroded hole where the pin would have been located. The pin is missing. A secondary rectangular flat sheet of copper alloy is atta…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-2B33B3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable later Medieval or Post Medieval date (1350 - 1700). The weight is circular with one edge missing possibly cut. A sub-rectangular hole has been cut / or more likely cast through the centre. This hole has been filled with a fragment of clear glass. The weight is a mid grey colour with a relatively even and corroded patina that covers all surfaces. A light active powdery corrosion product is present on all surfaces. Date: Medieval Diameter: 25.26 mm Thickness: 4.12 g Weight: 18.4 mm
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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