Record ID: DOR-BB98C0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete millefiori enamelled openwork brooch. A symmetrical plate comprising two conjoined lozenges flanked by crescesnts enclosing circular apertures. At each of the outer points of the lozenges and the outside edges of the crescents is a small circular projection (one is incomplete). Around the outer edge and framing the apertures is a framing band of reserved metal. The front of the brooch is extensively enamelled. The lozenge elements contain squares of millefiori enamel, four panels in each, alternating from a white to a red ground, each with a blue floral design with a…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford Peverell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-0E14AE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete millefiori enamelled plate brooch. A lozenge-shaped plate brooch with lugs, missing its pin, curl of catchplate, and most of its enamel. The front of the brooch has raised edge creating a recessed lozengiform area that contains the remains of red ground with white and blue milefiori decoration. The four circular lugs, one at at each angle contain a ring dot decoration.  At the back of the plate set at the apex of each of the lozenges are the remains of a catchplate and a pair of lugs for the attachment of the missing hinged pin. Record&n…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th 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-78BEDB
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy quillon or guard, probably from a small dagger or knife date to the 13-15th century. The object has a flat elongated sub-ovate shape with a curved profile, one side is missing to a break. In the centre, is a small worn rectangular perforation measuring 5.37mm in length and 2.60mm in width. As complete, the perforation would have served as the slot through which the blade would have slotted into the grip. Date: Medieval Length: 27.9 mm Width: 16.23 mm Thickness: 0.62 mm Weight: 1.54 g
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-787755
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy bow brooch dating to the 1st to 2nd century AD. The lower part of the bow only. It is flat and rectangular in shape, slightly curving. It is decorated with an incised groove positioned centrally along its length, either side, along the margins of the bow are a series of incised semi-circular grooves. Date: late Iron Age or early Roman period  Length: 25.40 mm Width: 9.10 mm Thickness: 0.67 mm Weight: 0.78 g  
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E4B99C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine  (AD 307-361) dating to AD 354-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse. Unclear mintmark. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.77 mm Weight: 1.25 g Die axis:  6
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: SOM-AA0141
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman base silver radiate of Gallienus (Joint Reign) dating to AD 258-259 (Reece Period 12). VIRTVS AVGG reverse type depicting Gallienus, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and ensign in left hand. Mint of Milan. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 58.
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chickerell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-E607B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Victorinus (AD 268-270) dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). PROVIDENTIA AVG reverse depicting Providentia with rudder on globe or baton and cornucopia. Date: Roman Diameter: 14.13 mm Weight: 1.59 g Die axis: 8
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E47D8A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361) dating to AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing one another, each with a wreath. Mint mark F//AQS mint of Aquilia. Reference: RIC vol 8, no.82, LRBC 707 Date: Roman Diameter: 16.84 mm Weight: 1.33 g Die axis:  12
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E4EB3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-378) dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor with a standard going right, dragging a captive. Mint mark III//- unclear mint Date: Roman Diameter: 19.03 mm Weight: 1.34 g Die axis:  12
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E6686A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate copying  a coin of Tetricus I dating to AD 275-285  (Reece period 14 ).SALVS AVGG reverse depicting Salus feeding snake rising from altar holding anchor or rudder. Date: Roman Diameter: 18.11mm Weight: 1.89 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E51148
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-378) dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with a wreath. Mint mark -/Q//- - - unclear mint. Date: Roman Diameter: 19.31 mm Weight: 2.27 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-783CF6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy La Tene III/Nauheim derivative type bow brooch dating to the 1st century AD. Complete with part of the spring, but missing its pin and catch plate. The bow has a rectangular cross section and tapers to the foot. It is decorated with two rows of incised diagonal lines positioned centrally along its length, one side is very worn. The diagonal pattern terminates with two horizontally incised lines from where the bow is plain and appears to flatten and slightly expand, there is a possibility this is part of the flattened cu…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E53215
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with a wreath. Mint mark unclear. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.94 mm Weight: 1.31g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E6437B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Tetricus I (AD 270-273) dating to AD 270-273 (Reece period 13).SALVS AVGG reverse depicting Salus feeding a snake rising from altar holding anchor or rudder. Date: Roman Diameter: 15.76 mm Weight: 1.43 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E9D834
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver finger ring. A simple rectangular sectioned band which is broken or cut in one place where a bezel may once have been soldered. It is crudely engraved with a heart flanked by alternating eight pointed stars (3) and criss-crosses (2) with dots around and transverse lines between. Dimensions: Diameter 19.51 mm x 4.93 mm x 0.99 mm Weight 1.85 Date: Late Medieval - 15th to early 16th C Identified by James Robinson of the British Museum Potential Treasure - case number 2006 T486
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-CACD92
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large medieval silver signet ring, the bezel engraved with a five-lobed flower containing the letter 'I'. The ring dates to the 15th or early 16th century. Diameter: 28m. Height: 29mm The find qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content (Beverley Nenk, Department of Prehistory and Europe, British Museum, 3 April 2006).
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pulham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-8C5512
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy, beaded, sectional bracelet dating to c. 200 BC - AD 100. An almost complete short section, probably from a two-part bracelet. The piece is parallel sided and curving, D-shaped at one and and to C-shaped in cross section for the remainder (convex on the upper face). Three of the beads are open and hollow at the rear, the fourth is hollow and closed at the base. The "beads" are well cast and are rather pointed. Underneath one of the end beads the sides each have a circular attachment hole at the outer edge. Date: Iron Ag…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-1CD8AB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman to Early Medieval Bow Brooch probably Continental and dating c.100 - 800 AD. Decorated front facing footplate with remains of the catchplate on the plain reverse. Footplate displays the stub of a ring and dot terminal lobe, wing shaped lower frame and sub circular upper frame terminating with an old break before the bow  The wing shaped lower frame has a raised border, decorated inner field and a ' ring and dot ' decoration at the tips. The sub circular upper frame displays a central rivet which probably held a decorated disc…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-73E2D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy bracelet which has been crudely formed into a finger ring. One terminal and part of the band of the bracelet remain. A fragment from a penannular bracelet with "snakeshead" terminals. The terminal is of a stylised zoomorphic form with a rectangular cross-section. The snout is squared off and marked by a transverse girth groove. There are two short diagonal grooves to indicate ears and another, narrower groove at the back of the head. The bracelet band is decorated with a central groove containing a band of tiny joined lozenges.This decoration is ver…
Created on: Wednesday 21st January 2009
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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