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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Record ID: DOR-2AF406
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy stirrup strap mount. Williams Class A, Type 9. The mount depicts a face with projecting chin and straight mouth. The eyes are pointed ovals.  Around the cheeks and arching across the eyes are interlacing ribbons which end in scrolls. This examples ribbons are very stylised in a celtic knot work pattern. This knot work appears to have been inset with a white metal and there are traces of an orange enamel. At the rear is an angled flange and the two fixing holes retain their iron rivets. Reference: Williams D, 1997, Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, page…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-2AED0F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper alloy single loop oval buckle with ornate outer edges, narrowed and offset strap bar, dating to c. AD 1250-1400. The frame consists of two barrel mouldings which are separated by a deep central groove which served as a pin rest. Decoration consists of four transverse, incised lines, two of each are located on either side of the central groove. The pin is missing and the reverse flat and undecorated. Length: 29.6 mm; Width: 19.7 mm; Thickness: 4.1 mm; Weight: 4.22 g. cf. Whitehead (2016: 21) no. 80 which gives a date of AD 1250-14…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-2A858A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  zoomorphic Medieval copper-alloy tubular buckle frame dating from c. AD 1100 - 1200. A gaping-mouth beast type. The frame is a sub-rectangular tube and is in decorated in the form of a moulded lion's head with open mouth. At the rear and sides of the face is a mane of moulded curls and tendrils. On the top of the head, in the mane, are two small, rounded ears. There are prominent angled eyebrows above lentoid eyes with eyelids framing them/ Between the brows is a bulbous ridge for the nose which terminates in a flared and up-turned snout. At each si…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 28th August 2023
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Record ID: WILT-29EE79
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval or post-medieval cast copper alloy double-looped spectacle buckle dating to c. AD 1350-1720. The frame consists of two oval loops divided by a central bar. The loops are D-shaped in plan and cross-section, and the reverse is flat. The buckle has a dark green patina and is undecorated. There is iron corrosion on the central strap bar and the pin is missing. The bar is slightly recessed from the front edge of the frame. Length: 21.9 mm; Width: 17.5 mm; Thickness: 2.3 mm; Weight: 1.84 g. Similar buckles are illustrated by Egan and Pritchard (1991: 8…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-29E1CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy stater of the British Iron Age dating to 50 BC to 20 AD. A South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. Date: Iron Age Diameter: 17.06 mm Weight: 2.35 g Thickness: 2.46 mm Die axis: 3
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-29C678
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny dating from the Tudor period, AD 1547 - 1603, ruler unknown.The obverse is illegible. Royal shield over a long cross fourchee reverse. Part of the edge of the coin is missing. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 22.52 mm Thickness: 0.40  mm Weight: 1.15 g  Die axis: unclear
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-299624
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Henry VI first reign (1422-1461), dating to 1427-1430. Rosette-mascle issue. Mint of Calais. Reference: North Volume II (1991) no.1446 Date: Medieval Diameter: 26.74 mm Weight: 3.62 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
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Record ID: DOR-2934DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Edward III (1312 - 77) dating to 1354 - 1355.  Pre-Treaty series E. Long cross reverse with legend in two fields and three pellets in each central quadrant. Mint mark, cross potent (both sides). Reference: North Vol II, No. 1163. Date: Medieval Diameter: 26.94 mm Weight: 4.38 g Thickness: 2.12 mm Die axis: 5
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-B31E47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small, incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, possibly Constantius II (AD 323-61). The coin is probably a contemporary copy of the FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse, depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 11.14mm, weight: 0.65g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shapwick', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B09765
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch fragment, c. AD 75-175. The object comprises the pronounced, curved bow of a Roman brooch. The pin, head, and catchplate are missing.  Length: 29.57mm, thickness: 4.88mm, weight: 2.26g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Okeford Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-AD13C9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy strip brooch, dating to c. AD 40-50. Mackreth DURO type 5b. The brooch comprises the head, bow, and most of the catchplate. The pin is missing. The remainder of the brooch is formed of a single flat strip which splays out towards the rounded bottom. The strip was originally curved around at the top to form the head and hold the pin, but the head has straightened out slightly now, due to old damage. The bow is narrow and flat, and straight, only curving up slightly towards the head. The brooch is decorated with transverse lines on the wings. There i…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
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Record ID: WILT-9A82FB
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete Post Medieval copper alloy mount, possibly a hanging harness decoration, possibly dating AD 1600-1800. The harness mount is circular with open work decoration of an eight pointed star set within an open circle. The remnants of a single broken attachment can be seen at the top. The mount is slightly bent and the reverse is undecorated. Diameter: 43.1mm; Thickness: 2.3 mm; Weight: 14.09g. cf SOMDOR-71B8D8 on the PAS database.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-978A54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Irish penny of John (1199-1216) dating to 1207-1211. Third (Rex) coinage. Minted by Robert at Dublin. Spink no.6228. Date: Medieval Diameter: 26.69 mm Weight: 3.58 g
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
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Record ID: DOR-975B97
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy phallic mount. The object is 'T-shaped', the phallus itself being triangular in cross-section and its straight sides gradually converging towards the raised, moulded tip. At the other end, the testicles project at an angle from either side of the phallus with an oblique groove separating the rounded testicles from the base of the phallus. The reverse is concave at the tip end and at the area behind the testicles, with a single sub-oval sectioned attachment stub at the centre.  Reference: Johns (1982, 62) suggests …
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
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Record ID: DOR-974153
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Edward III (AD 1312 - 77) dating to 1351 - 1352. Clipped around the edges. Fourth coinage, pre-treaty, series C. Reference: North Vol II, No. 1147. Date: Medieval Diameter: 24.67 mm Weight: 3.48 g Thickness: 1.2 mm Die axis: 4
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-965345
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One part of a two-part copper alloy clasp. The frame is sub-rectangular with a slightly offset bar that has a thinner circular section, possibly thinner due to wear from the plate that would have been folded around it. The sides of the frame are rectangular in section and become slightly thicker as the outside edge is approached. The outside edge of the clasp has an integrally cast human head with protrusions at the sides (perhaps for hair) The facial features are clearly incised on the clasp, consisting of and oval shaped face with circular-shaped indentations for …
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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