Record ID: DOR-8AE405
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy composite scabbard chape. It is asymmetrical with a straight side to the right and a convex curved side to the left which meet at a point at the base, giving the chape a sub-triangular shape. There is a rounded knop projecting from the point at the base. It has short right-angled sides and edges are rounded where they meet the front. The angled top edge is scalloped. On the front it is decorated with a moulded diagonal ridge on running parallel to and just below the top edge. Below it are three circular holes arranged in a triangle. The separate&…
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-7722BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1590. Initial marks: Hand/Hand Reference: North Volume 2, No. 2015 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 26.01 mm Weight: 2.81 g Die axis: 1
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8A5138
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped buckle frame.The buckle frame is rectangular with a curvilinear outer edge to the frame. The frame is decorated with cast low relief comprising a fleur de lys at either end of the centre bar, a sexfoil at the mid point of the end of both loops with a projecting knop, and curlicues at the sides. The bar is narrowed from the frame and trapezoidal in cross section. The rear is undecorated and slightly hollowed. The pin is missing but there is a patch of iron staining on the centre bar indicating an iron pin. The surfaces have a white metal coating. Date: …
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-774896
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1573. Second coinage, date over reverse shield. Initial marks: ermine/ermine. Reference: North Vol II, no.1998. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 18.95 mm Weight: 1.25 g Die axis: 7
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-2D27D7
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete small copper alloy socketed and side-looped spearhead. Part of the socket has been broken off and the tip pf the spearhead is missing. The blades are short and leaf-shaped. The hollow of the socket extends 46 mm into the the spear. It is circular and tapers towards the tip, becoming lozengiform in cross section as it develops into the solid mid-rib between the blades. There are two small, oval, pierced side loops set opposite each other part way along the socket. There are traces of casting lines along the sides of the spearhead running from above the side loops to the ba…
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: IARCH-CE8C01
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
199: 1 miliarensis, 38 siliquae and 1 (?) radiate to 402 together with pot fragments and three sheets of rolled lead. Subsequent addenda: 1 miliarensis and 43 siliquae to 402; 28 siliquae to 402. TAR 1998-99, 315; NC 2001, 41. Treasure numbers associated with this hoard: 2002 T013; 2008 T528; 2021T599 (10 coins or fragments pending inquest) Other PAS records associated with this hoard: DOR-095234; DOR-9DA891
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melcombe Horsey', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-DE92A1
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Richard Abdy 19 AE sestertii and fractions to AD 242 BM ref.: 2013 T821 PAS ID: DOR-DE92A1 Circumstances of discovery This small early third century aes hoard was found whilst using a metal-detector on cultivated field in an area of 20x10m, 29/09/2013. Note The latest coins were of Gordian III. One of either TR P IIII or V (i.e. up to AD 242), and the other, undated, type of Hercules probably slightly earlier. Nine stray base metal radiates and nummi were also recovered at the same time. Conclusion This find of 19 coins constitutes potential treasure under the Treasure Act 1996…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheselbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-199C54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Gallienus (AD 260-268) dating to c AD260-268 (Reece Period 13).  GALLIENVS AVG obverse depicting a radiate bust right.  APOLLINI CONS AVG reverse type depicting a centaur walking left, holding a globe in the right hand and rudder over the left shoulder.    Officina mark is H.  Mint of Rome.  Cunetio p 120, no 1385.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-B47FAE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman incomplete copper alloy Hod Hill brooch dating to AD 43-75.  The brooch is incomplete and it is missing its pin and the lower section of the bow.  At the head of the brooch, there is a cylinder which is rolled forward to hold the pin retaining axis bar and in the centre a split where the pin would have fitted.  Below the head, there is a narrow neck with a raised transverse rib and beneath this, the upper bow gradually flares out before expanding more sharply.  The expanded section appears to be damaged and although there is no evidence remaining, may origin…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-778CB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half groat of Henry VI first reign (1422-1461), dating to AD 1422 - 1427. Annulet issue. Mint of Calais. Reference: North Volume II (1991) p 74 no. 1429 Diameter: 20.47 mm Weight: 1.63 g Die Axis: 6
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F0FB4C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probably Medieval copper alloy probable front face of a two part strap end, dating to c AD 1400 - 1450. It is a sub rectangular flat plate, with an incised decoration of a marginal line on three sides, enclosing a design of five petals or leaves, sub oval in shape, meeting at the mid point of one of the long edges of the plate and radiating out to fill the plate. If this were intended to represent a flower, the centre of the flower was at this mid point on the long edge and there appear to be the remains of a small iron rivet which may have acted as that in the …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F33963
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy possible spur buckle, dating to c AD 1250 - 1400. What remains is the buckle itself and an extended integral bar at the attachment end which is foreshortened by an early break . The buckle frame is D shaped, and D shape in section, with an extended outer edge on which there is an extended central sub lozengiform knop flanked on both sides by  two pointed knops. A D section wire pin, now bent, is wrapped around the bar through a circular perforation which pierces a simple collar below the bar. A wider collar below is pierced a…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-5F37B1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy D shaped buckle, dating to c AD1350-1400. The buckle has two large projecting, flat topped globular knops on the outer edge of the frame. It has a narrowed, offset pin bar with a small knop at each end. The pin is missing. It may have had a black surface treatment. Dimensions: 15.7mm in length; 19.3mm in width; 1.30g in weight. cf. Meols Type 10  (Griffiths, Philpott and Egan 2007: 90-91, no. 545).
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 17th June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-7831B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Irish issue cut farthing of Henry III (1216 - 1272), dating to AD 1251 - 1254. Mint of Dublin. Reference: Spink cf. 6240 Radius: 9.68  mm Weight: 0.42 g Die Axis: uncertain
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-785C62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut farthing of John (1199 - 1216), dating to 1204 - 1209. Mint of London. Possibly Class 5a* Reference:  Radius: 9.97  mm Weight: 0.35 g Die Axis: uncertain
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0F6CCD
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle Bronze Age ornament hoard Date: c. 1400-1100 cal BC Twisted spiral torcs/bracelets 1: An incomplete Middle Bronze Age cast copper alloy spiral-twisted torc dating to the ornament horizon (1400-1250 cal BC). Possibly only half of the torc survives due to a transverse break at its middle, the surviving portion consisting of a twisted body capped by a hooked terminal. The main body of the torc is rectangular in section with accentuated corners created by slightly concave edges. This section has been twisted rather tightly (having 21 twists) across most of its length. These twis…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Monkton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-31A8B7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is made from a rectangular sheet that would have been curled into a circular hoop. Only a portion of this hoop survives which has then been squashed slightly, but not flat. The strip has potentially been bent intentionally as part of its original design. This includes outer edges which are bent downwards and from which the body domes upwards before curving to another lower point at its middle. This gives the fragment the look of two rings placed above one another. The fragment retains its gold colour has occasional dents and no further decoration. Dimensions: The fragment …
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford Peverell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F31760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy contemporary (barbarous) copy of a radiate of Tetricus II (AD 272-274), dating to the period c. AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). SPES PVBLICA reverse depicting Spes advancing left, holding flower and hem of robe. Uncertain mint. Measurements: Diameter: 16.5 mm Weight: 1.33 g 
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higher Ansty', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-60539C
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper alloy casket key, dating to c AD 1100 - 1500. The bow is a sub annular hoop with a collar before an oval section solid stem and symmetrical bit with two transverse wards at the base. The stem has a short, thin projection beyond the bit. Dimensions: 38.0mm in length; 9.2mm wide; 2.94g in weight. Casket keys are the commonest form of Medieval key on the PAS database. These keys were, in fact, probably used on all sorts of small locks, on cupboards, chests, cases, etc. The start and end dates of casket keys are hard to pin down. They may start i…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-5E3BF2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Developed T shape brooch, dating to c AD 75 - 200. What remains is the head and the upper part of the bow. The head loop is entirely missing except for the pedestal on which it stood, now lost to an early break. There are thin cylindrical wings, one missing a short section of its outer length to an early break, and evidence of an iron hinge within  the pin slot, but the pin itself is entirely missing. The upper part of the bow is flat and falls vertically under a small step outwards, tapering a little to an ornate hollow boss with central collar fl…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-60307B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Trumpet brooch, dating to c AD80 -200.  It has a flat oval head, a small nib at the apex, with a spring of five coils and internal chord held on a copper alloy axial bar through a single central lug behind the head. A circular section pin emanates from the centre of the spring. The oval section bow curves out and down from the head, above a double circumferential acanthus decoration, then becomes D section and tapers towards a pedestal disc at the foot. A large sub triangular catchplate is in situ but the pin curl…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-5EEBCB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possibly Roman copper alloy finger ring dating to cAD 75 - 250. Probably Henig type II, Guiraud type 2 a-e. What remains is the upper part of the D shape section hoop,and the setting. which is almost circular, flush with the line of metal, and would have held an intaglio or similar.  Dimensions: 20.7mm across (less than diameter); 8.9mm wide at bezel; 2.31g in weight
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-5DDE0B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy buckle and plate, dating to cAD 1150 - 1500. Cassels, 2013, 1.3D. It is missing its pin. The buckle is D shaped, with extend outer edge and small lip where it is notched for the pin. It has a narrowed and offset pin bar, with small rounded knops at each end. The plate is a simple sheet, folded over the pin bar, with parallel sides throughout, and a single rivet, still in situ, centrally placed at the attachment end. Between the two plates is a cream coloured mass, near the attachment end, but it is not clear whether it is a spacer, or …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F4966E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to c AD 310 (Reece period 15).  SOL INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left.  Mint of London.   RIC VI, p 133, no 122. 
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F321EB
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy dress or hairpin dating to cAD 720-1700. It has an oblate head with a integral flat circular feature transverse at the crown . A simple rounded collar lies immediately below the head and the shank is circular in section, foreshortened by an early break. This tapers a little. Dimensions:  35.9mm in length/height; 13.1mm in width (diameter of head); 8.54g  in weight See WILT-FFA8DB on the PAs database for similar.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F34A7B
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a possibly Middle Bronze Age copper alloy blade, perhaps a rapier dating to c. 1400-1100 BC. Only a very small part survives, a sub rectangular piece with early breaks at both ends. It both tapers and narrows along its length. It has a mid green patina. A small triangular section of the outer surface is missing on one side, but this is probably damage or decay, not decoration. Dimensions:   20.8mm in length; 16.1mm in width tapering to 14.7mm; 3.1mm thick at the wider break; 2.4mm at the narrower end; 5.73g in weight
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-5F668D
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pair of Roman copper alloy tweezers, dating to cAD 50 - 400. Made from a strip of metal folded to leave a rounded possible suspension penannular loop at the fold, the strip then expanding down both arms to, in both cases, a straight cut at the lower end but one arm is shorter than the other and both are bent askew. It is uncertain whether or not the arms had 'nips' - a sharp bend at the extreme end of each arm to facilitate grip with delicate tasks - as both are missing to old breaks. 52.1mm in length; 4.4mm in width from 3.2mm at fold; 1.99g in weight …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-5E6EAC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy open work cordate (heart shaped) mount, dating to c AD 1550-1700. It is D shaped in section,with two integral oval section spikes still in situ on the underside, both now themselves bent, but also bent in towards the plate. It has a bifurcate, wider basal end, the junction of the two halves of the mount accentuated by a V shape groove. This open area at the base has an internal chamferred edge. The terminal consists of two circular petals flanking an elongated ovate pointed central petal.  Dimensions: 39.5mm in length; 24.…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F390F9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman ceramic vessel base, dating to c AD260 - 400. It is a hard grey fabric, without inclusions. There is evidence of a dark grey or brown wash. The base is circular, with a short pedestal which flares out to a short section of circular body before early damage caused the rest of the vessel to break away. On the underside of the pedestal is a central raised dot.Lightly inscribed circumferential grooves can be seen on the extant body. Probably a New Forest fineware thumb pot or beaker. Dimensions: diameter of pedestal base 24.5mm; diameter of r…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-5F15B9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, initial T shape brooch, hinged, possibly dating to c AD 55 - 100. A variable section pin is in situ with sharp point and no catchplate. There are two wings, one foreshortened due to damage, the other showing a fine semi circumferential groove towards the outer end. There are two short longitudinal ridges at the top of the bow, one either side of the centre. Three  cells of indeterminate shape decorate the length of the bow which tapers to a forward facing knopped foot. The bow is bent a little si…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1B5A23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461, 1470-71) dating to AD 1422-1427. HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGLIE Z FRANC obverse depicting a crowned head facing, annulets at neck and fleur on breast.  POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM / VILLA CALISIE reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets pellets in each quarter and an annulet in two quarters.  Initial marks are crosses I/I.  Mint of Calais.  North (1991) p 74, no 1424 Dimensions: 27.4mm in diameter; 0.7mm thick; 3.68g in weight.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-86E6C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558 - 1603) dating to AD1572.  ELIZABETH.DG.ANG.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA obverse depicting a crowned bust facing left with a rose behind the head.  POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV reverse depicting a square shield with date 1572 above, over a long cross fourchee dividing the legend.  Initial mark is an ermine.  North (1991) p 134, no 1997. Dimensions: 24.8mm in diameter; 0.8mm thick; 2.78g in weight
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F4FCDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 - 49), dating to AD1641-1643.  CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX obverse depicting sixth (Briot style) bust facing left, XII behind head.  CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO reverse depicting a square shield over short cross fleury.  Initial mark is probably a triangle in circle. Tower mint under Charles I.  Much of outer part of legend is missing probably due to clipping.  North (1991) p 160, no 2231. Diameter 28.9mm in diameter; thickness less than 1mm; 5.42g in weight
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1B1BC9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible unused coin blank. It is circular with slightly convex surfaces, a dark grey in colour with scratches on both surfaces, but with no discernable pattern. Dimensions: 14.9mm in diameter; 2.0mm thick; 2.16g in weight
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-3F00F1
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy book mount of Howsam type B.1.4, dating to c.1150 - c.1200. The object is lozenge-shaped and has a C-shaped cross-section. There is a flat circular knop at each of the four points; these each have a circular perforation through them. The edge of each side flares out to meet its neighbour at the centre, forming a elongated V-shaped edge. The front of the object has been decorated with a cross formed of three deeply incised grooves, forming two ridges that run from the knops to the centre. Overlying this is a cross consisting of two incised grooves with a central…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-2AD347
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver gilt cap or hat hook. The hook comprises a circular frame with a separately applied sexfoil inside forming an openwork plate with a curved hook soldered across the diameter at the rear. The frame is thin ad has been soldered to the ends of the foils. The sexfoil is moulded with muliti-petalled, bell shaped foils set around a small, domed sexfoil boss. The rear is flat. At the rear is a rectangular bas across the diameter which is drawn into a tapering and curved hook formed into a d-shaped loop. The hook is broken at the end an probably originally tapered to a poin…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melcombe Horsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-896E22
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sub-circular flint scraper. Mid and light grey flint. Bulb of percussion on the ventral surface. Remnant of striking platform at the proximal end. The dorsal surface has numerous flaking scars.The curved distal edge has been retouched to form the working edge. Mid-gloss patchy white patine. Considerable later edge damage.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: SOMDOR-898876
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint knife. Light beige and mid grey patchy flint with whitish mottles. Bulb of percussion with bulbar scar on the ventral face. Wide striking platform at the proximal end. Elongate flaking scars on the dorsal face. There is a stretch of semi-invasive pressure flaking (with prominent waves of percussion) along the left side of the dorsal face. Area of off-white nodule cortext the proximal end. The knife has a triangular profile. Mid-gloss milky patina.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: SOMDOR-89AF16
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint waste flake. Light beige and mid grey patchy flint with whitish mottles. Bulb of percussion with bulbar scar on the ventral face. Small striking platform at the proximal end. Elongate flaking scars on the dorsal face. Mid-gloss patina.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: SOMDOR-89BFC3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint end scraper. Light and mid grey patchy flint with whitish mottles. Bulb of percussion with bulbar scar on the ventral face. Small striking platform at the proximal end. Elongate flaking scars on the dorsal face. The curved distal end has a small area of retouch. Mid-gloss milky patina.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: SOMDOR-89CAB3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint end scraper. Off-white patchy flint. Bulb of percussion on the ventral face. Long striking platform at the proximal end. Numerous flaking scars on the dorsal face. The curved distal end has a small area of retouch. Mid-gloss patina. Date Neolithic to Bronze Age
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: SOMDOR-55C357
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint bladelet core. Dark brownish grey mottled flint with a pale grey, mid gloss patina. Gravel flint. One face retains a patch of weathered cortex and also shows evidence of earlier breakage in the form of a patch of off-white patination. The core has been worked from two sides, having numerous elongate, blade-like scars on both. Plausibly Mesolithic.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-FBD5E0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a glass vessel. The oval footring or folded rim of a flask with a narrow stem or neck The glass is pale yellow-green. The surface is iridescent as a result of decay. A thin-walled blown vessel. Date: Possibly Roman Dimensions: 31.23 mm x 29.74 mm x 11.29 mm Weight: 6.28 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fifehead Magdalen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-23C926
Object type: BOTTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small clear and blue glass drop-shaped bottle. Handblown. The rim is broken and there is a rounded a collar at the top of the neck. The body flares out at the sides into a rounded drop-shape, but it is flattened front and back. At the base is an applied flat foot which is uneven so that the bottle will not stand on it. The bottle is crudely decorated with two applied blue glass sub-circular discs one each face. These have an impressed design of criss-crossing lines. There are applied trails of clear glass along each side of the bottle, forming double loops at the neck and stuck to th…
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-619174
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a glass vessel. The piece is from the pointed base of a flask. Its original colour was a faint green, but the surface has now degraded to a yellowish iridescent flaky layer. There is a remnant of a separately applied strip with a wavy lower edge over one section of fragment. Date: Uncertain Weight: 3.12 g
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fifehead Magdalen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-A242A4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of glass vessel base. Pale green semi-opaque glass.The base has a deep, domed indentation and only small areas of the heel of the base remain. Around the centre of the indentation is a sharp raised edge where the glass of the lower part is thicker. The vessel is thin-walled and has a high density of bubbles visible. Date: Possibly Roman - 1st to 4th century Dimensions: 52.96 mm x 40.51 mm x 7.76 mm Weight: 5.87 g
Created on: Wednesday 5th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-CC8C4A
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A glass Roman intaglio dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410. The intaglio is oval in shape and features a design which Martin Henig has posited depicts a horse running or flying left with a human figure which may be swimming below (pers.comms.). The intaglio is made from blue glass and has a slightly matte surface and is shiny where there is more recent damage. Martin Henig (pers. comms.) has commented that the intaglio appears to be moulded rather than cut. The design of a horse running is not uncommon and is often accompanied by a human figure. The closest known parallel for this exa…
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-C6DD22
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A semi-translucent turquoisey cobalt blue coloured glass bead of an an uncertain date. It has a globular shape with a large off centre circular perforation measuring 3.89mm in diameter. The bead has a D-shaped cross section and the internal structure displays numerous small bubbles. Glass beads are very difficult to date with any certainty without contextual evidence and the lack of clear diagnostic features on this example means that it is not possible to date this bead any more closely than Roman through to Medieval. Compare CORN-30641A which is very similar. Diameter: 8.98mm. Thi…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-5B21FE
Object type: BOTTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A glass bottle seal. It is decorated with an embossed oval shield with elaborated garniture. The heraldry has not been determined. It is elaborately quartered with several bars of vertical stripes (possibly indicating the colour red (gules) ) with rows of ermine between in one half and several bars, alternately with horizontal stripes (possibly indication the colour blue (azure). There is no detail visible on the other bars of this half of the coat of arms, but it has been suggested that these are the quartered arms of the Hussey and Burdett families for whom a marriage is recorde…
Created on: Monday 21st January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-7D1FE7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of glass vessel. A part of a handle. A drawn handle with a rounded, smoothed terminal where it is joined to the vessel body and a rounded projection below. The opposite end is broken. The surface of the glass is weathered making it appear dark, but when held to the light the colour is a pale blueish-green. Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: Weight: g
Created on: Sunday 23rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-5B3682
Object type: BOTTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A glass bottle seal. The seal is decorated with an embossed shield. The heraldry is unclear but comprises several horizontal bands. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1650 - 1750 Diameter: 36.37 mm. Thickness: 8.86 mm. Weight: 16.44 g.
Created on: Monday 21st January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F37E8D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly incomplete sub circular copper alloy flat item, of unknown date. The find has an incised pattern, on both sides, of four stylised unlinked drop shapes, two straight lines of different lengths, extending across the diameter, and two small double annulets. The drop shapes face outwards in a slightly haphazard manner, the points close to the edge. A small section of the circumference may be missing to an old break. It has a dark green, slightly crusty surface, Dimensions:   20.7mm in diameter; 1.7mm thick; 2.69g in weight
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-1AAA2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 355- 361 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman . Unclear mint, possibly Lyon.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-19AB5C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Licinius (AD 308-324) dating to AD 310-313 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius, turreted, nude, loins draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.  Mint of Trier. RIC VI, no. 851b.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-1A73BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to c AD 323 - 324, (Reece Period 16)  BEATA TRANQLITAS reverse type depicting altar with VOTIS XX and globe on top . Mint of London. RIC Vol. VII, p. 115, Nos. 287.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-79B118
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Q radiate of Allectus dating to AD 293-296 (Reece period 14). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting a galley.  Mint of London. RIC V, pt.2, p.563, no.55.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-DE4184
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse depicting victory going left holding a wreath.  Unclear mint.  
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-DB831D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine dating to AD 307-318 (Reece period 15).  GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing facing with patera and cornucopia.  Unclear mint.  
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-DBC85A
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 330-335 (Reece period 17).  VRBS ROMA reverse depicting wolf and twins.  Mint of Trier.  
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-DC25EF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of uncertain ruler dating to AD 260-296.  SALVS AVG reverse depicting Salus standing left holding a sceptre.  Unclear mint.  
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-DDF9EF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Gallienus dating to AD 260-269 (Reece period 13).  PROVID AVG reverse depicting Providentia standing left holding a baton in right hand and cornucopia left hand; at feet, to left, a globe.  Mint of Rome.  Cunetio 1275 (RIC vol V part I no 267).    
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-DE202A
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 330-335 (Reece period 17).  GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers holding two standards.  Unclear mint.  
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-DAD739
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus of an uncertain emperor dated AD 260-402. No detail surviving on both faces. Unclear mint. Date: Roman Diameter: 8.2 mm Weight:  0.57 g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-0AC761
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A late medieval gold finger-ring, with a sapphire setting. The bezel is hexagonal and cusped with six flat lobes. The sapphire has six sides following the gemstones natural crystal habit. The hoop is not perfectly circular, but rather resembles a distended stirrup shape. The band is narrow at the rear, thickening as it nears the bezel. The band is decorated with a series of floral designs. From bezel downwards these show: two flower heads, each of five petals, above and sitting approximately between three long stems, each with multiple sets of paired leaves and appearing to grow from a…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-850FC9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable contemporary copy of a copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating from AD 335-341. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers and one standard. Unclear mint. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.36 mm Weight: 0.61 g Die axis: 1
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-838CFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible copper-alloy barbarous radiate of an uncertain emperor dating from AD 275-285 (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear, possible standing figure of Victory. Date: Roman Diameter: 12.93 mm Weight: 0.94g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-841316
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of an uncertain emperor dating to AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type unclear. The bust is stylised and the flan is oval. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.42 mm Weight: 0.7 g  Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-83E229
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy radiate, probably of Gallienus, sole reign (AD 260 - 268) dating from AD 260 - 268 (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear, male standing figure.  Date: Roman Diameter: 19.1 mm Weight: 1.46 g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-F03A8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268 - 270) dating to AD 268 - 270 (Reece Period 13). FIDES EXERCIT reverse type, depicting Fides standing left holding both a transverse standard and an upright standard. Mint unclear. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.08 mm Weight: 1.49 g Die axis: 12.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-FD69C8
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy socketed spearhead (1150 - 800BC). The spearhead has a leaf-shaped blade and pronounced mid-rib extending to the broken tip that is probably hollow, being an extension of the socketed terminal and forming a conical central section to the spear. Concretions in the socket obscure the view. The edges of the blade are bevelled. The mouth of the socket is damaged at one side, but was oval and has a flattened edge. There is a small circular hole on each side of the socket below the blade for attachment. There is a deep notch on one edge of the blade which is p…
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Bredy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F3B877
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy spear. The tip only remains. There is a sharply defined central rib on both sides of the spear, forming a lozengiform cross section. The wings are thinned and wide at the break. There is some damage to the edges of the wings. This is probably a fragment of socketed speardhead dating to the Middle to Late Bronze Age Date: Middle to Late Bronze Age - c. 1400 - 800 BC Dimensions: 59.09 mm x 18.70 mm x 9.04 mm Weight: 14.49 g
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iwerne Minster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-30E216
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy side looped socketed spearhead. The tip and upper part of the spear only. There is a broken side loop on either side of the flared, oval sectioned socket. It is not possible to say what shape the loops were originally. The socket continues to taper to the solid, pionted tip, maintaining the oval cross section to form a prominent mid rib. Flanking the mid rib are two small, outcurving wings. These are very thin. Date: Middle to Late Bronze Age - c. 1500 - 800 BC Dimensions: 67.87 mm x 22.05 mm x 14.59 mm Weight: 25.98 g
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: DOR-A09E8A
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy spear or arrowhead. The tip only surviving. There is a central rib between two curving cutting edges. The typology and exact date of this object are uncertain. Date:Probably Middle to Late Bronze Age - c. 1600 - 800 BC Diameter: 24.1 mm x 11.4 mm x 7.1 mm Weight: 4.11 g
Created on: Friday 22nd April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-DC23F5
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy socketed side-looped spearhead of Bronze age date. The spearhead is broken into two conjoining pieces but is otherwise well preserved. The blades are curves along the outer edges and remain sharp. There is a prominent midrib between the blades which flares towards and extends into the socket. The midrib and socket have a circular cross section. The socket is flared to the base. It retains one curved side loop, the other is broken off. Date: Middle to Late Bronze Age - c. 1200 - 800 BC Peter Reavill has identified this as dating to the Penard phase of the Bronze Age.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOMDOR1351
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of copper alloy spear. Broken spear tip. Badly edge damaged. Lozenge cross section.
Created on: Monday 29th October 2001
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET TARRANT LAUNCESTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-BC0AA2
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy socketed spear head of Bronze Age date. It is a section towards the base of the spear retaining part of the socket and side flanges. It is too fragmentary for a very precise type to be assigned. The socket is circular. The body of the spear has a solid, circular sectioned centre with a flange set opposite another on either side. The overall shape is not discernable. No attachment loops remain.
Created on: Tuesday 13th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-CA5753
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy spear tip. Tip of a socketed spear, Taperin point with out curved edges. There is a tapering central spine flanked by two thinned flanges. Dimensions - 29.80 mm x 20.69 mm x 6.67 mm Weight - 9.09 g
Created on: Monday 24th April 2006
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SOMDOR-33F9A1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy side-looped and socketed spearhead of probable Middle Bronze Age date. The surviving section comprises the central part of the spearhead, with the beginnings of the side flanges of the (probably) leaf-shaped spear blade at one end and the start of the two side loops at the other. The socket is circular in profile and tapers towards the blade end. The fragment measures 41.7mm by 14.94mm by 13.51mm and weighs 12.61g.
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-9A6EE6
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy socketed spearhead (1150 - 800BC). This object is in two pieces, found at different times. The spearhead has a leaf-shaped blade remaing on one side and a pronounced hollow mid-rib extending to the broken tip. The remaining edges of the blade are bevelled. The socket is circular. The mouth of the socket is damaged at one side. There are remnant s of side loops on both sides of the lower part of the socketed end. There is a large irregular hole on side of the lower part of the socketed end. Date: Late Bronze Age - 1000 BC - 800 BC Dimensions: 139.68 mmx …
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-029EBA
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age socketed and side looped spearhead. The spearhead is in two conjoining pieces, broken accross the socket below the blades. The end of the socket is damaged and incomplete.The blades are outcurved at the base before tapering in to a narrow tip, forming a flame-shape. There is prominent midrib running between the blades and extending into the socket. The midrib is lozengiform in cross section as is the upper part of the socket. The lower end of the socket is circular in cross section. There is a low flattish side loop on either side with oval apertures. The upper…
Created on: Sunday 12th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-1F4D7C
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast bronze (copper alloy) side looped and socketed spear (spearhead) of Middle Bronze Age date (1500 - 1150 BC). The spearhead is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with an incomplete and abraded sub-oval or leaf-shaped blades. The hollow socket is near complete and is slightly chamfered at the base.. Two single cast 'string' side loops are present, one on either edge. The tip of the spearhead is complete however the side blades have been broken. The overall shape of the blade can be best described as being leaf-shaped. The centre of the blade is divided by a tapering …
Created on: Friday 20th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-64DD51
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 - 361 ) dating to AD 330 - 335. (Reece period 17). Imitating a Victory on prow with sceptre and shield. Mint Unclear. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.49 mm Weight: 1.77 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-34B0D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of the Gallic Empire ( AD 260 - 274 ) dating to AD 260 - 274 (Reece period 13 ). Reverse type, possibly INVICTVS, Sol running left with whip and globe. Mint unknown. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.37 mm  Weight: 1.79g. Die axis: 12 (possibly)
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-EF97E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Trajan (AD 98 - 117) dating to AD 98 -117. (Reece period 5 ). SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI reverse type depicting Abundantia standing left holding ears of corn and cornucopiae; modius at her feet on the left, prow on the right.  Mint unclear. Reference: RIC II, p.280, no. 492. Date: Roman Diameter: 31.11 m Weight: 20.52 g, Die axis: 6.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-CD1EEE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Post Medieval composite copper alloy shoe buckle, c.AD 1720-1770. This buckle is hour-glass in plan, with a slightly waisted middle where the spindle is a little narrower than the ends of the buckle. The frame is rounded and has an intact spindle and chape. There is no decoration visible on the frame. The chape is a composit chape, which has a "pitchfork" two-pronged tongue and two-pronged looped chape. This style of chape was most common around the 1720s to the 1770s.
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dorset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-CD1D50
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy shoe or knee buckle, c.AD 1600-1720. This is the frame of a composite buckle, sub-annular in plan and D-shaped in section. This buckle is very ornate, with two oblique, bifid knops at each end of the frame and a series of moulded, transverse grooves and lines along the body of the frame. This buckle has a dark green patina. The spindle and pin are missing.
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dorset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-DD07C7
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ruler Date Reece Period Obverse Description Obverse Inscription Reverse Description Reverse Inscription Diameter (mm) Die Axis Weight (g) Mint Mint Mark Condition Reference Catalogue number Constantine I 317 16 Bust facing right. Laureate. Cuirassed CONSTANTINVS (PF ORG) Sol standing facing left. Holding whip and globe. SOLINVI [CTOCOM] ITI 18.96 6 3.43 London S/P/PLN Good RIC V…
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Compton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-335778
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constans ( AD 333 - 350 ) dating to AD 348-350 (Reece period 18) . FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a phoenix on a rocky mound. Mint of Trier Reference:RIC VIII, as No. 234. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.92 mm Weight: 1.51 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-32F24D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine ( AD 306 - 364 ) dating to the period AD 307-318 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left with whip and globe. Mint of London. Reference: RIC VII, No. 27. Date: Roman Diameter: 19.47 mm Weight: 1.98 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-327FEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constans ( AD 333 - 350 ) dating to the period AD 333 - 337 ( Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers, two standards. Reference: LRBC I cf No 213. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.94 Weight: 1.53 Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-05676E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius, dating to c. AD 139. (Reece Period 7) AVG PIVS P M TR P COS II reverse type, depicting Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in raised right hand and palm in left hand over left shoulder. Mint of Rome Reference: RIC III Antoninus Pius 25 Date: Roman Diameter:17.65mm Weight: 2.66g Die Axis: 6
Created on: Friday 11th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-98744B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-61) dating to AD 324-30 (Reece period 16).  PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type, depicting a camp gate, six courses of masonry, central gate, star above. Obverse description, obscured by thick encrustation. Mint of Arles. Date: Roman Weight: 1.76 g  Diameter: 19.06 mm
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A187E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337) dating to AD 318 -324 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQUILLITAS reverse type depicting an altar inscribed VOTIS XX with globe on top. Mint unclear.  Date: Roman  Diameter: 17.85 mm Weight: 1.69 g. Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A19CF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337) dating to AD 318 -324 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQUILLITAS reverse type, depicting an altar inscribed VOTIS XX with globe on top. Mint unclear. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.28 mm Weight: 2.35 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A150EF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337) dating to AD 307 -318 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPROM reverse type, depicting Genius standing facing with corn measure etc. Mint unclear. Date: Roman Diameter: 19.26 mm Weight: 1.8 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A1C37C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307- 361) dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards. Mint unclear.  Date: Roman Diameter: 14.98 mm Weight: 1.77 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A270BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307- 361) dating to AD 318 - 324. (Reece period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type, depicting a wreath with VOT X inside. Mint unclear. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.85   Weight: 1.87 g. Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A1D4BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307- 361) dating to AD 330-335. (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers with two standards. Mint unclear. Date: Roman Diameter: 15.25 mm Weight: 1.57 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-C86579
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian ( AD 364 - 378 ) dating to AD 364 - 378. (Reece period 19 ). SECVRITAS REPVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left with wreath. Mint unknown. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.09 mm Weight: 1.33 g Die axis: 6.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-837E2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy  radiate dating from the Gallic Empire ( AD 260 - 274 ) dating to AD 260 - 274 (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear, possible standing figure. No detail surviving. Date: Roman  Diameter: 16.73 mm Weight: 1.64 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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