Record ID: DOR-FE1ED2
Object type: RIVET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet copper alloy spirally rolled rivet. The rivet is made from a lozenge-shaped piece of copper alloy sheet rolled to form a cone. The remaining point is folded into the wide end and the head formed by a slight splaying at this end. Such rivets were used to repair copper alloy vessels. This example is similar to a number found in London and dated to the late 15th to late (or mid?) 16th centuries (Egan 2005: 101, although such rivets are observed to have continued in use into the 18th century (ibid). Late Medieval to Post Medieval - late 15th to 18th century Dimensions: 60.93 mm…
Created on: Saturday 25th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-FE7E86
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double oval looped buckle frame. The front of the frame is convex with chamfered edges on the insides of the loops. The frame is decorated with four rounded knops, one set at each of the two "corners" of the outer edges. The back is flat and has file marks. The centre bar is D-sectioned, slightly narrowed from the frame and has a rounded knop at each end (extending beyond the frame edge). There are traces of iron corrosion on the bar, probably from the missing pin. Post Medieval - late 16th to 17th century Dimensions: 38.09 mm x 23.11 mm x 2.82 mm Weight: 5.77 g.
Created on: Saturday 25th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-FED410
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius. The reverse shows the figure of Salus standing left with sceptre in her left hand and feeding a snake twined round an altar with her right.
Created on: Saturday 25th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOM-D80124
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy pendant seal matrix of medieval date. The seal matrix is 18.8mm high and weighs 5.4g. The matrix has a round die (diameter 16.6mm) which narrows into a hexagonally faceted conical handle. This terminates with a perforated pointed knop for suspension. The legend reads FEI ME TENT, French for 'faith holds me'. The central motif is a pair of crossed hands with a six-pointed star above. A seal with this inscription is affixed to a document within the ancient deeds of the Duchy of Lancaster at the Public Record Office (Harvey and McGuinness 1996, 'A Guide to British Medi…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8D0111
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle of probable late medieval to early post medieval date. The rectangular double loop buckle measures 24.5mm by 23.7mm by 2.6mm and weighs 4.2g. It has a narrowed strap bar and bevelled outer edges which are decorated with incised hatching. The pin is missing. The frame has a slight forwards curve.
Created on: Tuesday 25th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B6A605
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of William I of Scotland. Phase A or B type.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B6C2C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Halfpenny of Richard II
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B6EE25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Penny of Edward III, Treaty series. Large flan, offstruck.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F64697
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large flint end scraper. Patchy light grey-brown and off-white flint with a glossy patina. The scraper has been made on a long secondary flake which retains a patch of white nodule cortex. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have been removed by subsequent working. At the proximal end there is some coarse flaking and at the distal, working edge there is fine retouch. Date: Probably Neolithic Dimensions: 80 mm x 41 mm x 17 mm Weight: 66 g
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F67E61
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a pebble mace. Made from an orangey-grey quartzite pebble. It was originally sub-oval in shape. The perforation has an hour-glass profile indicating that it was made using a solid bit, drilling halfway from each side. Date: These are often dated to the Mesolithic, but may well also be later in date (Neolithic). Dimensions: 58 mm x 65 mm x 29 mm. Hole diameter: 20 mm at top, 14 mm at centre. Weight: 140 g
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2007
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F6E2B3
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Primary flint waste flake. Dark and light grey patchy flint with a glossy patina on the ventral face. A flake from a naturally weathered and damaged piece of flint. The dorsal face has several scars from natural weathering and tumbling. There are some small patches of nodule coretex on one edge of the flake. There is a large striking platform at the proximal end and a large bulb of percussion and clear waves of percussion on the ventral surface. Date: Neolithic to Bronze Age Dimensions: 67 mm x 42 mm x 14 mm. Weight: 38 g
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: DOR-F71081
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Coarse scraper and polishing tool. Dark to pale grey flint with a high gloss patina. A large secondary flake with coarse retouch along the distal edge and part of both sides. At the proximal end is a small striking platform. There is a large bulb of percussion and faint waves on the ventral face There is also some polish to one edge of the dorsal surface which has blunted the edges of the flaking scars and given it a high gloss. Date: probably Late Neolithic c. 2500 - 2100 BC Dimensions: 67 mm x 42 mm x 14 mm Weight: 38 g
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F76C93
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Secondary flint flake. Mid grey-brown flint with a mid gloss patina. The flake is short and wide and with a hinge fracture at the distal end. There is a small striking platform at the proximal end. There is a the bulb of percussion with a bulbar scar on the ventral face. The dorsal face has several flaking scars and a small patch of nodule cortex. Date: Neolithic to Bronze Age Dimensions: 35 mm x 36 mm x 13 mm. Weight: 15 g
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F78E20
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tertiary flint flake. Light grey-brown mottled flint with a mid gloss patina. The flake is irregular in shape. It has a clear striking platform and bulb of percussion on the ventral surface. The dorsal face have several, irregular flaking scars. Date: Neolithic to Bronze Age Dimensions: 34 mm x 38 mm x 10 mm. Weight: 14 g
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F7F3C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Radiate of Victorinus. Virtus on reverse. Irregular, oval flan. AD 269 - 271
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-002D34
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
14 sherds of black burnished ware. Grey to black reduced fabric with abundant rounded quartz sand temper. Poole/Wareham fabric. Undiagnostic body sherds. Date: Roman - c AD 50 - 400
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2011
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Record ID: DOR-004A85
Object type: CORE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Shale bracelet core. A circular core with two intendations on each surface and a ridge around the edge.This is the waste from lathe turning a shale bracelet. Date: Roman - c. AD 50 - 400
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2011
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Record ID: DOR-005177
Object type: CORE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Shale bracelet core. A circular core with two indentaions on each side and a ridge aroind the edge. This is the waste from lathe turning a shale bracelet. Date; Roman - c. AD 50 - 400
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2011
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Record ID: SOM-0BF488
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy jetton of rose/orb type, produced in Nuremberg, Germany, between c. 1500-85.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0CBA06
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy lozenge shaped annular brooch with broken pin of Medieval date. The frame is rectangular in section and has eight tubular collets (arranged slightly irregularly so that two sides have two each, one side has three, one at the corner, and the last has one). Six of the collets contain degraded glass in the form of a white paste. The collets are set through the frame so that the bases are visible at the back of the brooch. There is a constriction at the corner for the now broken pin. The pin is fine, D-sectioned and looped over the narrow bar.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.