Record ID: DOR-E3B29B
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pipe tamper in the form of an upright hand grasping a cylindrical object with flared end (probably a scroll) The hand has long moulded fingers wrapped around the bar and a thumb and hollowed palm below. The bar flares to each end, terminanting in a flat, circular face. The ends of the bar are decorated, one end with a single circumferetnial groove, theopposite ned with two. The wrist of the hand tapers to a collar approximately halfway down the shaft, perhaps representing a cuff. The collar is decorated with a curcumferential ridge top and bottom…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DED49E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Philip of Spain and Mary Tudor (1554 - 1558)  dating to 1555 - 1557. Tower mint, London. Lis initial mark. Oval shield on reverse with mark of valu VI above. No date. Reference: North Volume 2, number 1971 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 27.07 mm Weight: 2.71 g Die axis: 10  
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DE2F34
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg  has an irregular trilobed cross-section. The front a central rounded, longitudinal rib. It has old irregular breaks at both ends.   Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 58.58 mm x 43.73 mm x 11.05 mm Weight: 154 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al. (2009:4) suggest there were four main types of leg used. This is an example of type A which …
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DE22A6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg  has an irregular trilobed cross-section. The front has three rounded, longitudinal ribs which form a three lobed flared foot at the base. It has old irregular breaks at both ends.   Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 66.02 mm x 47.85 mm x 25.26 mm Weight: 246 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al. (2009:4) suggest there were four…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DDF2DE
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy spur. Part of one arm only remains. The arm is D-shaped in cross section and tapers from the break to a broken figure of eight terminal. the terminal projects downwards from the end of the arm and the loper loop id broken. The remaining aperture in the upper loop is circular. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1600 - 1800 Dimensions:  88.06 mm x 13.66 mm x 5.55 mm  Weight: 11.38 g
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DDDD98
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy probable dress pin. The head only. The head is oval with four vertical spiral grooves. at the top is a small pointed knop. At the base is a collar above the narrowed stub of the pinshaft. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1700 Dimensions: 19.62 mm x 8.67 mm Weight: 4.47 g
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DCB41B
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sheet metal book clasp of Howsam type A.6.2. A catchplate originally paired with a hooked plate. A flared plate with a scalloped edge along the wider, distal end. At the attachment end are the two hooked arms, one on either side, which housed a bar for the attachment of the missing hook piece. The front of the plate is decorated at the hinged end with a series of incised lines of varying lengths extending longitudinally.. There are two attachment holes set longitudinally along the mid-line which retain separate circular cross-sectioned rivets which ha…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-D139F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547). Mint of London. Reference: North Vol 2, No. 1815 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 12.05 mm Weight: 0.37 g Die axis:  12
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-0C3C7B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy double looped buckle dating to c.1550-1650. The frame consists of two oval loops divided by a central bar. The loops are D-shaped and convex on the front and flat on the rear. The outer edge of the loop is decorated with moulded transverse line decoration. A section of the top of one loop is missing. The bar is narrowed from the frame and trapeziodal in cross section. The rear is undecorated. Attached to the centre bar is a copper alloy pin. Date: Post Medieval Reference: Whitehead (1996) p 61 no 358 Length: 30.25 mm Width: 30.62 …
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-0BE61E
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nutcracker fragment. The object comprises the upper end of one arm of a pair of nutcrackers. The single point hinge at the head remains in the form of a rounded lug. The head is semi-hexagonal in plan on the obverse and is decorated with a floral pattern. The reverse is a flat surface bearing indentations to grip the shell of a nut.  The handle, which is broken, has a circular cross-section and is decorated with two transverse bands containing diagonal markings.  Date: Post Medieval to early modern era. Dimensions: 52.61 mm x 10.45 mm x 5.62…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E82519
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval/modern zinc and copper-alloy tombac (Dandy) button dating from c. 1700-1800. The discoidal button has a flat upper surface, bevelled edge and is slightly concave on the reverse. In the front centre of the button is a five petalled Tudor rose and between each petal is a triangular leaf. In the centre of the rose is five stamen emanating from a small central circle. The reverse is undecorated, but retains a shallow central boss, which has broken stubs from the embedded copper alloy attchment loop, nearly all of which is missing. Date: Post Medieval / Modern D…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E7BB52
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap fitting probably part of a composite sword belt mount. It comprises a flat geometric plate with an incomplete rearward hook at one end. At the opposite end to the hook, the plate is a rectangular transverse bar with a scalloped upper edge and an indentation at either side. From this extends a lozengiform section of the plate and this then extends into a scallop-shell shaped section. From the end of this lower section, the object constricts into a rectangular cross-sectioned rearward hook which tapers slightly to the break. There are two circular attachmen…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 11th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E76C14
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy spoon handle. The terminal only of a spoon stem is present and dates to the late Post Medieval period c. 1670 - 1720. It is flat and rectangular in section with a widened three-lobed trefid terminal. The object has a green/brown patina. Date: Post Medieval Length: 21.60 mm Width: 24.06mm Thickness: 1.26mm Weight: 2.89g Similar examples can also be seen at: DOR-DB66B8 & BERK-705DFE
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 11th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E73706
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy double looped buckle. One loop and part of the bar only remains. There is a moulded  knop at the end of the remaining section of centre bar. The frame is trapezoidal and rectangular in cross section. The front face is decorated with moulded decoration on the loop and knop. The decoration is comprised of raised curlicues and sprigs in a framing ridge along all edges. The stub of the centre bar is narrowed and trapeziodal in cross section. The rear of the frame is flat and undecorated. The pin is missing. Date: Post-Medieval - c. 1620 - 1680 Leng…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 11th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E65A71
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped trapezoidal buckle dating to c. 1570 - 1700.  The frame is trapeziodal with a D-shaped cross section and chamfered inner edges. The longsides curve inwards and the short sides are straight. The front and rear of the frame are undecorated. The centre bar is narrowed from the frame and has a trapezoidal cross section. The pin is D-shaped in cross section and tapers to a point. It is hooked around the centre bar. Date: Post Medieval  Length: 43.60 mm Width: 35.00 mm Thickness: 2.64 mm Weight: 11.19g Whitehead, R. 1996. Buckle…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 11th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E61D51
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped trapezoidal buckle dating to c. 1620-1680. The frame is trapeziodal and rectangular in cross section. It has bifid knops at the corners and pointed knops at the ends of the bar and the mid-point of the short sides The front and rear of the frame are undecorated. The centre bar is narrowed from the frame and has a square cross section. The pin is D-shaped in cross section and tapers to a point. It is hooked around the centre bar. Date: Post Medieval Length: 45.99mm Width: 32.16mm Thickness: 2.16mm Weight: 6.85g For similar example, please see&…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 11th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E5F3AE
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy book clasp probably of 18th century date. The clasp comprises two thin plates which are connected by a central hinge. From the hinge the lower plate narrows initially and then expands to form two symetrical projections. From these projections the sides narrow into a straight section of approximately one centimetre with bevelled edges. The plate expands into a further set of small projections before expanding to a flared end which has a single rivet hole. The upper plate narrows from the hinge before expanding into a bulbous projection…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D2A68B
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy crotal bell, dating to c. AD 1500-1700. Part of the top of the suspension loop is missing due to an old break, with only the two lugs and part of the crossbar remaining. The upper and lower hemisphere of the bell is divided by a prominent rib. At either side of the suspension loop (about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere) is a sound hole which is 5mm in diameter, although one is smaller due to corrosion products obscuring the aperture. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with the sound "slit". The upp…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D280B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) dating to AD1591-1594. Third issue. Tun initial mark. North (1991) p137, no.2016.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D27DCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of James I (AD1603-1625) dating to AD1603-1604. First coinage. Thistle initial mark. North (1991) p144, no.2076.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7E3134
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy anthropomorphic knife terminal. A knife stop or end-cap from a scale-tang knife. The figurative three dimensional end-cap is an anthropomorphic head on an oval cross-section plinth. The head is wearing a large pointed hood, suggestive of a cowl or hooded cloak worn by monks.  The long, thin face with pointed chin is looking up at an angle of approximately 45 degrees and has crudely engraved facial features. A long vertical ridge forms a nose, separating the two round recesses for eyes, one of which is higher than…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-09004D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal. A two part seal with decoration on both discs. On one face is a central cross or privy mark flanked by possible letters and some symbols; a six pointed star on the bottom right. On the other face are further indistinct markings in a pellet border. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1650 Dimensions: 18.15 mm x 2.61 mm Weight: 4.22 g This is similar to a number of items in Egan, G 1994 Lead Cloth Seals and Related Items in the British Museum, e.g. No. 208 (ibid p. 90 & p. 181 fig 30) which is dated to the 16th to early 17th centuries  
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-053E63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy halfpenny of William III (1694 - 1702) dating to 1695 - 1700.  Reference: Spink 2015 Nos. 3554 - 3556 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 27.53 mm Weight: 8.16 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0518F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1594 - 1596. Mint of London. Woolpack initial marks. Reference: North Volume 2, No. 2016 Date: Post Medieval Diameter:16.84 mm Weight: 0.84 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F3F5FB
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy possible part of a knife bolster with an integral quillon.It has an oval-shaped body with a key-shaped aperture in the top and open at the bottom. The sides are straight and decorated on the long sides with two double diagonal lines of stamped triangles forming a truncated V-shape.Projection up and out from the narrow ends of the oval at the top are two arms of the integral quillon. They are trapeziodal in cross section and taper to stylised zoomorphic terminals. The terminals each have a two incised diagonal lines (perhaps the ears) forming a rea…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 17th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CDA553
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post-medieval copper-alloy Nuremburg jetton of Hans Krauwinkel II (AD1586-1635) Rose and Orb type dating to the period c.1586-1635. This is a  Rose/Orb type jetton, but too worn and corroded to distinguish any detail.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CCD456
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Group B, dating to AD 1631-1632. Rose initial mark. Tower mint under the crown. North (1991) Volume 2, p. 162, no.2250.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-218F1F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Charles I (1625-1649). The coin is clipped and bent. I mark of value behind bust. ate: Post-Medieval Diameter: 12.31 mm Weight: 0.41g.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-217B7D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting. A belt mount with two integral attachment spikes at the rear, set on the long axis with one bent downwards and the other broken leaving just a stub. The mount has a central oval plate with a projection top and bottom. Both projections are in the form of a fleur-de-lys and possibly display some red enamel decoration. The oval plate is undecorated. The rear is flat and undecorated. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1600 - 1700 Dimensions: 34.83 mm x 19.20 mm x 2.41 mm Weight: 6.25 g Reference: Brian Read ( Identifying Metal Artefac…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-201ED1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval (1550-1650) copper alloy buckle plate, consisting of the upper decorated half only. Originally the plate would have consisted of one copper-alloy sheet, cut and folded transversely at the centre. This example is broken in half at the point where it would have folded around the buckle frame leaving two undecorated tabs extending from the decorated plate (for a complete example see WMID-389B1E). The plate has incurved long edges and a tri-lobed short end opposite to the tabs. The plate is decorated on the front with foliate decoration in the form of a central …
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-FD6504
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by William Miinck at Blandford in Dorset, Williamson Dorset 18, dating to AD 1654. Ref.: Williamson (1967, 172). This is the original variety of token for William Minck, the subsequent issue reading WILLIAM MINCK IN around W.M. on the obverse and IN BLANDFORD around W.M. 1657. William Minck was Bailiff of the Borough of Blandford in 1657. There is also a record of him marrying Elizabeth Bull of Bridport on 20th July 1654. See the British Museum Collection for a similar 1654 token: token | British Museum
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FD1E08
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy 17th-century trade token halfpenny issued by Stephen Brassier at Wilton in Wiltshire, Williamson Wiltshire 268, dating to AD 1667.  Ref.: Williamson (1967, 1250). See British Museum collection for similar: token | British Museum
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D6E836
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny or half groat of Charles I ( 1625 - 1649) dating to 1625 - 40. Very worn and pierced. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 14.20 mm Thicknes: 0.4 mm Weight: 0.33 g Axis: unknown
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D66A35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) dating to 1560 - 1582. Very worn. No visible mint mark. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 18.43 mm Thickness: 0.90 mm Weight: 1.18 g 
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A8FF3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Mary (1553-1558) dating to 1553 - 1554. Mint of London. Reference: North 1991, no.1960 Diameter: 24.65 mm Weight: 1.91 g Die axis: 10
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A8D93C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two part lead cloth seal ( possibly an alnage seal). One disc only remains with an integral circular sectioned rivet at the rear. On the face of the disc, within a wire circle are the numerals 1618 over the D. There is indistinct letter around the outside of the circle. Date:  Post Medieval - c. 1550 - 1600 Length: 19.74 mm Width: 19.33 mmm Thickness: 4.25 mm Weight: 3.72 g 
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A8A8D7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy button dating to c.1650 - c.1750. The button is circular and D-shaped in cross section. The front face is decorated with a central pellet surrounded by six circumferential circular punches, forming a sexfoil flower. Incised triangles are formed between each circular petal, possibly representing a six pointed star. The design is enclosed within a simple incised circumferential border.The reverse has no decoration and its integral loop is broken. The button has a light brown surface patina. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 15.4 mm Thickness: 2.3 …
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A89E12
Object type: FLEAM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a copper alloy fleam case of Post-Medieval date.The object consists of one half of a fleam case comprising a flat rectangular arm with a flat U-shaped expansion at the lower edge of one end and a circular aperture at the other.. The U-shaped expansion is covered with probable lead solder. The exterior face of the object is inscribed:  J.Ingram Sherborne 1771 Date: Post Medieval  - 1771 Dimensions: 90.61mm x 28.05mm x 1.99mm. Weight: 17.31g Vanessa Oakden comments in database record LVPL-11F1C2 : Fleams were used…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-171D55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649), Rose Type 3. Single arched crown with two sceptres in saltire below it. Reference: North Vol II, p.165, Rose Type 3 either no. 2292 or 2293. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 12.27 mm Thickness: 1.06 mm Weight: 0.45 g
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-16A647
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy domed bridle boss of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600 - 1700). It is an openwork domed multifoil type as classified by Maslin (2020). It has an ornate dome decorated with six spiralling arms and a small rounded knop at the centre. The rim has 16 lobes decorated with hearts and trefoils. One dome-headed copper alloy rivet with circular cross section is retained, the other is missing.  Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 65.27 mm Thickness: 24.61 mm Weight: 55.45 g Similar to database record SWYOR-A0D76A
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-157D36
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy probable buckle.Part of a single loop and bar only remaining. The remnant of one of the sides of the frame is sub-rectangular in cross section and rounded at the end attached to the bar. The incomplete bar is baluster-like and circular in cross section. There are two waisted sections remaining and two incised girth grooves. Date: Post medieval - c. 1500 - 1700 Length: 31.57 mm Width: 15.26 mm Thickness: 5.72 mm Weight: 3.67 g
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-059755
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver half groat of James I (1603 - 1625) dating to 1604 - 1619. Date: Post Medieval Radius: 17.12 mm  Weight:  0.78 g  Die axis: 1
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-058326
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver half groat of James I (1603 - 1625) dating to 1607. Reference: North Vol 2 No. 2104 Date: Post Medieval Radius: 18.42 mm  Weight:  0.82 g  Die axis: 3
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-05462B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1589 - 1592 Reference: North Vol 2 No. 2016 Date: Post Medieval Radius: 16.91 mm  Weight:  0.87 g  Die axis: 12
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0532CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1583 - 1603. Reference: North Vol 2 No. 2016 Date: Post Medieval Radius: 16.57 mm  Weight:  0.69 g  Die axis: 9
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-830838
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval milled gold Portuguese 1000 reis or 'moidore' of João V (AD 1706-1750) dating to 1721.  Date: Post medieval Diameter: 16.69 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm  Weight: 2.59 g Dies axis:6
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-823FB9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete large copper-alloy double looped buckle frame dating to c. AD 1550- 1650. The buckle frame is formed from two D-shaped loops divided by the integral centre bar. The pin is missing. At each of the outer edges of the loops is a moulded trefoil projection flanked by two angled, rounded projections. . The bar is narrowed from the frame and trapezoidal in cross section with a flat reverse. At either end of the bar is a moulded trefoil projection flanked by two angled, rounded projections similar to those seen on the loops, but small…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-81DC28
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two part lead possible cloth seal (alnage seal). One disc only remains with an integral  rivet at the rear. On the face of the disc is the moulded design of a Roman numeral VI. Date:  Post Medieval - c. 1550 - 1700 Diameter: 18.73 mm Thickness: 4.39 mm Weight: 5.13 g 
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-81D05E
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy English coin weight  for a Portugese 4 escudos coin of Joseph I (1750-1777) The obverse shows a laureate bust facing right and inscription JOSEPHUS I DG PORT REX The reverse is marked with the equivalent value; THIRTY SIX SHILLINGS inside a garland of flowers. Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 28.53 mm Thickness: 3.04 mm Weight: 13.16 g See Withers p and BR, 2011, Lions, Ships & Angels, Pages 38 & 66
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-81386F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hooked mount. The mount has a trefoil openwork plate with a circular attachment hole in the top foil. There are circular holes through the side foils with a lozengiform aperture below. Below the centre of the plate is another trefoil-shaped bar that narrows into the hook. A second rivet hole is located within this section. The hook is intact and retains its copper alloy ring. The front of the mount  and the ring retain areas of white metal coating.  Reference: Read, B, 2008, Hooked Clasps & Eyes, p. 232, No. 828 Date: Post-Medi…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-EEB7B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver three farthings coin of Elizabeth I (1158 - 1603) dated 1576. London Tower mint. As North 2002. The centre of the coin has been pierced. Date: Post Medieval Diameter; 13.02 mm Thickness: 0.34 mm Weight: 0.23 g Axis: 11 
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-EE969D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval cast copper alloy strap slide. The plate is flat and of lobed and waisted form. The ends are bi-lobate. The centre of the slide is decorated with longitudinal line of short, incised, angled lines. Both ends are decorated with a group of three stamped circles. The reverse is flat with two integrally cast long, pointed lugs both of which are hooked inwards at the ends. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1550 - 1700 Length: 16.6 mm Width: 28.14 mm Thickness: 1.93 mm Weight: 3.63 g
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 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: 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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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: 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: 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-960626
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight for a William III guinea dating to AD 1694 - 1701. The obverse features the laureate bust of William III facing east with the legend GVIELMVS III DEI GRA FR REX within a dotted border. The reverse features a crown in the centre of the weight, below which, is the legend 2 GVENEA W again within a dotted border. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 17.64 mm Weight: 3.81 g
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-95D6B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy royal farthing token of Charles I (1625 - 1649) dating to 1636 - 1644.  A Rose farthing, Type 1b. Reference: North Vol 2, No. 2289 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 13.12 mm Weight: 0.74 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-0398F5
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced copper alloy French Jetton of Charles IX (1560-1574) obverse: GLORIA GALLIAE.SEMP (ligated A and E) with PIE.ET.IV's in exergue, naked Glory between two columns and two cornucopias. Reverse: FAMAM. EXTENDERE. FACTIS. with a celestial hand holding lightning threatening a crocodile that is about to grasp a crowned scepter. Reference: Feuardent 11710. Jetons et Mereau, 1904-15 Diameter: 27.63 mm Weight:  2.35 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: DOR-01BA17
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of pewter rectangular double-looped buckle frame of post-medieval date. The fragment consists of an expanded, rounded corner and an extending arm of one loop. The corner is decorated with decorated with a pellet with cross within and the arm of the frame with  a central groove and multiple vertical lines on the outer edge. The frame thickens slightly at the break  and there are traces of an aperture for the attachment of a missing centre bar. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1600 - 1750  Dimensions: 30.74 mm x 9.73 mm x 3.74 mm Weight: 4.41 g
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: DOR-DCBECD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single looped copper alloy buckle frame and pin. The frame is trapezoidal in shape with two lobed knops on the corners of the outer edge and a larger central sub-circular projection on the outer edge. The sides of the frame are concave. The bar at the rear is slightly narrowed from the frame. The frame and bar are D-shaped in cross section. The pin is of a different alloy than the frame. It is thin and tapering to a point. It is hooked around the bar. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1650 Dimensions: 28.65 mm x 21.23 mm x 2.42 mm  Weight: 2.88 g
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: DOR-DC5FB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn Post Medieval silver coin, possibly dating from c. AD 1500 - 1700. The coin has been polished so that there are no remnants of the original obverse or reverse designs. Both faces have been scored with diagonal lines which form a crude lozenge shape. The edges have been slightly bent.   Diameter: 18.12 mm Thickness: 0.48 mm Weight: 0.90 g This is possibly a form of  token or charm by being deliberately worn and bent into an S-shape. Coins with a double bend are sometimes referred to as 'love tokens' but are more correctly reg…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-DC178D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval worn silver shilling of William III (AD 1694-1702) .  Obverse: Bust of William III, right, GULIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Four crowned shields arranged in a cross with a central rose, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 16--. Dimensions: diameter: 24.57mm; weight: 5.28g.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-DB0C9C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 17th century trade token. A farthing issued by John Piteman of Sherborne between 1648 and1672. Reference: Williamson -  Dorset no.168. Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 15.3 mm Weight:  0.90 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-C5D6FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin. 6 deniers issued in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland in the late 18th century. The date is unclear. Obverse: RES PUBLIC GENEVEN - Arms of an Eagle quartered with a key, sun above Reverse: POST TENEBRAS LUX [1]7[-]9- radiant sun Date: Post Medieval - c. 1759 - 1799 Diameter: 15.33 mm Weight: 0.59 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-71D546
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap mount. The front of the mount is decorated with a moulded design of an heraldic triple rose of three bands of five petals around a large central pellet. There are pointed lugs projecting around the edge from between the petals. There is a break at the edge on one side. At the rear is the stub of a single, central attachment rivet or spike. Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1450 - 1600 Dimensions: 19.57 mm x 3.86 mm Weight: 2.56 g Very similar mounts are recorded in database records DOR-001A9D & SUR-9E2FA6, and relat…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: DOR-71A45E
Object type: DIVIDERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a pair of copper alloy dividers dated c.1600-1700. The object consists of two incomplete arms with a hinged terminal. The terminal is a four-faceted dome with a thin transverse collar at the base.The better preserved arm is trapezoidal in cross-section, with three facets on their outer face. The arm curves outwards in the middle forming a hollow  Both arms terminate in old breaks. Date: Post Medieval - 1600 - 1700 Dimensions: 47.67 mm x 10.76 mm Weight: 13.25 g A similar object is recorded in database record LVPL-98E99D where the author note…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: DOR-7176A7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button with integral pierced shank. The front of the button is decorated with a pointed central boss with a pointed pellet in the centre. It is surrounded by radiating grooves.The shank is rectangular, with a rounded end and off-centre, broken attachment hole. Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval Dimensions: 14.57 mm x 12.21 mm Weight: 2.21 g Read p37 no 1123
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: DOR-710F1B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap mount. An openwork Baroque style mount. The mount is sub-angular with a narrow projecting knop at the top and a semi-circular projection at the bottom. It is symmetrical along the vertical axis with two sub-circular apertures arranged vertically on either side (one in-filled with corrosion and soil). The front is decorated with an elaborate moulded design with curlicues around the apertures and a cherub face at the centre. The rear is flat and undecorated. At there rear there are the stubs of two integral rivets arranged on the vertical axis. Date: Post M…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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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-8A891B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy vessel fragment in two pieces. Part of a vessel wall and rim, probably from a large vessel such as a cauldron. The rim is plain and slightly everted with a low internal bead. The interior surface is worn and smooth. The exterior of the vessel is scored, probably as a result of the manufacturing process and also sooted. Date: Medieval to Post-medieval - c. 1200 - c.1700 Dimensions: 94.77 mm x 33.98 mm x 5.46 mm Weight: 64.00 g Cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. 
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 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-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-21D5A0
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete cast copper alloy fitting from a sword belt of Post Medieval date.  A symmetrical curvilinear copper alloy plate with pointed crescent shaped sides. There are two integral hanging loops projecting from the lower edge.  The front is decorated with a moulded, gilded cherub face and wings on the upper edge at the centre. The curving "wings" of the plate extend out to the sides and are decorated with a moulded foliate design of leaves and curling tendrils, arranged symmetrically on a mid line extending below the cherub moul…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moreton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-21BFA7
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy seal top spoon. The top is a flat disc, below which the handle is narrowed and than expands into a baluster form comprising (with constrictions between) an upper, globular knop with vertical groove decoration, a narrow collar,  a narrowed tapering knop and a collar. The handle then continues with an oval cross section to the break point, narrowed from the decorative section. Date: Post medieval - 16th to early 17th century Dimensions: 29.74 mm  x 11.86 mm Weight: 8.33 g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-1FF8A4
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy book clasp of Howsham type A.3. A slightly tapering rectangular plate of sheet copper alloy, broken at both ends. There is a single circular attachment hole at the flared end containing a small copper alloy pin ot rivet. . There are indistinct traces of decoration on the front of the plate including a recessed circle around a possible circular aperture. The plate is bent and creased  Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1700 Dimensions: 22.44 x 9.87 x 0.30 mm Weight: 0.63 g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-1FC34B
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy domed thimble.  The crown only remaining. The exterior is decorated with a series of sub-circular punched pits forming in a left-handed spiral with a bare area or "tonsure" in the centre. Date: Late Medieval to Eraly Post Medieval - c. 1400 - 1600 Diameter: 16.16 mm Thickness: 1.11 mm Weight: 0.82 g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-1F8B37
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper alloy coin weight for a spur ryal of James I. The weight is roughly square in shape. The upper face has an indistinct design, possibly of a rayed sun or spur. The reverse has the raised figures 'X.V.s' below a crown within a plain line border.~ Date: Post-Medieval - c. 1604 - 1625 Dimensions: 15.31 mm x 15.69 mm x 3.75 mm Weight: 5.95 g Weights bearing the sun symbol are for the spur ryal (or rose noble) of James I (Withers 1995, p.38). Those bearing the value XVs are for his 2nd coinage; 1604-12 and 3rd coinage; 1619-25 (ibid.)
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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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-6A0EC8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver groat of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547) dating to 1544 - 1547. Minted at the Tower mint, London. Lis initial marks. Reference: North Vol. 2, No. 1844 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 26.26 mm Weight: 1.79 g Die axis: 12  
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-69CAE6
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sword pommel in the form of an animals head (dog or lion). The pommel is hollow, sub-spherical with a flattened top. There is a large circular aperture at the base and a smaller, circular aperture on the flat top. There is also a small circular hole under the animal's chin. The animal head has a snub nose, and short muzzle with prominent teeth in two rows. The eyes are lentiod and slightly recessed below prominent brows. The ears are small and rounded, set high at the sides of the head. the remaining areas have incised wavy lines to indi…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-17F61F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Royal farthing token of Charles I (1625 - 1649) dating to 1636 - 1644)  A Rose farthing, Type 1b Reference: North Vol 2, No. 2288 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 13.6 mm Weight: 0.74 g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-17C826
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The frame has one oval loop remaining with a flat back and bevelled inner edges.  The centre bar is narrowed from the frame, has a trapeziodal cross section and a slight knop at each end. The pin is missing. Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval, c. 1350 - 1600 Dimansions: Length :  20.8 mm    Width :  20.5 mm  Weight :   2.46 g Finds from London indicate broad date range with examples published including Egan G and Pritchard F, 1993,Dress Accessories, p…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-16D84F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The frame has two oval loops, with a flat back and bevelled inner edges.  The centre bar is narrowed from the frame, has a trapeziodal cross section and a slight knop at each end. The tapering copper alloy pin is hooked over the centre bar. Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval, c. 1350 - 1600 Dimansions: Length :  20.8 mm    Width :  20.5 mm  Weight :   2.46 g Finds from London indicate broad date range with examples published including Egan G and Pritchard …
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-168537
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
n incomplete copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The frame has two oval loops, with a flat back and bevelled inner edges.  The centre bar is narrowed from the frame and has a trapeziodal cross section. The pin is missing Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval, c. 1350 - 1600 Dimensions: Length : Length :  30.5 mm    Width :  25.6 mm  Weight :   4.27g Finds from London indicate broad date range with examples published including Egan G and Pritchard F, 1993,Dress Accessories, p 82-6, cf no.331 and 349…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-1647CC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The frame has two oval loops, with a flat back and bevelled inner edges.  The centre bar is narrowed from the frame and has a trapeziodal cross section. The pin is missing. Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval, c. 1350 - 1600 Dimensions: Length :  22.2 mm    Width :  18.8 mm  Weight :   2.64g Finds from London indicate broad date range with examples published including Egan G and Pritchard F, 1993,Dress Accessories, p 82-6, cf no.331 and 349 and Egan, G, 2005,&nb…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-15CE5B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy trade weight dating.The weight is discoidal with a central circular indentation and two concentric radiating grooves. It has a raised rim.  An incuse crowned GR (for George I - IV) is stamped at 9 o'clock overlapping the outer groove. The reverse is covered with file marks and and shows signs of wear at 3 o'clock. The weight is approximately half an Imperial ounce. Date: Late Post Medieval to Modern - 1714 - 1830 Dimensions:25.17 mm x 4.28 mm Weight: 13.52 g A similar trade weight can be seen on the PAS Database a…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F1257A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy strap fitting for a sword belt, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1650. This example is composed of the plate, which tapers from the top to a narrowed, rearward hook.  The upper edge of the plate is bi-lobed and there is a transverse moulded collar above the hook. The plate is slightly plano-convex, flat at the rear. Both faces are undecorated. There are two iron rivets in the centre of the object which have corroded. Dimensions: 31.53 mm x 13.10 mm x 5.94 mm Weight: 2.29 g Reference: Margeson, S.1993. Norwich Households: The Medieval and Pos…
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F0EEDB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy double loop buckle frame, dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The pin is missing. The buckle is sub-rectangular with rounded ends.  The frame is a shallow D-shape in cross section, flat at the rear. The integral centre bar is narrowed from the frame and has a D-shaped cross section. At either end of the bar there are two incised transverse lines. The long edges of the frame are curvilinear along the outer edge and have a slight knop at each corner. The short ends are expanded with a rounded outer edge and a slight knop on …
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F0DBC5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy double loop buckle frame, dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The pin is missing. The buckle is sub-rectangular with rounded ends.  The frame is a shallow D-shape in cross section, flat at the rear. The integral centre bar is narrowed from the frame and has a D-shaped cross section. At either end of the bar there are two incised transverse lines. The long edges of the frame are curvilinear along the outer edge and have a slight knop at each corner. The short ends are expanded with a rounded outer edge and a slight knop on …
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-DAE9EA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy asymmetrical double loop buckle. The buckle is broken with the centre bar in two pieces, one detached from the frame. The buckle has one rectangular loop with the worn and sub-angular cross sectioned strap bar to one side. The other, outer, loop is roughly D-shaped with the centre of the outer edge extended forward into a point giving an ogee curve to each side. There is a double lobed knop at one end of the centre bar. The edges of each side are slightly bevelled. The centre bar is heavily corroded but appears narrowed from the frame and trapeziodal in cr…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D85718
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Royal farthing token of Charles I ( 1625 - 1649) dating to 1636 - 1644.  A Rose farthing, Type 2. Reference: North Vol 2, No. 2291 Diameter:  14.48 mm Weight: 0.47 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-B992C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The frame and strap bar form the two symmetrical loops. There is a lozenge shaped knop with a raised moulded lozenge decoration on the outside edge of both loops. The narrowed strap bar has a trapeziodal cross section and moulded trefoil decoration at either end. The pin is missing except for a lump of iron still on the strap bar and a stain where the pin bar rested on the frame. The reverse of the buckle is undecorated. Dimensions: 49.6 mmx x 26.8 mm Weight:  10.65 g Reference: Ross Whitehead 2003 Buckles 1250 - 1800, page 65  No. 402
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 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: DOR-1D3C54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1592. Initial marks: Tun/Tun Reference: North Volume 2, No. 2015 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 25.53 mm Weight: 2.23 g Die axis: 11
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1CB888
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1572. Initial marks: Ermine/Ermine Reference: North Volume 2, No. 1997 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 24.37 mm Weight: 2.93 g Die axis: 11
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2023
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