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: WILT-0227FC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small bodysherd of a Medieval vessel dating to c. AD 1100-1500.  The fabric is a hard fired, rough and sandy with abundant translucent grey/white sandy quartz inclusions.  The outer surface is a buff colour and smooth with a row of vertical rouletted lines (and possibly a second row just visible).  The inner surface is a darker buff colour with some patches of darker grey and is rough and gritty.  The core is a darker unoxidised grey. Dimensions:  length 31.6mm; width 27.7mm; thickness 5.4mm; weight 5.11g.   Thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith, Wessex …
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th 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-CD48A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uninscribed worn, base silver Age stater of the South Western region / Durotriges tribe dating to c. 60 BC-20 BC. cf. Cranborne Chase type. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents, Reverse: disjointed horse left, body of crescents, four vertical legs, pellets above. c.f. ABC 2169.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CD2D4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uninscribed base silver Iron Age stater of the South Western region / Durotriges tribe dating to c.60 BC - 20 BC. cf. Spread Tail type. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: disjointed horse left, body of crescents, four vertical legs, two diverging lines for tail, eleven pellets above. c.f. ABC 2160.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th 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: WILT-CBD256
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, medieval silver long cross penny of uncertain ruler dating to AD 1247-1279. Unclear mint. 
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CAAA2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible silver possible coin of unknown denomination and date. Unclear ruler. Unclear mint. The medieval classification is based on other coins found in the same area.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CA4ADB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I - III, dating to AD1272-1377. London mint. 
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-C9F744
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD1272-1307) probably Class  10cf1 dating to AD1305-1306. London mint. North (1991) p32, no.1040.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-C96588
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD1272-1307) probably Class 4a dating to AD1282-1283. The coin is a partial brockage with a portion of the legend having been double-stamped on both sides. Canterbury mint. North (1991) p29, no.1023.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-C89CD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of uncertain ruler dating to AD260-402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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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: WILT-FCCCE1
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring, possibly a harness ring, of unknown date but most likely Medieval to Post Medieval in date, c AD 1100 - 1800. It is a rough oval in section, and there are mould marks opposite each other on the outer edge. It has a mottled green patina. Dimensions: 29.5mm in diameter;  4.4mm in width;  2.4mm thick;  4.76g in weight. These are common detector finds, but their function and dating are not well understood (Geake, Finds Recording Guide, page 54)
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FC8897
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probably Roman copper alloy stud dating to cAD 43 - 410. It appears to be the letter S, but with pointed ends so it may simply be a sinuous shape. It is D shaped in section, hollow backed, with a rectangular lug in centre back, probably shorter than originally. Dimensions: 21.5mm in length;  13.1mm in width;  3.8mm thick;  2.12g in weight Read (2021: 33 and 35) no 198 is very similar. He suggests his example, from South Wiltshire, dates to the Roman period.
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FC7041
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy flask shaped ampulla, dating to c AD1350 - 1530. There is an early break in the lead by the neck, leaving a crack and small hole, and the two suspension handles are largely missing. On the body of one face it shows six simple rays, or a saltire cross with a vertical line through the centre. The other face  has hatching in the lower part of the round surmounted by a line of small pellets and a scene with stylised tree in the centre. The rest is confused. Dimensions: 49mm in height;  35.2mm in width;  6.8mm thick; …
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FC31A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch, only missing its hinged pin, dating to cAD50 - 150. It has long, elaborately decorated wings, their span almost matching the length of the whole brooch. On each wing are three major ridges, not quite circumferential, the outer one wider than the others and the outer two each  flanked by smaller crenellated ridges. The ends are capped. The innermost ridge is an emphasised crenellated ridge standing alone and not extending as far around the wing as the other two. The centre front of the oval section b…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-58CD7C
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, large iron Medieval to Post Medieval key, dating to c. AD 1150-1650. The object resembles a Type 8 key (Saunders, 2012). The bow is oval. The stem thickens in the middle, is circular in shape, and extends beyond the bit. The bit is rectangular and symmetrical in shape, indicating it is probably a door key, and has a central cleft. The bit and stem are in line. The key displays some corrosion, and if there originally was any decoration on the stem or bow, it is no longer visible. The object is covered with corrosion products. Dimensio…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-58801C
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, large iron medieval to post-medieval rotary key, dating to c. AD 1150-1650. The object resembles a Type 8 key (Saunders, 2012). The bow is kidney-shaped. The stem thickens in the middle, is circular in shape, and extends beyond the bit. The bit is rectangular and symmetrical in shape, indicating it is probably a door key, and has a central cleft. The bit and stem are in line. The key displays significant corrosion, and if there originally was any decoration on the stem or bow, it is no longer visible. The object is covered with corrosion produc…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-4A3FDA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy 'simple' bar mount, dating to c. AD 1250-1350. The find is rectangular in plan, and decorated on the surface with two parallel grooves to the long end, which have the reminas of a crimped design on the outer edges of the mount. The two rivets are still in situ and the shanks of the rivets, which are slightly angled towards each other,  can be seen on the reverse of the find. The reverse of the find is flat and undecorated.  Dimensions: Length: 10.4mm; width: 5.5mm; thickness: 1.1mm; weight: 0.37g. Similar mounts are illustr…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A035A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An fragment of Roman copper alloy, Developed T-shaped,Large South Western type, hinged, brooch, dating to c AD 50 - 150. All that remains is part of the head and a short section of bow. This is a South Western type. Short, slim wings, which taper a little, hold an axis bar and a very short length of oval section pin. One wing shows early damage at the outer end while the axis bar appears to be retained in the other. There is an integral circular loop  surmounting the head, about two thirds of the hoop missing. The flat bow drops away vertically and is deco…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A8FE91
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Iron Age to Roman cast copper alloy mount depicting a facing anthropomorphic head, dating to c. 50 BC - AD 200. The The mount features head and shoulders, which are triangular in plan. The design is crude, with the oval head having incised lines depicted in a fan shape, representing combed back hair. There are two eyes, one of which is lentoid, a downturned mouth and dimpled chin. The upper chest has incised lines angled towards the bottom centre, possibly representing a draped outfit. Gender is unclear. On the reverse is a long, integrally cast spike for atta…
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A77158
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval cast copper alloy double-loop buckle with a feather or leaf motif, dating to c. AD 1575-1700. The frame is asymmetrical and consists of a central horizontal pin bar with a slightly protruding knop at each end, which subdivides the frame into a D-shaped loop and rectangular loop. The corners of the rectangle are incised with diagonal lines. The D-shaped loop has a feather or possible leaf motif on the medial point of the rounded loop. It is decorated with an incised mid rib with diagonal lines extending from it. The central horizontal pin bar and D-sha…
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-2D320D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper alloy buckle with integral plate dating to c. AD 1250-1500. The object consists of a single loop buckle frame with an integral cast plate and has an additional plate attached to the underside by rivets. The frame is sub-oval in shape with a lobed knop at either end of the strap bar. There is no central groove for the pin to rest and the buckle is undecorated. The integral plate contains four rivet holes and a central iron-corroded hole where the pin would have been located. The pin is missing. A secondary rectangular flat sheet of copper alloy is atta…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-2AED0F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper alloy single loop oval buckle with ornate outer edges, narrowed and offset strap bar, dating to c. AD 1250-1400. The frame consists of two barrel mouldings which are separated by a deep central groove which served as a pin rest. Decoration consists of four transverse, incised lines, two of each are located on either side of the central groove. The pin is missing and the reverse flat and undecorated. Length: 29.6 mm; Width: 19.7 mm; Thickness: 4.1 mm; Weight: 4.22 g. cf. Whitehead (2016: 21) no. 80 which gives a date of AD 1250-14…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-29EE79
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval or post-medieval cast copper alloy double-looped spectacle buckle dating to c. AD 1350-1720. The frame consists of two oval loops divided by a central bar. The loops are D-shaped in plan and cross-section, and the reverse is flat. The buckle has a dark green patina and is undecorated. There is iron corrosion on the central strap bar and the pin is missing. The bar is slightly recessed from the front edge of the frame. Length: 21.9 mm; Width: 17.5 mm; Thickness: 2.3 mm; Weight: 1.84 g. Similar buckles are illustrated by Egan and Pritchard (1991: 8…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-AD13C9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy strip brooch, dating to c. AD 40-50. Mackreth DURO type 5b. The brooch comprises the head, bow, and most of the catchplate. The pin is missing. The remainder of the brooch is formed of a single flat strip which splays out towards the rounded bottom. The strip was originally curved around at the top to form the head and hold the pin, but the head has straightened out slightly now, due to old damage. The bow is narrow and flat, and straight, only curving up slightly towards the head. The brooch is decorated with transverse lines on the wings. There i…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
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Record ID: WILT-9A82FB
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete Post Medieval copper alloy mount, possibly a hanging harness decoration, possibly dating AD 1600-1800. The harness mount is circular with open work decoration of an eight pointed star set within an open circle. The remnants of a single broken attachment can be seen at the top. The mount is slightly bent and the reverse is undecorated. Diameter: 43.1mm; Thickness: 2.3 mm; Weight: 14.09g. cf SOMDOR-71B8D8 on the PAS database.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-DF2A4B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Richard II (AD 1377-1399), dating to AD 1377-1399.  RICARDVS REX ANGLIE (with double saltire stops) obverse depicting a crowned bust facing.  CIVITAS EBORACI reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter and a quatrefoil at the centre of the cross.  Mint of York.  North (1991), p 62-63, no 1329.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: 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
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Record ID: WILT-1BA21A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver cut halfpenny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), 'Expanding Cross' type dating to c.AD1050-53, light issue (North 820), mint: Gloucester, moneyer: Wulfweard. Ref: North 1994: p.180
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 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-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: WILT-1B0CE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable modern copy of a Greek copper alloy tetradrachm of Phillip II of Macedon.  Reverse type depicts a helmeted figure facing, one arm raised, on moving horse right. Star and pellet in right field.  Greek legend. Coin is bent a little around the circumference. The Greek Curator at the British Museum notes that this is “Probably of a Le Rider Series B Group II silver coin given the placement of that little star under the horse’s leg and Zeus’ hairstyle”. These were copied in antiquity (usually in silver) in quite large number a…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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-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-85A358
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman cast copper alloy bracelet  or armlet dating to c AD 280- 410. It consists of a strip, pointed oval in section, with a thickened and slightly widened terminal with a  straight cut end. The extreme end is marked with a transverse groove, the thickened and widened area forming a sub rectangular collar with smaller rectangular collar adjacent, followed by incised decoration on the band of the bracelet. This includes two extended crescent shapes placed longitudinally, confronting in the centre of the band, and wha…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd 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-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-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-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
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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-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-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-F11DFC
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy bracelet, dating to cAD 320 - 450.  A narrow strip of low D section metal tapers to pointed terminal, decorated on the outer surface with sections of oblique grooves, ring and dot, groups of four upright grooves; and further oblique grooves, before an old break.  Dimensions:   49.4mm in length; (folded); 4.2mm in width; 1.6mm thick; 4.19g in weight Ref: Crummy (1983:42) fig 44 no.1689
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th 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-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-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-5FC9B3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount and pendent loop, dating to c AD 1350 - 1400. The bar mount is a sheet of metal, pierced at one end for attachment to a strap, rivet missing, and folded back about 2/3rds down its length apparently into a simple hook, recessed in width but with slightly expanded end. The ring is D shaped in section.  Dimensions: mount 12.8mm in length; 3.9mm in width; ring 10.6mm in diameter; 2mm thick; 1.4mm wide; whole item 0.92g in weight Ref: Egan and Pritchard (1991: 221) Fig. 138.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-5F7F75
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy probable Hod Hill brooch, dating to c AD 43 -75. What remains is the head, a cylindrical 'sleeve', rolled forward towards the front of the bow, and a short section of the bow itself. There is iron corrosion around the head. The bow is broadly D shape in section but has a deep longitudinal groove down the centre front, below a collar just below the head. The bow, and groove, expand a little before an early break at which there are two short flat lateral wings each with rounded outer edge. Pin, lower bow and catchplate are all missing. Evid…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd 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-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: 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-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-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-5E5651
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Iron Age to early Roman copper alloy strip brooch dating to c AD 25 - 75. The head is a slightly flared extension of the bow, rolled backwards to form a tube and would have held an axial rod, pin, but these are now missing. There is also damage to the foot which has been slightly shortened by an early break. The bow is decorated by three longitudinal grooves, one each side, close to the edge , and one centrally. Dimensions: 37.1mm in length; 11.8mm in width; 2.12g in weight.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 8th July 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-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-A23CDE
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy plate, possibly part of a strap end, dating to c AD 1250 - 1450. What remains is a rectangle of sheet metal with an early break at one end  and straight edge at the other with two rivets, one in each corner, still extant. The plate has a stamped impression of a shield with lion rampant, just beneath the break. The field around the lion is decorated with a random scatter of pellets. Dimensions: 36.5mm in length; 21.1mm in width; 0.7mm thick; 3.90g in weight
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-0F553B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy Colchester Derivative hinged developed T-shape brooch, dating to c AD 100 - 200. It has rather thin cylindrical wings, apparently made up from a sheet of metal which now no longer quite meets along the seam at the back of the head. A circular section pin emanates from a rectangular pin slot. There are three semi circumferential grooves at the end of one wing, only two at the other, where the extreme end of the wing may be missing to an old break. The shallow D section bow arches out a little from the head then falls vertically to a flat foot. A sub tr…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-0F0D5A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester Derivative bow brooch with apparently Polden Hill spring system, dating to c AD75 - 175. It is missing most of the pin and its pin curl. The head is semi cylindrical; two wings with pierced wing caps, one with a small section missing, and two mouldings at each end. The spring has thirteen coils, the centre one emanating as the circular section pin, of which only a small part remains. The exterior chord is held by a small  loop which appears to be fixed to the back of the head but has the appearance of the rear ho…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-2F9D49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 318-324 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting an altar inscribed VOTIS XX with a globe on top. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-1AA7FB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy British plate brooch dating to c. AD 100-200. Mackreth (2011) type 3.a4. The main body of the brooch was originally circular in plan, but it has lost a portion due to an old break between 5 and 7 o'clock. The surviving portion of the brooch has five rounded, projecting lugs placed evenly around the its circumference, although the sixth is now missing due to damage. The front of the brooch has a notched decoration around the frame. This decoration is quite worn in places. Inside the frame is a recessed circular border with traces…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-619774
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of William I (1066-1087), 'Two stars' type (North 845; BMC v) dating to c.AD 1074-1077, moneyer and mint unclear (blundered inscription). Ref: North 1994: 191. The coin has a crack from the edge between 11 and 12 o'clock to about the centre of the flan. The mint and moneyer for the coin are uncertain with the inscription difficult to read and quite garbled. Possible readings include +BIICNPI OII NEBV or +BIICNRI ON NEBM neither of which match known mint or moneyer names. Another suggestion is that the mint could be Her…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-618A70
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Hadrian (AD 117 - 138), dating to AD 119-122 (Reece Period 6). P M TR P COS III // HIAR / P R (in field) reverse type depicting Hilaritas standing front with both hands raising veil from her face.  Mint of Rome. RIC II p355 no 126.
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-617DC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Diocletian dating to AD 296-297  (Reece Period 15). GENIO  POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left with modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, right hand holding patera, left holding cornucopia.  Mint of Trier.  RIC VI, p 182, no 187(a).
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-6140C9
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy twisted cable bracelet, dating to c  AD 100- 320.  There are three sub oval twisted strands with early breaks at each end, the terminals thus missing. It has a dark green patina and is now folded more or less in two and twisted partly into a loop. Dimensions: 66.1mm in length (folded); thickness at the 'band' of three strands 5.5 x 3.1mm; 13.07g in weight cf Crummy (1983,: 38-9) no.1628
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WILT-603E85
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy apothecary's weight, probably dating to cAD 1600 - 1800.  It is rectangular, stamped with I I I and X V O O on one side , with an unclear ( possibly an apothecary symbol) in the centre. On the other may be a crown, but this is unclear. Dimensions: 13.5mm x 12.8mm; 3.7mm thick; 4.34g in weight (67.2grains). Biggs (1994:9) discuses such weights stating that apothecaries broke away from the Grocers Company in 1617 and were granted a Royal Charter. They subsequently used a weight system which was based on the traditional sub-divisions but using …
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-60239D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible mount , perhaps Medieval or Post Medieval, dating to c AD 1500 - 1600. The artefact comprises  a tongue-shaped plate with  openwork 'plant scrolls' decoration moulded  with ten apertures overall. The reverse is flat. There appears to be an early break at the lower (narrow end) end and there may also be a break across the broad end, although the piece looks mainly complete. There are no apparent attachment holes  or lugs but if this is a mount of any kind, these may have been on missing sections. The ove…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-5EC62C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Iron Age or early Roman copper alloy Langton Down brooch dating to cAD25-60. What remains is part of the bow and head. It has a large cylindrical spring cover with oval pin slot and, although encased with soil, it appears to have an iron spring in place. The extreme ends of the cylindrical covering may be missing to old breaks. The pin is missing. The flat bow is relatively broad as it leaves the head, tapering quickly to an early break c25mm below the head. It has typical reeded decoration, six closely clustered longitudinal ribs, possibly originally ti…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-7F0F72
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval or early Post Medieval copper alloy sword scabbard chape, dating to c AD 1400-1600. It is shield shaped with open work decoration and some low relief moulding. There is no basal knop as is commonly found, but a vertical band of cable pattern above the basal point, above which are three open work circles and a longitudinal slit. Above this is a transverse band of cabling with a panel of further open work circles and three fleur de lys knops at the upper rim. The back of the chape is in place, held by the folded edge of the front face, but is crushed inwards. A sma…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-7D910F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy vessel foot dating to the Roman period (AD 43-410). The object is pelta shaped in plan, D shape in section, with a crescent shaped outer edge with two semi-circular cut out sections (biconcave) that create projecting outer 'arms' on each side of the object and a middle projection. The inward edge is bevelled. Two of the three tips have a rounded end. The centre one is blunt. It has a pale green patina. cf. Crummy 1983: 73, no. 2051 fig. 76 "Possibly a foot from a bowl". Also: LEIC-0…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: WILT-7B8408
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper alloy swivel strap fitting, possibly from a hunting dog lead, dating to c AD 1100 - 1300. It is a symmetrical arrangement of opposed sub D shaped suspension loops, made up of zoomorphic forms as terminals, surmounting hollow cauldron shaped domes, one slightly larger than the other. The loops have an outer edge of an offset and narrowed bar, one of which still has the remains of a roller in situ. The bases of the domes butt each other, with presumably an integrally cast pin passing from one dome and …
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: WILT-7A65BD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper alloy swivel strap fitting, possibly for a horse harness, dating to c AD 1100 - 1300. It is a symmetrical arrangement of opposed oval shaped loops, oval in section, each with zoomorphic forms as terminals, all  surmounting hollow domes. The bases of the domes butt each other, with presumably an integrally cast pin passing from one dome and through the other allowing them to swivel one with the other.  The terminals of the loops depict stylised beasts which may have mouths opened and …
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: WILT-E4010F
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy socketed strap end, dating to c AD 1200 - 1400. It is almost complete, missing only a small section of metal on the underside where a rivet has torn away the metal around its hole. The object is keyhole shape in form, rectangular in section.The straight part is at the attachment end and is a socket (a box chape) into which a strap would have been inserted and held by two rivets, the drilled holes for which are still extant, except for the missing one as explained above. At about one third of the way towards the outer edge it widens into a sub oval …
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2022
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Record ID: WILT-3B61BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III, dating to AD 1248-1250. Class 3c, minted by Henri of London. North (1994: 226) no. 988.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-10EB44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver shortcross penny of of Henry II (1154-89), dating to AD 1180-c. 1189. Class 1b, mint of London, moneyer Pieres M. North (1994: 220) no. 963.
Created on: Saturday 19th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-1076DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure.
Created on: Saturday 19th February 2022
Last updated: Saturday 19th February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-E590D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). LAETITIA AVG reverse type depicting Laetitia draped, standing left, holding wreath and anchor. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-BDF46C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy Q radiate coin of Allectus (AD 293-296), dating to AD 293-296 (Reece Period 14). (LAETITIA?) AVG reverse type depicting a galley. Probably C mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 569, cf. no. 124.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-5176EE
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Early Medieval copper alloy stirrup mount dating to c AD 1000 - 1100. Williams type, Group A. It is a sub triangular open-work mount with one edge missing and the top of the loop broken away. It is slightly convex with, on the outer face, a lion-like creature in low relief, facing left, head turned upwards, jaws open as if to take something hanging from the apex of the frame. It is four-legged, with tail curled up towards the back of the head. The inside surface is without decoration, and there is a rounded flange along the base of the mount, facing inwards…
Created on: Saturday 11th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-DF1BF7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Late Medieval Wessex coarseware ceramic rim, dating to c. AD 1200-1400. This fragment is sub rectangular in shape with a very narrow rim which is incomplete in some areas. The fabric is a cream colour and fairly smooth in texture. No obvious inclusions visible. Length: 22.9mm; width: 14.8mm; thickness: 5.5mm; weight: 1.75g This is a pale fired finer variant of Wessex Coarseware or a Late Medieval version of Verwood pottery (L. Mepham pers. comm)
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Record ID: WILT-DEDE4B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Medieval ceramic body sherd, dating to c. AD 1000-1100. The find is a sub-triangular shape, pale orange colour in the inside and a lighter shade of orange on the outer body. It has a coarse, gritty fabric with many tiny flint inclusions and a possible iron stain on the inner surface, plus a small void on the outer surface. Length: 27.8mm; width: 19.4mm; thickness: 6.3mm; weight: 3.65g 'This is a typical Medieval Wessex coarseware, at the coarser end of the spectrum' (L.Mepham pers. comm.)
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2021
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Record ID: WILT-DE441D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval ceramic handle dating to c. AD 1200-1300. The find appears to be the top part of a handle as there is a thumb indentation where it joins the vessel wall. The opposite end is lost due to an old break. The handle is made from a pale fired fabric, pale pink in colour with no visible inclusions. There is a greenish brown glaze applied to the inside part of the vessel and traces of this in the thumb indentation. Length: 44.5mm; width: 45.1mm; thickness: 31.2mm: weight: 32.78g This is either Laverstock or Poole Harbour fineware. They both look similar as bot…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2021
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Record ID: WILT-E0C778
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and hand tooled copper alloy furniture fitting / escutcheon plate of late Post-Medieval date c. AD1625-1750. The plate is probably from a drawer from a chest or similar piece of furniture and is decorative in nature. The find is sub-rectangular in plan. It is decorated with incised circular and semi-circular designs, together with a V shape which has fluted edges along the inner lines of the V. Inside the V shape is minute cross hatching decoration. This is repeated in some of the semi circular designs. The reverse is flat and undecorated with no evidence of any fittings. …
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-CD2593
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval short cross cut half penny of Henry II ( AD 1154-89) dating to AD 1180-82. Class 1b1. Minted at London by Iohan.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-CCAC10
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval long cross cut farthing of Henry III (AD1216-1272), dating to AD1248-1250 Class 3. Moneyer is possibly a blundered form of NICOLE.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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